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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
3
Local residents visited and travelled from Elnora and nearby towns including Terre Haute and Linton. A large crowd attended the stock sale of Starlia Sima. several residents moved to or from nearby towns. hunting laws discussed. various visits and social events noted across communities in Indiana.
Melvin Johnson visited North Dakota and shared notes on potatoes and spelt grown by Albert Gans near York. He described a homesteading tale with harsh winters, a 200 bushel potato harvest, and spelt yields of 35 to 65 bushels per acre.
An item at A fter's Drug store shows Hoyt's cough syrup priced at 25e with a refund option for unsatisfactory purchases. The entry mentions Le DrArnol seb and lic 25c for lie, unclear due to OCR.
The Rench Hanna marriage joins a steady farmer and a pleasant young woman with many friends. Mr Rench works as a farmer and the couple plan to reside on a farm near Elnora after the wedding.
The pastor Rev. J. W. Gilley and U B Church members plan to erect a new church on the old lot next summer. They urge local citizens to give loyal support to the improvement.
The Prohibition Central Committee has selected candidates for the county ticket including Representative Samuel H. Dyer Clerk Abraham L. Hulett Auditor Andrew Biddinger Treasurer Milo Suiley Recorder Palmer Dyal Sheriff William Winoger Surveyor Robert J Core Commissioner 1st Dist John C. McCafferty 2nd Dist Parson Smiley 3rd Dist Charles Keith County Council 1st Dist Jacob Moore 2nd Dist William Bessey 3rd Dist Charles Eukoff.
Hall and Long's big city show and Joy circus to appear at Stoy's House for one week starting Monday night November 3rd. They travel in a special car and will present an entire new program each night. Admission is 19 cents and a full house is expected. They will also perform at Einora next week.
Large crowds gathered at Washington and Elmore as Senator Marcus Hanna spoke briefly. The speaker’s remarks drew applause from those present who traveled from nearby areas to hear him.
This excerpt surveys gambling's ancient roots from Nineveh and Babylon to Rome and Britain. It notes bookmakers, bets on sports, and wagers of liberty, wealth, or estates on gladiatorial or athletic outcomes, contrasting Roman laws with social gambling behaviors.
A peasant in Japan borrowed 15 yen secured by a small house. When repayment lapsed the usurer demanded eviction and threatened to burn the house. In protest the peasant arrived with seven large bags of ashes to show he had burned it himself, hoping the ashes would satisfy the creditor.
A Philadelphia Bulletin rejoinder notes an amateur dramatic club thrives on sharp rivalries. The quip likens the group to professionals, with members intensely jealous of one another, underscoring a competitive but thriving culture.
A brief Chicago News motto notes it is easy to fall into the habit of meeting trouble half way, urging readers to take proactive steps to avoid escalating problems.
A fragment from Early 20th century notes references a warning about associating with fools. It mentions Atchison Globe and Los Angeles Herald quotes about the Golds, a hired girl, and a house incident, with unresolved dialogue snippets and author names.
In a brief society note, Tody tells Jennie that a young Wood proposed to Viola last night. Viola says she does not know him. Tody confirms the proposal and says she refused him.
A humorous note on ring sickness describes how passengers on steamers and circus performers alike suffer from nausea. It cites clowns and a famous ringmaster who, despite experience, may feel ill when horses balk or run behind schedule, even after years in the arena.
The scene at a Paris residence shows Edmond About seated beside the Princess Mathilde before dinner. He rebuffs Count Nieuwerkerke, calls him a jealous person, and the princess signals the servant to escort About to his carriage, noting he will not dine there that night.
A Scotchman at a two day funeral event rose on the second day to toast the bride and groom. A friend warned him to sit, calling it not a wedding but a funeral. He replied that whatever it was, it was a grand success.
A clipped exchange unfolds with Araminta at home and a maid under general orders. A voice from above confirms identity as Janet while the maid plans to be out when summoned, conveying a tense domestic scene in Cleveland.
A quotation from the Boston Transcript contrasts entering politics with wealth. Wyse argues it is not how you enter but how you exit, remarking you go out with a barrel of money, implying financial success defines a politician.
Fragmentary lines show a vague discussion about someone named Cora and an idea. The readable text suggests an attempt or plan but lacks concrete actions, dates, or outcomes to establish a clear news item.
Witnesses recount an arrest where a watch suspected as a repeater moved from a loud clock cue to identify the thief. An ugly foreigner balked, but Solmes confirmed the culprit as the watch later surfaced from a hidden bit. The incident highlights street wit and clever detection.
A York felon named Bartendale was hanged in 1684 and buried without a coffin. After an hour the grave was opened and he was found alive. He recovered fully, later becoming a hospitality worker, and described flashes of fire and darkness at the moment of death.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt shows an old merchant announcing a new sign and partnership with his son. The son had previously ordered the sign, and the painter shares the surprise that the sign reads Job Lotz, Jr., & Father.
A New York student notes that Chinese disputes go to regular courts, yet internal Chinese judgment by Chinatown’s mayor carries social force. Public sentiment backs his decisions, ostracizing those who defy him, revealing a unique informal justice dynamic in an American city.
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