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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
8
A compilation from various papers showcases aphorisms and editorial witticisms. It includes lines about love bread leadership and equality, attributed to sources like the Bourbon Beck Journal the Mayfield Mirror and the Shelbyville Sentinel. The excerpt reflects period voice and humor.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent bottle of D. D. D. Prescription oil of wintergreen from D. D. D. Laboratories Chicago. Hayden and Robertson Drug Store promotes immediate itch relief and lasting cures, inviting calls to inquire by mail or phone.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an untreatable catarrh cure. F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo endorses the firm’s honor and solvency. Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, Toledo, endorse the firm’s reliability. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials, priced 75 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Poem memorializing a deceased mother Mrs R L Perkins. Verses describe loss, sorrow, and faith, noting her peaceful rest beyond the river and the family’s hope of reunion in heaven. Includes reference to husband and children and contributions from a contributor.
Cad Huffman sold his dwelling and store to Ped Watts for 500 dollars with possession April 1. Lytle Kays sold a dwelling to Cad Huffman for cash. A lot with barn sold to S S Riley for 500 dollars. Sid Riley bought Dr John Patterson's two room office for 200 dollars. Ruth Moody of Tennessee visiting niece Mrs James Yeast. Cat Adkinson returned from Lexington. Ladies Aid to hold a box social at Woodmen Hall Feb 19 for Christian church. Marriages: Grant Woods to Ethel Adkinson on 29th. Homer Donovan to Mary Darland on 30th. Buford Showmaker to Mattie Donovan soon after. Gardner & Carey sold a work horse for 165 dollars. S H Gardner sold a two year old colt for 90 dollars. Born on the 4th a boy to the...
Elderly readers are urged to maintain health through proper digestion and avoid constipation. The ad claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures stomach, liver, and bowel issues and offers a free trial bottle by mail, with terms for continued supply and a purchase option. It specifies WW Nasasay at Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois as the contact.
Mrs Harve Yeast and Mrs Jane Yeast appear on this week’s sick list along with Mrs Garfield Divine. Mr Cheatham and family visited Mr Lytle Kaye near Mooresville late last week. James Divine of near Tatham Springs sold his 64 acre farm adjoining Loyd Lay for 1100 dollars to William Milburn who has taken possession. James Darland bought stock ewes from Sam Gardner at 6 dollars 50 cents each.
Pleasant Grove reports on transfers and illness as Mr J B Yankey returns from Lexington to tend his sister Lena, Miss Thelma Thompson’s serious illness in Ashville North Carolina, and local visits. Frank Yankey and Jack Reed joined Chas Litsey for a Sunday gathering while Lavinia O Connor returns from Springfield. J R Reed and L N Reed attend Dr Williams funeral in Bardstown. Wofford couple relocate to Litsey where he opens a blacksmith shop.
Miss Lilly Cave thirteen year old daughter of William Cave a respected county citizen was subjected to an attempted criminal assault by Will Cloyd an African American man on Monday afternoon He allegedly grabbed her by the throat and threatened to kill her if she cried out She escaped with help from neighbors and fled toward her home pursued by the assailant who released a dog to harry her Authorities were alerted Coroner Jessee Arvin and officer J Ben Gaddie aided in pursuing the suspect He was captured Monday night and jailed Mob threats led to his removal to Greensburg under police protection.
Mrs. T D Sweeney and her six children express gratitude to Mooresville friends for help and kindness after the illness and death of Mr T D Sweeney. Mrs J W Huston thanks friends in Chaplin for kindness to her sick child. The Family prayers God’s choicest blessings on all.
The Sun and Home and Farm column notes a price or issue tagged 90 with a two dollar figure. It is a compact item from a period newspaper page likely serving as a small ad or listing. No broader event or narrative is present in the fragment.
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina states he suffered a severe cold and after taking Dr King s New Discovery was completely cured Within one bottle he reports it as a superb remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma hay fever and lung trouble Priced at 1 00 with bottle free guaranteed by Hay & Robertson
The page shows numerous small ads from residents like Chris and Letnaen Re on Claybrook for Timothy seed and oats. Several entries sell corn, hickory split wood, and maple shade trees. Buyers seek Duroc Jersey sows, hens, and farm supplies, with several vendors noting prices and contact details across Springfield and nearby routes.
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