Fragmented Springfield Sun oddities spark cautious headlines
A Springfield Sun column parodies science, aviation, crime and culture with a mosaic of short notes. It jokes about germs in raisins, the flying boy aviator, a New York boneat lawyer, a misdirected fee, and a sea of general quips. It also notes a New York woman and a Florida mother receiving spoons, a California speeding case, and celebrates an American win of the Leibniz gold medal by a Columbia alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Academy of Science of Prussia
Columbia University
New York
Sequoia Forest Fires Brought Under Control
The Sequoia National Park fires are contained and danger passes for now. The big trees, rare natural wonders of the United States, are hoped to be preserved for centuries beyond their already long life. A small navy submarine boat salmon proved seaworthy, completing a challenging voyage from Quincy to Bermuda in rough seas, demonstrating surface operation capability and adding to American submarine feats.
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Sequoia National Park i
California
United States
Iife
Salmon
United States Navy
Quincy
Mass
Bermuda
Woman lawyer breaks down as copper mine surge grows
A female attorney exhausted every remedy in a case and finally sobbed at a stubborn line of argument. The article notes Alaska gold and silver yields rising, with gold pouring out at record pace and expectations of a strong year. The United States receives a large share of global outputs and seems well positioned despite growing exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United States
Prison plans hospital for Frankfort Penitentiary
Kentucky Gleanings reports the Prison Commission will use 1906 funds to build a modern hospital and large auditorium at Frankfort Penitentiary. About 1,500 male prisoners will be seated in a reconfigured dining-room area, with religious services, sanitation lectures, and illustrated health education. Rev. Walter Vreeland is set to lead record congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Prison Commission
Walter Vreeland
Boiled Water Habit Endorsed by Lexing ton Health Chief
At a Lexington board of health meeting Dr J W Pryor urged regular boiling of drinking water. He drinks only boiled water in summer months and cools it in gallon crocks. President Dr J C Carrick backs boiling for 15 years and advises patients to do the same to improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Board of Health
J. W. Pryor
J. C. Carrick
Paris farmers institute aims for county meeting grandeur
The Hourbon County Farmers Institute at Paris Kentucky will convene August 17 at the courthouse and run two days. Local speakers join John G Blair and W D Nichols of the state department of agriculture to deliver addresses. Organizers including J W Eber shaker helped finalize plans for a likely highly successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hourbon County Farmers’ Institute
John G. Blair
W. D. Nichols
State Department of Agriculture
J. W. Ebershaker
Watered Milk Report Sparks City Hall Probe
Frankfort Kentucky Mayor Polsgrove urged an investigation into slaughter, duwces, and fairies of the county and city after a report by R M Alten, head of the state pure food work, showed some milk sold contained 18 to 40 percent added water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Polsgrove
R. M. Alten
Man Averts Fall After Scaffold Collapse Over Louisville Spire
Fred Marty, a workman, dangled 273 feet above Fifth Avenue when a scaffold from the Cathedral of the Assumption spire turned turtle. His cries drew foreman W. E. Callahan, who climbed out to right the scaffold and rescue Marty as his strength faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Fred Marty
Fifth Avenue
Cathedral of the Assumption
W. E. Callahan
Kentucky Racing Season Expected to Open September 19
Lexington reports plan to open the Kentucky racing season September 19 with a six day meeting at the local track. Rules require written date applications 30 days before the first proposed meeting. If followed, Louisville should mirror Lexington and racing may run nine weeks before moving to winter tracks in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Garret D. Wilson
Kentucky Association
State Racing Commission
Commission
Louisville
Kentucky
Latonia
New York State
Canada
Numerous Kentucky Local News Briefs From The Commonwealth
Reports from Lexington to Carlisle and beyond detail mishaps and incidents. Amanda Farris suffered both wrists broken after a fall at Bourbon garage while en route to Paris. A watermelon train wreck blocked the L and N line between Paris and Cincinnati, detouring several trains through Carlisle and Maysville. In Augusta Milford 18-year-old C Purcell was fatally shot when a revolver Reed thought unloaded discharged. Reed resisted after learning the outcome. State Chairman H R Prewitt received a resignation letter from John W Vreeland after 14 years on the state committees. Vreeland will leave public service for a Louisville post. James H Dimmitt, 66, Confederate veteran, died in Bourbon county after eight months illness. survived by wife Eva and brother Richard. Somerset hosts a railroad-rights survey via Cumberland Construction Co. to connect Corbin, Somerset and Hopkinsville, tapping coal and timber belts. Paris reports Esther Margolen engaged to George Colemand Schwartz, with ceremonies planned later this month. Mary Anna Schnier engaged to Varnadore Grinnell of Cynthiana, wedding set August 16. Elizabethtown notes Jesse Castleman died from injuries after a fall near Glendale’s graded school. In Lexington Rock Creek Bartlet Church clerk Henry Martin shot in back during a dispute. Rev Venever and Dr Jeane Perry clerical trial precedents cited as context.
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Lexington
Amanda Farris
Cleveland
R. L. Baker
Paris
Bourbon
Carlisle
Louisville & Nashville
Cincinnati
Maysville
Augusta
Milford
C. Purcell
Harrison Reed
Purcell
Reed
Sterling
H.R. Prewitt
John W. Vreeland
Democratic State Central Committee
Fifth Congressional District
Vreeland
Louisville
Cynthiana
James H. Dimmitt
Bourbon County
Eva Perrin
Richard Dimmitt
Omens C
Fifth Kentucky Regiment
Camp Chase
Camp Douglas
Pris On
Somerset
Corbin-Somerset-Cumberland Construction Co
Corbin
Hopkinsville
Cumberland River
Kentucky
Herman Margolen
Esther Margolen
George Colemand Schwartz
Oklo
Henry Schuler
Millersburg
Mary Anna Schner
Varnadore Grinnell
Cynthiam
Elizabethtown
Jesse Castleman
Glendale
Henry Martin
Rock Creek Bartlet Church
Whitley County
Tie
Isaac Vanever
Jeane Perry
Venever
Veils for Summer Fashion Descriptions and Styles
The article details summer veils and hats, noting floating lace and large meshed nets with butterfly or bird motifs are popular. It explains wearing patterns with wide-brimmed hats, back and collar placement, and the care needed to pin and adjust. Mourning veils add crape borders and ribbon accents, while a white net sailor hat with a white net veil offers practical styling.
Parisian Model Dress Features Batistes Embroidery and Tucks
A Parisian model showcases a batistes dress with front embroidery and a plaited frill. Epaulettes and deep cuffs are tucked, sleeves are full and accented with embroidered bands.
Blouses Trending with Overblouse Effects This Summer
Popular overblouse designs introduce waist foundations based on French lines for underbodys in lace, net, or tucks. Neck openings appear circular and pointed with options for sleeve cuts. Two underbody sleeve models include one-seam fitted and elbow-length puff styles, using silk, cashmere, albatross, shantung, foulard, and chiffonpongee fabrics.
Needlework Gift Set With China-Blue Frill Details
A delicate summer handkerchief frill in china-blue embroidery cotton, featuring a graduated scalloped edge and a box plait shirtwaist front with six buttons. Cover button molds in china-blue and white cotton complete the ensemble, mounted on tissue paper, pressed, and boxed as a charming small gift.
Red Leather Adds Flair to Belts and Blouses
Red leather accents are described as a quirky touch for belts and Russian blouses. The article notes small oblong pieces sewn at the belt’s back or leather patches on the front where the belt fastens. It suggests black and white shepherd’s checks pair especially well with the red leather.
Hats of young girls feature lace and chiffon styles
Many hats for young girls showcase lace or plaited chiffon over Ince. Designs range from tall inverted pot shapes to crowns with seven or eight inch lace founces. Baby rosebud festoons or a single gardenia with foliage accent the tops or left front, as described by Harpera Buzar.
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Iris
Scalp Massage Tips From an Early Doctor Opinion
A fragment from a period account describes a skillful scalp doctor using massage on neck muscles below the ears to stimulate blood flow to the scalp. It mentions relaxing the neck area, applying electricity sparingly, and directing energy through the head to improve hair health.
Doan's Kidney Pills recommended for kidney troubles
A reader recounts severe gravel pain and failing strength. After doctors failed, Doan's Kidney Pills were tried, and within twelve days two gravel stones passed. The claimant quickly recovered to full health, urging others to use Dean’s Kidney Pills, sold for 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Donn
Cage
Doan
Dean's
Bee Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
What They Did With Them Cockney and the dog dealer
An American narrator in England recalls a cockney seeking a peculiar dog. The buyer describes a breed “about so high and so long” with a graying appearance but not a greyhound, noting short ears and a shorter nose. The dog dealer calmly replies that they do not keep such dogs and instead drown them.
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England
Hilt
Casey at the Bat in Coca-Cola Record Book 1910
An extract notes Casey at the Bat in the Coca-Cola Baseball Record Book 1910 with schedules and records for both leagues. It mentions the Coca-Cola Co of Atlanta sending the booklet on receipt of a postage stamp and praises Coca-Cola as cooling and refreshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
Coda
Car
Painter Defends Ebony Front Door Incident
A fragment quotes a quarrel about a dark front door painted ebony instead of oak, a threat to take a man to a police station, and a line about poverty. The Louisville Courier-Journal note adds a literary aside about truth and Montaigne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
Thomas
Police Staton
Louisville Courier-Journal
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Springfield Sun
H. L. Smith
Springfield
China
St. Louis
London
Florida
Commonwealth
Frankfort Penitentiary
Farmers’ Institute
Kentucky Racing
Julia Bottomley
Parisian
Montaigne
Wellville
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