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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
13
Farmers are urged to invest in a quality spraying outfit rather than economize. The article notes modern orchard needs differ from decades ago and warns bucket pumps are inadequate. It explains standard formulas for Bordeaux mixture Paris green arsenate of lead kerosene emulsion and soap solutions for effective pest control and fruit production.
A call to wage war on poison ivy urges drastic measures to protect homes and children from the climber with a three lobed leaf. It suggests road supervision, plowing, root digging, oil or acid treatments, and manure to kill stubborn clumps. A dairy farm hired man is described as regularly employed and unfairly judged.
The Poultry Journal urges adding ducks to every farm poultry department. Ducks need little supervision, consuming coarse foods and turning them quickly into meat and profit. They grow rapidly and can self-supply much of their food by hunting once two to three weeks old. They require houses, ample water, and grit.
The Central experiment station farm at Ottawa Canada reports profitability per 1000 pounds of liveweight. Calves yield 31 dollars, yearlings 27 dollars, two-year-olds 19.10, and three-year-olds 12.80.
A sermon argues this age embraces marvels like airships and wireless, yet rejects spiritual communication with God. It cites biblical figures hearing a divine voice and urges repentance, faith, and readiness to meet God as the era’s central call.
A column notes sea life lasting for long periods, citing giant mussels and oysters rivaling ancient trees in age. Sir John Dalyell’s liver colored sea anemone reportedly lived seven years before dying in Edinburgh. A child’s pulse counting joke ends with a punch line about ten dollars. A cubist’s naming gag concludes with a light quip about hurting feelings.
A kindly entertainer worked hard to amuse children with parlor magic ventriloquism and burlesque dancing while adults laughed. The hostess mother thanked him then asked the kids to note his gifts. A sharp reply from a child echoed from the back saying he is not as funny as he thinks.
A devotional excerpt urges readers to adopt the mind of Christ with meekness and love. It calls for valuing others above self and spreading a loving spirit, words, and actions to the Lord's family.
Fragmented editorial voice recalls Cupid imagery and asks where the mythic spark begins. The piece weaves in vintage ad phrases for Mrs. Winslow's Syrup and Ball Blue water purveyor lines while threading warnings about adulteration and moral notes.
In a reflective passage the speaker asks why people despise those who inform on others and counterposes the idea that everyone starts life in poverty as a common starting point. The exchange hints at social attitudes toward loyalty and honesty.
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