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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
7
An editorial in Judge reprints White noting rapid modern changes. He cites railroads shrinking distances, automation of time, and early technology as transforming American life and beliefs. He argues physical discoveries reshaped creeds, institutions, courage, kindness, and wisdom.
A young man seeks a loan of five hundred dollars from a banker. He offers his own personal security as collateral, and the banker humorously invites him to store his securities in a locked iron chest.
The Washington Star reports an improved high speed steel in Sheffield with four times the cutting power of rivals. The composition remains secret though it can be hardened in cold water without danger and by oil or cold blast. Tools last longer, wear less, and endure high temperatures longer, but makers say further development is coming.
Danish joint committees report aid to war devastated countries. In 1921 Denmark hosted 6 584 Austrian children for months and since September 1919 cared for 16 455 Austrian children and 5 428 German children. A special camp nursed 120 German children needing care. Hospital equipment was sent to Austria and Germany. A 40 000 franc grant funded a children’s home near Rheims. Food and clothing valued at 70 000 Danish crowns shipped to Germany and Austria. Financial help for children totalled 25 000 crowns to Belgium, 33 776 to Poland, and 34 500 to France.
A recent discovery in Thebes uncovers hieroglyphic tablets showing that strikes were practiced 3,000 years ago. The records describe workers notifying employers to back pay and a new wage scale, highlighting long history of labor disputes and wage demands.
Senator Sorghum argues that genuine human nature remains reliable for generous acts and impartial views, while society suffers from denatured human behavior. He contrasts authentic humanity with artificial deception and warns against misplaced trust in artifice over true nature.
In Arthur Coleridge's reminiscences, a long friendship with Jenny Lind reveals a curious episode. A duchess of Wallington is described as the object of a courtship by an Italian faction’s leader who tried to charm Lind with remarks after her London arrival. He would approach from his box and greet her with a cordial inquiry, even as Lind remained deeply immersed in her operatic role.
An Indianapolis News description recalls a stylish young flapper with painted cheeks and a flirtatious attitude who shifts seats to comfort a Japanese girl on a Greencastle Interurban ride. The old-fashioned girl watches with scorn while the flapper shows unexpected tenderness toward the child.
A Washington woman scrimps for a long trip while a younger man beside her jokes away their nerves. They discuss money and civilization as she imagines a fairy world, then attend a church fair where purchases spark town gossip. Her seventeen year old son George asks if they must keep paying to get out.
The American safety razor is praised for conquering the Spanish beard, which due to heavy facial hair left Spaniards often unshaven. A barber visit was a serious choice, but the razor allows Spaniards to shave themselves and do so more often.
A new shopkeeper in an unfamiliar town questions a customer about local spending power. The customer jokes that Deacon Brown, reputedly wealthy, would not spend freely but would hunt for a nickel until he found one, poking fun at frugality.
Mrs Chatterton Oh Henry comments on Little Richard starting to talk while her husband jokes about luck and the chances in the house. The exchange hints at family dynamics and future expectations.
Numerous residents and visitors travel between Ferdinand, Louisville, Evansville, Huntingburg, Dubois, and nearby towns. Highlights include Ed Lampert hosting in Tell City, several couples and individuals visiting relatives, and professionals like Dr. Allen from Louisville consulting in Ferdinand.
Mr and Mrs Leo Weyer and baby returned to Cincinnati last Friday. Mrs Bert Allen and children returned to Louisville last Sunday after a week with her mother Mrs Mary Linden schmidt Meurer. Mrs Mary Schweeppe and daughter Mrs Alex Ernst of Adgeville were at Fivans ville last Friday. Mrs Ferdy Woerter and daughter Viola of Huntingburg spent last Saturday in town. She was accompanied home by Mrs Anton Albert Krampe and Father Pominic motored to Chrisney last Fri Frank Hettich of Louisville was in town last Sunday. Elena Kress of Jasper came to Ferdinand last Friday to spend the summer at the home of Mr and Mrs John Goepfreih.
Mrs Clem Gude of Hamburg Iowa visits relatives here arriving yesterday morning. Miss Augusta Peters returns from Leudsville Wednesday night. Werner Wollenmann and Herbert Mueller attended Kasper on Wednesday. Several locals attend the funeral of Clarence Oser in Huntingbury.
William Wrigley Jr. told a small group in a smoking car that even with strong demand and millions spent, stopping ads would halt growth like removing an engine from a train. He called advertising the locomotive of business.
A skin specialist endorses Mentho-Sulphur for blemishes rash or blotches on face neck arms and body claiming immediate healing begins with first application. The germ destroying prep reportedly treats eczema and complexion troubles. purchase a small jar from any druggist and use like cold cream.
Backaches and dull kidney pain signal excessive meat intake says a well known authority. Relieve sluggish kidneys like bowels by using four ounces of Jad Salta daily in water before breakfast to gently cleanse and stimulate kidney function.
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