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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
2
A collage of snappy items notes spring millinery, fashion, and humor from New York. It references spring hats, dinner prices, Japan baseball interest, love musings, and quirky asides on science, wealth, and public manners. It mentions Mauretania, Halley’s comet, appendicitis jokes, and a New Jersey farmer instruction train amid a broad satirical roundup.
Mrs. E M Maxon Smith Baumgardner, wealth around $1 million, sues for absolute divorce in Louisville claiming her husband Ulysses G Baumgardner, under 40, has lived with another woman and treated her cruelly. She hired special detectives who observed suspected faithfulness after returning from the south five weeks ago. The couple, once married June 17, 1909, have lived in a fashionable district. she earlier became Mrs Marehall Maxon after her first husband’s death.
Louteville and Lexington report labor actions and a city curfew. Strikes at the Twenty fourth and Main street plant and related installations reduce hand labor across three local factories while Lexington enforces a curfew at 9 pm. New York opens the metropolitan racing season with the Carter Handicap and five stakes races, revealing a strong future for American turf. Ben Brush, J W Schorr's colt, wins the Carter at 20 to 1 in a standout campaign start.
The first state entertainment in the new Kentucky capitol will be a May 23 reception for delegates of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Gov Willson and state officials will address the group. Daughters of the Revolution WO regents will participate and the Daniel Boone monument will be unveiled by the DAR group, under the Rebecca Bryan Boone chapter of Lexington.
Attorney General Breathitt states interest bearing warrants may be drawn on treasury funds except common schools, state university, and sinking fund. Ruling impacts about 1.5 million dollars in warrants, with merchants in Kentucky and Ohio affected by state supplies. Also notes two valuation methods for Southern Pacific Co franchise and hints at a likely franchise value not exceeding seven million dollars.
Beattyville reports two dead and four wounded after a dispute at a newly opened malt mead stand run by Dudley Lutes near Heidelberg on the L & N line. Dead are Costly Jones and Jeff Wilson. mortally wounded Clay Hall and Elmer Mattox. others wounded include Robert Farmer and John Swann. In Glasgow, twins and triplets are born in three households, while in Louisville a man with revolver and knife attacked four people, injuring several including a severely wounded victim.
Fred Reich of Morence Boone county ia who worked as a blacksmith for 45 years is dead at age 68. He was the father in law of Fred J. Droege president and general manager of the Licking Rolling Mill and father of John Reith. Reich served in the Civil War and belonged to the George H. Thomas post of Cincinnati.
The Lexington Kentucky state racing commission at its meeting voiced disapproval of Col. E F Clay’s proposed amendment to Rule 46 to raise commissions from parimutuel pools from 5 to 7 percent. The move, linked to the Kentucky Association, was not sanctioned.
Lexington residents J. D. Marshall W. D. McIntyre and William Dudley purchased the Shelbourne tobacco warehouse, a major local leaf plant formerly owned by Silas Shelbourne and Son of Richmond Virginia, planning upgrades for next season.
In Covington the three day trial ended with a jury verdict of 1500 for John Murphy against L N Railroad alleging injuries from a landslide while employed as an air engineer. The case cites substantial damages sought before the court. In Frankfort Dr W Arma of Letter, Field named superintendent of the feeble minded institution, taking over May 1 at a 2000 yearly salary succeeding Dr J J Healy.
Secretary of State Ben L. Bruner proposed rescinding Kentucky's printing contract with Continental Printing Co by writing to Ally Gen Breathitt requesting action to cancel the agreement.
The article describes children's hats with drooping brims and velvet bands. Milan straw hats feature plain velvet bands, bows, rosettes, and floral touches like daisies. Lace and net tub hats in light colors with white parasol trim are noted as popular. Floral ribbons and forget-me-nots decorate delicate styles.
A period piece advises on summer dress suitable for indoor or outdoor wear. It details pattern, materials, and trimming, then gives extensive guidance on managing excessive body moisture through bathing, laundry, undergarment care, hand hygiene, powders, and ventilation, ending with a note to consult a doctor if perspiration remains excessive.
Shirred bodice elements and fabric covered cords make a comeback in current fashion. Small knife plating bands stitched at both sides appear on gowns, echoing a popular style from seasons past.
A pretty finish for collar and cuffs uses straight hands of sheer material edged with narrow lace. Three insertion bands cross at the collar and sleeve, reaching down on the frock and up on the sleeve. The middle band is an inch longer and pointed.
Smart florists use moss grown on soil to cover the pot when transplanting Sowers as cut flowers. Watering keeps the moss alive for a period, allowing the flowering plant to serve as a centerpiece without a sardiniere or cover.
A Winnipeg dispatch from March 18 1910 reports Germany seeking a share of Canadian wheat to feed its imports, aided by eased trade with Canada. It notes U S demand, Canada’s vast yields, and land sales as 160 acre blocks attract American farmers to Saskatchewan with reports of strong early yields and growing export prospects for the Canadian West.
Former Governor Pennypacker humorously spoke on divorce at a dinner, noting that men are harried by wives who nag. He joked about whether human nature would permit more divorces, citing a Buck County farmer who would apply for a divorce if his wife allowed it. He warned that belittling a man harms his standing and that life is a compromise with ideals.
A vintage advertisement extols health through cleanliness and clean cooking vessels and tableware. It promotes Easy Task soap as a star cleanser, claiming it banishes germs and dirt. It urges showing a doctor information from the wrapper to endorse its use.
The poem contrasts choices between a rich bachelor and a rich widower. A cynic’s line favors the widower, implying he will yield his money without effort, while a footnote suggests wealth is not easily parted but can be coaxed by method.
The article argues that lasting benefits come from proper healthful living aided by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It claims gentle cleansing without irritation and wide physician approval. It urges buying the genuine California Pig Syrup Co. product for best results.
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