East Bound Train Schedule Fragment
An Eastbound train notice indicates Train 9 departs Ferdinand at 4 a.m. and arrives around 3 or 11 a.m. The fragmented text provides limited timing details and station reference.
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
The Need of Glasses in Old Age and Astigmatism
An article explains astigmatism caused by uneven cornea curvature requiring cylindrical lenses. It notes presbyopia from aging, testing for distance vision, and how reading glasses (X1D) aid near work. Glasses reduce eye strain and headaches, with changes in astigmatism possible over months.
Pronouncing Indian Names and Creek Language Meanings
A guide on syllable by syllable pronunciation of Indian names with a dash after each vowel. It explains Creek words like Neha meaning old town Weleetka running water Wetunka bounding water Weala ka falling water and Wecharta red water with examples from towns along the Frisco railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Neha
Muskogee
Wealaka
Thirst Proof Animals in Desert Life
A report on desert mammals shows sheep in Northwestern deserts survive 40 to 60 days without water in winter, while Sonoran peccaries endure months without moisture. The pocket mouse reportedly lived three years on dry bird seed, reproducing remarkable adaptation to aridity without drinking water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
New York Herald
Alcohol From Sawdust Boosts Sawmill Byproduct Potential
Samples of ethyl alcohol produced from treated sawdust have been sent to the Department of Agriculture. A commercial distillery at a major mill is yielding several barrels daily and could prove profitable, offering a method to obtain alcohol from straw, cane, corn husks, and other vegetative refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Old Theory of Iron Rust Challenged by Chemistry
The London chemical societies favor oxidation to explain rust in iron. They state rust forms as carbonate of iron from carbonic acid in air, which then becomes ferric hydroxide. Experiments show that if iron is protected from carbonic acid, it can remain near water for long without rust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Societies
London
Ciiery
The Lost Elegance of Hat Lifting in Knighthood
The piece traces gallant custom from medieval chivalry where knights lifted their helmets in company of friends and women. It notes the practice was a mark of confidence and danger that heightened its elegance, but laments its decline as danger faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bunflowers in Medicine and Russian Fever Cure
The sunflower native to Peru and Mexico is gaining favor in Europe as a febrifuge. A Russian physician tests 100 children from 1 month to 12 years old and finds alcoholic extracts of the leaves and flowers cure fever as speedily as quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Mexico
Europe
Russia
Mariah Hill Correspondence Notes Local Visits
Miss Celia Maslowsky spent the late week at the Teachers County Institute in Rockport and the County Commencement at Cheney. Miss Stella Jones of Huffman visited town last week. Miss Frances Anderson of Louisville, visiting friends here, stayed with the Maslowsky sisters. Dr. A. J. Maslowsky made a pleasure trip to Huntingburg Thursday. Church work begins this week with a new slate roof and other improvements planned. J. W. Cooper of Dale transacted business here Monday. celebration marks 25 years of marriage with hopes for 25 more. The ball game Sunday ended Ferdinand 7, local team 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Maslowsky
Teachers County Institute
Rockport
Chrisney
Stella Jones of
Huffman
Frances Anderson
Louisville
Maslowsky
Winter predicts wet season by Fulda winemakers
Fulda residents note a wet winter while local winemakers claim the forecast. Mail delivery ran late Saturday after the new assistant carrier failed to reach Santa Claus on his first run. Aug Collignon travels to Owensboro Kentucky for tobacco field work. The Big Four Orchestra leads local music with Ed Weaver Ed Voelker Joe Sergesketter and Leo Bumm among players. Political talk centers on township trustee elections as residents hope for continued local leadership. Jacob Koenig of Mariah Hill and Josie Collignon announce engagement at the Catholic church. Albert Roth of St Meinrad visits, many attend a wedding dance at St Meinrad. A Northern light is sighted briefly last Friday. Aug Jacob visits St Meinrad to watch a ball game. A new birth reported for Mr and Mrs Joe Pfeiffer. Night Riders threaten the lower Spencer County tobacco crops local growers fear similar damage.
Weddings and travels mark week in St Meinrad and Benedict areas
Charles Van Hoosier moved to St Meinrad this week as Dr N A James treats his daughter's sore leg. The Hubers and Becher families aided the girl while Dr James cared for her. John Hubers wedding to Rosa Yent drew many, with a mass ceremony and celebration at Kost Hall. Simon Lehrein and wife celebrated a silver wedding in Fulda with many relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles van Hoosier
St. Meinrad
N. A. James
Daugther
John Hubern
Mise Rosa Yent
Huber
Kost’s
Katie Brandewide
Kansas
J. Hubers
Simon Lehrein
Fulda
John Hildebrand
Fred Lehrein
Paul Ringemann
Qui'a
Neighborhood Notes from Jasper and Nearby Towns
Reports include Jasper Cannery accident injuring Frank Hoffman. Ferdinand officials eye new road to spur growth. Huntingburg Canning Co ships first car load with 13,000 cans produced for about $200 to growers. Rockport Box Co warehouse fire destroys lumber valued at about $20,000 with two thirds insured and small shed burned at strawboard plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingburg Canning Company
Huntingburg Argus
Rockport ‘Box Manufacturing Company
Rockport Democrat
The Toledo Blade Promotion Notice
The Toledo Blade advertises itself as America’s weekly newspaper with national circulation and low price. It claims wide readership, daily editorial coverage, and sections including stories for the whole family at one dollar a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
United States
America
Weekly
Blade
For Sale Winter Turf Oates Seeding in September October
For sale 1000 bushels of winter turf oats to be sown in September and October. Inquiries at Henry Beckigann proprietor of Farmers Store for bottom prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beckigann
Proprie O
Farmers Store
Theft Superstitions Across Europe and Beyond
A historical survey notes widespread beliefs linking theft to healing luck and good crops. It cites Berlin physician Dr Hellwig, Transylvania wound remedies, Russian and Bosnian practices, and various regional charms including stolen bread, copper amulets, and even stealing a brakeshoe to ward cockroaches. It links theft to luck, fertility, and future fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellwig
Berlin
Posen
Transylvania
Schleswig
Styria
Russia
Bosnia
Herzegovina
England
St. Andrew's
Europe
Alsace
Ancient Monomortapan Temples But Medieval In Origin
Dr Ran dall Macivers challenges the notion that the temple ruins near Monomortapa are ancient. He argues they were built in the Middle Ages as the fortified residence of a great chief, noting elaborate terrace walls and extensive labor organization. The piece also mentions a quail hunting method described by the Los Angeles Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Haske
Ferdinand
Loninville
Huntingburg
Jasper
West Baden
Lincoln City
Cannelton
H. A. Hoffman
Josephine Turck Baker
Evanston, Ill
Railroads
Trend
W. Ry
James G. Blaine
Amiral Farragut
France
Mariah Hill
A. J. Maslowsky
J. W. Cooper
Dale
Town
Santa Claus
Collignon
Owensboro, Ky
Big Four Orchestra
Ed Weaver
Ed Voelker
Joe Sergesketter
Leo Bumm
Bags
Jacob Koenig
Josie Collignon
Albert Roth
Jacob
Mr. and
Mia
Joe Pfeiffer
Spencer Co
Ed Hubers
Benedict. Birchler
Jos, Vaal
George Becher
Chicaney
Alma Becher
Anna Schewfer
Clara Schnellenberger
Scholastica Ringemann
Robert Widmer
Edward Ringemann
County Institute
Neighborhood Notes
Jasper Cannery
Frank Hoffman
John Hoffman
Jasper Herald
Geo. Baglin Sr
Clark Township
Adgeville
Troy Times
America’s Greatest Weekly
THE
Toledo, Ohio
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