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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
10
A mother traveling with three children keeps them engaged for eight hours using crayons, cut-outs, stories, stamps, and a toy railroad set. The nervous passenger next to them relaxes as the children stay busy and well behaved, ending a long trip with good humor.
A mother unveils a glass pane toy attached to a flat box letting kids trace reflected images onto paper. The older child supervises as the younger imitates, first with the toy pictures then from magazine images, discovering a new drawing method and enjoying the shared activity.
The piece notes idle hands invite mischief and praises staying occupied whether traveling or at home. It cites grandparents' saying about Satan finding mischief for idle hands, arguing that the underlying psychology supports keeping children engaged to stay safe and avoid trouble.
Stephen Leacock praises Henry as a uniquely inspired writer who did not study, research, or network. He relied on a vivid imagination sparked by fragmentary moments amid life’s fleeting glimpses rather than formal training or propaganda. His singular approach stands as his lasting monument.
An unsuccessful candidate laments one mistake of leaving public life. He says he would have stayed longer to show the public he did not resemble the idealized portraits displayed at committee headquarters.
Four and a half year old Helen tells friends that her sister will "maay's porn travelin" by saying she will take a "hight gown." The children debate if this counts as traveling, noting the humorous mispronunciations.
A quoted exchange describes a man who polishes stoves as his money maker. The dialogue implies he stays in a suspicious business to keep earning, arguing that his success justifies remaining involved.
A wary man who believes some people are decent may fare better than one who is endlessly suspicious. The text contrasts cautious trust with excessive distrust and suggests balanced judgment yields better outcomes.
In a wartime reflection, a preacher urges inner peace through God, citing Matthew 5 9 and the Beatitudes. He links true peace to personal repentance and harmony within and with others, stressing the sacrament of fellowship as a source of strength and intercession for loved ones in peril.
The author argues that belief hinges on Jesus not church doctrine or ritual. The world’s quarrel is with human organization of Christ’s influence, not Christ himself. The tragedy is the church’s failure to keep Christ central in life and witness.
Expression of admiration for a long life that has endured hardships with grace. The quote praises a man who keeps faith in God, himself, and others, suggesting his example helps restore harmony more than many Vermonters.
The article discusses causes of bloody milk in cows including udder bruises from rapid motion poor lying positions and blood vessel ruptures. It notes heavy feeding can cause the condition and prescribes careful milking light laxative diets and small doses of medicine.
Oklahoma A and M College chemist Dr. Charles K Fran cia reports at 60 F whole milk specific gravity ranges from 1.027 to 1.035 skim milk with 9 percent solids at 1.036 cream density depends on butterfat content a 10 percent cream has 1.024 20 percent fat yields 1.0004 and 30 percent fat yields 0.9974
A 15 scrub cow experiment bred to purebred Holstein Guernsey and Jersey bulls shows daughters of all but one bull outperforming dams. Holstein crosses gain 71 percent milk and 42 percent butterfat on average, with other breeds rising similarly.
Dairy notes stress keeping the separator area clean and maintaining low temperatures to protect cream quality. It links milk handling to production cost and suggests dairy farming may involve stock such as hogs and butterfat.
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