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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
8
On my premises two miles east of the bridge on the Springfield Pike I offer for sale farm horses mares mules hogs and equipment. Includes twenty five bushels corn about four tons of hay and farming implements. Terms cash under ten dollars. notes on twelve months at 6 percent with good security. Campbell Auctioneer.
A summer tale features a dutiful deck hen laying many fawn eggs lamenting lack of appreciation while a famous hen with books and verses is praised. The Wise rooster counsels that public notice, not effort alone, earns recognition, urging the duck to advertise her deeds to win respect in the community.
December 7 1909 Springfield Kentucky Marta Yocum writes Santa Claus with a long wish list. She asks for dishes china headed dolls both yellow and black four shop four shop largest, a story book and a bed for dolls. She also asks brother be given a wagon automobile harp and candy and fruit for both children.
A reader correspondence fragment lists checks and payments for subscriptions to The Sun and other papers, including a $5.00 check from Warren, Justice of the Peace, and a $2.00 credit request from M Brengle. Mentions dates in 1908 and 1909 and locations Springfield Kentucky and Perry Oklahoma.
Notice to hunters. The following people announce that hunting is forbidden on their lands and anyone trespassing will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. G J Haydon Suscina Payne Wee Riley. En Kentucky Star Viour to bake and make biscuits. Be name cash an advance.
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses Chumety Cough Remedy as the sole lung treatment for pneumonia and other symptoms, claiming extensive personal use and wife’s relief. product sold by Leo Haydon Drug Co. Also a casual note about a man wanting to take a girl to a football game and her cheerfulness.
An advertisement extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle liquid laxative suited for women children and the elderly. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels reducing constipation and other ailments. The ad offers a free test bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 500 Caldwell Building and notes local drugstores carry it.
Fashion notes describe new cravets made from black ribbon with net and gold thread, a large black velvet bow at the throat, and fern patterned trims. Mentioned patterns include a French serge frock with beaded net yoke, and May Manton patterns for busts 4 to 42 inches. Readers are invited to send 1 cent to receive pattern numbers by mail.
The article reviews trim styles for skirts and coats using velveteen bands collars cuffs and pockets with new colorings in coffee brown and yellow tones. It notes gray shades for fur and aluminium lace, favors waistcoats for warmth and pose, and describes a May Manton pattern offering sizes 34 to 44 inches bust with a 10 cent pattern price plus postage details.
The piece argues against shoddy goods and inflated advertising and cautions merchants about overblown layouts. It condemns flashy, poorly engraved pictures and multi style type as gimmicks. It notes consumers may prefer simple, honest offerings over showy claims and bargains.
Readers of The Sun may submit free advertisements for wheat corn and farm products under a notice allowing free ads. Listed are numerous local sellers from Springfield and Lebanon selling Minorca cockerels corn turkeys and livestock with prices including $1.00 for cockerels and $2.80 for tom turkeys. Ends with poultry and livestock listings and contact notes.
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