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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
4
A concise note suggests promoting a Democratic ticket and mentions Kentucky Star Flour with a brief endorsement phrase So good. The fragment hints at a local political or promotional item lacking full context or details.
An August editorial in the Taylor County Enquirer criticizes John W. Lewis for his political lawyering and a Green County suit seeking 30 604 dollars for services related to C. and O. Railroad bonds. It portrays him as greedy, warns of hardship to taxpayers, and urges voters to oppose him for judge, tying the contingent fee history to the election.
The article urges tobacco farmers to unite against low prices. It recalls 1906 to 1908 price changes and a 12 cent baseline, arguing that 75 percent Burley pooling could raise Washington county income by 300000 dollars, and proposes forming or joining a farmers organization led by W A Clements as chairman.
Advertises August specials with prices for six bars of soap, seven bars Lenox soap, six boxes of matches, and fruit jars in pints quarts and one-ball. Mentions Western Kentucky State Normal School free tuition eligibility, fall session begins September 7 1909, request to write President H H Cherry Bowling Green Kentucky.
Mrs. M. E. Fisher of Detroit Michigan was urged by doctors to undergo an operation for severe rectal trouble. She credits Dr King's New Life Pills with curing her, saying they cured appendicitis constipation and headache. Sold by Haydon & Robertson's for 25 cents.
Under state law Western Normal can issue ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE and LIFE CERTIFICATE authorizing holders to teach in Kentucky for two four and life respectively with no further examination. Information on workload available on request Address H H Cherry President Western Normal Bowling Green Ky Kentucky Star Flour Best made
Contracts for building a new turnpike from the Mackville and Walisburg pike near the Cross Roads in Washington County to the Blake Arnolds pike section will be let to the lowest responsible bidder after bids are received and opened.
On Saturday September 4, 1909, at White Hall School House, a road project with a fourteen foot grade and a twelve foot metal is to be let out by the quarter mile. Bidders are to send sealed proposals.
A bank emphasizes fair treatment and conservative banking standards. It highlights the importance of directors as men of ability and integrity who direct the institution. The article promotes a strong board and a strong bank ready to serve customers.
Do You Want to Buy a Farm describes multiple parcels near Springfield offering farms with dwellings, barns, water, and fencing. Parcel details include acreages of 160 and 196 acres with two houses and three barns, priced at 50 to 55 dollars per acre, and features like grass, fences, and ample water.
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