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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
Evaneville Indiana to November 30 1916 market rates for farm products list wheat oats corn potatoes eggs creamery butter news eggs turkeys beef cattle hay timothy per unit and per ton with varied prices including wheat 61 70 per bushel oats 58 cents per bushel butter 42 cents per pound and hay 13 per ton
Schedule shows daily departures from Ferdinand to Huntingburg Mantingburg and back with trains 1 3 and connections to Southern trains linking to Kransaville Rockport Cannelton Paceton Evansville and more. Officials L Oauani Muler G F 2P A Huntingburg and L B Jenkins Ferdinand Train Master listed.
An older advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy for urinary disorders and rheumatic pains. It claims rapid relief and positions Croxone as superior to other remedies, suggesting it cleanses kidneys and eases painful joints.
The 1831 American House on Hanover Street, ancestor to many namesakes, marks the end of a 45 year run. Once a symbol in a boom era, it reflects a period when American style trumped English titles, preceding replacements with names like the United States and Revere House.
A Bosnian village grapples with a telegraph line from Prijedor to Bihatsch. The headman offers a playful tale of a dog with a stretched tail to explain how a message travels along the wire to Stamboul, resolving disbelief with a simple image.
Professor E N Harvey of Princeton travels to Japan to study the hotara ika or fire fish a cuttlefish that glows and lights surface waters. He notes May and June as best for observation as these fish venture into rivers. Dr Ishikawa of the Imperial University has published studies on hotara ika focusing on the fish’s bodily structure.
The London Chronicle notes that eighteenth century Quakers in Pennsylvania sometimes altered antiwar beliefs to suit needs. The Pennsylvania Assembly, led by Quakers, repeatedly funded military aid to the Crown during French wars, masking the payments as for the king's use and even for bread and grain purchases.
A slang filled dialogue features a tramp asking if a place marked Mexico near a farmhouse is safe to stalk for scrap. A philosophical respondent counters that the mark indicates a place to avoid rather than to approach.
In a lively exchange, Madeline and Eleanor argue for a woman’s right to ask for love. A visitor, Howard Chandler, praises boldness and reveals his own feelings. Eleanor hints at a Chicago trip while the scene shifts to a convincing confession and a hopeful return.
The piece advises adopting light, restorative hobbies to relieve work stress. It suggests outdoor activities like cycling and bird study, with clear goals and time limits to ensure regular exercise and mental refreshment alongside daily labor. It emphasizes balance between brain work and physical activity.
The article describes Mohammerah at the junction of the Shat el Arab and Karun rivers, noting the ancient canalization of the Karun into the Haffar canal. It discusses a farsighted ruler, possibly Alexander the Great, and mentions the difficulty of identifying the ruler who realized the waterways' value in ancient times.
Mrs Tinkle and Miss Dimple debate what counts as wonderful news. The guessing game ends when Mrs Crabley declares their baby has a tooth, eliciting amused laughter from Judge.
The article recalls William Congreve’s career and the revival of The Double Dealer by the London Stage Society. It notes Congreve’s fame and Queen Anne’s presence at the premiere, yet marks his preference for social status over literary merit, which angered Dr. Johnson. It recounts Voltaire’s visit and the Frenchman’s remark about authorship versus gentility.
A playful seaside conversation hints at a genuine engagement, with the summer romance facing uncertainty as frost may alter chances and feelings. The scene centers on a mellow exchange between a couple sharing hopeful words by the shore.
Ten congressional members, five senators and five representatives, begin a hearing on public railroad supervision and possible federal incorporation and oversight of rates and securities. The inquiry, urged by President Wilson, targets government ownership and coordination between federal and state regulation.
This wonder salt mixture claims to cleanse irritating acids and flush waste from the kidneys. It is described as inexpensive harmless and a delightful lithic water drink used by millions to avoid serious kidney and bladder diseases.
The text discusses digestion leaving indigestible matter and bacterial activity. It mentions coal burning analogy and notes about sour or gassy aftereffects. It references specific terms and names in a garbled way without a clear event or person.
The undersigned trustee of Ferdinand township Dubois county will attend to township business at the home of Gerhard Bi on the first Saturday in May. Business to transact includes presenting items and official duties. Mick Senninger signs as trustee and sets the meeting date.
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