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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1894
Page
4
The article discusses the drunken habits of the Bucsian people, noting their rare brutality but general kindness. It contrasts sober and intoxicated behavior, praising communal affection. A second piece mentions a rare ancient coin mistakenly submitted for redemption, identified as Diocletian era and highly valuable, tying to repatriation efforts.
The sermon by Rev. Dr. Talmage argues saving faith as trusting Christ for eternal deliverance, using a maritime rescue motif. It contrasts Christ’s mercy with the crucifixion, urges unwavering belief, and likens faith to crossing a rock span built by God the Architect.
A preacher extols faith in Jesus Christ as the sole decisive action for salvation. He speaks of a peaceful death, forgiveness, and eternal life, contrasting it with fear and darkness and urging listeners to trust Christ for eternal presence in heaven.
A London Spectator assessment discusses the dangerous vanity driving anarchists and nihilists, noting how self love feeds destructive acts and how such cravings threaten society. It reflects on the psychology of the would-be terrorist and the grim consequences for a nation losing joy in life. A Glasgow physician leaves a will and estate details follow.
Marion Crawford in Century defends the Washington Monument as a powerful symbol of American identity. He contrasts day and moonlit views, praising its simple shaft and the future it signifies, especially when seen from Arlington Cemetery where veterans rest.
A story from Harper's Magazine recounts a Pullman porter who found a package containing five thousand dollars left in a car. He kept silent until the superintendent pressed him and recovered the full sum. The incident is framed with other humorous Victorian jests and brief anecdotes.
A summary of how Morris County New Jersey road overseers manage sections from a quarter to three miles. Descriptions include plowing topsoil to lower points for smooth surfaces, using sod from fields, and various methods to control dust and mud. Observations from J Flomerfelt in American Agriculturist.
A low rack fitted to a farm wagon enables one man to load ensilage fodder efficiently. Described by PF BP Stump of the Ohio State University farm, the device uses pine and oak components to suspend a rack under the wagon, easing transport from field to cutter and serving other barn tasks.
A persuasive message argues that wide tires plus proper drainage fix prairie mud roads. It claims double corn-haul capacity, town access with larger loads, and longer lasting roads, urging immediate adoption of wide tires to improve roads and economics for farmers and communities.
The article explains whales as once amphibious creatures that adapted to aquatic life. It notes fins from feet, a cartilage tail, and preserved bone-like fingers in fins. Whales nurse their young, have mammal lungs, and must surface for air, with typical dives of ten minutes.
September 11 25 and October 9 1894 the Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain Route offer round trip fares from St Louis Cairo Memphis and Missouri River points to destinations in Arkansas Texas Missouri Kansas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana New Mexico Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Indian Territory and Oklahoma Tickets are valid twenty days from sale with stopover privileges on application to conductors Travel pamphlets are mailed free from H C Towsey general agent St Louis or system representatives Uncle Eben quips about honesty in Washington Star style.
An Inter Ocean excerpt claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures chronic disorders including malaria dyspepsia rheumatism nervous and kidney complaints and biliousness with a typical dose of a tablespoonful three times daily. It admonishes a rascal and praises gratitude unconventionally.
The listing shows wheat and flour prices in Baltimore Indianapolis and Louisville with mixed grain and oats rates. Pork and lard markers appear as commodity notes with steam and mess terms.
A facetious dandy boasts of liking rings on his fingers but not belles on his toes. He calls a balloon ascent to a map with a stiff neck disappointing. The remarks, cited by Philadelphia Record and Boston Transcript, mix satire and Kipling reference about an elephant being a gentleman.
A quirky exchange references a Jinglish rendering of an Italian opera libretto. Griges comments that the line defies rhyme and reason while Banken defends the translation as faithful. The banter hints at language puns in a cultural note.
The North Western Line offers low rate excursions to the west and northwest with sale dates September 11 and 25 and October 1. Tickets cover northwestern Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana Idaho and allow 20 days return plus stop overs. Information and rates mailed free by W Thrall Chicago.
Advertisement notes discounted round trip tickets on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offer with return within twenty days. Sales on September 11 25 and October 9 180. Inquiries via coupon ticket agents or G Hilavarrono General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago IL. Also includes brief quotes on electric light and various patent medicines and proverbs.
Knowledge highlights Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the system and eases fever and headaches. It strengthens kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them and carries the California Fig Syrup Co. imprint on every package.
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