St Meinrad Teachers Travel by Horse to Fulda Institute
St Meinrad township teachers Wm Fischer Fred Widmer Edward Ringemann and Charles Schnellenberger rode to Fulda for their monthly Institute. Mrs Christina Schnellenberger moved from bed to hospital with Mrs Mary Boertka. Joseph G Sturm, a St Meinrad settler, died after years of confinement. funeral and Requiem led by Rev Odilo Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fischer
Fred Widmer
Edward Ringemann
Charles Schnellenberger
St. Meinrad Township
Fulda
Teachers Monthly Institute
Christina Schnellenberger
Louisville
Mary Boertka
St. Maurus Council
Odilo Witt
St. Joseph’s Hall
Valentin Fleig
John Sichzfer
Joseph G. Sturm
St. Meinrad
St. Meinrad Men’s Society
Banner
Odilo
Local residents update travels and illnesses
Miss Mary Schum left for Chrisney Sunday for an extended stay. Alaya and Albert Jeilig made a business trip to Ferdinand Thursday. Willie, the little son of Mrs. Mike Schum, is sick with pneumonia. Pete Hartz of Tell City was the guest of relatives in our midst Sunday.
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Miss Mary Schum
Chrisney
Alaya
Albert Jeilig
Ferdinand
Willie
Mike Schum
Pete Hartz
Tell City
Yellowstone Valley Social Roster Notes
Peter Werne called on Henry Remke Sunday evening in Yellowstone Valley. Henry Remke hosted visits from Herbert and Albert Eversmann and Edmund Ibert on Tuesday. Others dropping by included Miss Rosa Schmitt at St. Meinrad and John Schmitt of St. Meinrad visiting home folks last week.
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Yellowstone Valley
Peter Werne
Henry Remke
Henry Schmitt
St. Meinrad
His Brother
John
Herbert
Albert Eversmann
Joe Remke
Lewis and
Lizzie Bigler
Peter Schmitt
Edmund Ibert
Leo Wirtzberger
Herman Reckelhoff
John Schmitt
Snowy Pleasures and Local Happenings in Fulda
Last week many enjoyed the fine snow with sleigh rides in Fulda. Mrs. Andy Fetter is ill. Tony Greulich resumed his broom making, noted as a master craftsman. August Harm plans a new dwelling two miles east of town. Fred Lehr and son moved their saw mill to Joe Pfeiffer's farm to saw lumber. Harrison Township teachers held their monthly institute. Adam Kuntz suffered a paralytic stroke last Thursday and remains unconscious with doubtful recovery.
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Andy Fetter
August Harm
Fred Lehr
Adam Kuntz
Local Notes on Parishioners and Travel
Mariah Hill reports Mariah Hill ill with tonsillitis. Fred Wagner and family attended the funeral of Joseph Sturm at St Meinrad Sunday. Mrs Anna Schwartz is among the sick. Miss Minnie Mastowsky left for Los Angeles California Monday with Miss Tillie Sonderman of Ferdinand. They expect to stay in the Golden West. Wm Dilger and Ed Brenner took a pleasure trip to Evansville Monday. Cornelius Hollander and Miss Franges spent Monday at Ferdinand.
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Harry
Ww. Dilger
Fred Wagner
Joseph Sturm
St. Meinrdd
Minnie. Mastowsky
Los Angeles
Cal
Tillie Sonderman
Ferdinand
Golden West
Wm, Dilger
Ed Brenner
Evansville
Foxey Hollow Community Notes Move Around Robbed of Details
Will Lawrenti of Huffman Indiana visits Stephan Linder family. Miss Mary Huffman travels from Louisville to Ida’s bedside. Clem A Knust at Ferdinand on business. Laura Seidl in Louisville for now. Laura Tretter of Troy visits brother Henry Tretter family. Joe Knust leaves for Louisville machine shop job. Ed Trotter praised. Hugo Drach Ferdinand hunting nearby. George Siler Frank Denne Siberia pass Foxey Hollow. Tony Hulsman couple at St Anthony. Herman Dick visiting Cincinnati, due back this week. Sunday gathering at Kemper home includes J. Kemper family Della Linder Bolte Carolina Ida Seidl.
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Ed Trotter
Hugo Drach
Ferdinand
George Siler
Frank Denne
Siberia
Foxey Hollow
J. Kemper
Stephan Linder
Della
Herman Bolte
William
Carolina
Ida Seidl
Will Lawrenti
Box to Feed Calves Keeps Milk Upright
A large box holds a crock for calf milk to prevent overturning. A small box about 10 inches deep is inverted with a circular hole sized for the crock, creating a solid setup that stops the calf from spilling the milk, as shown in the illustration.
Raising His Own Herd in a Rural Practice Tale
A historical reminiscence discusses traditional farming methods, urging farmers to raise calves to replenish herds and avoid relying on external sellers. The narrative includes a playful anecdote about a skunk captured near the hen house and a father's humorous reaction to a naturalist theory.
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Prof. Bailey
Skunk Tales And Misconceptions From Forest and Stream
An anecdotal piece discusses skunks and odor myths with humorous observations. It recounts a father dropping a skunk into a barrel after spectators cheered and a hired man telling a tale of a dog hunt incident. The article argues skunks are cleaner than often claimed and notes winter behavior observed by diggers.
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Batley
Thrifty kitchen tips from old recipe notes
Use celery seed in place of celery salt to alter flavor in soups and salads. Light candles by holding the match to the wick’s side and cover with a net. To whiten tallow add alum or saltpeter, and to darken mahogany drop lime in water for washing. Cling peaches should be preserved whole with skins peeled by boiling water.
The Religion of Shakespeare in Catholic Context
A Contemporary Review analyzes how Shakespeare never states personal faith yet themes of old Catholic rite color his plays. It notes his private stance contrasts with public religion, praising his reverence for the church while criticizing polemics and Puritan critique.
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Shakespeare
Elizabeth
Chrisom
Hell
Jesus Christ
Engineer Who Makes Time
An engineer described as a time maker navigates trains and engines amid a nostalgic travel scene. The piece hints at craft, precision, and the rhythms of railway life in a bygone era.
Engineers debate training for high speed machines
An engineer quotes views on how much a worker should know about engines before running them at high speed. He suggests England requires deep machinist skill but warns excessive knowledge may hinder nerve and performance, arguing practical know how beats full theory.
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England
Columbus Dispatch
Dollar Bills by Weight
A Kansas City Star item recounts a bank president and depositor discussing the weight of currency. They note a $20 gold piece equals 40 grains, and that twenty-one one dollar bills balance a silver coin, while used bills weigh more and require about twenty six to compensate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Merits of the Mule in Southern Farming
The mule endures heat, matures faster than the horse, and brings quicker returns for producers. They handle work at two years old, are less nervous, and blemishes affect price less. Buyers pay a premium for height, and large herds fit in small enclosures. Mules require less grain, resist disease, and accidents are rare during breaking. Export trade grows with Panama Canal construction ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panam Canal
Live Stock Journal
Accident Report: Four Year Old Ingests Rye Water
Four year old Bratz, son of Emil Brets of Huntingburg, accidentally swallowed some rye Wednesday. Local authorities investigate the incident and advise caregivers on safe storage of rye products.
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Cera) Bratz
Emil, Brets
Huntingburg
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Huffman, Ind
Stephan Linder and
Mary Huffman
Ida
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Laura Seidl
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Troy
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Beckmann & Sauer
Kentucky
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Courier-Journal
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