23 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
1
Advertising rates list column widths and durations. One-year charges appear as 10000 arths for column one and 7600 for another. smaller columns priced at 60.00, 2500, and 1250 respectively. Local notices cost five cents per line per insertion. Printing bills payable monthly. villa for job printing due on delivery.
A dated note recalls the railroad election time is not yet set. The text comments on talkativeness, public perception, greed amid a San Francisco disaster, and local merchants offering goods to support the city and county.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson plans to ask Congress for a one million dollar appropriation to finance inspectors and agents to detect violations of the national food law. The article notes Congress previously provided only the law and no funding, so enforcement relies on new financial provision to inspect plants and gather evidence for prosecutions.
The Euchre Club No 1 met last Sunday at Mr and Mrs Joe Havlik for a full night of games and a fine lunch. Laughter rose as players recalled youth while stories and additional games followed. Next gathering is at Mr and Mrs Hugo Beckmann with prize winners announced: Grnns 1st J A Sondermann cigar case. 2nd Hubert Beckmann suspenders. Consolation Henry Haake toy cuspidore. Ladies 1st Mrs Hubert Beckmann fine vase. 2nd Mrs Wm Sauer salt and pepper shaker. Consolation Mrs F X Rickelman pin cushion.
The new Euchre Club met for the second time at the home of Misses Ida and Henrietta Beckmann. After games a salad lunch with potted plant decor followed in the dining room. A peanut walk and music featured the event. Mrs. Hubert Quante won the ladies prize lace pin. Chas Metzger won the gent's scarf pin. Miss Mary Grewe took booby honors.
Miss Josephine Verne returns home to care for a mother with a sore ankle. The Harrison township teachers Institute was well attended with County Superintendent Strasell present. The Young Ladies Gertrude Society marked its anniversary with Holy Communion, a sermon by Rev. Louis, O. 8. B, dues paid, officers elected, and new members received. A turkey shoot at Werne’s drew crowds despite rain. Andrew Trotter returns from St. Louis and marries in Louisville. Bridge abutment contractors warn of spring work if rain continues. Emil Sturm and brother report employment in Indianapolis.
Guat Bigham returns from Louisville. Devotion weekend starts Friday at fourty hours. State Life agent A F Gutgeell surveys insurance needs. Willie Hassenauer recovers from pneumonia. Frank Thiemann hires Ferdinand String Band for a dance on the 28th. Births reported: a son to John John, a son to Valentine Hass, a son to Jos Slitter. Benedict Beifert of Ferdinand mentioned.
The snippet notes a turkey match planned for Saturday at Mariah Hill. It mentions visits by Fred Wagner and J M Schnell to Jasper, and several people traveling or staying in the area including Mrs Simon Arnold and Miss Justine Bosler heading to Ferdinand.
Bank statement for Ferdinand Indiana shows resources totaling 161308.66 with loans and discounts 948415.00 and deposits 50816.99 to 58704.00, equity 25000.00, 126.50 surplus, 1511.17 profits, and notes outstanding 4780.00. Notary certified by F X Rickelmann on November 19 1903 with directors listed.
A weary mother with a baby boards a Rapid Transit car at Broad and Chestnut. Two men argue and glare as the infant's yelp disrupts the ride. One man reluctantly moves, yet the mother retorts with a sharp, sardonic remark about the child being seen anyway.
A group of workmen argued after dinner when a lively debate turned into a deadlock. One worker, addressing a mate who stayed quiet, suggested ending the dispute with a practical decision.
In a rural dispute as recorded by Stray Stories, Lue ue Dare, Bill, and an unnamed speaker discuss a quarrel. The exchange ends with Dick Grey arriving at a hospital and Bill at the police station.
The article notes India’s coal as bituminous and high quality, with prices from 2.08 to 2.24 dollars per ton. It costs 0.55 per ton to mine screen and load. Main producing regions include Bengal Central Indian states and Hyderabad. Output in 1905 reached 7,762,779 tons, with Bengal supplying about 93 percent. The piece cites abundant labor and transport advantages and forecasts India potentially dominating the Eastern coal market.
In Minneapolis a nine year old girl filled in the question What is the occupation of your father with Drunkard. The agent objected but the child innocently replied It is all he ever saw him do. The remark ends with a sharp exhortation that the father should hire himself out to stand behind a mule for ten minutes.
William D. Freer, Hartford Courant sports editor, asks his 12 year old son what he wants to be. The boy replies he has not decided. The father suggests reporter as a path. The boy quips, how did you become a reporter then.
Advice on choosing a brood sow emphasizes straight alignment and strong limbs, short face and nose, heavy in body, and good heart and flank measurements for robust breeding.
Guidance on timing for choosing broad bows. Do not select two broad sow items without a clear reason. Focus on the rationale and proper criteria for selection to avoid premature choices.
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