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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
3
The era shifts toward silk and light hats as wool shortfalls push silk to the fore. No. fashionable taffeta suits, airy maline hats, and white wool jersey styles dominate the scene with blue accents and refined silks, while mink furs surface for upcoming season.
A sermon outlines four steps toward divine grace Repentance Remission of sins Refreshing and renewal and the return of Christ The piece urges personal turning to God today with exhortations to accept Jesus Christ and seek spiritual renewal.
Fragmentary note describes Pat and neighbors around a cold wet night with a suggestion that a few fiddien would make some fun, indicating a casual gathering or joke.
Justice Greenbaum denies divorce to George Timchik, leaving his wife Mary Timchik legally bound to two husbands. Timchik had vanished after 1908, leading Mary to remarry in good faith. Upon his return, Timchik sought divorce, while the court ruled a second marriage can be lawful after five years absent. The ruling implies annulment actions may restore Mary to Timchik.
A Washington hotel operator, assuming a guest call from Woodrow Wilson, jokes that the president has been talking to a New York honorable figure. After seeking White House confirmation, she learns the president was indeed on the line, shocking her with the secret service reply.
New York report shows Cant. W Atwood French before Justice Callaghan as Mrs. French seeks separation. She admits taking the gold filling from her husband’s false teeth, claiming he left her penniless. Captain French works for the water department.
A West Virginia report notes a male pact in Hedgesville involving steel workers and local industry. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Philadelphia report details the two year nine month old Billy McCarthy weighing 100 pounds, standing three feet six inches, and eating like two adults. Doctors say his growth is baffling but normal, with bones and mind advancing far beyond age, while his family notes constant attention and custom clothing costs.
Mrs. Harvey J. Barnett testified in domestic relations court that she fled her husband with their six year old son after a heated dispute over war talk. The judge urged reconciliation and warned against further conflict during wartime.
Mrs. Jones and old Mr. Ham argued at the doorway about a swindler who had lately passed through the village. She warned the con man to avoid the area, vowing she would give him no quarter if he returned.
A Cincinnati authority says freezone applied to any corn lifts it out with the fingers. A small bottle can be bought at drug stores for little cost and dries on contact without irritating surrounding skin. If a druggist lacks it, ask him to obtain a bottle from his wholesaler.
The old soldier shares adventures with a youngster recounting climate wonders at Fy vardum. He recalls toasting bread in the sun and the youngster retorts that corkscrews were used to draw breath, yielding a sharp exchange.
Limited amount of preference stock in a bank backed company aims to fund the Memorial Hall for George Washington at the Capitol. Two thirds of all dividends paid until full return, then profits shared with non-preference holders. Capital $250000, shares $100, registered by Empire Trust Company New York. Write for pamphlet or inquire at your bank.
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