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A historical newspaper fragment dated Saturday September 20, 1902. The readable line references a publishing or trimming of sums by a publisher and the period terms one year six months three months.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
3
A historical newspaper fragment dated Saturday September 20, 1902. The readable line references a publishing or trimming of sums by a publisher and the period terms one year six months three months.
The page lists Republican state and county tickets with candidates for Secretary of State through Superintendent of Public Instruction and assorted county offices. Includes party slates for judges, auditors, clerks, sheriffs, recorders, commissioners, council members, and related positions. Commentary laments a city decline, cites Ohio politics, stock markets, debt reduction, and Mrs. McKinley’s widowhood anniversary.
A statewide portrait lauds Indiana farmers and their value to the state economy, noting agricultural production ranks and land values. It highlights farmer independence and pride while previewing a slate of Republican candidates including Daniel Storms, David Sherrick, Nat Hin, Charlie Miller, and others for state offices.
Republicans of Madison township are requested to meet at Stauy’s Opera House in Union, Indiana, on Saturday September 27, 1902 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for justice of the peace constables advisory board and road supervisors and to attend to other business from the meeting.
John C Chaney a native of Ohio and Allen county resident since 1554 is the Republican candidate for Congress from the second district. He grew up near LaFayette township and trained in Ft Wayne and Cincinnati College graduating in 1882. He led schools at Farmersburg and Worthington before practicing law in 1883 at Sullivan and later entered active Republican politics including service as Assistant Attorney General during Harrison’s administration and as a presidential elector in 1858.
A fragile health tip advises drinking two cups of hot water before meals and before bed, plus two hours after meals, and increasing outdoor activity. It suggests mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when needed, and mentions sale by Z Webster. The text ends with a quip about people saying well when rebuffed.
Caution promotes German Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and long trouble including coughs bronchitis and croup. It claims large worldwide sales since 1868 with strong backing by G G Green and Z Webber and urges purchase through reputable druggists.
A fragmented ad copy promotes a product named Cough Cure as a safe, instant remedy for coughs colds and related illnesses. It asserts danger removal and universal safety with persuasive language. The text mocks medical advice and urges immediate use.
Vague readable fragments describe a late night scene with unclear names and places. The text hints at a routine report or notice but lacks coherent details or dates. Further restoration needed to identify involved persons organizations or locations.
A E Sunday School elected officers including Superintendent E A O Dell Assistant Sap t Frank Deal Business Sup t Wilson Myers Secretary Flora Webster Ass t Sec y John K McCarter Librarian Madge Hueston Ass t Librarian Mildred Culmer Organist Minnie Bennett Ass t Organist Mildred Culver Chorister Mrs J C Mitchell Sup t Slome Dep t Reese Culmer Also Mrs J C Mitchell chosen chorister and Pear O Dell organist for regular church services.
Mr. Leonard Earle of Linton and Miss Margaret Hildum wed at the bride’s Elnora home last Sunday at 6:30 PM, with Rev. M S Taylor officiating. They will reside in Linton.
Notice lists August 4 1902 filing of drainage petition in Daviess County Indiana and September 5 1902 viewer report in favor. Hearing set before Board of County Commissioners on the ditch from North 4 East 625 feet from NE corner Sec 24 to Harvey Hastings Ditch, with affected landowners named and the Indigent Southern Railway Company cited.
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