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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
2
The column blends whimsical observations on romance, crops, aviation, railroads and prices. It mentions a trying summer for Sweden, airship jokes, motor fuel shortages, and rail repair activity while praising aviation progress and aeroplane records.
The article argues current labor problems are few and that most disruption is caused by professional agitators who have made it a business of stirring up tensions. It condemns organized agitators as inciting unrest rather than genuine worker grievances.
A Connecticut fisherman who used a bottle filled with live bait as a glass enclosure to attract large fish offers a new reason to include the bottle rig in fishing gear. The method involves fishing beside the glass container as fish nose against it, drawn by the bait, for successful catches.
A brief New York anecdote recalls Wu Tingfang meeting a Tammany politician who asked for his Christian name. The diplomat replied with quiet authority that his surname is Wu, illustrating sustained oriental dignity in a Western encounter.
The era of exemption ends as Spain publishes a decree enforcing universal military service. The move follows a popular uprising and signals government responsiveness to public will. The item also notes unusual divorce rationale in Seattle over fireworks and flag displays on the Fourth, a balloon voyage from St Louis extending into Illinois amid a storm, and naval service debates sparked by a Boston judge's ultimatum to a youth.
The piece denounces the killing of three German balloonists by Russian guards and calls for action to treat balloon shooting as murder. It discusses a New York test case on illegal arrest for talking back to police, stressing personal liberty and lawful authority beyond New York.
In a Washington start, Japan seizes the Philippines as World conflict looms. Inventor Roberts develops a levitation tech and radioplane, narrowing war chances, while President and workers witness a turning moment as NORMA is chalked on the ship.
Norma learns her father’s secret is at risk as radioplanes transport the key to a hidden weapon. President proclaims war after Japan attacks the Philippines while hopes for peace falter and Adm Bevins prepares aerial forces. Norma is summoned to the White House for orders.
A visionary leader vows to fight the Japanese if needed, drawing strength from youth and duty. The president and a devoted confidant confront urgency as Hawaiian islands surrender and air squadrons prepare for battle, with Berlin’s straw clock ending the segment.
A playful exchange unfolds as an American heiress asks if marriage is for wealth, and the duke replies he does not hold that against her. The brief blurb captures light social banter from a Baltimore American item.
A suffragist era observer notes miniature painters prefer feminine, delicate likenesses. Men are deemed unsuitable for minis as their harsh, coarse features clash with the art, though a male subject in current costume might be painted if requested, the artist remains unimpressed by masculine taste.
The article traces early female postmasters across Europe and America. It notes a 1548 French post mistress in Braine le Come and Alexandrine de Rue who led European mails during the Thirty Years War. In America Elizabeth Harvey led letters in Portsmouth NH, followed by Lydia Hill in Salem MA a half century later.
A neighbor asks about a husband who lies in a hammock and eats apples. The wife explains doctors advised conflicting stomach care: one says eat a ripe apple every hour while the other prescribes resting after eating, so he tries both.
In a recent Illinois State's Attorneys' association address Judge Williard M McKwen warned judges about tactics to sway juries. He cited four cases where a baby influenced acquittals, noting the same baby allegedly appeared in each case with different supposed mothers.
Mrs Bart reports a letter promising dread unless a money payment is sent. Mrs Smart notes her husband also faced similar pressure for bills. Local readers alerted to extortion by anonymous writer.
A North Carolina public schools superintendent shares a letter praising Postum for his mother’s heart issues and upset stomach after years of coffee use. He notes the family’s switch to Postum improved her health, headaches, and overall well being, and mentions the book The Road to Wellville. Evidence of genuine testimonials is promised with new letters periodically.
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