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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
6
The piece argues that electric traction will gradually supplant steam on main lines, starting with electrified terminals in heavy passenger routes. It cites Newark Philadelphia and Baltimore as early examples, noting cost concerns, maintenance savings, and significant smoke elimination benefits for long distance travel.
Philadelphia Inquirer remarks on Signor Ferrero's view of ancient Rome and present luxury. It argues Romans were poorer than expected, with modest wine, small debauched temples, and palaces by modern standards. It cautions that Eastern luxury helped ruin Rome and notes Nero era senators fared worse than many workers today.
A fragment argues that loafers harm others and should be forced to work. It contrasts workers and idlers, noting a small earnings gap between them and urging less tolerance for vagrants. The piece references young men and a Leavenworth justice context.
A Indiana Farmer writer advises on winter egg production including housing, ventilation, avoiding overfeeding, cleanliness, and proper litter. Emphasizes not overcrowding, giving hens room for 25 birds in a space for 15, and keeping vermin control. Notes Country Gentleman guidance on making winter conditions summer-like to boost profits and stresses care, regular feeding, and record-keeping for profitable poultry farming.
The text explains how soil bacteria drive decomposition and plant growth, noting that acid soils impede bacteria and that lime neutralizes acidity to improve fertility. It outlines waterlogged soils, muck beds, and the importance of drainage and proper lime forms such as quicklime and hydrated lime to neutralize acids and unlock minerals.
Bermuda’s 24 square mile island produces vast lily blooms for American churches. Growers face costly shipping, strict inspection, and timing risks as plants transit Atlantic routes to meet Easter demand. Limited acreage and coral walls shape a fragile, labor intensive industry reliant on precise harvests.
A historical note traces how the closing Yours sincerely echoes wax tablet verdicts from Roman jurors who used cire or wax. In cases of clear verdicts they signed without wax, and the modern sign off reflects honesty and straightforward regard toward the recipient.
The text traces silk culture origins in China and spread to Japan by 195 A.D. It highlights later growth in the sixth century, 1700s sumptuary laws, 1859 port openings, and the silk egg export boom through 1865. Japan becomes a leading silk producer with significant intra Asia and global trade, aided by exports to France and Italy and domestic habutae use.
Hampton's Magazine traces the long arc of U S Indian policy from treaties and independent nations to trading posts reservations and Dawes allotments in Oklahoma. It argues eight policy shifts since 1816 culminated in forced allotment and widespread land transfers, leaving many Indians with little land and the future need for care facilities.
The piece surveys varied items from global quotes and notes on English literature to Hungarian imports and African marriage customs. It mentions Jusserand, Australian distances, Belgian voting rights for women, and Buckland-in-the-Moor with brief curiosities.
Bob Green of Orchard farm buys three phonographs and blank records then plays them near geese and a duck. The goose honks and the duck quacks as the machine runs. Next day he moves the records to a thicket and waits for further results.
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