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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
6
The article argues the weekly Sabbath should be set apart from worry to permit worship study and service. It urges entering into rest through faith submission and God’s will, to gain peace joy and fruitful work, warning that misusing Sabbath wastes a priceless inheritance beyond worldly wealth.
Rev. William J. Watkinson, D. D., urges believers to openly express love and allegiance to Christ. He contrasts faithful acts of devotion with silent hearts, citing biblical figures like Mary and Nicodemus to stress the urgency of testimony and service.
The piece urges church leaders to uphold high moral standards and truthful voting. It condemns lawless attitudes and shady finances, asserting that Christians must provide honest conduct in full view of all.
An article by L. C. Corbett explains pruning rules for young fruit and ornamental trees to preserve form and fruiting. It covers initial pruning lengths, yearly reductions, and proper wound healing to avoid decay and hollow trunks. It also includes a short courtroom anecdote about veracity from Jim Slocum.
A reader notice explains that rheumatism and bad joints stem from weak kidneys that fail to expel uric acid. Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as a cure, with a testimonial from Anthony Ruf of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, claiming complete recovery after hospital admission. Sold in 60 locations by Foster Milburn Co.
John H. Dunlap extols a cement hog wallow as a top farm improvement. It sits above a drain, is five by ten feet with a one foot depth, and stays clean by overflow. Water flows through the wallow to a tank, reducing lice and improving hog health in summer.
A garden pond brings beauty and joy to birds all summer though mosquitoes may trouble it. Placing a dozen goldfish helps reduce mosquitoes and adds charm. A border of stones and a few aquatic plants enhance the scene. Frogs may visit and aid in mosquito control, then rest in the mud for winter and sing in spring.
Advice warns against drilling strong fertilizer such as sheep or poultry manure near seed rows. Do not work manure into soil before planting or drill into rows after plants appear. Keep manure from touching seeds to prevent harm.
A detailed description from Orange Judd Palmer outlines a machine shed design by W H Dunning. The plan favors a south-facing, well drained site with shiplap sides and a roof using best available abingies. The front features a single hinge door on a 2x8 track allowing rollers to pass under the eaves and a 16 by 34 foot internal space for easy access.
A collage of brief quotes from Indianapolis News items mocks expectations about a child’s age for college and hints at political delay in Panama Canal funding. Also briefly promotes Paxtine toilet product and ends with a quip about a pedestrian joke and a pedal affection.
Odd ad copy mixes patent medicines and weather quips. Mentions Mrs Winslows Boothing Byrup Garfield Tea and a local weather joke. Seems a collage of period small ads and wry commentary with casual moralizing lines.
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