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Ferdinand News

Location

Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

4

Fragmented Local Notice From Ragged Text

The readable parts show a time 7:47 a m, mention of Ferdinand and ages, and a reference to Gill. The cramped text appears to be a damaged notice fragment with unclear context and no complete event details.

Correct English Publications Listing

Department notice outlines language study guides and courses on conversation grammar pronunciation and letter writing. Includes sample copy offer and agent recruitment with pricing details from Evanston Illinois.

Evanston, Ill

Busy rural correspondence from Wheat harvest to local social events

OW Wheat harvest is in full blast and the farmer is a busy man now. Many young people attended a Santa Claus dance in Kern's hall. Maston Comer of Lamar visited town on business. Mrs. Mary Birehler and son Leo attended church and visited the Birchler family in St Meinrad. Wagonmaker dae Ruppercht stayed busy repairing and making grain cradles. Sepp the skilled tradesman. Mrs. Friedel and son Victor traveled from Huff to St Meinrad for ordination services. Meinrad Birchler and John Haller with Albert Dilger visited Evansville and Rockport to see Robinson's wild west show. Mrs. Frank Zogimann recovered from illness. Miss Mary Riehl left for Owensboro to spend the summer. Birth announced for Theo Kaut and wife a girl. A heavy rain aided crops but slowed clover hay making. John Pfeiffer returned from Haubstadt where he worked. Many attended ordination services at St Meinrad. Holy mass attended by Rev. Weerdehoff and Rev. Wessling at Dyeraville Iowa.

John Haller Albert Dilger Evansville Rockport Robinson

Corpus Christi ceremonies at St. Meinrad amid Jesuit ordination events

Relatives and students gathered as Corpus Christi rites were observed at St. Meinrad with a procession to the new church. The ordination of Rev. Aloysius Schnellenberger and others was celebrated with a Mass, blessing, and sermon by Rev. Odillo Witt O S B. Attendees, including Rev. Beecher and Rev. Weerdleboit, joined in the ceremonies and Holy Communion.

A. Schnolenberger Aloysius Schnellenberper Odillo Witt Job Be Louis Fuchs Sistera House Frances Schnellenberger

Real Estate Transfers From Argus Ledger

A list of real estate transfers including John C. Line to Zeno A. Scarlet for lot 11 in Dubois and F Becker to Louisa M. Warensman for part of lot 13 in Wunstingburg, with prices 75 and 800 dollars respectively, plus multiple other parcels and buyer-seller pairs across towns such as Jasper Holland Ireland and Gains.

John C. Line Zeno A. Scarlet Dubois Lottes F. Becker Louisa M. Warensman Wunstingburg Louis Dupps Frank J. Duppe Jasper Elizabeth Fhoman Ireland Emilia L. Bruning Robert Kemp Holland Wm. H. Harris Bernard Qser Anthony Schuler Helena Schuler Anton Kapp Henry Kapp

Southern's New Line to French Lick and West Baden

Southern Railway announces regular passenger trains on the new French Lick West Baden Extension starting Sunday January 6 1908. The health resorts will be easily reached with attractive round trip rates from all points and agents can provide rates and schedules.

Southern Railway French Lick West Baden West Baden Springs Southern Railway Company

Ferdinand Township Trustee Notice

Ferdinand Township Dubois County Indiana trustee will attend township business every Saturday at his lodge. Persons with township business are asked to present it on that day. Helming, Trustee, Ferdinand Indiana.

Ferdinand Township Dubois County Ind Wansaet Helming Ferdinand, Ind

Evolution of Chain Cables and Anchors through Time

Historic survey details the invention of chain cables by Robert Flinn in 1808 aboard the Anne and Isabelle, and Samuel Brownian experiments leading to naval adoption. It notes 1810 11 introduction to ships, 1847 hemp reduction, and wartime demonstrations in the Baltic and Black Sea. It traces anchor evolution from wooden to stockless designs and explains modern stowage methods.

Robert Flinn Anne Isabelle London Globe Samuel Brown Navy Board Lieut. Brown Penelope Martinique Guadeloupe Brown Baltic Black Sea Dorsetshire Hendy VIII Bridport England

System of records tracks locomotive mileage and repairs

The Ohio Magazine notes locomotives are expected to cover 100000 miles between general overhauls and undergo intermediate repairs at roundhouses. Responsibility for failures rests with the superintendent of shops and master mechanic, with joint inspection before reentry to service. Timekeeping and cost are recorded per engine mileage and repairs.

Ohio Magazine

A Practical Duchess Shares a Humble Kitchen Moment

The German duchess of Sachsen Coburg-Gotha, with a lady in waiting, buys meat at a market and laments high prices stating a workman’s wife cannot make ends meet. She vows to tell her husband, noting the royal kitchen daily relies on frugal meals and potato peeling.

Germany Sachsen Coburg-Gotha

Petroleum Deposits Found in Apennines Near Piancenza

In Italy, notable petroleum deposits were discovered in the Apennines near Piancenza around 1893. A French syndicate formed about four years ago to develop the field. Some ninety-five wells operate, with about seventy exhausted, and new wells are being bored.

Vella Italy Apennines Piancenza

Dangerous Experimenting and a Chronical Near-Death Tale

Sir James Simpson, pioneer of chloroform in surgery, and Lyon Playfair recount a dangerous experiment. Simpson tested a new anaesthetic on rabbits after hesitation, and the rabbits died under the test. The next day Simpson prepared to try it on himself, seeking to learn from the rabbits’ fate.

James Simpson Lyon Playfair Simpson Playfair Simpkin

Prize for patent system to contact the moon or planets

The London Globe reports the French Academy of Science offers a 4000 pound prize for a patent system enabling communication with the moon or other planets. The prize will be awarded in 1910 if won, Mars I is barred as communication with Mars is already established.

Moon London Globe French Academy of Science Academy Ite Mars I Mars

First American Rhodes Scholars to Complete Oxford Course

The first group of American Rhodes scholars will finish their three year program at Oxford next June. Examinations this month in the states will begin the third installment of scholars on their journey toward study abroad.

Oxford

Confiscated Liquor Scene At Muskogee Federal Court Corner

Bud Ledbetter, a 54 year old Indian Territory deputy marshal, patrols a corner by the Muskogee federal court building where thousands of gallons of liquor have been spilled and destroyed. He has confiscated about 10,000 gallons over three years, using drag and burn methods to deter bootleggers amid a large, thirsty crowd and rail traffic that aids smuggling.

Soutwest Federal Court Muskogee I. T Bud Ledbetter Kansas City Star Court House Indian Territory Ledbetter Hyver Ledoetter Uiere

Calendar of the Romans in ancient finance and language

The article contrasts the modern notion of a calendar with the ancient Roman calendar seen as a money lender’s account book. It notes the calenda as the first day of each month when interest was due and cites Seneca calling calendar a word born from greed.

Definition and behavior of yegmen and yeggmen

The article describes yegamen or yeggmen as itinerant criminals acting like a blend of tramp and burglar. They travel by stealing rides on freight trains and target banks or post offices in small towns. It notes they may turn to begging after injury and become known as ex yeggmen.

Three Candidates Shake Dice for Sacramento Judgeship

A Sacramento judge vacancy drew three candidates. Two agreed to roll dice to decide who withdrew, and the governor later appointed the third candidate to the post.

Sacramento Cal

Women Bootblacks in U S Industry Highlighted

A line notes that eighty five women bootblacks are numbered among the industrial workers of the United States, illustrating a broader participation of women in wartime labor and production roles across factories and workshops.

United States

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Ferdinand Hews Henry Haake Ferdinand Indiana Bert Tsa Gill P Louisville Huntingburg Lincoln City Cannelton H. A. Hoffman Josephine Turck Baker Shall Willi U. S F. McArdle Transportation and Mechanical Clover Leaf Fulda Collignon Troy Samar Santa Claus Kern’s Hall Maston Comer Lamar Mary Birehler Leo B.C. Birchler St. Meinrad Dae Ruppercht Sepp Meinrad Birchler Frank Zogimann Mary Riehl Owensboro Mrs Theo Kaut John Pfeiffer Haubstadt A. Schnellenberger Ludwika Anthony Weerdehoff George Wessling Weerdehoff Dyeraville Iowa S. Sullivan St. Meinrad Abbey Charles Muenzer St. Meinrad College St. Louie Vincennes John Kisehing Seminarians Argus Southern J.C. Bram Jr, Assis T G, P.P. A Marius Gesicns Toraueh Muni & Co Scientific American Lucas Verkampf Catharine Seber Dietrich Limmermann Gerhard Aulfarth Gertrud Reelolt J. Weber Peter Lange Henry Wagner Vriday Joseph Kasentoss Henry Raihmann Calendar of the Yegamen
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