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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
6
Supervisors stayed busy repairing bridges late last week. The community noted social events including a wedding, visits from Owensboro guests, and a 23rd birthday dance. A local blacksmith plans to move to Dale, reducing town blacksmiths. Severe weather caused crop, bridge, and levee damage with lightning striking several trees and a hay barn.
A heavy hail storm swept over St Meinrad on Wednesday evening, with intense rain, thunder, and lightning. The east and south suffered more, and a major flood caused water to cover Mill Street from Vogler's bridge to Jacob Nev's entrance. Local carrier William Englert temporarily operated from Mr Nev's property during the surge.
Evansville Indiana round trip fare advertised for Sunday August 14, 1910. Trip departs Evansville at 4? d.d2 4. in. Return train leaves Evansville at 6:00 p m. Fares shown as 0 85 in currency.
Time table figure shows Ferdinand Railway schedule changes effective July 24 with trains from Ferdinand to Huntingburg at 7 16 A M and 7 45 A M. The notice lists departures from Ar and Ar. after the date.
An advertisement promotes Orange Blossom Suppositories as a positive cure for a wide range of female diseases including inflammation, congestion, womb prolapse, cancer in early stages, ovarian and uterine issues, and difficult menstruation. It claims painless, safe use, worldwide testimonials, and urges purchase at $1 through druggists with a book and free sample offered.
Ferdinand township trustee will attend to township business at his office at the home of Florence Kitten Jr on the set Saturday and other Saturdays at his own basis to tremectory Leaver 3 one present it on S day of the week Bunny B Oats Trustee Ferdinand Ind
Describes a convenient poultry house built against a stable with an eight foot high adjoining wall and a six foot lowest roof. Roosts and droppings boards run parallel to the yards, with a partition separating the two sections.
The text describes constructing compact nest boxes placed under dropping boards with straw and litter on the floor. It explains preference for a separate scratching shed but promotes a cheap, utility designed combined house and yard solution. It notes the design can be made in any size and will cost far less than a standalone house.
A guide on selecting for large uniform eggs to attract buyers and gradually upgrading mongrel flocks to pure-bred lines. It stresses choosing hens that lay desired egg size, maintaining a breeding yard, and using crossbreeding to steadily improve stock for future profits.
Fowls relish a change of food and it is essential for their appetite. Continuous feeding of the same items tires them. plan varied meals daily. If variety is scarce, prepare existing foods differently or cook some days to keep the birds engaged.
A humorous contrast describes foolish hens who mishandle chicks and natural mothers who reliably guide them through perils. The piece emphasizes trust in dependable hens to nurture poultry successfully, noting the odds and outcomes in a light, folksy tone.
The muslin curtain front for poultry houses is recommended by users who have tried it. Hens reportedly stay healthier and lay better when the houses are equipped with this covering over at least one window.
Geese are hardy fowls suitable for raising as they resist many diseases that afflict turkeys. Older geese, two or three years, yield higher profits than younger birds. The twofold gain comes from flesh and feathers, notes Mary R. P. Hatch.
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