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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
2
Entry notes the Ferdinand Indiana post office status as second class matter dated May 24 1908 under the 1879 act. The line records official classification for mailing purposes and regulatory compliance at the time.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick, natural way to darken gray or faded hair. It claims millions of bottles sold, with noticeable results after one or two applications, restoring a youthful appearance.
Dr Ira Remsen, chief chemist for the United States department of agriculture, discovered saccharin and backed its potential but later urged a prohibition after tests showed concerns. He earned about $100000 yearly from related company shares before the reconsideration urged by Wytte of the pure food bureau.
A Kansas City Star poem traces fashion from Eve’s fig leaves to modern fabrics. It cites grass, peacock blue hair, fur, silk, Angora, cotton, flax, and spider webs as humanity’s evolving dress sources.
A soldier asked for algebra books at a Camp Forrest YMCA circulating library. The secretary, lacking algebra, offered arithmetic and then a Horatio Alger tale, Pluck and Luck, or From Porter to President, to satisfy the request.
The article praises U S citizens for cutting sugar use by over half a million tons in July through October, preventing a domestic shortage. It notes normal quarterly consumption around 1 million tons, compares reduced monthly figures, and cites government injunctions and wartime sharing with Europe as context for the policy and its continuation risk.
In July 1917 the United States Foot Administrator warned the public not to fear the war’s direction, despite a gloomier European outlook. He cited progress already achieved and assured democracy would defend the United States.
The convalescent soldiers in Italy are cared for by the American Red Cross. Sixteen hospitals are in operation with twenty nine more under construction. At each hospital wounded and ill soldiers receive job training in trades such as typing sewing caliper making and tool work to pass the days and aid recovery.
The piece reflects on Empress Eugenie widow of Napoleon III and her fall from power at Versailles. It recalls her exile after the coup, the death of her son under a foreign flag, and predicts a moral reckoning before the modern court of civilization.
The text links major war moments and treaties to Sundays from different eras. It notes Germany’s surrender news and earlier declarations, Serbia’s reply to Austria, Civil War events, Lee’s surrender, and naval actions at Santiago as sharing Sunday timing. The passage ends with garbled speculation about prohibition and alliances.
Bishop John J. O'Connor of Newark urges immediate participation in the American Red Cross Christmas roll call. He argues unity and humanity bind citizens to support a broadly humanitarian organization that relieves suffering wherever found and vows to join in work that gives religion practical value. He warns that failure to heed the appeal severs ties with homeland and kindness.
A flurry of arrivals and brief sojourns highlight this week with Karl Lindhuer of Fulda Len Snyder of Jasper Herbert Uebelhor and Joe Uebelhor of St Heir Herman Hoevels of Evansville Jake Ruxer of St Meinrad John and Mrs Limp of Bretzville Joan Zeller of St Anthony and others visiting or transacting business in town Old and new residents, relatives, and travelers from Huntingburg Louisville Evansville Jasper and Rockport are mentioned alongside local engine repairs and coat delivery
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