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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
4
The piece surveys fall apparel for women and children, highlighting sports skirts with ankle length lines and saddle-bag pockets, and detailing embroidered Counc lags for children's dresses. It notes matching bonnets, frills, and coordinated outfits, urging quality tailoring and practical wear. It ends with a cooking tip to make poultry tender by lemon rub.
A long essay argues that girls face unique training needs for adult life and work. It contrasts boys' vocational focus with girls expected to become wives and mothers, urging preparation for remunerative work regardless of marriage prospects, and discussing the value of expert skills and modern education. It also notes uncertainty about whether such training will be fully utilized.
A tug boat, severely damaged after a collision with the wharf, underwent extensive repairs. The owner visited the shipyard to settle the bill and praised the workmanship, prompting the yard manager to invite the job foremen to witness the owner’s commendation. The moment sparked a brief, cordial exchange as the foremen prepared to present the details of the repair.
A dialogue on negotiable instruments contrasts with a roommate’s quip about selling a mandolin. The article notes the western end of Rockaway Head, Long Island, extending nearly a mile westward in a year’s span.
Erin stood in the office listening to praise. He then asked the foreman to the manager if the honor was a real merit or merely a pro miste.
A joke exchanges quips about a manicure business never running out of stock. The punchline hinges on a play on words about items always being on hand.
A Pennsylvania Grit column reflects on Jesus judgment of Judas and asks if life is a blessing. It contrasts longing for death with a life well lived, citing Paul and Job to argue life remains valuable through faith and duty. It concludes that life is precious to Christ, who sacrificed himself to save it.
A brief inspirational note cites R. L'Entrange praising cheerfulness after personal effort. The fragment references a word of cheer and fidelity to divine good pleasure as remedy for weakness.
Instructions describe tying a cow with a bowline to a manger, placing a pail nearby, and using head pressure to deter kicking. The handler leans into the flank as the cow resists, gradually teaching the animal not to lift a foot, with repeated effort becoming easier but tiresome at first.
The article emphasizes strict regularity in cow feeding and milking. It prescribes starting with a grain mixture while cows eat, as milk may flow more when the ration is enjoyed. Feed cured roughage after milking to avoid dust and provide odor balance, and give succulent feed after milking. Feeding twice daily yields better returns than frequent wasteful feeding, splitting concentrates and roughage equally between morning and evening.
A instruction about dairy cows says to keep cows in the stall for the day, avoid disturbance around midday, and restrict access to yard, straw, or field to prevent milk shrinkage. Feed should be limited to what they will eat, and managers must keep all feed areas clean day and night.
A sanitary milk bottle cap has been marketed to keep bottles clean and airtight. By moving the stop, milk can be poured without difficulty. The cap seals the bottle to maintain freshness.
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