17 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
1
An 22 by 37 foot six room house plan for narrow lots, centers on efficient layout with central stair, single chimney, and abundant closets. It discusses evolving kitchen trends, ventilation, and potential future shifts to electric cooking while noting practical coal and gas use.
A cinnamon bear from a wild West circus escaped its cage in Braddock and caused chaos downtown. The animal drank two bottles of whisky at a saloon, knocked over carriages and pedestrians, and toppled items before climbing a bridge girder where cowman Ed Walters lassoed it.
Ten million Dutch bees arrive to aid English beekeepers against disease. Some escaped and buzzed around dock workers, causing panic before the insects calmed and settled on workers' arms.
Purdue University trustees and faculty met with the state board of finance in Governor Ralston’s offices to review the financial impact of Attorney General Thomas M. Honan’s opinion. The AG said the 1913 tax levy act repealed specific educational appropriations, risking funds for the agricultural experiment station and hog cholera work unless explicit authorizations are upheld. The board of finance took the matter under advisement as it weighs related questions about state educational funding.
Articles filed show Hoadley Stone Co Bloomington increasing capital from 25000 to 200000 and C A Shultz Mfg Co Monticello capital 225000 to make grain cleaning devices. Central Indiana Gas authorized to issue 260000 in bonds for construction costs with a temporary loan. Merchants Heat and Light also authorized 260000 in bonds.
A fashion feature describes summer hats with black backgrounds bolding bright flowers. It highlights black hemp hats with marine facing, rose and jasmine bouquets, and a lace trimmed malins hat with forget me nots.
The article notes growing independence in headwear among women who ride autos. It describes silk bonnets, chiffon veils, and numerous ready made shapes like hemp and braid hats with comfortable brims and simple trims. Veils of hemstitched chiffon and washable crepe chiffon are favored for practicality.
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