New Year origins and French calendar reforms
The piece traces New Year beginnings from ancient times to January 1, noting shifts by Charles IX in 1568 and England in 1752, and details France's 1792 decimal calendar with ten-day weeks and secular titles. It also mentions Saint Notre Dame’s Temple of Reason and the restoration of the traditional calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereward Carrington
France
Scotland
England
Julius Caesar
Notre Dame
Mme. Momero
Red Pepper Rub Claims Quick Cold Relief
A historical ad copy touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for chest tightness congestion and aching muscles. It promises penetrating heat within three minutes and claims effectiveness against colds rheumatism backache stiff neck and sore muscles.
Christmas Visits and Local Notes From Ferdinand Area
Several Ferdinand residents and relatives from nearby towns spent Christmas with family. Albert Mehling of Louisville and Ed Schlegel’s family visited, while Cyril Bohnert of Jasper stayed with the Seufert family. The Roth family from Louisville celebrated with Robert Roth's parents, and Lorena Uebelher returned from Louisville. Evansville visitors included Wm R. Sauer and son Louis, Victor Roos, and Ed Altmeyer. Mrs. Elizabeth Handschiegl died at 65 years in Mariah Hill on Christmas Day. Ray's Repair Shop advertises quality service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Bohnert
Jasper
Ferdinand
Ben Seufert
Louis Roth
Dubois
Gustav Roth
Charles
Herbert
Orville Roth
Louisville
Robert Roth
Lorena Uebelher
Wm R. Sauer
Son Louis
Evansville
Henry Rohleder
Charles Bartley
Fred Albert
Edward J. Beckmann
Huffmann
Elizabeth Handschiegl
Mariah Hill
Holidays Bring Visits Across Indiana and Louisville
Johnsrug residents Mrs. John Brenner and son William join Hubert Dilger in Louisville for holidays. Leo Jochem and Dr E G Lukemeyer from Huntingburg visit locally and others visit Evansville Huntingburg and family homes. Hillary Kunkler spends holidays with Frank and wife in Huntingburg. Ed Hohl family also visit Mike Hohl home. Joe and Robert Heilers travel to Louisville to see brother Albert. A bright and prosperous New Year to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brenner
William
Hubert Dilger
Louisville
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Back Pain
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a fast remedy for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims harmless skin impact and instant relief after one application with a six decade reputation. The note mentions Magdalene Haake visiting home folks after returning from Chicago.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oi
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The
Ferdinand Bottling Works
Frank Reckelhoff
Hickory
Hardwood Manufacturing Go
A. F. Gugsell
Ind
A. MM. Sunde
P. M
A. M
North Side Bakery
Western Newspaper Union
Glacier National Park
Heaven's Peak
Lnland
Cuttyhunk
Buzzard's Bay
American Woolen Company
United States
Washington
Muller
Academy of TH Immaculate Conception
Indiana
Sisters of St. Benedict
Board of Education
State of
Academy of the Immaculae Conception
Ereonais
Albert Mehling
Ed Schlegel
Mrs. Gugsell
Emma Koust
Dake Albert
Victor Roos
Ed Altmeyer
Robert J. Beckmann
Bob
Johnsburg
Leo Jochem
Huntingburg
E. G. Lukemeyer
Tobey Stark
E. C. Kemp
Hillary Kunkler
Mrs
Frank Kunkler
Ed Hohl
Jhhildren
Mike Hohl
Joe
Robert Heilers
Albert Heilers
Miss Magdalene Haake
Chicago
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