Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Henrich home
From Murphysboro Illinois Thanksgiving was marked by gratitude to God for grace and a turkey dinner at Philip Henrich’s Mulberry Street home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Pete Eversmann Mr and Mrs Frank Henrich Misses Anna Henrich Adjine Lahresta Leora Anieta and arina Henrich and masters Philip and Raymond Everamann. They all had a good time.
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St. Paul
Philip Henrich
Mulberry St
Pete Eversmann
Frank Henrich
Anna Henrich
Adjine
Lahresta
Leora
Anieta
Arina Henrich
Philip
Raymond Everamann
Peanut Party Celebrates Paulina’s Ninth Birthday
Mr and Mrs Gerhard Kippenbrock hosted a Thanksgiving day peanut party for their daughter Paulina turning nine. Attendees included Verena Sondermann Carrie Geilhansen Anna Lueken Albina Sadie Reutmann Hilda Uebelher and Ella Wirtzberger. Carrie Geilhansen won first prize in the peanut walk a flower vase.
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Gerhard Kippenbrock
Paulina
Verena Sondermann
Carrie Geilhansen
Anna Lueken
Albina
Sadie Reutmann
Hilda Uebelher
Ella Wirtzberger
Carrie Gehlhausen
Cure For Bashfulness on the Pike Road
A young lady guides her bashful lover on a drive along a pike road between here and St. Meinrad. After a mudhole misadventure and a failed kiss attempt, the man learns restraint and the couple ends with the girl claiming the lesson cured him.
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Pike Road
Here
St. Meinrad
Notice to Banks and Trust Companies Ferdinand Indiana
Notice that the Board of Finance of the School Town of Ferdinand Indiana will meet December 26 1907 at seven P M in Ferdinand to receive written proposals from banks and banking associations to act as public depositaries for town funds. Proposals must be filed with the secretary by seven oclock P M pursuant to an act approved March 9 1907 concerning public funds.
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Board of Finance
Ferdinand
Indiana
Genneral Assembly
State of
The Hobo's Bread at the Hill Farm
A noon hobo inquires at a hill farm for bread and wood while travelers along the pike pass by. The farmer’s wife smiles but notes hobos climb the hill for food or wood, as the hobo explains hobos follow a line and carry a sign guiding their weary way.
Real Estate Transfers from the Argus
Frances Bell sells part of se ne 18 1 3 to Sarah J Ellis for 200 dollars. Anna Mann sells lot 34 in Haysville to Joseph A Fryberger for 12.25. Phenix Loan Association lends 382.50 on Ireland Dillon’s addition lot 4 to Mary B Dillon. Geo E Shaff sells 14a in 16 2 3 to Kate M Nevhansel for 76. Mary Wiesman sells 40a in unknown area to John Heidelbach for 1100. John M Hammerlein sells 222a in 10 1 4 6500 to John G Goller. Elizabeth Raab et al sell 10a in 35 Imd to John J Hammerlein. David T Rush sells Ints tand 5 Cusco for 0. Margaret Weebkingberg sells to Bernard Weebkingberg in last will and trust. Peter Pratt Jr et al sell to Anna Abell in 25 2 Bo for 1500. John M Hemmerslein sells 50a in 36 In 4 to Henry Meyer.
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Frances Bell
Sarah J. Ellis
Anna Mann
Joseph A. Fryberger
Haysville
Phenix Loan Association
Mary B. Dillon
Ireland
Dillon
Biel
Geass
Geo. E. Shaff
Kate M. Nevhansel
Mary. Wiesman
John Heidelbach
John M. Hammerlein
John G. Goller
Elizabeth Raab Et al
John J, Hammerlein
David T. Rush
John T Noble
Cusco
Margaret Weebkingberg
Bernard Weebkingberg
Peter Pratt, Jr
Anna Abell
John M. Hemmerslein
Henry (. Meyer
Early shoeing for colts to protect feet and joints
Guidance on shoeing young colts around three years old to protect the inside of the fetlock joint, with emphasis on good hoof, knee, and shoulder action. Warns against delaying shoeing, notes overuse wears feet down, and advises removing and resetting shoes every eight weeks.
The Farm Animals and Livestock Care
Farmers note that Tarnins are good for feed and soil health while sheep graze close and should not share lots with cattle. Livestock housing improves with sanitary ventilated barns and cows should be fed to capacity. Buy fresh dairy cows if profitable, fall calves often pay dividends, and animal quality appears in coat hair.
What Is Plant Food and Its Essential Elements
The article explains plant food as any element taken into a plant to sustain growth. It lists fourteen elements, notes three may be nonessential, and identifies ten essentials with varying farmer control and typical abundance in soils and air.
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Corn Belt
Door Holder Using a 2x4 and End Hinge Idea
A reader describes a simple door stop device for barn doors. by attaching a hinge to a 2x4 scantling, the piece stays with the door to hold it open, eliminating the need for a separate prop each time.
To Know How and the Three Conditions of Mastery
The text states that the conraze to attempt a task before understanding it, the patience to try again after initial failure, and the perseverance to renew trials until mastery are the three conditions essential to acquiring physical skill mental power moral virtue or personal excellence.
Your Own Fault in Milk Handling Critics Say
The passage accuses dairy producers of reduced checks by half feeding cows and partially processing cream before sending to the creamery. It urges correcting improper methods rather than blaming the creamery man and cautions against rushing to the bitter market.
Salt selection for butter salting tips
Advice on using fine salt for butter salting rather than barrel salt. Warns that coarse barrel salt dissolves slowly and is unsuitable for proper butter salting, recommending a small quantity of fine salt for table use.
Pasture Care Promises Higher Farm Profits At Peak Farms
A column urges American farmers to study and improve pasturage, noting pastures can yield greater profits when managed carefully. It describes lush, thick grass and efficient “self harvesting” by cows, and contrasts neglect with attractive, well-kept examples, suggesting value in thoughtful pasture stewardship.
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Tlinois
Distant Pasture Standards Reflect Farmer’s Sight
The text critiques a farmer’s low standard for pasture quality, noting it could be improved to be as perfect as the rest of the farm if not for his limited conception. It contrasts views across regions from New England to western prairies, highlighting variability in farming ideals.
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New England
West
Rotating Crops for Sustainable Farm Health
Rotating crops each year helps balance soil nutrients and reduce pests and weeds. Different crops use varying amounts of plant food, while decaying roots and residues replenish soil. proper fertilization maintains soil quality and lowers insect pressure and weed spread by changing hosts.
Soil nitrogen and crop rotation guidance
The text discusses how soil nitrogen levels affect crop rotation choices. It notes that on nitrogen-rich soils a leguminous crop should not be introduced until the excess nitrogen is depleted, guiding farmers to tailor rotations to soil fertility and competing plantings.
Cattle Rack Design for Roughage Feeding
A Prairie Farmer reader provides a design for a cattle rack to feed roughage. The reader describes a simple, practical rack intended to streamline feeding and reduce waste.
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The
Prairie Farmer
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