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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
6
At the Firm Lumber ice plant in Hattiesburg Mississippi a brick wall foundation was being raised when silver coins appeared from a shovelful of dirt. Ten workers shared the loot totaling 22 dollars and 70 cents with shares from 98 cents to 4 dollars 20 cents.
A Texas steer rampaged through Paddy's market two blocks west of Times Square, overturning push carts and scattering vegetables, oranges, fish, and clothing. A young woman dropped her parasol and fled as the steer charged toward an abattoir, then was tackled by Pole tin Micheypl Muleshy who grabbed its horns to stop the animal.
Hornee DeLong an eleven year old farmer from Daston Washington drives a four sheep team to town for supplies. The maneuvers show the animals trained since last summer and they respond promptly to their youthful master whether hitched singly or two by two. They travel the two mile trip mostly fast walking with continuous bleats.
Helena Montana report notes state board of compensation denies dependents of William Harrison a claim after the old man was killed and eaten by a silver tip while herding sheep in Meagher County last summer. It is the first known case of a bear devouring a human in the region despite many bears.
A clock fashioned from an 8 inch 200 pound parrot shell used to fire at Charleston from Morris Island during the Civil War will be auctioned as part of Gen. Horace Porter estate holdings. The piece, dubbed the Swamp Angel, is among items to be sold in the near future.
Berlin reports estimate Germany suffered 1,808,548 deaths and 4,246,779 wounded in World War I with about 13 million men under arms. General von Altrock cites a rough figure of 12 million deaths directly or indirectly caused by the war.
A humorous exchange highlights Edith’s quiet voice and a remark about spending about sixty pounds on candy over six months, reflecting a light social moment. The gag centers on sweetness and humor in everyday dialogue.
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