Local notes from St Meinrad and area
Grandmother Sturm injured herself en route to the wood shed Friday. Doctors N A James Eugenius Sturm and Jos M Sturm of Jasper attended her, with family visiting and aiding. Joseph G Sturm, her husband, is bedbound. Others like Alois and Robert Becher left for Evansville for Christmas. Local officials and teachers met for a busy institute. Students left for Christmas vacation early, returning January 6 1909. Local commerce includes pork packing by Charles L Kost and timber by Jos Vaal & Co. Christmastide shopping and creameries noted. Funeral of Rev Maurus Helfrich observed at St Meinrad. Louis Wanninger building a new home. Vinent Gudorf welcomed a baby boy. John Weaver hauled tobacco to Dale.
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Sturm
Christmas Preparations and Local Happenings in Holland
Fine weather fuels holiday cheer as Holland residents decorate churches for Christmas. Harvey Restiger visits Spurgeon while seeking a person or item described as dear. Dan Kable purchases shoats from H B Torlunelon. Obrint Eggers loses the croconole championship and retains the belt after the upset.
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Harvey Restiger
Spurgeon
Mariah Hill Birth and Local Visit Notes
The Hebbelbeck family celebrates a fine baby boy. Mies Martin Arnold traveled to Louisville for the holidays. Joseph and Benno Schum and sister Mies Mary arrived from Tweedall, N. J., after a long stay. Aloys Jenny went to Louisville to remain for some time. Mr Martin Maffenbeier has been improving. Our teachers held their monthly meeting at Dale Saturday. Jabie visiting relatives Tingburat this week. igang Achats made a pressure Rockport Monday. Miter and Ferdy. Olinger of Spent Sunday with teenie.
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Mike Hebbelbeck
Mies Martin Arnold
Louisville
Joseph and
Benno Schum
Mies Mary
Tweedall
Aloys Jenny
Louieville
Theredey
Interesting News Items From Our Exchanges
A collage of local items notes Dubois County State Bank vault upgrades and old Hall safe removal, Carl Fisher’s Navy discharge due to neuralgia, and various society quips. Martin Eckstein dies at North Main Street after months of liver trouble with funeral arrangements at St. Joseph’s church. Ferdinand rail prospects and Grandview gas plant plans stir regional business talk. Troy Times urges action for rail links and street lighting. Mrs Sturm is reported seriously ill Monday evening.
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Carl Fisher
U. S.navy
Omer John
Jasper
Metropolitan Press
Martin Eckstein
North Main Street
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Uniformed Bank
Catholic Knights of America
St. Joseph’s Society
Rockport Den Democrat Reports Fence Incident
A fragment from the Rockport Den Democrat notes damage to a wire fence and an age guide condition described as tearing up. No further damage was reported and no individuals or locations beyond Hart and St. Mein are clearly identified.
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Hart
Meinrad
Rockport
den Democrat
Application for Liquor License Ferdinand 1909
Edmund Brox of Ferdinand applies to Dubois County Indiana for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a 24 by 30 room on lot 18 Beckman addition Ferdinand fronting Ohio Street. Residence required ninety days and good moral character. License subject to act regulating liquor sales.
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Ferdinand
Board of Commiia‘sioners
Dubois County
Indiana
Beckman
Ohio Street
Ferdinand Township
Edmund Brox
Notice to Banks and Trust Companies in Ferdinand Indiana
The Ferdinand town board of finance in Dubois County Indiana will meet at its office on Tuesday January 1909 at 7 p m to receive written proposals from banks and banking associations seeking to act as public depositories for town funds Proposals must be filed with the secretary by 7 p m on that day Jos A Sondermann president and Joan B Scumrrr secretary December 14 1908.
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Board of Finance
Ferdinand
Dubois County
Indiana
General ‘Assembly
State of
Jos. A. Sondermann
Joan B. Scumrrr
Notice of Ferdinand National Bank Shareholders Meeting
Notice to shareholders of The Ferdinand National Bank calling a meeting to elect directors and conduct other business. The meeting will be held at the school chamber on Tuesday January 12, 1909 at 1 o’clock p m. F X RickELMANN cashier respectfully.
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Ferdinand National Bank
Chenge
F. X
Rickelmann
Silage Proves Beneficial For Beef Cattle Feed
Agricultural tests show silage enhances gains, with cattle on succulent rations averaging 1.75 pounds daily gain versus 1.27 pounds for dry roughage. Slaughter results indicate higher meat yield and quality, challenging the belief that silage harms beef quality and supporting silo use for market-ready stock.
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Department of Agriculture
Soule
Bureau of Animal Industry
Tennessee Government Experiment Station
Silage Feeding Improves Cattle Quality and Cost
Experiments show cattle fed silage dress out better and gain costs are slightly lower. Prof Soule notes slaughter tests disprove bias against silage fed cattle. Silage also improves handling traits such as hide elasticity and coat shine compared with stover feeding.
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Prof
Soule
Belling the Farm Warns Retiring Farmers
Farmers in middle life retire too often due to labor shortages and restlessness. Practical Farming warns that leaving land for town mercantile ventures risks capital loss and hardship, urging careful planning, trust arrangements, and awareness that farm values rise with population and demand.
Color of Honey Dairy Breeding Policy Echoes on Irrigation
The piece imagines a future dairy day as farmers learn breeding policy. It discusses how land water tables affect honey color and alfalfa roots, noting sandy soil causes water to drain and ensure white honey. A key point links irrigation depth to crop health and flavor.
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St. Meinrad
Alois
Robert Becher
Evansville
N. A. James
Louisville, Ky
Charles Ross
Rose
Tell City
R. R
Birdseye
New Albany
August
Harrison Township
Joseph Vaal
Joseph Peters
Charles L. Kost
Jos. Vaal & Co
John B. Miller
The
Brick & Tile Co
Mauria Helfrich
Father Maurus
Louis Wanninger
Frank Haase
Sante Claus
Vincent Gudorf
John Weaver
Dale
Holland
Dan Kable
H. B. Torlunelon
Obrint Eggers Haa
Mariah Hill
Aiea
Fone
Neighborhood Notes
Dubois County State Bank
Old Hall
Cincinnati
Troy
Cannelton
Grandview Gas Company
Stinson
Robert Titus
Forsythe Street
Grandview Monitor
Patrons & Friends
Ind
Belling
Beckmann « Sauer
Kentucky
Olinger
Courier-Journal
Ferdinand Hews
Courier Journal
Merica’s Greatest Weekly
Toledo Blade
Toledo, Ohio
United States
America
Blade
Weall Parta
United’ States
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