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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
5
Prerecorded English Grammar and Writing Course Catalog
An advertised list of language and punctuation books including Shall and Will usage guides and courses in grammar letter writing and punctuation. It promotes sample copies and agents wanted with a price of $1.00 per year and a September 10 date.
Factors influencing fat content in cream separators
A technical note by Prof Prsky explains why the cream percentage varies in centrifugal separators. Key factors include bowl speed, milk temperature, hourly feed rate, flushing water amount, and the adjustment screw. Consistent operation aims for a stable fat percentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Milk Cooling Methods For Cheese Factories
The article describes a milk cooling setup using a barrel with cold water to chill milk before it flows as thin sheets between tin surfaces. It discusses fat versus casein content, noting milk rich in fat tends to be rich in casein and that cheese value aligns with fat content. It suggests buying milk by the Babcock test and weighing potential casein contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Poor Substitutes for Milk and cheese making tips
The article explains that condensed milk is usually raw milk with most water removed by boiling in a vacuum, noting it alters taste and texture when diluted. It advises making cheese from milk promptly after milking and highlights using a dairy thermometer for consistent butter quality.
Feeding Turkeys and Easy Fattening Tips
The article emphasizes humane feeding to improve turkey market readiness. It advises generous, regular, free feeding with wholesome fattening grain, avoiding confinement, and guiding energy toward growth. It notes Ola corn for heavy feeding and gradual introduction of new corn. An inexpensive poultry house can be built from an unused farm building with simple door, nest, and roosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. McGrew
Farmers’ Bulletin
Chicken Coop With Inclosed Run Construction Tips
The article describes building a chicken coop with an enclosed run and discusses floor options. It favors double flooring with building paper or a dry earth layer, emphasizes adequate underfloor ventilation, and warns against rat lodgment.
Profit in Ducklings From Early Maturity
The Western Fruit Grower notes Pekin ducklings eat less per growth than chicks. Ducklings reach maturity faster, so longer raising adds cost. Experiments show ducklings hatch to weigh 8 to 11 pounds per pair, while chicks reach 3 to 4 pounds in the same period. Proper handling negates the unaffectionate saying about ducklings.
Hand Feeding Poults For Early Turkey Rearing
Hand feeding poults starts as soon as hatched. Grasp the chick between fingers and thumb and guide it to the beak to induce feeding. This gentle method tames the birds, gives a solid start, and reduces ground contamination. Though labor intensive, long term benefits often exceed the effort.
Dampness harms fowls and causes losses
The passage warns dampness hurts land fowls most, causing cup like sickness in grown birds and greater death risk for young chicks and turkeys, especially during rainy damp periods when ice may accumulate.
Prevention of Lice in Turkeys and Chicks
Advice urges quick action against lice in young birds from hatch to prevent infestation. Regular dust baths, cleanliness in the coop, weekly examinations, and prompt treatment save chicks and boost eggs. Do not overuse oils or greases on birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dama
Most Profitable Fat Hogs Ready for Market at Seven Months
Farmers now market seven month old hogs weighing 175 to 200 pounds as the most profitable point. Growth slows after seven months and heavier hogs cost more per pound gained. With good pure bred sires and balanced rations, seven month pigs reach about 200 pounds and yield larger profits. Pasture clover or alfalfa with protein rich feeds support this growth, making year old fat hogs rare except for breeding stock.
Uses of Laudanum in Farm Practice
A guide urges farmers to keep laudanum on hand, noting an eight ounce bottle suffices for a 1200 pound horse with two ounces per dose. It calls laudanum a sheet anchor for painful conditions like colic and indigestion and recommends a colic dose with sweet nitre. Do not use if colic comes from overeating or bowel stoppage.
Run Down Land and Live Stock in Pennsylvania Farm
The Indiana Farmer reports a Pennsylvania farm once bought for 60 acres about 12 years ago that provided feed for two horses and six cows with under $360 annual income. Now it runs 40 cows and enough horses for work, with last year sales near $4,500. The shift to stable housing and feeding green crops boosted efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Notes on Sheep Raising for Poor Lands
The text argues sheep suit poor lands and short pastures better than cattle, warns against unprofitable stock, condemns feeding on marshy pastures, and advises grading flocks by size and quality to improve sales. emphasizes fleece and carcass quality determine value.
Feeding Pigs with Barley and Milk for Growth
The article notes barley grown on the farm provides excellent pig feed for growth and fattening. It adds that dairying offers continuous skin milk for swine and that pigs kept warm in winter with good pens and beds will thrive, satisfying the owner.
To Cure a Horse of Pulling
A Indiana Farmer correspondent argues there is no cure for a pulling horse except steady training. The horse learns by the driver not to gratify the habit and to ease away when the horse rushes for the bit. The goal is for the horse to move comfortably without pulling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Potatoes as Feed for Sheep
Potatoes low in price can profitably feed fattening sheep but not suitable for ewes or young animals. Use caution as potatoes may upset the stomach if fed in excess.
Rain and town notes touch Kentucky town Ferdinand
A Saturday through Sunday round of local events includes rain, visits from Leo Friedman of Owensboro and Jacob Kentler of St Louis, dances, a railroad discussion, and several town improvements. A Ferdinand guide lists town businesses including a foundry flouring mill planing mills brewery and more, with a Ferdinand News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kentler
St. . Louis, Mo
Troy Model Brewery
Mr. Kunkler
Ferdinand
Jos. F. Kitten
Peter Muller & Sons
J. H
Beckmann & Sauer
Ben Bolte & Sons
William Haug
Local Social Notes Highlight Residents and Visitors
Mariah Hill reports Miss Louise Ender of Evanaville visiting relatives before leaving for St Meinrad Sunday. Miss Bertha Bettag enjoyed a pleasure trip to Ferdinand. Mrs Peter Roos improving after illness. Louis Hebken fractured arm from a Saturday mishap. Robert and Burkhardt Boaler had serious falls at home. both recovering with care. Mrs Dan Peters and Princeton family visiting Simon Bosler family. Miss Jarrie Roos recovered enough to be up. Miss Rose Wolf visiting mother. Frank Dilger on business trip to Ferdinand. Mrs J Wirtzberger feted by children. guests hosted with a long pleasant afternoon and elaborate supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wirtzberger
St. Meinrad Teachers Attend Rockport Examination
Teachers examination at Rockport was attended by Joseph Wall trustee of Harrison township and other educators. Eugene Sturm M D of Jasper and Mr Salb of the same place arrived by automobile. John Vosgers left for Louisville to resume work. Mrs Louisa Ender of Evansville visited friends this week. Mrs Lena Wirtaborgey and her children were in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sturm
Salb
Rockport
Joseph Wall
Harrisons Township
Eugene Sturm
Jasper
Mr. Salb
John Vosgers
Louisville
Louiua Ender
Evansville
Southern's New Line to French Lick and West Baden
Southern Railway announces regular passenger trains on the French Lick West Baden Extension starting Sunday January 5 1908. The health resort at French Lick and West Baden Springs becomes easily reachable with this new service. Round trip rates will apply from all points and agents can provide rates and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
French Lick
West Baden
Southern Railway
West Baden Springs
Southern Railway Company
Ferdinand Township Trustee Notice
The trustee of Ferdinand township Dubois County Indiana will attend to township business at his office each Tuesday. Those with township business are asked to present it on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
Ind
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U. S
KF. McArdle
Transportation and Mechanical
T. Bt
Clover Bbaf
Arantes
Resteema
Prsky
Grammy
Fulda
Leo Friedman
Owensboro, Ky
Our Town Hall
Harrison No. 1
Joe Obermeyer
Owensboro
Mrs. Anna Darlinghouse
Wagner
Miss Mary
Sam Pitts & Co
J. Weyer & Co
the Ferdinand News
J. H. Beckmann
Elgin Creamery Ca Electric Light CO
J. H. Beckmann & Sauer
Peter Gerber
John Gerber
BANK
Ferdinand National Bank
Gustav Weerter
John Schmitt
John Olingar
Nick Schilling
Tinner
Chas. Bosler
Jos. Sondermann
Henry Beckmann
Reckelhoff & Muller
Hubert Quante
Blacksmiths & Wagon Makers
Heidel Brothers
Hollinden Brothers
John Russ & Sons
Frank Meyer
Robert Roth
Henry Timmermann
A. G. Wollenmann
John G. Beckmann
Joseph Havlik
Leo Snyder
Jos. Leinenbach
Wm. R. Sauer
Academy
Sistera
St. Benedict
William Helming
Benedict Seufert
Olinger Brothers
John Altmann
Mary Sanninger
Joe Leppert
V. Knapp
E. BE. Schriefer
A. G. Wollemann
August Barth
Joe Barth
Ben A. Knust
Andy Vogen
Mathias Olinger
Ed Bromm
Mariah Hill
Louise Ender
Evanaville
St. Meinrad
Peter Roos
Louis Hebken
Robert
Burkhardt Boaler
A. J. Maslowsky
Dan Peters
Princeton
Simon Bosler
Jarrie Roos
Miss Rose Wolf
Frank Dilger
Lena Wirtaborgey
J. OC. Beam Jr
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