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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
4
M D L Cocanougher reflects on ancient mound builders and Flint Ridge discoveries near Breathitt County, noting flint beds and relics reveal a long before history. He warns of mole damage on rolling land, urges farmers to trap and employ youths, and muses on prosperity’s risks while joking about groundhog day dates.
Weather allows farmers to burn tobacco beds as residents share visits and illnesses. Several locals travel to Antioch for family matters while others attend a Benedict sale. News covers misfortune, deaths, and long lives, including Mrs. Hardin nearing a century and oblique references to family movements and trades in the community. Tea a Cold Weather Drink notes autumn and winter tea use rising one third.
Willisburg social notes mention J K Wells and wife hosting a flinch party with guests J H Karsmer E K Keeling J B Yeager and families and Miss Mattig Brown. Mr and Mrs W S Gil hosted a party for their daughter May Bell visiting from college. Funeral of Mrs Colin Lewis at Rock draws local attendance. Various visits and social plans recur among area residents including Elizabeth Shirley Ray Wells Wallace Bell Olive Sutton and others. A fire destroyed Mrs C R Cheatham's dwelling with $800 insurance. Cumberland Telephone moves exchange to Linzie McMillin's residence with Mrs McMillin in charge. A medical science note cites longevity limits and recommends Electric Bitters as a tonic for vitality.
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