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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
4
A historical sketch details Queen Victoria founding the Victoria Cross, its famed "For Valor" emblem, and the 520 recipients including Lord Roberts the Kandahar hero. It notes Roberts unique double VC, his son’s posthumous award for Colenso, and recalls remarkable exploits that shaped Victoria Cross lore.
London Tatler notes the Shah of Persia to be moody during his stay in St. Petersburg. He reportedly sleeps twenty four hours at a stretch and bans disturbance on threat of death. Children please him most, as he shares his diamonds with grand duchesses, a wealth that enriches his kingly image. The piece also mentions limited early paper from vegetable substances and unused furzed materials.
The natives use a waferlike coin from tree resin worth about one twenty thousandth of a cent. The smallest metal coin currently in use is the Portuguese 3 sis piece, equal to six one hundred one fa cent.
The New York World announces a stronger program for 1907 with foreshadowed presidential campaign coverage. The paper promises fuller news service, impartial political reporting, full markets, cartoons, and standard-sole authorship samples. Subscription remains low for 156 issues per year.
Local advertisement offers a year of Ferdinand News together for 1.65 dollars. Readership is invited to subscribe for all twelve issues at a discounted rate. The notice emphasizes affordability and steady access to community news.
The Rev Hicks announces the 1908 Almanac with a colorful cover, fine half tones, astronomical engravings, and comprehensive yearly weather forecasts. Mail price is 30 cents, newsstand 90 cents, with subscriptions at Word and Works Publishing Co. 2201 Locust Street St. Louis Missouri. Agents wanted.
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