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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
16
An in-depth guide to efficient haymaking, detailing the proper use of mowers, tedder and rake, barn storage, and timing for clover and timothy hay. Emphasizes early cutting, weather awareness, and cooperative use of loaders to maximize yield and forage quality.
The article explains choosing red and black currants for jelly and jam, methods to extract juice, boil with sugar, and test for proper consistency. It also describes drying, storing, and using currant preserves, plus a note on seed removal and alternative uses with cheese or salad. It ends with a brief reflective excerpt.
A column offers seasonable menu ideas including fruit soups common to Scandinavian cooking and American tastes. Recipes cover iced fruit soup Virginia fried chicken almond delight and figaro figs with steps for preparation cooking and serving.
A boy explains that instinct would let us know everything without learning, but humans rely on reason and must study themselves to avoid blindness or folly. He emphasizes the need to learn rather than rely on instinct.
The Boston Transcript reports Hix stating Jones has provided employment to a large number of men while Dis accuses him of shifting others’ bills to cob otora.
Fragmented quips joke about marriage as a merger with sly insults toward wives and husbands. References to teething syrup brands and fashion aids blend with puns about money, income, and happiness in a satirical social vignette.
F W Horrlach of 748 Congress St Chicago describes a two year battle with water blister eczema. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for six weeks his skin healed with no remaining marks. Advertisement notes Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples via Cuticura Boston.
A medieval sounding proverb warns against eating and drinking to excess in hot weather. It likens a lavish eater to a cake on a hot stove, provoking scolding for indulgence. The line is attributed to Jerebiah of Joppa.
A playful anecdote about Lola visiting a drugstore with three pennies to buy a stamped envelope, mishearing as stamped antelope and prompting a humorous exchange with the pharmacist.
Frances, a quick witted girl, arrives home rejoicing after catching a downtown parade at what she calls the psychological moment. Her mother asks what happened and Frances explains with bright delight about the parade she witnessed.
A testimonial recounts a husband’s recovery from coffee related sickness after switching to Postum and a wife who also benefits. It notes the product as Battle Creek Michigan based with two forms Regular and Instant and includes preparation tips and a booklet offer. There is an endorsement by Postum Co. and a nod to the slogan There’s a Reason.
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