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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
5
A fragmented collection mocks aviation, weather, politics, and social trends. It notes aviators chasing records, wind powered dirigibles, and New York divorces invalid in Nevada. It questions habits, dress pockets, gossip, and the aging press while wryly observing global events.
Gov. AE Willson argues Kentucky’s population growth stalled due to cheap western lands, opposition intolerance, and tobacco issues. He cites generations of westward drift, tax laws pushing away residents, and schooling conditions as partial causes, noting potential census undercount. He estimates if all who left Kentucky had stayed, the state could be five million people strong.
Mrs. George Jackson, claiming heirship to a Baltimore tract valued in the millions, plans to sue for possession once a 99 year lease held by her grandfather expired. She has hired J C S Blackburn of Versailles and attorney Guy Briggs to pursue the action. Gate Thompson and Geo Thompson of the city are also heirs.
Frankfort certified report of the state election commission shows district by district results. Democrats lead in most districts with numbers listed for James Haney Stanley Thomas Johnson Sherley Rouse Cantrill Fields Byrd Bertram and other candidates. Republicans include Lamon Waddle Tones McGee Nagel Highth Miller Bennett Langly Powers and others. The Second and Sixth Appellate Districts also appear with respective vote tallies.
Frankfort Auditor James reported balances in the sinking fund totaling 195 167 59 dollars, school fund 282 262 25, general expense fund 39 446 21, sum 221 809 46. Outstanding warrants stand at 1 852 257 46, up from 7 771 766 90 at October close. The warrants’ high-water mark is reached. sheriffs begin state payments this month to reduce the warrant total.
The court of appeals reversed the Kenton circuit court ruling in the Commonwealth v Goulet. Goulet, an election inspector, was indicted in Covington in November 1909 for mutilating a ballot. The key issue: could the Covington grand jury be adjourned to a fixed date while a second grand jury sat in Independence?
The November crop report notes no winter releases and cites dry weather reducing wheat and rye germination while corn in the shock rotted in wetter areas. State yields average 27 bushels per acre with 60 to 80 bushels per acre in some counties. some regions report fall pasture and grain rains. Louisville population may be delayed due to recount. city ranking shifts described. A $407.95 collection from officials in several counties is reported. A mountain fight over an accused killer ends with Perkins charged. Marmaduke Morton to speak on New Leaf topic at Kentucky Press Association meeting December 28-29 in Louisville.
Regional notices report instant death by a Chesapeake & Ohio passenger train in Maysville, a house fire in Princeton cremating two children, a 14 year sentence for Lioyad Cornwell in Mayfield, and a fatal hunting accident near Madisonville. Additional items note coal stock increases for Aas Coal Co, a hotel injury in Mayville, poultry prizes in Lexington, a congressman elect’s planned marriage in Covington, and school enrollment near 1000 in Paris. A court ruling benefits Louisville taxes and a fatal stabbing in Winchester.
An agricultural feature argues for brick or cement hog feeding floors over wooden planks. Benefits include less mud, solid trough foundations, fewer mudholes, and better pig health. A sample 16 by 20 foot floor costs about 35 to 40 dollars, with a combined corn crib and granary adjoining for convenience.
An article advocates home curing of pork and beef using sugar and salt, describing Virginia farm practice. It warns against reliance on artificial preservatives and explains steps for salting, packing in barrels, drying, and storing in a cool cellar. It notes smoking does not cure by itself and emphasizes steady low heat for even moisture removal.
A single wheat plant grown on J. C. Yeager's ranch near the Dells Oregon bore over 100 heads and had 135 branches, indicating unusual productive vigor for the specimen.
A Wilbraham quote notes Dobber’s painting quality and a Harper’s Weekly mention that his picture hung higher than any other at a recent exhibition. The excerpt also references a Mothers warning about CASTORIA and a humorous exchange about a delicate hint and a breakfast plate scene.
A fragmentary quip questions future aging and fate. The dialogue mentions Mrs Crow-William and Mr Crow-OB and a whimsical image of a table d hote restaurant tying together aging thoughts with a humorous feast.
A Washington woman recalls falling near death four years ago from nervous strain. She stopped coffee, started Postum, and soon felt a soothing effect, regained energy, and now manages a busy home with two children. She credits Postum with her improved health and happiness.
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