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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
2
An old issue discusses Odon, Indiana population, geography, economy, and amenities including churches, schools, mines, and agriculture. It notes local subscription terms and quotes William Jennings Bryan on the Gold Standard in a Knoxville speech, framing the era’s political climate.
Mr. Bryan argues farmers see through false prosperity tales and know the real conditions from experience. The Hon. Grover Cleveland has not endorsed the Philadelphia ticket but urges voters to act on conscience and patriotic sense.
The piece notes residency requirements for voters and discusses national political lines. It argues no nation disputes U S possession of the Philippines and cites Aguinaldo, the Democratic party, and Populist fear of a court reshaping if Bryan wins. It notes potential Supreme Court vacancies in the next four years.
General news notes Galveston under military control as cleanup and rebuilding progress. The dead are largely disposed of and the sick receive care. A walking fundraiser attracts attention. terror of a vicious dog incident shocks Prospect Kentucky. old tombstone inscriptions surface. postal service booms. various local items report community resilience and ongoing inquiries.
Friday night September 14 the Republicans held a campaign meeting in the K at P Hall. Hon M S Hastings of Washington delivered a one hour speech denouncing Bryanism and Democracy while Hon T M Sears of Elnora spoke briefly. The hall was well filled with Democrats and Capt Y Garton presided.
The ME conference at Connersville issued Vincennes district appointments. HC Clippinger presiding. Elde Alordaville and others listed for towns including Bickner Bruceville Carlisle Dugzger South Dover Hill Farmeraburg Glendate Graysville Hymers Loogootee Monroe City Newberry New Lebaron Odon Plainville Pleasaatville Prairie Creek Shoals Sullivan Vincennes Washington Wheatland with several named supply pastors and circuit assignments.
J N Stripling of Jacksonville praises Colonel Durbin after his Spain war service. The letter notes Durbin’s efforts to instill soldierly bearing and courtesy in the 161st Indiana regiment, praising camp cleanliness, health, and discipline. He says the people of Indiana cannot make a mistake electing Durbin governor.
A Philadelphia informant recalls Mormon customs in East Lake City describing Beehive and Lion houses with multiple wives. She notes Brigham Young’s large household, a four wife system on an acre lot, door layouts for each wife, and a rotating schedule.
Fragmented OCR lists daily and Sunday train numbers with partial notes on parlor cars rates and connecting lines. Names like Thos De and faded numbers hint at timetable details and fares without full clarity.
Odon defeated Loogootee 5 to 3 on Bramble Tuesday to claim the $10 prize. It marks Udon’s third win of the award in a seven inning game. Innings: Loogootee 0120110 5, Odon 0002010 2.
The Rough Riders returned to Plainville on Saturday to face the bill team but the umpire’s ruling sparked a refusal to play. The Clon boys halted the game over what they called an unjust decision, alleging the umpire favored Plainville.
Money to loan on improved farm land at six to eight percent. Give us a call. Harry Hi Crooke notes past due and accounts over 60 days old must be paid at once. B D Sunley.
A weather note describes vortex motion in the atmosphere, noting ascending currents and dust whirls. It mentions spring dust spirals and autumn leaves twisting into columns as observable evidence of these atmospheric phenomena.
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