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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
8
A compact piece outlining a broad definition of conservation. It argues conserving natural resources includes preventing waste and destruction, promoting development, and using water power and rivers efficiently. It stresses reducing fuel use and avoiding nonuse of assets for long term public benefit.
A Detroit preacher compares moral decay to fading autumn leaves. He argues vice in individuals and institutions erodes national life and warns that a nation fades as its people do, urging repentance to restore vitality.
The piece argues that many pivotal contributors go unrecognized beyond their fields. It highlights Lester Ward as a prime example and praises unseen scientists, inventors, and researchers who create wireless telephones, airships, turbines, and serums, while the world remains largely unaware of their achievements.
A detailed description of a dancing frock featuring a sheer muslin yoke with daisies, a matched back design, and lace adorning a curved neckline. The listing notes a curved lace line around the yoke and a finishing insertion at the neck.
Instructions describe attaching a yoke to a dress, tracing its lower edge on the pattern, cutting the dress slightly above the line, and finishing with basted hems. It notes a tucked three inch wide strip and an embroidered band at the sleeve edge for a decorative touch.
A historic recipe prescribes careful blending of lemon essence ten grains cedrat ten grams bergamot ten grams lavender ten grams rosemary four grams thyme two grams with two quarts alcohol. Mix and filter through paper for a refined cologne.
Velvets and velveteens dominate this autumn and winter wardrobes with lighter weights and durable looks. Non crushable varieties gain popularity while striped velvets edge into trim on cloth-tailored gowns for the season.
Anne Rittenhouse argues in the Philadelphia Ledger that plaited skirts are not hopelessly out of style and advises against recutting cloth skirts. She says plain gored skirts are in but warns against destroying a wearable garment to remake it.
A fashion note describes directoire belts for Christmas, noting colors from satin tones to black and white. Belts measure three to four inches wide, hang to the knees, and tie at the left side. They feature satin, fringe, or ribbon designs with tassels and fasten with a flat slide and side catch.
A home solution for mildew and rust stains uses four pounds of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in four quarts of hot water. After cooling, add one pound of chloride of lime, strain clear liquid into bottles, and cork tightly. The sediment can be used for cleaning sinks and tables.
The guide notes ammonia as an effective stimulant for failing hair. It advises washing the scalp in soft water with ainas ammonia two spoonfuls per large basin, plus a teaspoon of glycerine to prevent harshness. It also recommends trimming dead or split hair tips monthly after careful inspection.
A guide advises cleaning patent leather shoes using French harness polish from saddlers. Apply thinly and finish with a soft wool cloth. The polish gives a shine and helps prevent cracking of the leather.
Lawrenceburg Indiana Democratic delegation returning from a New Alsace meeting with Willard Stier Warren Hauck Fagaly Fangman Oberting experienced brake failure on Guilford hill. Hauck leaped from the auto and fell twelve feet, injuring his left hip. Oberting stopped the machine and Hauck was sent home to recover.
Richmond Indiana reports progress on consolidating American Friends Board of Foreign Missions. Four yearly meetings Indiana Kansas North Carolina and Western turned their work over to the general body, promising a more aggressive and effective mission program.
Charles G Lohman, formerly of Indianapolis, is promoted to general traffic manager of the Murdock electric lines in Northern Indiana. Ray W Reynolds of Lebanon succeeds Lohman as general superintendent, bringing experience from the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern railway.
Canvassing volunteers report severe drought in Jeffersonville county. Dust is so thick on rural roads that travel is difficult and visibility is reduced for miles.
Wills Boyd, 85, died in Columbus Indiana while living as a beggar. County records reveal he left a large estate, unknown even to his daughter, his sole heir, who believed him a pauper.
The National Spiritualists' association met in Indianapolis and elected officers for the coming term. President is Dr. George B. Warne of Chicago, vice president Chas. R. Schirm of Baltimore, secretary Geo. W. Kates of Washington, treasurer Cassius L. Stevens of Pittsburgh.
The bunco steering case charging William Fleming with swindling W J Springborn, president of the board of public service, of $10 000 in a fake wrestling match in South Bend Indiana last winter, has been continued to the next term of court.
Evansville Indiana John Miller a Du Bois county farmer was stung on the tongue by a honey bee that entered a water jug in which he had drawn water for the field His tongue and mouth were badly swollen and doctors feared he might die
George W. Stewart of Evansville Indiana was caught in machinery at a coal mine in Eldorado Illinois and sustained injuries that proved fatal.
F. Miller a prominent Evansville merchant aged 60 fell at his home and died within hours from injuries. He was well known in Southern Indiana.
Edward Miers of Peru was shot dead by William Pugh at a South East Street Learding house after Miers threatened to kill Pugh over alleged affections. Pugh fired when Miers made a motion as if drawing from his hip. Miers, a machinist with a widow and four children, died at the scene.
In Vincennes Indiana two fires caused at least 100000 in damage threatening much of the city. The Bartlett Kuhn and Co elevators along the riverfront burned completely with 50000 bushels of wheat and 1500 bushels of corn. The Emprie Paper Co plant and straw lot suffered heavy losses with over 3000 tons burned. The mills fire may flare again if wind shifts raise 1500 tons more.
Forest fires in Dubois county near Jasper have burned for 24 hours destroying the McCord sawmill and damaging another. Several farmers protected homes by plowing furrows around them as they await rain to stem the blaze.
Jeffersonville Canning Co proceeds with canning pumpkin for pies at 15 000 cans daily. Each can yields three pies and the season will run for several days. By completion an estimated 250 000 cans will be produced.
A match lit in an upstairs bedroom ignited leaking lamp gas causing a deadly explosion that wrecked part of the building. Miss Ida Badollet died from burns while her father Henry Badollet suffered severe burns while trying to extinguish the fire.
Evansville and Southern Indiana directors announced plans to extend the Evansville street car system and the Evansville to Patoka traction line starting early next spring. The goal is to reach Vincennes and later extend to Terre Haute, Indiana.
A warrant charges Miss Helen Maxam a Evansville teacher with shaking a ten year old pupil so hard his neck strained and confinement to his room for several days.
Mrs. Mary Hancock sued Rossville Distillery Co. for the death of her husband who was killed after being caught in a rope and pulley while employed at the distillery. The Lawrenceburg Indiana jury awarded $4,600 to the plaintiff after a trial that cited negligence in the workplace.
Joseph Bradford, 80, an inmate of the National Soldiers' Home in Marion, Indiana, was struck and killed by an interurban car on the Indiana Union Traction line. His relatives live in Kokomo.
Allen Koonts aged 45 in Lafayette Indiana was adjudged insane after the murder case six years earlier tied to bank robbers. He was immediately sent to the insane asylum for confinement and treatment.
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