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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
5
Harden Cowbane described as a poisonous wet soil weed growing two to five feet tall with an umbrella bloom and purple streaked stems. The roots form tubers and resemble cow’s horn. this weed dangers children and livestock and must be dug up at once to prevent exposure.
The article explains corn smut spreads via airborne sporidia formed on decaying soil matter rather than seed transmission. Winds and moisture carry spores to young growth, with bruised stalks increasing risk. Removing and burning smut balls may reduce soil spore levels, while manure may boost sporidia growth.
A local tale recounts Peter’s method to curb sparrows by encouraging crows to raid nests. Winter weather left crops exposed, boosting crow presence. In spring, crows fed on sparrows and other birds, reducing sparrow numbers but harming other songbirds.
Colorado agricultural notes describe cucumber vines producing many male blossoms lacking pistils while pistillate female blossoms appear later. Pollination by insects transfers pollen from male to female flowers enabling fertilization and fruit set. Ensure vigor with rich soil and ample moisture to support fruit development.
A Prairie Farmer correspondent details a DIY hopper made from tin scraps and wooden back, with three inch wide boards forming a 6 by 8 inch box and hooks to hang the sack. A three foot long three inch piece is bolted to the back with holes at the top, hung on a post spike, enabling one man to fill sacks as fast as tying.
A brief note urges homeowners and barn owners to clear gutters and leaders as leaves fall quietly, preventing backups under eaves during heavy rain and potential damage to structures.
George M. Stratton argues for luminous semaphore signals to eliminate memory load and misreadings. A white continuous line of fire would stand out from other lights, visible at greater distance, with gas or oil lamp options for non-electric lines.
A Nova Scotia railroad box station near Evangeline's Grand Pre sits in a hay field bearing signs that mark historic sites. Passerby travelers aboard the Flying Bluenose glimpse labels like Benedict Herrefontaine's House and Basil's Forge, turning a rail journey into a comic heritage tour.
Passengers on the Reading express to Pottsville faced a wild ride when a wind storm hit near Reading. The train traveling at fifty miles per hour had a roof torn off one car, sparking great excitement among travelers.
The Champlain and St. Lawrence Railway ran from LaPrairie to St. John’s over 1414 miles. Chartered Feb 25, 1832, work began 1835, first run July 21, 1836 with a limited two passenger cars. The system used wooden rails with iron, horses drawn for early trips, cost details and later growth noted.
An intoxicated locomotive engineer named Gatie unknowingly took an express from Chaumont to Chalons-sur-Marne. At Saint-Dizier he refused to stop, sped through stations at sixty mph, and only a switchman named Pecave saved a catastrophe by diverting the engine onto the parallel track. A stoker stayed with the whistle. The piece also notes 1907 rail data on mileage earnings and bonds.
A million dollar order for 60 new locomotives has been received by A K B Manchester, superintendent of the West Milwaukee shops. It will take eight months to complete the order and the locomotives will enter service on the Milwaukee road as built. The shops also are producing an average of 24 boxcars per day.
James White of Chicago writes on Irish hand loom damask and a proposed mark “Irish Hand-Woven Linen Damask” to distinguish hand work from power loom. Demand shift favors steam fabrics. makers hope a clear label appears by Christmas trade, preserving the craft and honest competition.
The column favors a reddish brown veil as the sun’s best protection and argues whites and blues let sun through. It prescribes a facial regimen with borax lime water and almonds, and offers shade guidance for red haired, brunette, and blonde looks. It suggests lemon juice water for health and glow, noting liver influence on appearance.
Readers are assured striped serges with dell-colored coats are smart and in favor. A Rue Royale couturiere outfit mirrors a man’s cutaway closely while adding a feminine linen blouse with a standing collar and bow. The skirt sits in wide pleats covering the ankles for a businesslike morning shop detour look.
Dainty ribbon work grows more captivating with varied colors and materials. Flowers are crafted with gauze or muslin frills and bordered by bebe ribbon sewn straight at the top, adding contrast and embellishment to the pieces.
A fashion note describes a striped worsted dress with waistline plaits and a bread box front, five inch false tuck and velvet trim. The bodice features a round neck, bronze gray silk and lace yoke, Japanese sleeves, elbow puffs, and a satin felt hat in bronze gray with velvet roses. Paris fashions are lighter satin felts for August trials.
The article notes tartan designs linger in travel gowns and wraps, linking plaid to long journeys by sea and land. It argues tartans appeal not only to Scots descendants but also to Parisian fashion lovers who adopt tartan gowns and cloaks with each seasonal change.
A description notes a fad for pure white flowers and foliage in hats and headwear. White hose roses are woven with tulle and felt, and used on hats of light blue or pale fabrics for a frosty white look.
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