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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1888
Page
2
A partisan note describes a Republican surge in Colorado with 200 Democrats listed as supporting Harrison and Morton. It claims growing Republican sentiment and cites a Democrat pleased by rising wheat prices, noting sugar and wool costs as context.
Large enthusiastic crowd hears addresses from Dr. D. J. Smith of Oden Wm Hefernin of Washington and Fara Matting s principal of the Odon Schools. A 120 ft garrison flag pole was raised and the country flag unfurled. Plainville glee club performs campaign songs. Bogard projected 125 vote margin for Harrison and Morton.
The Mills bill would push wool prices abroad higher if enacted and long term gains would favor foreign growers. A free list would lift costs for American manufacturers, risking reduced domestic wool for woolen cloth and hurting American producers while benefiting Argentina and Australia.
The Oakland City Enterprise endorses Harrison and Morton, urging defeat of Grover Cleveland over free trade and veto records. The paper praises Harrison for patriotism and defense of American labor and industry, and pledges to oppose Democratic tickets at all levels.
The surviving members of the Twenty seventh Regiment of Indiana volunteers plan a reunion in Washington on September 27 and 28. The event is expected to draw a large crowd to the city.
Citizens of Washington plan hospitalities for visiting Twenty seventh Regiment veterans. Local leaders note past welcomes at Seymore and Greencastle and urge hosting all members and their wives as guests to honor surviving soldiers of the Rebellion.
A New York correspondent for the Indianapolis Journal reports that Grover Cleveland faces strong headwinds in the Empire State. Republican canvassing predicts Harrison winning New York by about 20,000 votes, with Cleveland’s unpopularity growing among Democrats and workingmen alike. A Broadway test using Cleveland and Harrison buttons illustrates shifting support toward Harrison.
The notice records the Old Settlers meeting events slated for September 5 6 and 7. Participants attendees and exact agendas are listed in the public notice from the local newspaper.
A editorial urging caution as a railroad approaches Odon. It warns against speculative real estate pricing and urges moderate, welcoming conduct to attract population and business. It urges fair prices, steady rents, and patient cultivation of growth to ensure prosperity without harming the town’s social fabric.
Two recent marriages attract attention in the area. Bud Boardman, now of age, weds the widow of Harvey Sastings, while William Hastings, about 70, weds a bride under 39 who could be his great granddaughter. Both unions appear to bring happiness to the couples.
The ad asserts blood quality rests on digestion and assimilation and promotes Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as nourishing the blood's life giving properties. It emphasizes improving the elements of the blood through the remedy.
Members are invited to the Old Setlers meeting to view the new railroad project. The event highlights progress, planners, and local implications for transport and development.
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