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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1889
Page
2
Advertising rates listed by column and timing for The Journal. Local notices priced per line with advance payment required. Copy and business items to be mailed from Odon Indiana for second class mail transmission.
Frank Dixon of Barr campaigned here last week on the Democrat ticket for Denny Auditor. Described as a hustler, he spoke to voters and pressed his campaign.
Dr Palmage of Brooklyn commends reporters describing them as personal friends and praises the spirit of fairness he sees in New York newspapers after declaring betrayal by other societal classes.
The piece notes that Sampson the strong man from the Bible was the first to advertise. It mentions Efe using two solid columns to prove strength and that thousands laughed at the stunt while his Delilah joined in the reaction. the crowd reacted heavily.
The writer notes many distant letters seeking exchange for Qdon property and says trades are hard unless debt is urgent. People require cash or good notes with immediate proceeds to rebuild. They urge sellers to accept sacrifice if money is available, promising independence for buyers who bring funds.
Theo dore Filson, 17, was attacked by a six foot black snake on his father James Filson’s farm. The boy, nearly strangled, was saved when his shepherd dog dragged the reptile away and killed it. The dramatic encounter is recalled as a season defining moment.
The report notes existing occupancies and crowded ware houses with families occupying single dwellings. It praises newly built homes west of the area as first class and urges rapid construction of 200 additional houses of similar quality to accommodate the rising population.
A long held Tan State Pair event in the community persists through Christmas week, celebrated as a fixed tradition for twenty years and highlighted by a special observance during Easter week.
Progressive farmers study and compare stock and machinery after county fairs and readings before selecting at the State Fair which begins on September 23. The event gathers harvesters and exhibitors to evaluate offerings and inform final choices.
The sermon by John Dow counsels young ladies to balance fashion with work. He praises the buxom, practical girl who can manage house duties and still be refined, while chiding fashion drifters for vanity. He urges more liberty, kitchen effort, frankness, and less restraint to embody natural beauty.
Evansville report states about fifty investors including J J Mackey and Heilman have purchased the Cincinnati Wabash and Michigan Railway from Anderson Indiana to St Joseph Michigan with Bee Line connection to Indianapolis. First payment of 50000 made. total price 1717000. A 32 mile link from Anderson to Rushville will join Evansville and Richmond lines with 113000 in subsidies. Road passes Warsaw a summer resort and crosses several trunk lines. Mackey and Heilman traveled East to finalize deal. headquarters to be at Evansville.
Farmers sow wheat as Mrs. Margaret Petty visits her brother John Hubbard. Rev Love delivers his last sermon of the conference year at Mr Zion before a foot washing service. Newt Daugherty assists Gill Laughlin with a brick kiln burn. Constable Bechtel reports brisk local business as coal prospectors depart, leaving pockets aching with loss of activity.
Best farm and garden prizes announced at the Old Settlers meeting include 35 E and Pershing. Recognized premiums include needlework, a cane for the oldest man Moses Woodruff, foot race prizes of silver spoons to May Cromwell and Jane Malone, and wool prize to E. H. Evans. Wife of the oldest minister shawl awarded to Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock. Dress pattern to the oldest lady with youngest husband Jane Boardman. Heaviest baby under six months receives a fine rocking chair to Eliza Faman.
Real estate notice offers farms, lots and houses on easy payments. Sappers Jonxson at Box 222 0¢0i Jaliana listed for inquiry and purchase details.
Tuesday features pony trotting and running races for children free admissions and a 300 dollar cash Floral Display by professional exhibitors. Wednesday offers Lady Amateur horseback riding for 50 dollars and a 350 dollar premium Cut Flowers display. Thursday is the big day with three main races Trotting Pacing and running. Friday includes three races Free for all Pace Running and a two year old Stake Race with 100 dollars added. Speed premiums up 21000 over last year to attract top horses. Daily racing continues through the fair. The Woman's Department promises a grand display and the State Horticultural and Poultry Associations meet during fair week September 25 to 28 in the State Board lecture room.
The article notes the recurring theme that the youngest child is favored in stories and myths. Cinderella, the youngest sister, often wins through kindness and beauty, while elder siblings face jealousy. The pattern appears across tales like Arabian Nights and Beauty and the Beast, with the youngest as hero or prize. The piece cites St. Louis Globe-Democrat and hints at the Washington Fair Floral Tall display surpassing past Indiana showcases.
Pay cash for Mickery and White Oak spokes and timber of all kinds. Building material furnished on short notice and at reasonable prices. Custom sawing a specialty.
A patient’s recovery from prolonged illness is celebrated as a milestone, praising Electric Bitters as a great tonic and alterative. The advertises relief for kidney liver or stomach issues and urges readers to buy from W Lotto’s drugstore.
A brief note highlights a hardware store’s claim to keep their shelves near always stocked so customers can obtain what they need without delay. The emphasis is on reliable stock and steady availability.
An advertisement warns readers against cheap imitations and urges buying the Genuine Singer sewing machine from trusted dealers. It touts Singer as oldest and most reliable, claiming 800,000,000 machines sold and promising parts support and customer service.
W W Marmaduke Real Estate Loan and Insurance Agent in Washington advertises lands for sale and exchange across Western and Southern sites. Offers farms for sale or trade, large list of depen tion property, houses and lots for sale, and money loans at 6 to 8 percent. Fire and life insurance offered with top companies.
A local ad lists first class cold filled silverine Stein w Nickle cases at $6, Ladies open face watches and QA od watch from $13, Nickle watches from $12, Truebon Nickle watches, Roger Bros knives and forks from $4, tea spoons $1.25, castor 85, spectacles for near and weak sighted, ladies pins and cuff buttons from 25 cents, solid gold rings $1 to $5, glove buttoners, and table spoons from W J DANNER & CO s.
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