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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
5
Widespread social and business activity reported with visits from Tell City Huntingburg New Albany to Jasper and Boonville. Local families gain new arrivals auction events road improvements and public school changes noted along with a Sunday gathering in town and various weekend trips.
John Vogel of Indianapolis arrived Friday for a week’s visit with friends. Robert Nordhoff of Jasper spent Friday in town. Ranee Boveat of Haysville also spent time here, as G. B. Nordhoff was reported very ill at this writing.
Local residents report multiple trips and family visits last week. Philip Partenheimer and Dave Bretz traveled to Ferdinand and Huntingburg for business. Mr and Mrs Peter Abell and daughter Bessie visited Huntingburg. Jake Bretz and children Cornelia and Ralph joined relatives in Huntingburg. John Limp and Elsie toured Ferdinand. Joe and Edgar Schwartz and Andy Jacobs made regional visits. A new arrival Mrs Philip Limp welcomed a baby girl in Broadlands Til Look for the East rabbit.
John Hubert of Dale transacted business in St Meinrad Monday and Tuesday. K and Schnellenberger are adding to their store. Dr and Mrs Claud Lomax were at Bristow Wednesday. P B X Ruxer unloaded farming implements at Ferdinand Monday. Hubert and Verna Buxer visited Ferdinand Saturday evening. L N Savage of Rockport did business in town last Thursday. A J Grauelh was.
Robt. Becher spent a few days at Louisville and Loogootee. Wm. Bischof returned home from Louisville Saturday night. Miss Irma Bettag of St. Louis is visiting her parents here. Léo Kost of Huntingburg is visiting home folks here.
Church notices dated April list names for events Monday through Sunday. Helena Reinacker John Meier Florenz Kitten Hilzabeth Lange Xavier Ballis Jos Sehlachter Henry Wessel Robert Lange John Hassfurther Jos Marg Schlachter and others associated with the congregation.
An old remedy claims headaches stem from self poisoning or toxins in the blood. A daily glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast supposedly washes out poisons, purifies the digestive tract, and prevents headaches, with quick results and cheap ingredients.
There is more Catarrh in this region than other diseases, once deemed incurable. Local treatments fail as catarrh is constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio is promoted as a constitutional remedy taken internally, claimed to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. Includes a call to request circulars and testimonials. Also mentions Ira Walterly Pills for constipation.
Jose P Melencio, head of the Philippine Press Bureau in Washington, urges Ohio students to support independence for the Philippines. He argues Congress promised independence and appeals to voters to press the United States to fulfill its pledge, framing independence as a test of international fairness and a continuation of American ideals.
Market prices listed for grains, produce, eggs and dairy with per bushel, per hundredweight, and per ton figures. Livestock ranges shown for steers heifers cows bulls hogs with price bands. Local advertise Bartleys Store and harness shop invites new harness sales and service.
An old notice warns that X marks on the front page denote expired subscriptions. It states renewals are required to continue delivery, readers must repay promptly, and no exceptions will be made despite readers’ understanding.
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