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Odon Journal in Odon, Indiana

22 Sep 1911

Page 6

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Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1911

Page

6

Actors' Fund home for performers opens on Staten Island

The Actors Fund began from New York and Brooklyn efforts in 1882 to aid distressed theater workers. Louis Aldrich led fundraising, securing 50k in months and establishing a home on Beechlawn at West Priestland, Staten Island, opened May 5 1902 with Joseph Jefferson giving the day’s address. The home houses veterans like Forrest Davenport and Langdon. 81 guests have stayed since opening, with 30 passing and 20 returning to families, while 70+ others are aided outside.

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New York Brook Iyn Actors’ Fund Bas Brooklyn Cardon Dennett Stedd John Ja- Dan Edwin Booth Poeshient Lester Wallaciner Daniel iYeasurer Moss The Beard Asi Lester Wallack Eenh Tere Con AL Tr. Mallory Lawrence Farwell Nmner W.oac Sinn Aw. M. Palmer Edward Harrison William Dlenderson John F. Boole T. Garmin We. Oj. Florence William Po. S A. J. Dittenhoefer Union California Texas Louis Aldrich Manusaetor Ad Praymaus Empire Theater York Acters' Fund Ald Aldrich Younge Tayman Haxman New York Pecard Tierald Express Telegraph Philadelphia Chicago So Stte Beechlawn Richard Penn Smith West Prizhton Staten Island Joseph Jefferson Houis Aldrich Skerry Sack Buskin Roimeos Melnottes Rosalinds Camilles Adelaide Nelson Charlotte Cushman Davenport McCullough Warren Owens Burton Forrest Jefferson Parrett Forrest Nowys Hamlet Gorton George Fox Samuel Chester George Morton Ali Chester Morton Chesters Harry Langdon Hiarry Adelaide Neilson Eliza Logan Langdon Mr. Langdon Torrest Mr. Forrest Vetor E. I. Davenport K. Lanesdon Brutus Guyer Lawrence Barrett Barrett Cassius Germon Wallack Stock Company Miss German Elizabeth Saunders San Francisco Charles Gonzales Gonzales Mesdames Morton, Brennan and Campbell
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Horse Sense in a Bandroom Riddle

A humorous dialogue about a conductor and a motorman in a band. The judge notes a play on words with horse sense and a child asking who stands in front of the band with a stick. The conductor guides the music while the motorman operates the train metaphorically.

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Castoria safety reminder and prison dog escape tale

The ad warns mothers to check Castoria for the signature and notes a North Yakima story about Michael Short. Short, jailed on a street gang sentence, escaped with two men to feed his dog, later returning to work after saying he freed his dog tied at home.

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Yakima Wash Michael Short Mike
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Converted Farmer’s Thanksgiving Confession Turns Humorous

A New England farmer famed for temperate outbursts reportedly converts, prompting a Thanksgiving recount at a family gathering. He extols his change and asks his wife for support, only to receive her quiet reminder of a past misdeed, provoking a quiet, humorous moment.

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New England St. Louis Jerome
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Found Fight Path After a False Start

A reader letter recounts health decline from coffee since 1890 and recovery after switching to Postum. The writer claims heart palpitations headaches kidney and stomach trouble improved within ten days, credits Postum over drugs, and cites The Road to Wellville. The letter is signed as From Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.

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Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Truman
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A Million for Tuberculosis Red Cross Seals Campaign

The piece notes the third national Red Cross Christmas seals drive with the slogan A Million for Tuberculosis. It cites 1995 receipts of over 135000 and historic totals including 225 and 8100 from 1909, with state leaders New York Ohio Wisconsin and others selling over a million seals. Nashville led cities with 100000 plus.

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Red Cross New York State Ohio Wisconsin Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Connecticcut California Rhode Island Nashville Tenn
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Stop the Pain with Colea Curholi Salve

An aged advertisement proclaims Colea Curholi salve stops hurt from burns or cuts after application. It claims quick healing and scar prevention, priced at 1e and 60, available through druggists. Free sample offer directs to J. W. Cole & Co. of Black River Falls.

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J. W. Cole & Co Black River Falls Wha Universal Portland Cement CO W. Adams Street Chicago
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Nature's Wise Economy Amid Fish Deprivation

A Toledo Blade quip ponders nature and economy as it questions why fish would be deprived or forced to react to eggs. The witty exchange uses a playful hypothetical about a fish cackling over eggs to illustrate natural balance.

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Toledo Blade
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Ash for Allen’s Foot Care Ad Claims Antiseptic Powder

Fragmentary notice describes a foot care powder marketed as antiseptic for feet including bunions corns blisters and sweating. Mentions Allen s brand and address in Olmsted Le Hoy area with unclear regulatory details.

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Allen Allens Olmsted le Hoy
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Jagsby Leaves Cause Amid Tank Drama

The report notes Jagsby departs the case linked to a tank incident with speculation about his motive. Officials cite personal reasons for the move and declining further comment.

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Jagsby
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Fragmentary note with unclear subject and names

A damaged text fragment mentions Lewis and a binder cigar and hints at personal attributes but offers no clear event, date, or identifiable facts to summarize into a coherent newspaper item.

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