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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
8
An advertisement quotes Henry Coursen of Boonton New Jersey praising Dr Miles anti pain pills for neural and rheumatic pains. The copy extols relief for headaches stomach pains and neuralgia and promises money back if no benefit. Druggists nationwide sell the medicine through the medical company at Elkhart Indiana.
A pennyful offer outlines that remitting one dollar as subscription to the NEWS gains one year of various papers. Old and new subscribers may receive World thrice weekly for .65, Louisville Courtne Journal weekly, Cincinnati Enquirer weekly at .25. The note asserts wide national reputation.
A vintage advert claims Orange Blossom provides a positive cure for inflammation congestion and womb disorders including anteversion retroversion prolapse and fibroid tumors. It promises safe use at all times with testimonials from around the world and availability through druggists.
Indiana Farmer outlines essential beekeeping wisdom. Keep colonies strong year round. Use Langstroth hive for best wintering and honey. Avoid aging queens over two years and copy factory sample hives for safety and efficiency.
Curious exhibit shows metal envelopes protecting eggs from brooding hens. Two joined sections form a transverse center with a bayonet joint for locking. Perforations allow air flow and heat transfer from the hen. Envelopes are removed as hatching nears.
Farm and Field notes advise that bees in self-built crosswise combs in stationary boxes tend to form old comb and bee bread, inviting deterioration and worm damage. It recommends movable comb hives to maintain control and safety, noting colonies show a warming propensity when kept movable.
Hundreds of pounds of honey fill the hollow General Robert E. Lee statue and his horse in Richmond Virginia. Bees reportedly entered through split lips of the rider and horse for two years. Authorities say the statue cannot be opened without damage and the bees will remain inside.
An account explains asparagus cultivation in Baden Germany with roots planted 4 to 5 feet apart in evenly spaced rows. Stable manure is preferred to commercial fertilizer and soil is mounded around each hill 10 to 14 inches high. A fair crop appears in year four, with peak yields 8 to 12 years after planting.
W L Spoon advises that sand clay roads are proven, stressing thorough mixing to saturation and proper shaping. He notes pudding temporarily worsens roads, then sand heals mud holes, urges draining sandy beds, and calls for competent road overseers to apply permanent cures.
The oiling of roads began in 1902 and now covers about 170 miles with largely satisfactory results. Officials learned to manage soil varieties and plan to continue oil use where water is accessible at a nominal cost. Early troubles, such as travel discomfort and soiling, proved temporary as the surface hardened with proper work and rest.
Most practical horse dealers claim current demand for black Percheron stallions is misguided as eastern buyers prefer other colors for draft work. They argue black drafters struggle with heat compared to lighter colors, impacting sales prospects.
Farm and Field notes most beekeepers agree joining weak colonies in spring backfires. Although combining weak hives seems sound, it fails in practice. Fall unions can help but spring merges require a queen and ample feed.
The article explains that milk is about 87 percent water and a high-producing cow may yield over fifty pounds of milk daily. To sustain milk and bodily functions, a cow may need eight to twelve gallons of water every day.
White clover is the most widely distributed honey plant, spreading by seeds and runners. It is essentially a volunteer crop, valuable for pasture and honey, producing a light colored honey regarded as a standard for all honey.
A column discusses culverts to carry water under roads rather than over them and notes terrain near road surfaces where grates exist. It mentions peat’s tannin content and historic gunfire at Grossxel Loch in 1685, with 1825 monument workmen uncovering new findings.
An Indiana farmer extols cement floors for stables noting easier cleaning and reduced waste from manure. The piece advises on stalls with a top platform, proper bedding, and using Portland cement with loose gravel or broken stone for concrete mixes. It covers mixing ratios, measurement methods, placement, and curing tips for barn floors and drives.
Virginia shows strong agricultural gains with truck farming up 500 percent and fruit growing 150 percent in ten years. The corn crop reaches $80 million and the fruit crop is valued at $5 million this year, with cans contributing nearly $1 million in one county. Immigration of suitable workers is urged to sustain progress.
The New York experiment station explains balanced rations as individual specific. Protein needs vary by animal work and production level, with cows and hens requiring tailored amounts. A universal formula does not exist, and misapplied standards mislead.
The article traces the rise of asphalt paving from Paris’s first asphalt road fifty-one years ago to the vast modern network across the United States. It details material composition, costs, and the shift from European to American asphalt practices, including trials, specifications, and price competition shaping the industry.
An old remedy for a horse that bolts its feed suggests placing eggsized stones in the manger to slow eating though the horse must be careful to avoid choking. The method aims to make the act of taking in food more gradual.
An OCR fragment notes a rural scene with manure spreading and a table manurg phrase. The readable text references a pantry item and a local field, but lacks complete names or dates. The item preserves a snapshot of agricultural work and fragmentary dialogue.
Miss Bettie Buechler and John Bartley wed in Ireland on Tuesday morning. Bartley, a former country schoolteacher, and Buechler, a refined young woman, will reside in Lonview where the groom holds a position. In St Henry Helin Wirthwein and John Bola were married Tuesday with 45 families invited to the grand celebration and planning to settle on the groom’s large farm nearby.
Public timetable announces new train schedule between Ferdinand and Huntingburg starting May 15. Officials list the 17:00 departure from Ferdinand and 6:40 P. M. return, noting adjusted daily times and local station points.
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