08 May 1914
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
1
A detailed old house plan describes a 24 by 24 foot bungalow with wraparound porch 34 feet by 3 inches, screened openings and canvas shades. It outlines interior layout a living room kitchen bedroom and nursery options, finishing options including cement stucco and plaster, plus cost estimates and air quality notes.
The term to hose refers to punitive water discipline used by penitentiary officers. Officers allegedly spray water with hoses at prisoners, varying pressure and hose size to fit the offense. Proponents claim it has disciplinary value and causes no physical injury.
A cross town car reached the crest of a hill before the driver halted in an old gray vehicle. The fragment suggests a vehicle maneuver, with limited readable details on location or outcome.
At Indianapolis the Indiana Progressives named Albert J Beveridge for United States senator and selected a full state ticket. The gathering was among the largest and most enthusiastic in the city with strong focus on liquor policy and a plank calling for voter decision on prohibition irrespective of party lines.
Indiana apple show commission plans the next event to be held in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis from November 18 to 24 1914. The aim is to give growers time to harvest and complete fall work before the show. Benjamin W Douglass stresses growers must provide fruit and spray thoroughly to ensure a successful exhibit. He notes Indiana apples lead the East and compares favorably with western fruit, urging public education about Indiana apples. HK E Bernard is president R A Simpson vice president Walter Vonnegut secretary D B Johnson treasurer and Benjamin Y Douglass manager.
Two Indiana men will appear on the program at the seventh annual meeting of the National Conference of Music Supervisors to be held in Minneapolis from April 27 to May 1. B. Birgs of Indianapolis and Arthur W. Mason of Columbus are listed.
W. W. Parsons of the Indiana State Normal at Terre Haute discussed with Gov. Charlen A. Greathouse state superintendent W. H. O'Brien auditor and W. H. Vollmer treasurer the start date and financing for a new $100,000 vocational education building. Officials foresee using increased educational tax receipts from the 1923 levy to fund construction and maintenance, possibly with work starting in 1915, though a final decision on timing has not been set.
General order outlines state encampment dates in Indianapolis May 4 7 and 8 with headquarters at the Denison hotel and Tomlinson hall for business sessions. Lincoln memorial bronze tablet to be placed in the state house. Washington Gardner of Michigan to present May 6. Open meeting May 6 includes welcome addresses by local officials and leaders of veterans groups. parade May 7 at 2 p m. campfire and reception events planned through May 7 8. New incorporations listed include Martinsville Printing company and Fort Wayne Baseball club with respective capital and organizers.
A farmer guide urges planting strawberries, gooseberries, and currants for family use. It details soil prep, spacing, and fertilizer, and notes maggot pests in currants with non chemical controls like early harvest, soil cultivation, and letting chickens forage.
Detailed advice emphasizes cloudy or evening planting, thorough watering, lifting with soil, removing two thirds of leaves, puddling the roots, shielding from wind and sun, preparing holes with water, firming plants, and shading if sun returns.
The Buttercups, an old Sicilian breed now rising in American and international favor, dominated the Grand Central Palace display with more birds shown than any prior event. They are egg machines with large white eggs and light feeders. The male is bright red with a black tail. the female buff and barred. The American Buttercup Club formed in 1912, with 600 members. a 1913 club shows 81 specimens at Crystal Palace.
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