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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
5
The notice lists Bachiption rates with one year at 1.00 six months 50 cents and three months 25 cents all ahead payment. It also includes a stray line about people displaying ignorance by trying to be smart.
The House voted down a plan to provide a $6,000 automobile at government expense for "Uncle Joe," signaling that the figure likely did not want the vehicle.
The Troy Model Brewing Co introduced a new lager last Saturday after weeks of development by brewmaster Woliner. Judges found the Bavarian Beer to be above average with a delicious flavor and a bottled brandy label.
Real estate transfers listed include Esther Grater to John Jacobs for 2,278 dollars on block 25 2 8 and similar deeds across Jasper Ferdinand and Ferdinand brewery parcels. Other transfers name Martin Eckert Elvie Eckert and Jos Guteweiler to Nic Fincher, with prices around 1000 to 200 dollars.
Farmers should track costs to boost profits, not just raise prices. A simple, practical bookkeeping system focuses on labor and feed, with printed time cards and separate records for men and teams. Compute average hourly labor cost, charge machinery and seed expenses to specific crops, and regularly review entries for accuracy.
A rural guide contrasts traveling meat sellers with farmers advance plans for preserving pork. It details cutting hogs, preserving hams and shoulders, sausage making, sausage ingredients, and packing in barrels with a brine formula using salt sugar molasses and saltpeter. Local readers learn techniques for flavor, safety, and economy.
Cleaning advice for harnesses emphasizes cleaning while fresh with animal heat, drying fully, and using neatsfoot oil sparingly. It details brushing, inspecting stitching and buckles, then a thorough wash weekly with soap and warm water, followed by careful drying and kneading a leather conditioner into the grain.
Japanese authorities order Mitsui to take over 7,800 acres of Formosa bamboo forests to boost pulp material. Bamboo could yield 10,000,000 stalks yearly for paper production, possibly reducing reliance on imports as Japan expands forest cultivation and processing methods.
A concise aphorism contrasts critics with the truly successful, noting that those who complain lack substantial enterprise. It says successful people focus on their own affairs, improving when times are good and working harder when times are bad.
A local theft alert notes a reported incident in the neighborhood. Officers urge residents to secure properties and report suspicious activity as investigations proceed.
The message urges farmers to consider raising young pigs for sale if neighbors have sold out and supplies like cheap feed and shelter are available. It stresses personal evaluation of market prospects and cautions that profits depend on local conditions and individual feasibility.
A historical farming digest advises feeding nitrogen rich rations for egg production, keeping fowl houses ventilated and clean, and providing straw bedding. It stresses not overfeeding, avoiding overcrowding, and selecting strong hens for yearly breeding while maintaining tame, healthy flocks through winter. It cites advice from Country Gentleman on making winter conditions resemble summer to boost profits.
The article explains how soil bacteria drive decomposition and plant growth, noting that acid soils hinder bacteria while lime neutralizes acidity and aids microbes. It warns against waterlogged muck beds and soils with excessive water reducing salt supply to bacteria. Lime sources like hydrated lime and ashes are described as cheap neutralizers.
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