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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1888
Page
2
The note may point to the upcoming Democratic nomination fight for county sheriff with J C Lavelle stepping down from the chairmanship of the Democratic County Central Committee. The item appears in a local issues column published in Odon Indiana.
A reader notes criticism of language use and references a retired soldier who sent political pamphlet material. The article in question will be addressed in the next issue. The piece includes phrases about “living in glass houses” and questions of literacy among the Democratic party.
The Delaware Republicans adopt a party platform resolution condemning saloon influence in state politics and urging laws to enact local option with high license. The measure emphasizes moral and political rights and calls on the Legislature to enact laws that reflect the party’s views.
A democratic newspaper mocks a Republican editor as a hiss and calls him depraved in a heated exchange. The unnamed writer frames the editor as a devilish figure, while contrasting animal hissers with the editor’s actions and political alignment.
The stock law becomes the townspeople's dominant issue as Supervisors demand owners keep stock in, threatening consequences. Opinion splits arise with many lacking real estate and some farmers opposing enforcement, reflecting widespread agitation and divided views.
The piece argues the tag dog law is hard to enforce in Madison township where many residents lack real estate for stock pens. It notes abundant cattle and hogs with no pasture, forcing owners to pen stock without feed or risk impounding. It suggests owners sell, give away, or hand animals to the animal gatherer to avoid costs.
Indiana congressman ONeall seized the floor in a heated tariff debate. He dazzled with authorities and figures, weaving mock classical references into a long, emphatic speech that drew laughs and applause from Democrats as his time ran out.
A compact essay describes the yellow jacket wasp, its ground nests, year round activity in hot regions, and the dangers it poses to farmers. It blends natural history with humorous aphorisms and a mock biblical list of commandments, ending with advice to keep away.
Wednesday next is Decoration Day and it will be observed in an appropriate manner at this place.
All persons having business to transact with me can see me at Od on the second Saturday in each month the fourth at my residence W. H. H. McCarver trustee of Madison township.
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