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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1889
Page
3
Numerous brief notes cover changes in business, subscriptions, and social life. The Journal readers hear of new editors, market activity, upcoming events at the Opera House, and local visits while reminders urge Sabbath observance and adherence to the revised state law.
A misheard whistle in Hinora delays Captain Garten en route to Washington. He ignored the arriving train amid a politics discussion and only stopped as it left town. The journey to Washington was postponed, with jokes about the missed ride and ticket prices shared at Odon.
Gloomy week reports include Earls buying goods in town and Dr Z F Springer passing through. J T Sullivan attended Gov Hovey inauguration in Indianapolis while J T Scott and T M Sears collect R R subscriptions in Elmore township. Mrs Drake sues the E and R R for trespass over her lot. Elmora to gain a Sons of Veterans lodge and an Amateur Dramatic group prepares a charter.
Advertisement notes exposure to cold winds rain bright light or malaria may inflame and sore eyes. Dr J H Mehean's Strengthening Eve Salve claims to subdue inflammation strengthen nerves and improve eye sight at 25 cents a box.
Primary room Se 1001 in the school building will open at the same time as the Spring Normal session. Perms reasonaire notes SARS CRITCHLOW. Appetite and sleep may improve and general vitality strengthened. The Dunvancy use Da. Fh. 71 and McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier are mentioned as remedies.
An OCR damaged item lists hatters and teas with a town label, then touts a stomach remedy and a cordial. claims Dr J F Mefoan’s Chills and Fever Cure as gentle and certain, selling at a stated bottle price. The text references medical claims and local vendors in a period newspaper style.
Fragmentary text mentions loans and housing options then shifts to medical claims about kidney disorders and a Dr. Jif. McLeans Liver and Kidney Balm. The jagged note references Sanders Jol in Oregon and careless misprints. The readable portion suggests a dubious health advertisement with dates and places obscured.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions bringing work to an office and neat execution. It references sudden camera or tilt events and atmospheric disturbances linked to health issues, with unclear names and places.
A garbled OCR fragment blends mock dialogue, names, and an advertisement for Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier. The text references health claims and age ranges, with scattered names and numbers amid broken lines.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a final rail connection between Evansville Richmond lines, toward Odon Indiana with transfers between Elnora and Odeon. Text hints at household fires, injuries, and daily use while cataloging rail progress and local disruption.
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