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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
4
In a lengthy defense of Mrs Thaw and the legal system the author argues that wealth distorts justice in Harry Thaw’s trial. The piece condemns high fees, clever lawyers, and insanity defenses while praising a mother’s relentless loyalty and sacrifice. It also criticizes weather prophets whose forecasts harmed the public this winter.
Health officials call for regular disinfection of telephone transmitters and receivers noting microbes travel in many ways. They advise caution, while critics fear cleaning may reduce opportunities to “catch” conversations, a playful take on paying for the privilege of catching and being caught over the phone.
A nationwide report claims Ohio penitentiary presses halted after the only printer finished his sentence and left the prison. The editor, also a convict, allegedly solicits theft or violence to restart the paper to prove the pen is mightier than the sword.
Citizens of Ohio brace for a drawn out clash as they oppose the auto trust. The tone suggests a resolve to resist and continue the fight, warning the trust may retreat and return to press another day.
Mr J J Botto of Boston Nelson county renews his Sun subscription and says a correspondent favors Judge Thurman for governor while Nelson county residents favor him for president or any other office.
The week’s news notes the completion of the so called Thaw jury with formal steps finalized. It names no additional participants or outcomes beyond the completion announcement and recognizes the event as completed this week.
Col Jack Chinn of Harrodsburg Kentucky followed Farmers Institute guidance on seed selection shallow tillage and strict cultivation. His 17 acre corn crop averaged 21 barrels per acre far above the usual eight to nine barrels per acre in the area, demonstrating practical gains from expert methods.
Editor reports a business trip through Indiana and Kentucky noting high hog prices. Observes fat hogs selling at 6.65 dollars and stock hogs at 7.74 cents, with demand described as everywhere brisk. Praises Kentucky hog stock and announces upcoming spring and summer sales and offerings.
Transactions include Wade Case and Jeff Case selling sows and pigs to John Carter for 23 and 25 dollars, W C Cammack selling a weanling calf to Chas Stinnett for 15, and R H Hahn selling 40 acres to Peter Peach for 1,000. Local visitors, marriages, church notices at New Hope, and many social calls across Booker, Chaplin River area. Oats of African origin noted.
In Mooresville James M. Wall sold a four year old gelding to Sidney Gordon for 100 dollars and Edd Pile sold a four year old mare to Owen Ellis for 100 dollars. Miss Lucy A Moore fell one night last week and sustained injuries.
A public sale will be held at 1 o clock on the specified date on the John Simms farm two miles from town along the Mackville and Springfield pike. Items include a two horse wagon, buggy and harness, three pairs of work harness, a Bemis tobacco setter, a broad sow, and household goods.
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