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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
6
The article describes blouses like crepe de chine and georgette options for late summer, including white voile Ingerie and trimmed designs. It highlights tailored models with beads, lace, and fine embroidery, plus back-fastening varieties and box-plaited skirts for stout figures. It notes careful design by specialists to fit fuller figures and lengthened waistlines.
The Indiana Public Service Commission sets August 20 for a consolidated hearing on 30 percent surcharge petitions by electric utilities. Officials discuss direct-from-producer markets to curb high costs, with volunteers to aid county councils of defense and a statewide publicity push featuring notable Hoosiers.
Governor Goodrich says federal action to control coal prices and distribution may come via a food control bill. If not, Indiana may convene a special session in August to address coal shortages and high prices. Also, Mrs. Hugh McGibeny is named chief inspector of hospital supplies for the Indiana Red Cross with regional warehouses planned.
Dairy expert Prof. Fred Rasmussen of Pennsylvania State College argues milk price has long ignored quality with the cheapest milk setting the price. He notes farmers lack collective bargaining and often accept offered terms, while eastern producers are organizing to stave off financial ruin amid economic pressure and industry crisis.
A South Dakota writer describes a simple barn manure carrier built from pine ends sheet-iron panels a U shaped gas pipe frame six inch wheels a trip lever and a steel cable track. The device swings on pivots unloading and loads smoothly using the door mounted cable system and holds secure during loading.
Clemson College Bulletin urges yearly herd examinations by a competent veterinarian and removal of sick animals. Do not introduce diseased livestock, avoid stress to cows, clean the body daily, clip udder-area hair, limit strong flavored foods, make feed changes gradually, and provide ample fresh drinking water.
The article notes rising demand and prices for dairy cows and dairy products. It highlights a cow's annual yield: proteins for three steers, fat for two, ash for骨 skeleton build, over $40 in milk fat, and manure valued at $90, illustrating notable economic value.
The 1917 Western Canada crop is projected to yield well with good weather across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Farmers expect debt relief from high prices, rising land values, and expanding homestead opportunities while wartime demand drives grain needs and appeals for rationing and national cooperation.
A fragmentary ad copy touts a vermifuge by Dr Peery promising quick results. It mentions a one dose cure and suggests a man’s ring gift to a girl as a related note.
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