27 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
1
On a long journey, Mallory and companions chase a missing clergyman amid comic mishaps aboard a train. Passengers, flirtations, and mixing names create confusion as marriage plans tilt with every delay. The chapter vignette blends farce with wandering lovers and a quest for a preacher.
Mallory notes the Wallingtons occupy separate compartments and doubts their reason are romantic, shaping his perception of their private affairs.
Mrs Jimmie Wellington carries English smoking habit aboard a train and Provokes reactions from passengers. Ira and Anne clash with missionary temper while Dr Temple and Fosdicks fret over a detective. A tunnel encounter leads to kisses and comic turmoil as the car erupts in revelations before a cliffhanger ending.
P J Parrott reports pear blossoms blighted by the pear thrips in New York and the eastern states. The winged adult insect, 1/5 inch long, damages buds and blossoms. larvae feed then drop to the ground to mature. Spraying during bud break with nicotine mixtures plus kerosene emulsion or soap greatly reduces injuries.
A stage incident during Forrest’s performance of Richard III is recalled when a low comedian misdelivered Catesby’s line, drawing Forrest’s ire until the joke lands in the correct moment and the actor retorts that he warned him. A second vignette follows about a hearty diner, Little Bilderson, entertaining a host’s family and their six year old daughter with charm and appetite.
Fruit growing offers many rewards for careful planters and feeders. With good varieties, plants, ground, and care, large crops are possible, but avoid overplanting and heed experience. Start slowly, gain knowledge, and tailor effort to location to maximize profit.
H J Delwiche of the Wisconsin station gives detailed methods for storing roots for feeding. He recommends root cellars near feeding areas and concrete construction where possible, with ventilation and layered coverings to prevent freezing. If using pits, he describes conical or oblong piles, dirt and straw layers, and ventilation to keep roots from freezing during winter.
A child asks why Maud wants the garden and is told Sweet William is there. The text shifts to humorous notes on adulteration with water in bluing and how glace on water makes liquid blue costly. It ends with product ad lines and a banana peel warning about sidewalk etiquette.
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