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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
8
The article recommends affordable tub jumper frocks in blue and brown galatea or linen, noting galatea cleans and inseparably colors, rose pink or Nile green as versatile choices, and cotton duck as durable for daily wear. It warns heat at neck and arms limited comfort and favors good quality fabrics for value.
Fashion notes describe two smart dresses, one blue zephyr with a white muslin blouse, and a pink zephyr dress with lace and plaited sleeves. It lists fabric needs: 34 1/2 yards zephyr 28 inches wide for the first, plus trimming and mull for the blouse, and 6 yards zephyr with lace for the second. A general call promotes chiffon for summer frocks.
A detailed vintage guide explains crafting a neat hem using even stitching and careful edge folding. It covers turning the edge, marking width with cardboard, basting, knotless hemming, needle direction, and maintaining equal stitch spacing for a tidy finish.
A clever woman crafts a jumper from embroidered linen belting in white and color. The design uses a double shoulder foundation from waist to front and back, with back and front strips creating a jumper look. Four loops at the waist line slip the belt, allowing a blouse and white skirt to resemble a one piece dress without a coat.
A traditional gown detail reappears with lace insertion along the skirt band accented by a beaded edge. A satin ribbon threads through and forms spaced bows hanging over the lace, finished with floss silk balls and fringe. The effect is a quaint contrast against the lace background as noted by Queen.
Dresey robes now fashioned in marquinette for afternoon or evening use. The fabric appears like organdie or mousseline from a distance and comes in many dainty colors. Drapers note that while fashion expects more body, heavy fabrics have not yet appeared.
In Wabash Indiana Joel F Baker carpenter and widow Sylvia Hernice were found dead in a buggy after a traveling man hired a rig. The horse returned to the stable with the bodies as five bullets lay in Hernice and Baker clutched a revolver in his hand. Investigators say Baker killed Hernice before they were back at the stable.
In Boonville Indiana a feud sparked by children throwing stones at a neighbor’s house culminated in violence. Mrs Sam Smith wife of the city fire chief fatally wounded one neighbor and severely injured two others as Virge Pate aged 68 and others suffered injuries. A revolver was fired multiple times but all shots were wild. Mrs Smith was arrested but released on bond.
A conference of state officers in Indianapolis discussed calling a special legislature session to fund state institutions and grant Gov. Hanly broader powers to combat night riders. Citizens report widespread terror in tobacco regions as militia options are deemed ineffective against these tactics, risking public peace without new authority. Also in Columbus, sisters Tillie Schultz and Kate Huffman meet for the first time since their Cincinnati marriage over 50 years ago, highlighting divergent life paths.
In Columbus Indiana two large gasoline cans were found hidden in the woods near Edward Nail's home. The discovery supports the belief that Earl Stitt, who confessed writing "Black Hand" letters to Nail and 45 other farmers, planned to carry out threats for a demanded ransom of $00.
In North Vernon Indiana John Treggaa ser was instantly fatally harmed and George Raik badly hurt while unloading a seven ton oil tank. The tank toppled the box car and pinned them against a flat car killing Tregasser and injuring Raik.
Evansville Indiana shoe store proprietor Bernhard Heithaus says a man signing as R Newell of Cincinnati mailed him a package containing $1000 claiming Heithaus owed a debt. Heithaus recalls no loan to the man and is trying to locate the sender to resolve the dispute.
Jeffersonvile Indiana notes the death of Green Carlyle 184 years old a famed civil war veteran who served in the First battery heavy artillery Indiana at Scottsburg He leaves two wives and children.
In Clinton Indiana a brief rain breaks three weeks of drought though ground remains too dry for wheat planting. Up lands show burned corn and expected low yield while bottom lands look green and crops may be fair.
Drought forces mining suspensions across Terre Haute area as water ponds used for engine boilers shrink, threatening shutdowns.
James Sargent, a wealthy Boonville farmer, lost his barn to a cendiary fire valued at 2500 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. Neighbors aided in saving his homestead as flames swept the property near Degonia Springs.
In Columbus Indiana Simeon Crider a South Bethany farmer died and was buried. News and rumors claim the grave was opened and the body moved, prompting calls for authorities to inspect the mound. Some locals suspect medical students may have taken the body amid differing theories on the death.
Evansville Indiana Eva Long age 19 is whipped by her mother on judge J G Winfrey s order in a city court. The girl is described as an old offender and the whipping is believed to be a corrective measure rather than jail. In Logansport Indiana physicians report a demented condition from opium habit affecting Mrs Anne Burge and a statewide search seeks her relatives.
The reunion of old settlers and veterans at Goodland on September 10 has been abandoned due to lack of available speakers and other commitments forcing the committee to cancel the event.
An article describes movable wire coops to simulate free range on limited land. Coops housing 10 to 12 hens, easily moved daily to fresh ground, improving green feed access and egg production while reducing broodiness. Enhancements include doors, nests, cleaning gate, and sturdy braces for durability. Also notes ideal cream yields per gallon.
Governor J F Hanly issued a call for an extra session to meet in Indianapolis on September 18 to consider the county local option law and grant power to handle night rider troubles. An 85 year old Mrs William Dunfee won an aged riding contest before 10800 spectators, as candidates Bryan and Taft were invited and sent greetings.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana Indiana University student Geo M. Rob erts Jr and Dearborne circuit court reporter Lance D Webber were driving when a bee sting caused a horse to stumble break its neck. Boonville gamblers fleece crowds on grounds of a circus with money changers in play causing hundreds in losses. Boonville endures worst hailstorm in years smashing windows damaging crops and tobacco in area.
The heaviest rain wind and hailstorm of the summer struck Madison Indiana late in the afternoon. Washouts and damage spread through the city with hundreds of shade trees fallen and extensive debris reported.
An apple tree on a roadside near Madison Indiana is laden with ripe fruit yet in profuse bloom. The tree grows beside the highway and presents a rare natural phenomenon observed in this area.
Germany earns praise for conserving limited resources through scientific forestry. The text argues long-term Wood supply, steady harvests, and local sawmilling reduce waste. It highlights seed purity, vitality, and the Pure Seed Law, urging buyers to obtain high vitality seeds and advising contact with Iowa State College for bulletins.
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