07 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
A discussion traces the Easter hare’s origins from Germany to Egyptology myths and the moon symbol. It contrasts hares with rabbits, notes cultural links to St Nicholas and Brer Rabbit, and explains how the hare’s open-eyed gaze and nocturnal nature fed legends about Easter.
The article traces the hare as a symbol of periodicity and the Easter opening of the year across cultures. It notes German, English, and New England associations, the hare’s link to eggs, and regional variations from Warwickshire to Presbyterian New England, ending with regional beliefs about who lays Easter eggs.
The Kentucky Farmer announces a special deal for arrears and new subscribers. Pay in advance and receive home paper for one year plus three months of the farm paper for free. Includes clubbing rates with major dailies and weeklies. Serial "Polly of the Circus" to begin April 14 in next issue.
Taylorsville Ky April 3 The county wide local option election ended with dry majorities in every precinct totaling 564. Goodwin Springs Mt Eden and Camp Branch showed strong dry support while the remaining precincts also favored prohibition.
In Washington D C April 5 a letter from editor Sun recounts the marble Capitol complex and a young Louisiana congressman Wickliff as a rising figure. A sharp tariff debate unsettles the scene as a new member endures brutal questioning in the gallery. The page notes a veteran sailor carpenter Chase a cousin of Salmon P Chase commits suicide in a Broadway Herald Square incident.
Obituaries report John A. Hendren of 78 dies at son 8 G Hendren in Lowsville after an old age decline. Emma Purdom 25 died April 1 at husband F J Purdom home. funeral at Springfield Bethlehem cemetery. Mary E. Drane 70 dies Sunday at 4 a m pneumonia. funeral service at Bethlehem church led by Rev R L Purdom. several relatives named Canary present.
The Eleventh Judicial District Republican convention met in Lebanon on March 1 to nominate Circuit Judge and Commonwealth's Attorney candidates. John W. Lewis was nominated for Circuit Judge by acclamation after speeches by Lewis and Graham. J H Graham received the Commonwealth's Attorney nomination by acclamation.
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