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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
6
Brief town news lists residents visiting relatives in Indianapolis and Washington, merchants displaying fall millinery at Mollie Sargent, and local events including a township institute and a political trip to Washington. Residents and visitors named include Winkelpleck Elliston Gastineau Linton Pilkington Washington Harman Indianapolis Hedrick Schoonover Corydon and Johnson.
The bushman of South Africa, though small and deemed feeble, outwits a lion on a road. He dodges to the right, watches the lion's movements, and shifts positions until the lion becomes confused and flees. The man remains calm and resourceful, proving quick thinking under danger.
French archaeological party reports early tombs on the Ophel slope of Jerusalem dated around 2000 B C. Pottery fragments show Troyan and archaic Greek influences while broken figures of Ashtaroth are found. No inscriptions in Babylonian or Phoenician were recovered.
A historical note explains how detachable broad collars protected uniforms from tar and powder, while queues faded a century ago. It details mourning ribbons at Nelson's death, and the continued use of black ribbons in navies, plus the bell shaped trouser ends to ease deck swabbing and the term swab for deck hands.
The passage notes personal biases influence tent choice. The writer prefers wedge tents and mentions the Bay model as a secondary option, illustrating how taste shapes gear selection.
The piece cites Mr. W. Hackwood and Good Cheer noting heroes of Homer ate beans and hominy lentils at banquets. It mentions parsley as a symbol of joy, cabbage revered by Egyptians, and onions and honey as health promoters. It adds that asparagus originated in Asia and Roman cultivation produced enormous stalks.
The piece argues growing American interest in genealogy reveals long lines of ancestry shaping personal identity. It contends genealogy is the most fascinating history branch, offering direct knowledge of actual personages and past events, transforming understanding of history.
A lone brigantine lies anchored offshore with whitewashed decks and seabird roosts as patched sails drift in light winds. An Indian fisherman and his family occupy a palm platform on the raft’s after section while abandoned supply tins and earthware mark their distant provisioning at sea.
A large crowd of progressives gathered at a Paducah schoolhouse south of Washington Monday night. John N. Dyer spoke as congressional candidate and H. E. Cushman addressed as auditor candidate. Dr. A C Clifford of Washington acted as master of ceremonies. A crowd from Oden and Washington attended.
Residents note a rising pattern of missing men and women in Sadéen life. Authorities and families seek clues as investigations continue amid community concern.
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