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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
5
Mariah Hill notes show visits from Benné Lubbehasen and Miss Monice Bosler in town. Rev. Maurice Wagner traveled to Evansville on business. Mrs F W Wagner recovering from illness. An Ice Cream Festival by the Young Ladies Sodality of Mariah is set for Sunday Aug 1 1909 with refreshments and invitations to attend. A separate item recalls a dig and a bolt striking near Mrs Meyer's house, reported by the Huntingburg Independent.
Fulda and Jasper visitors fill the week with guests including Jacob Kuntz family and Lioba Trotter. A Tuesday night dance at Xavier Obermeyer’s draws a crowd. Ed Wirthwein wins a $50 Delker Buggy in Reed Ky. parish raffle. A binder mishap involving Joe Weaver and Mr. Wirthwein ends with a massive bundle blocking the feeder and pulled from a ditch by two mules.
The Patoka flood began to subside as crops suffered thousands in damage from wheat and corn in low lands. A Sunday windstorm toppled the iron smoke stack at the desk factory without injuries. St Joseph’s church roof work advances half completed. A newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Frank Seibert. No bids for John Schroider land. sale readvertised for Aug 21. Henry Gutzweiler to remain in Jasper working in his brother’s meat market.
The site for a new pottery building has been cleared this week and construction will start immediately. Ben Klosterman, famed superintendent of Huntingburg Wagon Works, is homebound due to illness at Walnut and First streets. Peter Miller and Sons of Ferdinand showed a horseless carriage in town with Joe Miller driving. Mrs. Geo Meyer reported a large hole in her potato patch after a recent lightning storm near her north Huntingburg home.
Through error last week Mrs N S Schnell and mother were said to be visiting Michigan relatives. Hoffmann is being reassigned by RB R Co likely to Princeton or Louisville. Dr Peel bought Hoffmann’s stake in the swimming pool. Peter Schnell recovers after an accident. H B Tormohlen and Wm Rust of Holland delivered wheat locally. Marshal Brooner made two gun firing arrests. Ex marshal Martin visited Huntingburg. Katie Kemp and Zella Bartlow of Huntingburg visited Weat Baden for Pluto. Roy Bruner visited Huntingburg. Wm Haug of Ferdinand stayed with relatives.
Notice to citizens of Ferdinand that Mathias Olinger, a 21 year old resident for 90 days, will apply to the Dubois County Board of Commissioners at the August 1909 term for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart for one year in a room 23 by 37 feet on the ground floor of a two story concrete building on lot 123. The room faces Chito Street with permission to sell luncheon and confection in connection, under the act regulating liquor licenses.
Louis Heidelbeck of Dale Indiana promotes fast sales of farms and properties. He offers assistance through Sam Main, his assistant, and lists a home phone for contact.
Practical guidance covers feeding bees without crossing into neighbor hives, cockerels for market, rhubarb seed beds and thinning, protection of birds, cows’ out-of-doors milk gains, Swiss chard and sea kale as garden substitutes, pullet egg hatching, feather-eating cures, sheep stocking rates, and keeping young pigs in good condition after weaning.
Advice on horse management including signs of fatigue and colic risks. Do not change feed during heavy spring work. Corn and wheat are riskier than oats. Water first, then hay, then grain after work. Remove shoes while aging spring work.
A Green's Fruit Grower writer recalls crooked cherry trees that later straighten, arguing true to name, proper care, and packing matter more than trunk straightness. He notes Rhode Island greening apples and Bose and winter Nelis pears often refuse perfect straightness and are discarded for it.
The piece outlines a Chinese luncheon concept suitable for large cities with a Chinese menu and decorative elements. It details dishes such as soy, bird’s nest soup, boneless chicken, candied fruits, chop suey, fish, nuts and bamboo, roast duck with chrysanthemum petals, plus festive décor like plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, red and yellow flags, shaded lanterns, tiny Chinese lamps, fans, chopsticks, teacups, a birds nest soup ladle, and a changing soft paper napkin. A Chinese waiter and cook are recommended to heighten authenticity.
What is now most sought for among cattle feeders is a system of feeding involving the shortest possible period feeding. The present and for price of corn makes this tactic highly appealing to operators seeking rapid gains and efficient turnarounds in fattening programs.
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