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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1910
Page
2
Practical notes on selecting good laying hens by appearance and behavior to maximize profit. Advice on mustard beds for greens and seeds, sowing methods, and seed stock selection. Also discusses calls for federal dairy product inspection and meat product safeguards, plus German tests on using sulphate of ammonia to fertilize marsh lands and crops.
The Agriculture Department in Washington has declared war on the English sparrow, labeling it a pest akin to a rat for its destruction of cherries grapes pears peaches buds flowers and garden crops. It urges destruction of nests at ten to twelve day intervals to curb the population.
Advert reads Parisian Sage claims to restore faltering hair in two weeks, stop itching scalp, prevent split ends, and soften harsh hair. It boasts a non greasy formula used by thousands to keep hair healthy and includes eyebrows. Sold by Leo Day Drug Co for 50 cents a bottle. women and children target.
An editor in Texas declines to print late notices for non subscribers, arguing that a buried man is not of general interest. The piece notes subscription price and references the Courier-Journal.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts boils ulcers eczema and skin eruptions. It claims rapid refinement of damaged skin and lists chapped hands feet and corns among the treated conditions with a 25 cent price at Haydon & Robertson.
Mrs J R Hindman wife of ex Lieutenant Governor James R Hindman died at their Columbia Kentucky home after a period of failing health She was described as cultured refined and among the wealthiest women in the area She is survived by her husband a stepson Dr R Y Hindman and a sister living in California
An old advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine claiming to cure nervous breakdowns and restore energy. It cites personal testimonials and urges readers to buy through local druggists with a disclaimer from Miles Medical Co.
Olive Vincent waits on her porch for Robert Wade as the couple's engagement nears. Friction arises when Olive learns of Robert meeting Mattie Ryder and Frank Winton on the mountain road, but a later confession and reunion reassure her.
A London Answers tale describes Fury the terrier scorned by many Himalayan monkeys. Monkeys lure him to a cliff, drop him, and revenge unfolds as the pet is killed. Separate discussion ponders spontaneous memories and the stream of consciousness linking pickle recollections to a California beach.
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