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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
2
A 1916- era editorial argues the Republican push for prohibition in Indiana, citing past laws and current party loyalty. It warns brewers and voters alike about liquor politics, asserting GOP action reflects moral uplift and state pride while urging turnout for November.
J M Winklepleck returned from Washington Saturday. Many residents and visitors noted, including Alex O Dell and the McMullens of El Nora. Frequent trips to Bedford and Bloomington are mentioned along with social events and enrollments at Valparaiso University.
An alcohol fueled dream sequence shows Ton Gray aboard a hell bound train ferried by the devil as passengers from varied walks are punished for greed cruelty and sin. The visionary tale ends with Gray waking and vowing sobriety.
Indications point to more exhibits across all lines at the Indiana State Fair the week of September 7 as entries swell beyond any year since fairs began. Secretary Downing notes 112 entries already and fears space may run short, urging early closing August 27 while predicting many new exhibitors alongside returning veterans.
The meeting in progress draws many attendees. John Sears and wife spent Sunday with Harve Aishe and wife. Mrs. Leo Henderson and children from Indianapolis visited sister Mrs. Frank McMullen in Boardman. Mrs. Herb Ketchem hosted Sunday evening with the Sears and others.
The order includes a song service an intended scripture lesson and prayer for the work, a talk An empty treasury versus the appeals from the fields by Cora Hayes, a second talk What can we by Mrs Eva Chinon, a member discussion a solo by Miss Leda Alexander a recitation by Mrs O Clemmer an offering and benediction.
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