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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
2
The article notes that the Big Dipper will be entirely gone in about 29 000 years, reflecting a broader discussion of astronomical forecasts and public reaction to cosmic change. It also includes a humorous aside about worry and attire, and a stray line about pay terms.
The note mentions late gifts unfinished for a friend's wife and stocking production rising to a record high. Corn husking is active but local crops are below average, while summer heat and taxation hints are referenced. The text jokes about government aid shifting crops and Christmas presents, framing a humorous, exhausted holiday mood.
Turkeys are seen in five flocks as the season approaches and the crop is not heavy this year. Early fattening should boost markets with Bronze birds predominating in the region, while White Holland and Bourbon Reds are also well represented.
The piece notes Halloween as the eve of All Saints Day and traces its origins to Catholic tradition. It cites Gregory IV establishing November 1 as All Saints Day in 835, its spread to England by about 870, and mentions St Peters church and related observances.
A compact guide notes frequent mistakes in English usage. It cites incorrect phrases like these kind of things and those sort of entertainments and explains proper forms such as things of this kind and entertainments of that art. It warns against mixing French derivatives.
The Daviess County Teachers' Association session during Thanksgiving week will feature Supt. H. B. Wilson of Topeka Kansas delivering a lecture on school management. Indiana history will be presented by Prof. Logan Esarey of the State University and Indiana Historical Survey.
An advertisement touts Harmony Hair Beautifier as a non oil hair dressing that enhances natural gloss and softness without changing color. Harmony Shampoo is promoted for dandruff free cleansing with quick lather and rinse. Both appear in decorative bottles from The Rexall Store at Odon Drug.
President Woodrow Wilson designates Thursday November 27 as a national day of thanksgiving and prayer. The proclamation hails peace at home and abroad and Panama Canal progress, urging Americans to pause work and give thanks in worship and family.
Miss Edith Wilkey returned home from Bicknell Sunday. Charley Haverstock and family of Bankum were guests of Joseph Brock and family. Mrs. Jane Ward returned to Texas after visiting here. Ernest and Delmar Franklin came home from Indianapolis. William Hubbard and wife visited sion Hackler and family near Libery. Mrs. Frank Tork and Mrs. Frank Brewer visited Indianapolis. Elmer Chestnut of Sikeston spent Sunday with Harriett Chestnut and Susie.
Mrs. Charles Warren Fairbanks widow of the former vice president died at her Indianapolis home Friday morning from pneumonia contracted after attending the American Prison Association convention. The Fairbanks family gathered, Frederick away in California, as hundreds ponder buying a used car from dealers amid a Maxwell catalog claim.
Alvey Nichols of near Burns City and James Camel of near Antioch were among visitors passing through Saturday. Russell Peshing and Raymond Kinnaman of Odon visited Paul McCarter Saturday evening. Others include Mr. Warner near Holtaville, Dan Myers near Mud Pike, and several local youths at the Herron school pie supper. Ed Hubbard and daughter Rachael of Newman Ill stayed several days with friends here. Frank Harman visited Ott Dobbins and family while Russell Ward and Frank Crooke with Edna Ledgerwood spent Sunday with Myrtle Phipps. Verde Fortner near Union also passed through Sunday morning.
A newspaper ad touts a store with a large line of canned fruits relishes and fresh fruits in season. It promises first class brands, well stocked shelves, and low prices as watchwords for customer satisfaction.
Rail timetable fragment lists Chicago and Terre Haute routes and times. Incomplete OCR shows railway company names and schedule headings.
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