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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1893
Page
2
The Odon Exchange Bank promotes foreign and domestic exchange, drafts on major European cities, and Certificates of Deposit. It offers pensioner privileges, investment information, discountable paper, and short term loans with low interest on improved real estate, targeting patrons in the area.
Fragmentary verse recalls veterans re composing an old march through Georgia with a newer version titled Marching through the Veteran by Hokey. The text reads as a nostalgic wartime tune echoing marches and veteran memory.
The Winnettee Democratic editor questions Hoke's stance on pension reform and purges, asking why he seemed to back down. The piece contrasts early resistance with the current position and evaluates who is correct in the dispute.
A scratched fragment reflects on people spending where they find value and speed. It suggests appreciation for those who helped in hard times and notes that such practice is not always followed.
Fragmentary text references Southern newspaper content, derailed by garbled OCR. Not enough coherent facts to identify people places events or dates for a proper card.
A garbled report recalls a controversial November election seen as a striking example of voter manipulation. It describes the event as an enduring warning about the influence of money on political choice and its lasting impact on future voters.
A fragmented ad praises a tireless salesman who never sleeps and chases early business, noting a shop with a 3% share or stake and touting secrecy in sales.
The report notes the end of what is called legitimate debate in the Senate is expected this week and a continuous session next week to tire out obstructionists and push for a vote. Prosecutor Iufi distinguished himself in a Circuit Court session by handling top Murcin and Daviess county lawyers. Huff presses prosecutions vigorously, building a growing reputation for effectiveness against lawbreakers.
The grand jury returned twenty nine indictments against prize fighters, officers, referees, and associates in a broad raid. The campaign against Roby is described as long and arduous, with ongoing investigations amid the chaos of the era.
The Dayton Journal reports on broad national unrest linked to violent crime, naming the Ween and Wratten families amid concern for public safety. It notes fear and calls for justice as communities seek the perpetrators of the alleged crime and the impact on the populace.
The Examiner quotes the Journal on the Roby case noting Samuel Roby, raised in Orleans, left last fall with Ada Adkinson and her three children in a farm wagon. They were married in a town in Hinds. After Roby’s death his body was disinterred and brought back to the old cemetery for burial on a Sunday night.
A fragmented telegraphic-style notice laments veterans’ pensions and recalls past wars. It calls for keeping pensions intact, argues veterans’ sacrifices justified, and warns against denying benefits without due process.
A local business man asserts that the country will not improve under the current Congress. He says there are no leaders like Bisbes, Shermans, or Lincolns to resolve national destinies, and warns that backing down would threaten prosperity. The remark came from the manager of a Washington food store.
Pedecurors named for the upcoming Circuit Court term listed as T H Gephart from Elmore township Polk Howard from Medison township Gideon Tyenogle from Washington township Joseph McCord from exve township Eugene Dougher mn from Jos sownship Mike ship from Joho ip and Joho wnship er.
Senator Stewart delivers a Senate address defending legislative independence against executive overreach. The piece discusses a resolution urging constitutional separation among branches, critiques of Cleveland, and implications for the silver and tariff debates. It notes reactions from New York Democrats and upcoming House actions on election-law repeal.
Vincennes Commercial reports critics say the Democratic party has done nothing to relieve hardship. They accuse leaders of infighting and broken promises while capitalists hold power and the country endures difficult times.
A rowdy scene in the House over smoking leads Representative Morse of Massachusetts to push a ban on smoking in the chamber. He notes Desrates and visitors smoke cigars and cigarettes, prompting calls to curb the practice and restore decorum.
An old medical note explains typhoid fever spread by contaminated water or air and varing risk by age and climate. It warns how microbes survive in decaying matter, stresses proper drainage, cellar cleaning, and avoiding decomposed vegetables to prevent outbreaks.
A Troy Kansas message endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for diarrhea and cholera morbus, claiming it cures many cases after others fail. Sold by W L Stow, druggist, described as a good thing to keep at hand. The notice cites personal testimony from locals and urges purchase.
An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a reliable, gentle, and harmless remedy for constipation and related symptoms. It claims immediate relief without pain and praises physician endorsements, citing testimonials from S. L. R. and various locations.
A Winnipeg based interview with a Veitnioper saloon keeper extols 1000 miles of flat terrain westward from Manitoba, praising the prairie as a superior cattle country with rich quartz deposits nearby. Winnipeg's population nears 35 000 as settlers arrive from western states, and capitalists plan mills for Lake of the Woods district.
The Star stones such as star sapphire star ruby and star topaz are prized for the six pointed luminous star. Lapidaries cut them in domed shapes with rays radiating from the center producing shifting bright lines. Oriental travelers speak of immense value and awe inspired by such gems and the power believed to accompany their possessor.
An 1870s chronicle recalls Aubray a native of the Far West who rode eight miles an hour for 110 consecutive hours covering about 860 miles from Senta Py, Arkansas to Council Geore and back. The tale notes endurance and the challenge of securing fresh horses along the way. It also describes Madagascar’s scimitar snake and its legend of hindering large vertebrates, then mentions ongoing job printing in the office.
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