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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
3
A British report outlines sniper tricks that stalled Allied advances, including disguises with grass and a concealed German beneath hollow willows. Tales recount clever camouflage, steel shields, and a skilled Canadian Indian marksman who boasted many headshots.
Duke of Westminster leads a 42-strong motor convoy across 105 miles of Tobrunk road, attacking Arab guards near Bir Hakim. The dramatic rescue frees Tara prisoners after days of starvation and exposure, with armored Holls-Joyce cars and guns rolling to the old Turk fort above Sollum.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland visits a frontier guard post amid heightened royal activity, surveying troops and reinforcing security measures as she arrives to oversee defense duties.
An American advertiser begins erecting a massive display field in Buenos Ayres stretching a mile from the railroad terminal to Palermo alongside the Central Argentine Pacific and Central Cordoba tracks. Signs on steel blocks 160 to 560 square feet will ornament the field, built to showcase advertising amid guard against vandalism.
The McCormick's Creek Canyon tract of 350 acres in Owen county, bought by the state memorial park committee for 5250 dollars, becomes Indiana's first centennial park unit. Spencer crowds helped raise funds, and the sale drew praise for its rugged cliffs and romantic views. The site will host golf links, tennis courts, and picnic areas, with road access plans expanding through local donations. Arlington-based officials noted the canyon's beauty as a fitting start for the centennial system.
The Akron Water Company filed a petition with the public service commission seeking permission to issue 10000 dollars of preferred stock and 9856 dollars of common stock to fund construction of new water works to be built in the city. The filing appears in a historical page outlining a pageant event.
A historical excerpt discusses custard making with guidance on egg to milk ratios for two small servings, and tips for molding and baking. It covers flavors like nutmeg orange rind caramel and chocolate, decorating ideas with jelly fruit and cream, and cautions about overbaking to keep a smooth velvety texture.
The article surveys common condiments such as pepper mustard ginger and vinegar, noting their role as flavor enhancers rather than nourishments and their potential to upset digestion when overused. It warns against excessive use especially in hot climates advises favoring fruit and vegetables and mentions cultural preferences like salt as hospitality and Persian use of asafetida.
The dialogue presents a scheme where a job in politics pays 3000 dollars yearly, split between two partners. A worker asks about an assistant who does all the work, and the boss confirms, promising to divide half of the assistant's salary.
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