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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
2
A long garbled notice discusses yearly subscriptions, county and out of county payments, advertising rates, and penalties. It mentions editors, printing terms, and a promise of discounts for certain adverti sing, with scattered references to entities like Wilson C. Myers and various local items.
Albert Diefendorf received a letter from Charles Hubbard a former Odon boy now railroad agent at Matthews Indiana. He wrote from Mackinac where he and his bride were on a honeymoon trip through Michigan and Canada. The marriage occurred at Fairmont on August 16 and the bride’s name before marriage was Lindsey. They will reside at Matthews after September.
Prof A B Macallum discussed ocean water composition at the Canadian Institute in Toronto He highlighted sodium levels and the period since Earth’s oceans formed He explored measuring elements like lithium potassium calcium and others and their relation to heredity and ancient seawater formation
The text recalls Henry Labouchere and a chaotic scene in Vanasla with government forces in a plaza battle. A minister allegedly showed where a vast sum of silver was hidden, leading to talk of division. It ends with a medical ad and a quip about tomorrow’s word and a delinquent’s excuse.
The passage reads as a garbled discussion of cosmetic use to remove skin flaws and a mix of unrelated terms. It references beauty concerns, purifying ideas, and speculative remedies, with many nonsensical sequences and unclear names or dates.
The Bead and Camanche Country of Oklahoma on Red and Pease Rivers near Vernon Texas offers fertile farm potential. Rail lines via Frisco System enable land access from St. Louis and Kansas City with short winters, long growing seasons, and tax advantages. Special Frisco trains run Sept 15 with low rates from St. Louis and Kansas City to Vernon. Provisions for accommodations and return trips included.
An unsuccessful attempt to abduct Charles Vickrey near the Marsh store is reported. He was allegedly offered £5 to flee the country under threat of indictments, tied to a druggist case. A chase followed with questions about routes toward Rinora Go and a suspicious confrontation ensued as a guardian accompanied him.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as life saving after a summer illness. It includes testimonials from residents and notes about the product price and local seller Z Webster. Additional lines push Electric Bitters for kidney and liver issues and recruit new agents with a weekly salary.
Letha Pearl, ten year old daughter of William Plummer, died last Thursday northeast of town. Her mother died two years ago. She leaves a father, brother and sister. Rev. Gilley conducted funeral services at Mt. Olive last Friday with burial in Mt. Olive cemetery.
A historical survey estimates 106600 Chinese in the United States with 20000 in San Francisco. New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago host smaller colonies. Most emigrants originate from Kwong Tung province, Canton capital, with six counties supplying the majority of migrants.
A report from the National Agricultural Society notes eucalyptus trees as dangerous near springs. Roots clog sink pipes and spring outlets at St Ferdinand with dense rootlets. Foresters caution against planting near domestic springs despite drought benefits elsewhere. Also in brief: a boy’s ride for life and a cure claim for consumption with a local drugstore ad. An English jury verdict is recorded as guilty with doubt.
Fragmented OCR text touts a wartime salve for cuts burns sores and skin ailments. It mentions an unnamed doctor and a supposedly tasteless tonic with iron and quinine. The passage rides a stream of garbled phrases and promotional claims with no coherent narrative.
A Memphis program invites experienced and new teachers to apply for free internships. The initiative aims to pair qualified educators with schools while providing no cost to participants.
A scanned text lists numerous ailments and remedies including fevers coughs colds lung fever milk fever and stomach issues. It mentions preparations with names like SABAINE and COLIC and references kidney and bladder disorders and eruptions. The line reads as an old medical advertisement or catalog entry from a periodical.
An advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold with Wake Lakatve Bromo Quinine Tablets. Dr. W Groves signs each box and druggists offer a refund if the remedy fails.
BDuschee's German Syrup is presented as the only market preparation that relieves and cures consumption. It claims to include extracts and tar and gums endorsed by medical congresses to ease coughs colds and throat or lung disease. The ad notes rest at night and fresh air as part of recovery with the syrup aiding morning expectoration. Available in small and regular sizes at druggists.
A promotional piece extols the Indiana newspaper's promise of thorough, timely reporting. It highlights extensive coverage from New York to Indianapolis, sporting and fashion pages, and a conservative Republican editorial stance, asserting daily updates and fresh city state and national news.
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