The Odon Journal Battles Ballots Next Tuesday
The October 52 1902 issue notes a coming political event with the line One week from next Tuesday will be the battle of ballots. The paper is issued in Odon Indiana and is a weekly publication.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
2
1896 Farm Prices Snapshot
In 1896 farmers reported corn at 20 cents a bushel hogs at 3 cents and cattle at 3 to 4 cents a pound, reflecting the era's agricultural market values and living conditions for producers.
A Good Citizen Votes Reflecting National Interest
A devoted citizen participates in the election to demonstrate commitment to the country’s welfare and its future, underscoring the civic duty to choose leadership and shape public policy.
Living for Yourself or Dollars Alone Question
A reflective query asks if a person lives for personal gain or money while considering neighbors and the future. It ponders social responsibility and personal priorities in modern life.
Frugal Tax Views Stir Debate on School Support
A community voice argues against penny-pinching spending while praising taxes that fund schools and benevolence, urging that money matters be balanced with public welfare.
Moral citizen ideals for family education
A concise exhortation argues that a person who is moral healthy intelligent and Christian has the requisites for a mighty god citizen. It praises good schools and god churches as ideal places to rear children so they develop noble qualities.
Odon Towns Ranked High in School and Church Matters
The piece notes Odon compares well with peers in education and church affairs but critics say some residents prioritize dollars over taxes needed to fund civilization, preferring to live without services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Per Capita Education Costs in Indiana for 1902
Indiana public schools spent 16.78 per capita on enrollment for the year ending July 1902 with enumeration at 12.34 per capita. The study, conducted by the State Superintendent, notes this is the first time per capita costs have been calculated for Indiana. It explains the gap between enrollment and enumeration costs due to nonattendance and private schooling. It also tracks state revenue stability and per capita local revenue rising from 3.18 in 1880 to 7.78 in 1902, while state revenue per capita grew from 2.71 to 2.88 in the same period.
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Indiana
Ohio
Daily Enquirer
Enquirer
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Enquirer Profitsharing Bureau
Cincinnati
Reunion at Killion home brings family together at last
J B Love traveled to Killion last Sunday to visit his sister Mrs L A Killion and relatives Mrs Laden Love of Odon and Mrs W T Bliss of Windsor Lil At the gathering the remaining family members enjoyed a rare reunion at the Killienhone in Loogootee Tribuna. Thomas Wilson of Pond Creek Knox County has been arrested on three charges after his child died during a prayer meeting health officer Beckes of Vincennes accuses him of practicing medicine without a license criminal neglect and failing to secure permits. His wife allegedly refused to give the child medicine or allow caretakers. Sam Ferguson of Linton and George Hedrick of Washington were involved in a drunken fight while returning home from a Southern Indiana street fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Love
Killion
L. A Killion
Laden Love
Odon
W. T. Blis
Windsor
Lil
Killienhone
Loogootee Tribana
Thomas Wilson
Pest Pond Creek
Knox County
Beckes
Vincennes
Wilson
Sam Ferguson
Linton
George Hedrick
Washington
Ind
Raing
Ferguson Wasi
Typhoid Deaths Rise and Road Plan by Walsh
Typhoid and diarrheal figures show 2 812 deaths for a period with August at 8 158 and September deaths including 526 children under one and 613 over sixty five. John R Walsh promotes a Southern Indiana road from Trinity Springs to New Albany. Uncle Ben Wade, 82, of Bogard township, claims a lifelong voting record since age seventeen and a history of voting straight then mixed tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Trinity Springs
Indiana
Roland
West Baden
Paoli Aail
Pike
New Albany
Walsh
Paoli
Ben” Wade
Bogard Township
Iays
Ben
Washington Herald
Burglar Foiled by Humidity in Nighttime Break-In
A burglar struggles to open a bureau drawer as humidity hinders him. A homeowner in bed observes the scene and jokes about a royalty for valuables if the drawer yields. The thief bolts through a window, taking part of the sash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Regarded In Different Ways In A Boarding House
In West Twenty third Street a boarding house hosts two young men known for opposite temperaments. One is a known follier the other quick spoken and bearish. They share breakfast and their steak orders to the dining room maid reveal the differing estimates of their characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Twenty-third Street
Mr. Wood
Baldwin
New York Tribune
Gleaning in English harvest fields recalled in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
The Detroit Free Press notes that the old practice of gleaning persists in England shortly after harvest. Women and children gather scattered ears into small sheaves in fields across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, carrying loot home in cloths atop their heads, then thrashing by hand and using grain for sale or poultry feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Naomi
England
Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire
Detroit
Free Preas
Quick Witted Pastor Causes Church Prank Alarm
In Germany a country preacher paused mid sermon and claimed he smelled fire. The congregation fled in alarm, fearing a blaze in the church or nearby homes, only to discover the danger was imagined by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
How He Made Money
Two unknown travelers on a train discuss their plans to Monte Carlo. The overheard exchange highlights Monte Carlo as a destination for gambling interest and intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Benjamin Sears Dies After Long Illness
Benjamin Sears an old resident of this community died of typhoid fever at age 80 years 11 months and 3 days. Born in Kentucky November 14 1821 he lived in Lawrence County before settling in this area later moving to Clarksburg and then the farm where he spent his years. He married Rachael Kern and had nine children eight survive including Alexander Adam John K Nancy Mary Gadberry Benj F Nettie Boyd and Jones M. A lifelong Democrat and Church of Christ member he is survived by his wife 76. Eld W E Ritter led funeral services at his residence Sunday morning with burial at Walnut Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin’ Sears
Sears
Kentucky
Lawrence County
Clarksburg
Odoa
Farn
Church of Christ
Eld W. E. Ritter
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Arrival and Departure of Mails at Odon Post Office
The notice lists daily mail arrivals and departures at the Odon post office. Arrivals include general mail at 7 26 am 9 15 am locked pouch paper mail 12 50 pm locked pouch from E I 1 49 pm general mail 12 30 pm star route from Smiley Eaglesville and Lasca. Departures show general mail at 7 26 am 9 15 am locked pouch for E I 1 49 pm general mail 7 36 pm locked pouch for Washington 2 00 pm star route to Aogies ville Smiley and Lasca. Sundays mail received 7 26 am and 7 36 pm with locked pouch sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E& I
Smiley
Eaglesville
Lasca
Washington
Aogiesville
Thunder beliefs across cultures and thunder counts
The piece surveys cultural thunder lore from Hawaii Iceland England and other regions. It notes Maori Mauna Loa as well as Scandinavian and English superstition about storm duration and lightning and mentions commonly cited numbers like five nine or thirteen as indicators of severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Mauna Loa
Iceland
Hecla
England
China
Cape Hatteras
Golden Gate
An Opportunity
A quotation contrasts Henry and Dick about Tom who died debt free. It laments opportunity lost and warns the living to consider their own prospects and generosity before they disappear. The Boston Transcript frames debt freedom as a cautionary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Tom
Boston Transcript
Extremist quote on cleanliness and fear in daily routines
The Baltimore Herald notes a mock exchange about fear of germs. It jokes how Mr Fume sanitizes gauze gloves and sterilized glassware before handling boiled mineral water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fume
Baltimore Herald
Obedience to the Letter from the Boys of the Empire
A fragmentary excerpt quotes a policeman urging compliance with a threat and references an O'Toole oil act. The magistrate allegedly warned not to appear again, with the speaker vowing to obey instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Toole
Saving the Money in a Scottish Parish
Collectors in a Scottish parish sought contributions for the kirk. Reaching a wretched hovel they hesitated but pressed on deciding to try their luck, though the scene mirrors hardship and rural charity in a tense moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Paes pet in theftie 7 broken event notice
On and after August 5th will make cider on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. W. BR. Neeremer advertises heavy calf skin shoes and invites inquiries at their shop. Avraham Shoe Company offers products for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Neeremer
Avraham Shoe
A Case of Doubt First Office Boy
A brief quip from the Philadelphia Record notes that a fast man is slow in paying his debts and mocks the idea a lawyer must know law, reflecting playful exchanges about legal knowledge. The dialogue frame illustrates humor about office life and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Philadelphia Record
Ed Mebler praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and other remedies
A Union Bottling Works proprietor from Eric Pennsylvania recounts lifelong stomach trouble and endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for digestion. The note mentions Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and lung troubles and a casual remark about marshmallow paste dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mebler
Union Bottling Works
Eric
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted Despite Spring Colds
An old newspaper blurb urges attention to coughs and colds in spring noting dangers from negligence. It touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe, fast remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Endorsers include postmaster C C Dawson and W L Stoy praising its effectiveness for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
G. G. Green
Woodoure
N. J
Webster
C. C. Dawson
Barr
W. L. Stoy
Grov’s Tasteless Chill Tonic and Iron Quinine Tonic Pitch
An advertising notice touts Grov’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple iron and quinine remedy for chills and fever. It features Grove’s signature on each box and two price points of 50 cents and 25 cents, noting tasteless formula and a claim of curing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grov
E.W’. Grove
Old people Have Their Troubles In Benton Harbor
Mr Francis Little of Benton Harbor Michigan, over eighty, has suffered indigestion and constipation since 1865. Since last August he used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and soon felt better. In a letter he reports using three boxes and now feels well, with improved appetite and vigor in stomach liver and bowels. For sale by Z. W. Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Little
Benton Harbor
Mich
Chamberlain
Z. W. Webser
Suit to set aside will of Phoebe Arford in Bogard township
By Hastings Allen and others the plaintiffs allege Phoebe Arford lacked testamentary capacity and did not execute the will. They seek to declare the document invalid against executor George W. Correll and heirs Emma Arford and Charles Arford. Estate valued about $3,000 with $50 each to plaintiffs and rest to defendant heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings, Allen
Bilhomier
Mary, M. William
Ella J
Willisma
Sarepta Peachee
Chris Critchlow
Chas. D. Cox
Albert Arford
George W. Correll
John% Arford
Emma Arford
Charles Arford
Phoebe Arford
Bogard Township
Republican Ticket List of State and County Officials
The slate names for state and county offices include Daniel E. Storms as Secretary of State, David E. Sherrick Auditor, Nat U. Hill Treasurer, Charles V. Miller Attorney General, Robert A. Brown Supreme Court Clerk, F A Cotton Superintendent, Benj F Johnson State Statistician, W B Blatchley State Geologist, and judges Gillett Rosy Wiley Henley Black Comstock Robinson. County posts feature AIKMAN CAaARNANAN as Representative, C M Arzar Prosecuting Attorney, Thomas Nugent Auditor, William A. Wallace Clerk, Gilary Truelov is Treasurer, William P. Smoop Recorder, Milton Fitzgerald Sheriff, Franklin L. Snider Surveyor, Clifford C. Bonham Coroner, John G. Shanks Commissioner 1st, Henry W Sepritz Commissioner 2nd, William H. McCarter Commissioner 3rd, Anderson Veale County Danel 1st, William M. Young 2nd District Council, Thomas Fleener 3rd, Joan W. Neiswanger 4th, Louis W. Keith At Large, Jabez A. McCord and Andrew J. Vest Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aikman Caaarnanan
Thomas Nugent
William A. Wallace
Gilary Truelovis
Ricorder
William P. Smoop
Milton Fitzgerald
Franklin L. Snider
Clifford C. Bonham
John G. Shanks
Henry WI. Sefrit
William H. McCarter
Deanel
Anderson Veale
William
Canids Forest Produce Exports Valued at 29 954 689
The total export value of forest produce from Canids last year reached 29 954 689, reflecting substantial timber and wood product sales. Officials note strong demand in international markets and steady growth across major commodity lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canids
Wanted notice seeks Green's Flower of Inquiry
The notice asks readers to report any person who has used Green's Flower of In in a possible case of medical or cosmetic misuse. It requests information through the newspaper column for citizen tips and responses.
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