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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
7
President Roosevelt approves the national conservation commission report calling for action to develop the country’s water power. He stresses the document as a vital inventory of natural resources and a foundation for the nation’s progress and future welfare. He urges Congress to act on the imperative findings.
The speaker urges prompt action on inland waterways forest conservation mineral resource protection and broader social reforms to ensure long term welfare. He notes population growth rising demand for food and clothing and the need to align private interests with public good while preserving core rights and opportunities.
The president argues against special privilege, urging equal opportunity in rail rates and public services. He cites antitrust and pure food laws, Panama Canal work, and conservation, calling for national control of forests and water power and a commission to oversee resource stewardship.
A frugal man who spoiled his family at Christmas ends up asking for self gifts. He buys fine clothes and a gold watch for himself and frequents first class venues. His spending triggers his family to petition for a conservatorship, saying he can no longer manage his affairs.
Wallace D Wattles discusses brain plasticity, claiming young minds can rewire after injury by forming new centers in the opposite hemisphere. He warns most people over 45 harden their brains with overeating, reducing plasticity, and argues for a lighter diet to keep the mind receptive and capable of new ideas.
A Callier's Weekly excerpt discusses the fat man as a symbol of mirth and the foil to the frostier figure. It cites a French savant explaining a portly gait as due to diaphragmatic shaping and thoracic changes, while noting the natural boldness in wearing swimwear or dancing.
Sherlock Holmes notes miners’ telltale posture. The men sit on their heels in white shirts and black overcoats, a habit learned in coal mines. Holmes explains this seated stance marks them as collier workers, with bow legs strengthening the judgment.
Mrs. Wickersham sought an experienced cook. The red haired applicant answered well until asked about boiling tea. She claimed two hours suffices to boil any tea, remarking that some boil longer or shorter depending on taste. Youth's Companion.
In a busy session the Bland bill for a Sullivan and Greene superior court advances. Veterans and widows petition for higher pensions claiming Lincoln promised care. debate over inheritance tax and juror repeal. Exposition plans, foreign voting bill, a large State fair machinery bond, and multiple new bills are noted. Taft advocates tariff expert commission. Elma Dare ordered to pay court costs.
Reports from Cannelton to Bedford cover arrests for riding the mails in Indiana, bond purchases by Peru's Citizens National Bank, local option discussions in Marion, possible mergers of Newcastle and Central Union Tel phones, Indiana University’s 89th anniversary, court circuit division talks in Clinton, and other miscellaneous notices across Wabash, Hammond, Terre Haute, and Bedford including a burglary and embezzlement indictments.
The Indiana Grain Dealers association adopted resolutions criticising how the last year’s Indiana wheat crop sent to the New York market was graded. It held the grade to be too low and urged a reevaluation.
In Portland Indiana the jury found for George S. Paille against the Amish churchmen, awarding $1000 after he sought $5000 for alleged injury to his wife’s affections. Paille, once a church member, was expelled following his barn fire and insurance payout.
Evansville local attorney and former Indiana deputy for the Knights of Columbus, Louis J. Herman, vanished after leaving for St Louis on January 9. He reportedly had about 50,000 in trust for Keira and acted as administrator guardian and estate collector for several firms. An inquiry into his accounts is underway and he was asked to burn over 2,000 belonging to a deceased priest’s estate.
In Hamincna Indiana a delirious patient at St Margaret's hospital leaped from a fourth floor window at the United States metal refinery. A Sister of St Francis caught his foot and held him suspended while others called for help. Three sisters dragged him inside and wrestled with him during a desperate struggle to halt his self harm. The group overpowered the man and ended the attempt.
A Washington merchant recounts moving to Birch Lake near Edmonton Alberta after a Canadian government loan. He details rapid settlement, growing cattle to about fifty head, 98 acres in crops, and a favorable climate. He notes low land prices and strong markets, urging others to consider farming in Western Canada.
Dialogue hints at the baroness's fixation on herself, drawing attention to her reluctance to discuss other women. The exchange suggests social commentary on vanity and public image.
An old advertisement touts Catarrh Cure as the sole remedy endorsed by the medical fraternity with a $100 reward offer and testimonials. A humorous modem aside follows about a boy at breakfast claiming he cried a little before coming downstairs, then notes about delicious pastries baked with a powder.
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