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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
3
The text lists advertising rates per column width for one year and monthly billing terms for job printing while then discusses church music criticism. It references Pope Pius X and the Catholic mission to renew all things in Jesus Christ, noting ongoing debates on improving church music amid ignorance and prejudice.
The Ferdinand Town Board of Finance Dubois County Indiana invites written proposals from banks and trust companies for the deposit of public funds up to a state exam permitted amount. Proposals due December 24 1907 between 1 and 2 PM at the Trustee's Office.
The Board of Finance of Ferdinand Indiana will meet December 26 1907 at 7 PM to receive proposals from banks and trust companies to act as public depositories for the town funds. Proposals must be in writing and filed with the board secretary John B Schmitt before 7 PM.
For a buyer seeking a fine two story home on South Ohio Street with multiple rooms and a vestibule. Lot 43 measures 268 feet, includes a good outbuildings, and all improvements spanning the property.
A farmer’s note explains drogues as old fashion low drag sleds, similar to stoneboats. The term is rare today but the concept remains practical for farm hauling needs.
A compact guide describes building a drogue from a bent small tree, split while green, with ends flattened to accept a heavy stake. Four foot planks pin to the split trunk and front holes hold a shouldered stake to keep runners apart. Optional side rails may be added if planks are scarce.
The text discusses perennial rye grass from England cited since 1677, orchard grass in English cultivation for over a century and possibly in Virginia by 1764, and Timothy grass linked to North Carolina or Virginia with Timothy Hansen noted as an early cultivator around 1740. It contrasts North American origins with the common belief of English origin.
The article discusses outdoor exposure for cattle in cold climates, improving poultry markets with population growth, and the need to study stock feeding amid high prices. It notes soil value of leached ashes, care of horses in fall weather, and hogs needing constant forage with clover or alfalfa hay if greens are unavailable.
The article argues that corn seed quality largely stems from inheritance rather than favorable surroundings, noting that 80 to 90 percent of top seed likely come from mother plants that received abundant food sunlight and moisture. It emphasizes intrinsic merit over external conditions as the main driver of superior seed.
Clover dodder and wild carrot emerge as the worst pests crowding the central west orchards. The clover dodder is the greatest menace to the orchard when grown and unchecked.
Notice from the Board of Finance of Ferdinand Indiana announces a December 26 meeting at 7 PM to receive written proposals from banks to serve as public depositories for the town's funds. Proposals must be filed with the secretary by 7 PM that day according to state law.
A letter from Rev. William A. Wasson argues that prohibition fails and Riverhead on Long Island should retain a license system. He credits the license policy with ending Sunday sales, reducing vice, and improving community morals after a bitter anti license battle.
A fragment discusses voters wary of repeating alcohol prohibition folly. The quote from Washineten Tenib hints at skepticism about future policy shifts and long-term public sentiment.
Notice of Shareholders Meeting for The Ferdinand National Bank Ferdinand Indiana, election of directors and business matters to be transacted, at The Society Hall Ferdinand Indiana on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 1 o'clock PM.
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