Weather warms farm work as crops progress in St Meinrad
Correspondence from St Meinrad notes warm, ideal farming weather. Clover cut and harvested. wheat ready to cut. corn affected by warm nights. Local visitors pass through after Paul Wagner's funeral. Community updates include barn and granery work, tile kiln success, and family visits. Funeral rites for a child are described with sympathy offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon. M. Sturm
Jasper
Fred Wagner
Mariah Hill
Paul Wagner
Jos. G. Sturm
John Schmitt
College
Seminary of
St. Meinrad
Local Footnotes and Deaths from Evansville Area
Weekend visits and local travels include Mariah Hill residents Frank P Harlander Mrs Frank Yellig and children Fulda travelers Josie Becker from Louisville and Rose Beckting host in our town Will Dilger and sons enjoyed a Fulda trip Paul Endler on Rockport business Joseph Brendle Evansville and Lizzie Wolf hosted Rosa Wolf homecoming Mayme Heidelbeck with Daunhauer family Louisville left for home Andrew Schum visited St Louis Mrs Anna Hohl ages seventy seven died suddenly at her daughter Ed Fieth home and was buried Sunday morning
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Anna Hohl
Ed Fieth
Fulda Celebrates Fourth With Local News and Notables
Fulda notes include a baby girl Bernadette born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Collignon, William Schatz returning for the holiday, and various town happenings. Highlights cover der brillenpeddle Herr Mertz, Holtzmann Bros ribbons sale, the Big Five Orchestra gathering at Aug Druschel’s, funeral attendance in Louisville, Victor Grewe’s recovery, and painters Zogleman and Fischer at Tell City. Local agriculture reports praise Louis Schaffer Sr as clover champ with 45 loads of hay, and a remarkable four by three foot calf weighing 182 pounds born to Aug Harm’s cow. A Fourth of July picnic is planned in Schneiders garden with calls for patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug. Harm
Early Advertisements and the Rise of Print in England
The article traces Caxton’s 1480 handbill and early printed ads for Pyes of Salisbury, noting that printing had little immediate impact on advertising. It contrasts medieval methods with evolving notices, chronicles the emergence of book notices in 1652, and cites Mercurius Politicus and other early efforts to promote tea, coffee, and chocolate. It also recalls the 1666 London fire and the lack of response to relocation notices, contrasting with modern post-fire newspaper notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
Pyes
Salisbury
England
Mercurius Politicus
Kindom
Publick
China
Arabia
London
London Gazette
Birth Rates in Europe Show Eastern Advantage in Growth
The article surveys census data across Europe, noting higher birth rates in eastern and southern regions compared with western and northern areas. It cites Russia as about twice France’s rate, mentions low French areas like Normandy dipping to fifteen births per thousand, and observes Britain’s England region as densely populated with a fading birth rate.
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Europe
Russia
France
Tne
Normandy
Orenburg
Great Britain
England
Germany
Berlin
Cryptic Olden Days Quip Ends With Fractured Riddle
An archaic style exchange describes Socrates poised to drink hemlock, with a mocked retort about spruce and fir. The fragmentary medieval tone hints at a playful pun or riddle woven into a historic dialogue, leaving the final meaning teased and unclear.
Oil Roads of California Show Progress and Caution
The oiling program began in 1902 and has expanded to about 170 miles with largely satisfactory results. Officials warn oil will be used on roads where water is scarce, noting early rough travel gave way to a hard, clean surface after proper rolling. The initial discomfort from oil proved minor compared with gravel treatments.
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California
Demand for Percherons Sparks Color Debate
Dealers note demand for black Percheron stallions is weak as eastern buyers prefer other colors for draft work. Heat endurance of black drafters is questioned, with concern that black horses may struggle in hot conditions compared with lighter colors.
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Nore
Water needs for dairy cows during milk flow
The text argues a cow producing milk requires nine months supply of water in general terms. It notes milk is about 87 percent water and a high yielding cow may dispense fifty pounds of milk daily, thus requiring eight to twelve gallons of water every twenty four hours to cover milk production and animal needs.
Importance of a Good Culvert on Road Grades
The text argues against building dykes that redirect water on grades and advocates carrying water under ground via a sluice or culvert. It stresses the top of the sluice should be near the road surface where grades exist to preserve drainage and road integrity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Rice
Louisville
J. Basket
Edmund Metzger
Indianapolis
State Board of Indiana
Henry Paul Denning
A. A. Sturm
W. Fetter
Jos. Vaal
John Hubers
Hhe
Brick and Tile Company
Jacob Neu
Wm. Fischer
Jos. Jent
Bernard Boehmann
Edward Hensly
Willis Hensly
McClary
Dale
Schneider
Chrisney and Dale
St. Meinrad Abbey
James
Jacob Dennings
Charles Schnellenberger
Danville
John Wissel
John
Wm. Fetter
Mike Verne
Ferdinand Machine Works
Ben Rickelmann
Frank Niehaus
Ed Ringemann
Jacob Denning
Wachtel
Louiaville
John Tascherer
Hue
Ludwiga Fobgellenberger
Her Sister
Apas Trotter
Owers
Aavardees
Sony Rax
Frank P. Harlander
Owensboro
Frank Yellig
Fulda
Evanaville
Josie Becker
Our Town
Rose Beckting
Will Dilger
John Bettag
Tell City
Adeline
Dora Genter
Evaneville
Paul Endler
Rockport
Joseph Brendle
Evansville
Lizzie Wolf
Rosa Wolf
Andrew Schum
St. Louis
Frank Daunhauer
Mias Mayme Heidelbeck
Joseph M. Sturm
Andy Gogel
Huntingburg
Joe Collignon
Bernadette
William Schatz
Herr Mertz
der Brillenpeddle
Holtzmann Bros
Big Five
Aug. Druschel
Fred. Lindauer
John Schneider
Victor Grewe
John Zogleman
Frank Fischer
Louis Schaffer Sr
Pcitate
Garden City
Ferdinand Foundry & Machine Works
Ferdinand, Ind
WM. J. Bretz
Jeweler
Post Office
Ind
Peter Gerber
Reckelhoff & Muller
Ferdinand Electric Light Co
Thee Ferdinand Brewing Co
Ferdinand Common Beer
F.j.moeller & SG
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