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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
8
Train times list westbound and Ferdinand departure times for trains 9 and 12 with morning and afternoon slots. The note shows 8:47 a.m. and 3:11 p.m. morning departures and 1:23 p.m. with other times unreadable.
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Mrs John Walker visits Mrs Clarence Wheeler this week. Edith and Grace Adye visit grandparents at Bristow. Several families spend Sunday with Isidore Klueh. A large dance at St Meinrad is praised. Lizzie Schafer surprise party with 15th anniversary noted. Fiftieth anniversary of local congregation to be celebrated with Rt Rev Athanasius Smitt present.
Local residents from Schnellville and nearby towns are listed visiting relatives and friends this week. The marriage banns for Joseph Scheffer and Rosa Schipp were published, and social plans include a dance at Heilebeck's hall on May 26 with invites.
Mariah Hill notes John Daunhauer has started a new addition to his home. Mesera Paul Ender George Horlander and Dr A J Maslowsky attended the Democratic Convention at Chrisney Tuesday. Frank P Horlander spent Sunday evening with friends at Fulda.
Busy supervisor and crew on roads. Corn planting in full swing after dry weather. Wavity Connor of Lamar in town on business. John Harm had his Mainsc dwelling coated. Frank and Jake Ruprecht were painters. Mrs Josie Keller returned from Owenaboro Ky after Keller Birhchler wedding. Several youth attended corn planting dance with Geldreich Orchestra. Ben Birchler left for St Meinrad. Joan Hildenbrand and Anna Lohrlein wed in catholic church. Joseph Keller serenaded by Jim Davis orchestra after wedding.
A band of six Mormon elders conducted street meetings Saturday evening and Sunday, traveling on foot in pairs to sell tracts and promote their faith. They met at week’s end but made little impression on busy residents of the metropolis.
The article notes ruby mining in Mogok is far from lucrative despite occasional high value stones. It cites a failed $15,000,000 tunnel project, later usurped by Shans who profited from the derelict mine, and warns that the richest mines may grow crops of poor grain under native land beliefs.
Iowa State Fair will feature the world’s largest swine pavilion covering three acres under roof at Des Moines. The center of attraction will include a judging ring amid hog pens, drawing farmers and showcasing a swine exhibit larger than all other state fairs combined.
An editorial observes a rise in humane behavior toward birds and wildlife across North Carolina. It notes reduced shooting during open and closed seasons, domesticating birds near homes, and fewer youths hunting for sport. The piece cites Audubon ideals and Kipling to frame optimism for gentler conduct.
A bartender instructs an apprentice to brush off white powder from nutmegs. The lad claims it is the bloom, but the bartender insists it is oyster shell powder used to protect nutmegs from weevils during transport. The tale notes the United States as the richest nation.
A 1900 law allowed sale and consumption of dog flesh across the German empire. Reports note rising dog slaughter, with Desau, Chemnitz, and Leipzig among larger markets. Munich vendors reportedly sell to low grade workers while Berlin has no trade. Dietary cynophagy described with health inspections in place.
The article estimates 300000 Americans fly to Europe yearly spending about 225 million dollars excluding fares. Railroads hotels tailors dressmakers art dealers and nalli ners profit from the trip while American women buy clothing and souvenirs in Paris totaling tens of millions. Public concern rises over rising prices and potential淘 collapse of deals as vendors charge many times local values.
The Open Court excerpt discusses Lecky and Rumbull on how Christian doctrine and Jesus shift from history to symbolism. It argues that historical criticism makes creed-makers and myth-makers, predicting future religion may seek new expressions beyond the person of Jesus as an infallible model. It cautions no single eternal example holds.
The passage notes Prince Bismarck of Germany avoiding seating thirteen at the table and references guidance by a European statesman. It hints at his cautious diplomacy as the father of Nicholas II and his influence on Russian affairs, framed through American commentary.
The Kaiser and his retinue visited Cadinen near Elbing in a secluded northern retreat. Security evolved from disguises and police to allow the royal train to enter the station, while the Emperor joked with the Empress and forgot her amidst a crowded farewell.
The article surveys historic cosmetic practices from Poppaea to Catherine de Medici and Charles II, detailing baths, milks, breads, masks, dyes, and elixirs. It notes royal fashions, Italian influence, and risks like Madame de Corneille’s rouge tragedy, reflecting enduring quests for ideal complexions.
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