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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
14
A Farmer's Review writer outlines the peach fruit spot, its appearance and spread in moist, shaded orchards, and recommends fall sprays. Use lime sulfur or Bordeaux mixture, with precise proportions, applying after leaf fall in late October or early November. Prune heavily to improve sun exposure and, if trees crowd the row, remove every other tree for better airflow.
Practical tips for winter protection of rhubarb with corn stalks or coarse grass and weed suppression. Advice on seed sourcing, post-harvest cleanup with burning or composting, stable manure use, celery storage prep, and timing of manure before tilling for spring soil conditioning.
The article advises minimizing horse numbers to save costs while avoiding overworking remaining animals. It notes many farms keep excess horses and cautions against undersizing to protect efficiency. It argues smaller farms benefit from smaller teams and warns large machinery suits only larger operations.
Short guide notes that fall pigeons need warm sleeping quarters at night and ample sunlight during the day to stay healthy and productive. Emphasizes shelter insulation and daily light exposure for pigeons’ well being.
A sermon-like meditation on resisting the Holy Spirit. The piece rails at persistently sinful hearts that shut God out, likening such souls to those who ignore Christ at the door, refuse mercy, and plunge toward eternal judgment. It contrasts heavenly love with worldly pursuits and warns against following corrupt leaders.
A reflective admonition quotes Thomas a'Kempta stressing that only the fervent and diligent resist evil habits and violent positions. It says resisting small faults prevents greater sins and that a well spent day brings evening joy.
A Boston Sunday school class votes on charity gifts with children presenting options. A seven year old says he has put many pennies in the box and, after a pause, adds that he has a terrible cold, highlighting charity beginning at home with a personal note.
A humorous note on summer stenographer misreads by substitutes in finance. A boss jokes that Comptroller of the Currency became Comptroller of the Corn Belt and drought district in Kansas turned to grouch district. The piece riffs on bouillon soup and the Bank of England, ending with a plug for the Wall Street Journal.
LeRoy C. O'Brien reports severe facial pimples lasting nine months with itching bleeding and scabbing. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment from a free sample and purchasing more, his skin cleared with no scarring in about ten days. Public notice mentions Cuticura sold worldwide with a skin care offer.
A quotation highlights the decline of traditional press agents and questions whether a new school exists. The exchange suggests a shift in media practices, implying current journalism lacks a distinct innovative alternative.
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles carefully for the signature and warning it has used for many years. It notes children’s cries and includes a cautioned message about diamonds and appearances.
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