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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
12
A brutal South American boxing style scene features an Irish timekeeper urging his partner during a rough bout with a Black opponent. The match ends when the Irish fighter staggers up and knocks the other man down amid conflicting referee-like taunts.
Short ad and varied clippings include a health tonic promise for better sleep, a parliamentary note on super tax counts, a Castoria reminder for mothers, a German clock joke, a laundry blue advertisement, a theater gag about new management, and a general caution to sellers about handling buyers.
A courtroom exchange features Green asking about a graduate son's job plans while the judge notes the slow decision process. The dialogue centers on uncertainty after graduation and possible future steps.
A Baltimore comment by Upton Sinclair critiques large American fortunes and lax financial laws. Chicago Record-Herald notes on wealth and push for success. A Progressive banquet anecdote features a colonel visiting a western family and their growing brood with a dry joke about unseen babies.
An elderly farming man testifies in Belfast summons court and breaks into singing the hymn O God our help in ages past, causing laughter. Also, Representative Simeon D. Fess of Ohio defines optimism versus pessimism with a milk pitcher joke.
Jurors acquitted out of sympathy for the defendant or because of pride in his lawyer. One speaker suggests debt of gratitude to an aged mother influenced the verdict, while another remarks that money and popularity are delusions for a man who loves wealth.
Purdue University notes lime sulphur is the standard remedy for San Jose scale but is caustic and must be diluted carefully. Test each barrel with a hydrometer, costing about $1, to measure density. Use a glass cylinder, record surface readings, and dilute for winter work per a supplied table.
Indiana farmers push rapid onion expansion in the north state with hundreds of acres developed and more land awaiting. Experts urge crop rotation to combat thrips, recommend alternating with potatoes or corn, and outline a spray regimen using nicotine sulphate and whale-oil soap for effective thrips control.
The text explains hydrometer readings and the preparation of winter strength spray. It instructs Baumet to mix six gallons of lime sulfur for every 50 gallons of spray, dilute to 50 gallons, and test the solution at about five degrees Raume or 1.035 sp. gr. for use. It cautions against under or over-diluting and emphasizes careful testing to prevent scale damage and tree loss.
The passage extols the educated farmer’s home stocked with farm books daily papers and good magazines. It claims such homes attract reading during winter evenings and keep youth from city temptations, contrasting with village store lifestyle and its dangers.
Breeding a heifer before two years offers no lasting profit and risks stunted growth and a shortened milk flow. Delaying breeding supports healthier development and future output.
A fragmented note describes an unprofitable hen and a failing hop-related venture. The text mentions poultry houses and a discount tone, with references to a bungled hop process and unclear management concerns.
Gen John B. S. Todd, a soldier of three wars and former Dakota governor, was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and later moved to Illinois. He served at Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo, fought in the Florida war, Sioux expedition, and the Civil War, then became a Dakota delegate and territorial governor before dying in Yankton in 1872.
Red rough hands can be softened by a one night Cuticura routine. Soak in hot water, dry, then apply Cuticura ointment and wear loose gloves overnight. Emollients prevent redness and chapping and deliver velvety softness by morning. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide with a free sample offer via post card.
Richard Croker, known for sharp wit, wrote to a Tammany Hall member criticizing a millionaire’s charities. He quips that true sanctification in American public opinion comes from public giving and private stealing.
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