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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1897
Page
2
Public notices show subscription terms with price and delivery via post office Oden Indiana. A new postal law compels payment while misread lines hint at school updates and river conditions along Ohio River. The piece blends market notes with weather and winter provisioning concerns amid local crises.
Cos Gnussman Jd and A Hemenway announce Simon L. Adler as deputy revenue collector for the Evansville Total Revenue office.
Fragmentary text discusses community effort and volunteer help in town affairs. It notes a perceived value gap with Mexican dollars and compares skilled workers' wages to local pay. The OCR yields unclear specifics and names.
The report notes a claim that a portion of bonded indebtedness in KReasas will be refunded within the current year. It asks what remarks Jerry Simpson will make in response.
Citizens urged to invest in property improvements, clear debris, and remodel dilapidated buildings to enhance neighborhoods and curb rubbish.
Foreseeable property loss prompts warning to demolish or secure derelict structures as fire traps threaten nearby assets. Officials urge immediate action to prevent damage and protect holdings.
Tre advances in wool wheat and sheep prices promise farmers recovery from a 75 million dollar shortfall incurred during Cleveland's administration as market shifts ease wartime strains and boost livestock income.
An odd fragment notes sons of a young boy playing on moving trains. The scene hints at dangerous stunts and a sudden exit into a bleak farewell, reflecting risky behavior and shock at the near accident.
Post office receipts climbed in August in leading cities with Indianapolis showing a notable increase of 1700 as the nation trends higher than the same month five years prior.
The article notes a rising price trend for potato and grain products while nearby farmers produced little harvest this year. It highlights limited local crop yields and the impact on market costs.
After the war Indiana reports public education expenditure of 180050000 pounds and annual spending of new BH 000 000. The state holds school property valued at 320000000 and a productive school fund exceeding 10000000 dollars.
Mr. Joan E McNeely manager for the Odon Light and Power Co is arranging for a new electric light plant. Machinery has been ordered and will arrive early next week. Erection will be pushed with all possible rapidity.
The Circuit Court rules Prof. E McFarland of Loo pootee was properly elected County Superintendent of Martin County in the June election. Retiring official J T Morris had challenged the results, claiming the tie election was illegal.
The speaker notes the Dingley bill would only bring light rain now and then, but farmers would be content. Washington Democrats acknowledge tariff wisdom as better times return, though dry weather remains a nonpolitical issue beyond any party’s control.
Transfers recorded by O Neall Hoffmann Attorneys show 87 deeds with total consideration stated. Listings include Volmer to Louise Volmer Lavelle Lacy and Billheimer addition, and multiple notices involving Liverpool and Hyatts additions, with parties such as Halpika Woodward Bender Dant and others.
The Annual U B Conference at Georgetown Indiana presided by Bishop J W Hart names for the coming year district appointments across Oden Burns City Shoals Dale Lockport White River Wickliffe Gesraetoun Corydon Crandall Elizabeth Georgetown Leota Martinsbura Mauckport and other communities. Hastings and Washington firms add a loan department with exclusive rights to Life Insurance loans at six percent on easy payments.
Foreman Herry Wilson leads repair work on the White River bridge for the E and R railroad. Van Clark directs crews from Sheltonville as work starts Friday, signaling serious rebuilding efforts by the Pennsylvania system.
Special excursion trains run by EB and RB railroad to Bedford for the Ten County Exposition September 23 and 24 departing Oden at 7 20 A M and arriving Bedford 9 00 A M Return from Bedford at 6 00 P M arriving Oden 7 40 P M Round trip fare 75 cents for these days One fare for round trip on regular trains Sept 22 25 H H Roseman G P A E E Daugherty Agent.
The installment covers extreme heat with dry roads and rising watermelons, local moves and events. It lists residents moving to Bloomfield and Indianapolis visits for the State Fair, farmers delaying sowing, and town developments such as a new electric light plant and a proposed bridge across White River.
Summer-time health concerns are addressed with Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. It claims to build a solid foundation of vitality, providing a reserve force against heat and depletion. The copy targets men and suggests all druggists carry the product.
Dr Slocum offers free three bottles of a new remedy for consumption and lung diseases to readers of The ODON JOURNAL. He claims permanent cures with testimonials from worldwide labs and urges prompt action, requesting readers send address and note reading the article.
Mobile and Ohio Railroad promotes service to Gairo Memphis New Orleans Mobile Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta and Florida with connections to steamships. Double daily trains St Louis to Mobile offer Pullman Palace Sleeping Car and clean day coaches. Also listing 450000 acres of farming and timber lands for sale with government lands subject to homestead entry. Descriptive materials available from Albany Lind Development Company Mobile Alabama. Rates tickets timetables and info from Foot Harris agent St Louis and Jno G Mann general manager EE Posey passenger agent.
Classified notice seeking trustworthy travelers for monthly work in Indiana. Pays 365.00 monthly plus expenses with steady position and reference. Applicants to send self addressed stamped envelope to The Dominion Company, Dept. Chicago.
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