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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
4
A historical health notice warns that swamp mosquitos transmit malaria and can lead to fever weakness and appetite loss. It notes malaria often paves the way for typhoid, while Electric Bitters is claimed to kill infections.
Mrs. John Pfeiffer from Haubtstadt visits relatives in the area while August Schaffer moves into a new Rockport home. Martha Butcher returns from Rockport with Helen Weaver, and supervisors begin grading deshaped roads after a severe storm last Saturday. Voter registration saw heavy turnout with upcoming deadlines for those not yet registered.
Dubois A J Reinacker of Ferdinand was in town Friday on business. Peter Neukam and Coon Hemmerlein were at Jasper Saturday. Henry Landgrebe of Huntingburg was in town Saturday, Oscar Snyder of Huntingburg spent Sunday in town. Frank Friedmann and Hen Nordhattet Cohestine were in town Saturday. Joe Kemp and Fritz Rewelamy were at West Baden Monday. Sonia Roth and Edo Hemmerlein were at Celestine Monday. Doc Harder was at Birdseye Monday on business. Misses Emma and Millie Thimling returned home Sunday from Prince after a visit with friends. OD M Ramsey of Todignapolly was in town Wednesday. EL LL Durham representing Evansville OFF Co was in town Thursday on business.
Bretzville residents and families including Mr and Mrs Jacob W H Bretz and Mr and Mrs Eb Frick with children traveled to Huntingburg and Ferdinand for business and visits. Death of Mrs Delia Bereta near town from pneumonia is reported. Rev W Cranm of Duels preached here.
Selomon Miles returned home en route to St Meinrad after visiting Fransville. Heber Jeffers spent Saturday and Sunday in Medarad. Win Hobbs and B Miles are listed on the sick list. Coy Habe was at Dixon Valley. The community reported a storm on Saturday night and a short visit Friday.
The column gathers brief curiosities from diverse locales. It notes the Abyssinian wife head of the Dune and Roman excavations with altars and wall tablets. It recalls May 10 marking 40 years since the first transcontinental railroad by Union Pacific and Central Pacific at Promontory Point. It reports Bermuda potato dealer shipping 125 bushels to Avoca New York for seed, Chicago stockyards plans with greenery replacing lanes, and a noise prevention society pamphlet for renters. It adds word on pearl farming by oysters, highlighting Japanese and Chinese roles.
Estimates show English rats cause 75 million dollars in annual damage. French subsidized theaters must grant a free annual performance. Germany Great Britain and the United States account for four fifths of the world’s pig production. London police court figures indicate a clear rise.
Snippet shows varied items: a note on cigar boxes and ambergris, figures on Japan merchant steamers, a Scottish anecdote about snuff, a Los Angeles fasting claim, tuberculosis death figures, British navy fuel concerns, Lambeth relief squatting, Swiss bridge description, electric propulsion for ships, and diving vessel motors. The mixed reads present miscellaneous early 20th century concerns and tech chatter.
A 19th century tip suggests tennis shoes as kitchen footwear to keep feet dry despite rubber shortages. It proposes adding a secluded piazza open to the kitchen, three sides exposed to breezes, lattice or vines for privacy, and near plumbing to house washing and ironing areas for improved efficiency.
The item outlines several handkerchief based neckwear options such as sailor collars and cuffs and border trimmed pieces. It offers tips on cleaning grease spots with soda and drying berries, plus simple repairs like glue on hat bottoms and a rice paste emergency glue. It also notes kitchen tips for cake making with beef suet and butter and a brief note on ham preparation.
An odd collection of household advice describes removing a cdor from the oie to skin food smoothly. It suggests crafting a shaping handle from a thick end, drilling a hole to hang behind the stove, and using a sunbonnet setup with paper and string to shield the head in sunlit tasks.
A recipe fragment describes lining a wafer box with lettuce leaves and filling with mixed fruits. For a dressing, make a white sauce with cream and lemon juice, then temper with beaten egg yolks and sugar. Finish with salt and ground mace.
Readable recipe describes pitted cherries macerating with sugar, then a flour baking powder salt butter milk dough rolling to oblong sheet. Cherries placed on dough, rolled tight, baked half hour. Sauce made from reserved juice with water, flour, sugar boiled minutes.
A refreshing fruit sherbet recipe uses any seasonal fruit or canned fruit. Mix lemon juice with water and fruit juice, partially mash berries for juice, then combine with water and sugar. Heat egg white with sugar, blend, and freeze until firm.
The article advises windbreaks and drainage for sheep yards, emphasizes protection from winter rain and damp, and recommends straw covers and southern exposure. It stresses constant access to salt, stored in a trough, and notes a curious Graywton settlement event where carrion crows affected a rooks’ rookery, ending with an odd telegram reference.
A testimonial from Mrs Lizzie Painter of Evansville Indiana describes sinking spells every few days with cold hands and feet and near unconsciousness. She credits Dr Miles Heart Remedy with rapid improvement and heart health restoration after weeks of treatment. The Miles Medical Co advertises the remedy and guarantees refund if the first bottle fails.
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