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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
8
Indiana farmers increasingly recognize soil fertility needs and the value of stock manures. Sheep adapt to varied conditions, require less labor, and can profitably clear weeds, improve land, and provide wool and lamb income even on marginal farms.
Purdue Experiment Station urges pruning to extend life and boost yield. Practical guidance warns against long stubs and improper cuts, noting most orchards benefit from careful, thorough pruning to prevent rot and improve fruit. Includes illustrations showing correct and incorrect cuts and paint protection.
The report notes fire blight developing from unprotected pruning wounds. Left unpainted stubs allowed infection and nearly killed the tree, underscoring the need to cut close and paint wounds. More on this later.
The horticultural department reports the best apple crop in years at the Purdue orchard with trees sprayed four times using lime sulphur and arsenate of lead. Unlike other state orchards, Purdue benefited from consistent ongoing care, keeping 614 trees in demonstration plots with strong prospects.
Details from the steamship Kumerio describe a fierce storm off the Japanese coast on June 20 with hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction. About 70 vessels were wrecked or damaged between Yiokoichi and Nagoya, and over 500 vessels were harmed along the Aichi coast. Nagoya suffered 135 collapsed buildings and 370 damaged, while 30 Odawara fishing vessels were blown out to sea with over 100 fishermen killed.
In Los Angeles defense motions to quash the indictments charging murder by dynamiting were heard before Judge Bordwell. The defense offered no argument and the judge took the matter under advisement, to announce his decision Wednesday morning. If overruled the McNamaras will plead to the charges.
Boston report notes more than 31 000 operatives in New England textile mills returned to work following production curtailment policies. Manchester New Hampshire Amoskeng Mills accounts for 18 000 returning workers, Hancock? no, correction: 18 000. Additional uptick in Biddeford Maine with 6 000 and over 7 000 in Clinton Chicopee and Ware Massachusetts.
In Sault Ste Marie Michigan the John Mitchell of Chicago sank after a collision with the William Ho Mack of Cleveland. Second Mate Archie Cnusely Steward Al Clemens and Watchman George Austin are missing. Surviving passengers and crew escaped in their clothing. three attempted to swim and were found.
President De La Barra ordered an official investigation after an officer of the Maderist guards arrested four Puebla state legislators on charges of involvement in a plot to assassinate Francisco I. Madero. The arrest prompted a question of law and authority.
The balloon Topeka I made a safe landing one and a half miles northeast of Polo, Missouri. Three other balloons followed in the wake at about 10 miles per hour, staying under 300 feet. Polo was 86 miles from Kansas City.
National bank examiners from Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Western Pennsylvania gathered in Pittsburg noting no convention there but marking the first representation of state banking departments. Addresses on topics of interest to the profession were delivered by these examiners.
Boston Rubber Shoe Co. announces shutdowns at Edgeworth and Fels factories for one month starting July 15 due to a shortage of orders. The layoff exceeds prior two week breaks, with over 3,000 workers idle.
Five workers were killed and two injured when a traveling crane carrying a 14 ton steel girder collapsed during installation on a new viaduct in Mocyorndale Pennsylvania. The men were employed by the contractor on site.
Indiana reports indicate a potential bumper corn yield if rainfall comes in eight to ten days, while drought could lower output. Wheat harvests yield 15 or 16 bushels per acre. oats promise poorly in many counties though some rural areas expect larger results. Pea packs suffer from partial crop failure. tomato and sweet corn look promising with rain.
Obituaries from Asheville and Lafayette report the death of Lieutenant-Commander Thomas N. Gignilliat, longtime Culver naval instructor and first commander of Indiana's naval battalion, a Georgia native and Annapolis graduate. Colonel William E. Haggard of Lafayette, former lieutenant governor and longtime state soldiers home commandant, also dies after illness. Also noted is Lawrenceburg resident Frank C. Mattox, a 39-year-old steeplejack turning to aviation in Louisville Kentucky after surviving multiple spectacular falls.
Herbert Fink from Indianapolis visiting Andrew Miller's family rode with Miss Laura Miller when a street car struck their motorcycle. Fink suffered a broken leg and a severe head wound with suspected internal injuries. Miss Miller had a broken shoulder and a head cut though injuries less severe than Fink.
Madison reports the body of Harry Simpson found on the riverfront with coroner’s inquiry suggesting heart disease. Huntington notes Everett Rodgers, 21, died while swimming in the Wabash near Markle, as the sole support of axe‑cut parents. Mooresville to hold annual old settlers picnic at Conduitt sugar grove east of town on the second Tuesday in August with a band stand and seating. Portland says John C. Tlebon, Knox township farmer, jailed for cattle poisoning, released on bond for September trial. Terre Haute notes 152 of 325 navy enlistment applicants accepted. recruits to be sent to Chicago naval station. Logansport opens its first public playground at Sixth and Race, funded by the Coteria club. Brasil grants four more saloon licenses after annexations increased population to permit twenty four. Lyons item ends abruptly with W. F. Brinson, twenty eight.
Recipes and tips for using cream cheese in new ways. Directions include grating dry cheese with cream and Worcester sauce, making Cheese and Olive Salad, cheese with rice bake, Cheese Canapes, and Cheese Dreams toast and saute methods. Highlighted ideas for emergencies and quick meals.
The article outlines using leftover eggs in hot sauces and baked dishes, including hard egg slices in cream sauce, curried eggs with onion and milk, prune whip with eggs, and a caiffe liver en casserole with onions carrots mushrooms and tomatoes. It suggests serving prunes baked with eggs and notes lemon juice enhances some dishes.
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