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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
7
A fragment quotes John W. Gates on life as a gamble and links death to danger in a terse, philosophic aside. The text blends metaphor with a terse public figure’s rhetoric, suggesting risk and hazard as central themes.
A short humorous exchange shows Uncle Mose, described as a plantation negro, declaring I am a preacher. When asked if he preaches the Gospel he avoids the topic, replying he touches that subject very lightly.
Fragmentary excerpts from a note by Robert Browning describe the night his wife Elizabeth Browning died. He recalls her smiling face and the moment she died in his arms with no pain, expressing a deep, enduring love amid his grief. The text references a mutual friend and a long, intimate reflection on loss and devotion.
A reader letter extols Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve booster. The writer reports improved memory and energy after ten days, claiming the cereal aided insomnia and nervousness and noting it remains tasty and convenient for lecture tours.
A downtown New York stenographer adopts trousers and a shirtwaist for work to gain comfort and health, challenging the era’s skirts. She defends practicality and modesty, compares outfits with past reformers, and argues trousers suit women better, though she remains cautious about public appearances.
Abs Emma Kunze of 1649 N Halsted St Chicago Illinois suffered a back injury and severe rheumatic pain with kidney issues. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills she recovered and now says her kidneys act perfectly. Advertises 60 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Dialogue exchange shows a wife recounting listening to her husband sleep talk and him thanking her for restraint in a light domestic moment.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap as a preventive skin care product with emollient properties. It claims benefits for hands hair and scalp, notes slightly higher initial cost but longer wear, and invites free sample and a pamphlet from Cuticura in Boston.
A Philadelphia financier in Washington discusses a crime tale about Peter Brown a Conshohocken grocer who injures two elderly people then faces ruin from large damages. His son reports his mother struck by a car and the grocer sighs that luck has finally changed.
A U S government panel, urged by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, will study conditions in U S metal mining. The inquiry, modeled after Australia’s Royal Commission report, focuses on lung diseases from exposure to dust.
The St Louis University Institute of Law at 201 N Grand Ave has run a night law program for three years for working men. Classes meet three nights a week and lead to the same degrees as day courses. Demand is high and a larger building will be added by Christmas to accommodate more students.
A senator from California declines a charity request and says he will redirect his spare money to sending flowers to the dead rather than funding hospital wards. He cites many prior solicitations and the belief that thousands will die without flowers.
Robert Henri discussed in New York a mediocre "old master" an Chicago promoter paid an exorbitant sum for. Henri calls the man content with his bargain and says the "old master" is a megaphone for the buyer's money.
Distemper cured in horses and dogs with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Over 750,040 bottles sold last year. Also advertised as remedy for chicken cholera. Priced 50 cents to 1.60 per bottle, 5 to 10 dollars per dozen. Available from druggists or write to Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana U.S.A.
A vignette features Uncle John and Billy discussing packing methods. The tobacconist recalls packing apples while the horticulturist compares it to arranging cigars, noting a prior memory of a top-row selection.
Advert for Cole’s Carboli salve promotes quick healing and scar prevention. It offers a free sample by writing to J. W. Cole & Co. in Black River Falls Wisconsin. The product is sold by druggists at two cents and fifty unsigned units.
A fragment from a social column hints at gossip about a performer named Phebbit and a designer called ilub, noting chilly remarks about girls in a musical group and describing the mood as unbearable.
A judge's remark frames a widow’s final days after her husband’s death. The text hints at social expectations and the resolve to move forward, suggesting she will face new prospects while honoring memory.
A playful health tip claims Gail the Wizard helps lungs by strengthening joints with enorme cords, urging readers to avoid consumption and keep hinges strong through her方法.
A damaged text segment contains jumbled phrases and unclear references making a coherent news item impossible to extract. No identifiable people places organizations dates or events are present.
A quirky remark suggests a baby’s calm gaze toward an old Libelor is seen by the mother as a sign he will be a good father. The line hints at parental hopes and judgment through everyday moments.
In a will from Mrs Juie Hall of Kighisu England it states a coachman receives £100 if he remains in service until her death and if she does not die from a carriage accident while he is the driver. The reading of the will revealed this conditional bequest.
A fragmentary ad parody notes a teething syrup promising soothing effects for children. It humorously contrasts a weary person seeking a place to rest with a mock claim that head rests are exhausted. The quirky lines imitate old timey pharmacy copy.
Advertisement offers free embossed birthdate cards with flower and motto designs. Mentions Topeka Kansas address tdi Jackson St and showcases colorful and joyous card designs.
In Ernte Montana fourteen year old Willie Gaggion died and his brother Fred was fatally injured while Matthew Mattley was seriously hurt after dynamite caps exploded. The boys had stolen the caps from a mining camp for sport.
A reflection notes that superiority brings only a sense of satisfaction for some, while those who lament lacking a true friend indict themselves, attributed to Sintenis.
The snippet shows casual slang meaning someone is in danger or committed. It contrasts phrases like we's in bad and yes he’s all in to indicate risk or total involvement. The lines reflect informal speech patterns and regional dialect.
A Virgil quotation urges not to judge by muscle size but to face misfortune with fortitude, emphasizing resilience and moral character.
A valuable engagement ring lost by Mrs. Henry Hinmann of Middletown thirty years ago was recovered from a garden behind her former home. The recovered ring was unearthed in the yard, bringing a long-awaited reunion with its owner.
A short note argues that Lewis' Single Binder extra quality tobacco cigars cost more than typical 5c cigars while labeling Time as the oldest most infallible critic, quote attributed to Rousse.
Dante quotes about knowledge and time. This line reflects on regret for lost moments and the burden of understanding too late.
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