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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1888
Page
4
Austin Corbin defends the Reading Coal and Iron Company stance amid a miners strike. He argues the firm will not reinstate discharged workers, asserts wage policy remains competitive, and emphasizes preserving the railroad’s financial stability and market position.
In Leeds County and Kempville areas eleven buildings burned at Trish Creek, the Methodist church and a tannery burned at Kempville, and five constables beaten. Dr Ferguson M P and three others assaulted, a Baptist deacon warned to dismiss his minister or face church arson. Ottawa dispatch notes caution and ongoing inquiries into maritime messages.
About fifty members of the Henault Heirs Association met in Rochester to advance their claims as heirs to Philip Fran Renan t owner of a large land tract in Western Illinois and Eastern Missouri near Peoria. Delegates from Missouri Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Canada discussed rival branches and formed a committee to exchange information and determine the legal heirs.
A historical overview of secret processes and their protection under patent law notes famed cases from citric acid to Russian sheet iron. It describes thefts, guardings, and the unique isolation of the Russian iron works, plus a brief, unrelated political footnote on Congress members by birthplace.
Rev J S Broadwell of Fredericktown a leading Methodist Episcopal pastor in Ohio died after a paralysis attack at his home following protracted meetings. He had served Mansfield Mt Vernon and Fredricktown and remarried Mrs Dora H Chilcoat in December 1873.
A grateful letter from a resident praises a local helper for preventing a pair of runaway horses. The writer apologizes for potential insult and offers a handsome pecuniary reward as thanks. The note reflects informal, period voice from Chicago Tribune style.
Rathbone Sard and Co iron founders proposed to retain ten percent of wages until year end as a safety measure. If a strike or shutdown occurs, the ten percent is forfeited to the firm and the men would be paid ten percent of their wages by the company. The workers accepted the plan.
In Curcaco on January 22 an intruder gang chloroformed the family of Anton Jedlicka at 174 Loomistreet and stole 2.73. The thieves took nearly eight years of savings drawn from the bank the day prior to investment in a manufacturing business.
A historical reflection recalls the proposed forceful annexation of Canada led by General Montgomery with Ethan Allen and Seth Warner. Warner’s rear-guard care, medicine by roots, and patient leadership helped save hundreds as the army retreated. The note then promotes Warner’s Safe Care remedies and their trustworthy, plant based composition.
The Rock Island Line unveils fast schedule from Chicago via Council Bluffs and Kansas City, trimming travel to about sixteen hours. The Council Bluffs and Pacific Limited Express departs Chicago 7 20 P M and reaches Council Bluffs next day at 17 30 A M with Pullman sleepers and dining cars. The Kansas City and Pacific Limited Express leaves Chicago 5 P M and arrives Kansas City 9 05 A M next day with first class coaches, new chair cars, and Pullman berths at reduced rates. Connections at both ends link to Pacific coast routes.
A sarcastic comment on Japanese physicians and a claim that Dr Viereve’s Golden Medical Discovery cured coughs and consumptive tendencies. It notes an importer allowed to wear a noble sword and references a serious rejection and a solemn image in a mirror.
An assortment of promotional items and health claims appears, including a 20 cent “beautiful picture” offer and pauper pattern, a 1 cent pickpocket jab, malaria prevention advice with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, warnings about cataracts, Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy, and Hale’s Honey of Horehound cough remedy. The text blends sales pitches with medical nostrums and sensational claims from various vendors.
An advertisement praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for relief from various female ailments and weak health. It asserts the medicine cures prolapsus and other sex-specific issues, offered with a satisfaction guarantee or money refund. The ad features testimonials from Lizzie and others and mentions accompanying literature.
A reader-seen pitch for Demorest's February issue praising a water color like image. Promotes the magazine at twenty cents and lists ordering details with publisher contact in New York. Also references various ads and a medical remedy offer and a nod to Maynx diamonds and rubies valuation.
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