Last of letters uncalled for in Springfield Post Office
Week ending February 14 1906 lists remaining uncalled letters including Lead Biskin Willie Boon J. J. As bury Nathen Green Mrs Josie Leach tan James Lester Chas Mattingly Mrs Kate Bess Lixzie Orsborn Mrs J Serogham Smith Bow Downs A V Smith R L Whitfield N BR Wims J D Willoughby W A Wargis Postma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lead Biskin
Willie Boon
J. J. Asbury
Nathen Green
Josie Leachtan
James Lester
Chas
Mattingly
Kate Bess
Lixzie Orsborn
J. Serogham
Smith
Bow & Downs
A. V. Smith
R.£. Whitfield
N. BR
Wims
J. D. Willoughby
W. A. Wargis
Shark Attacks Passenger Ship Steamer Syria Tale
Report recalls a British steamer Syria meeting a large shark that hauled a man’s head remains and bones aboard. The 750 pound creature reportedly caused a gruesome scene with three hare remains and fowls among its spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buex
Syria
Heart Cure claims to fix weak hearts and palpitations
A midwestern testimonial ad promoting Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine from Miles Medical Co. It asserts many heart symptoms indicate a weak heart and promises quick relief. The reader is urged to try the remedy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Kentucky Women and Hens in Verse and Missionary Plea
A quirky letter column parodies a New York Sun poet who ridicules Kentucky women while praising them and the state’s hens. It argues Kentucky women and their hens could rival poets and notes a Mercer county church fundraiser to send missionaries to Japan, with plans to expand to China and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Kentucky
Parnasshan Peak
Calliope
Gore
Springfield Sun
Mercer County
Japan
China
Feeding Hogs For Market Practices From A Farm Note
AL Colby of Town writer advises early feeding to maximize profit and emphasizes hog herd health. He shares practical tips including gradual introduction of corn distillers, avoiding extreme greens, clean dry sleeping quarters, good shade, sanitary yards, and careful disease monitoring to prevent cholera. He recommends pasture, staged fattening, alternate rations with ground corn oats or rye, and supplement with a buttermilk mix when available. He notes using hemp grown feed and signs off with a Sun subscription promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Colby
Amer Dcan Agculturist
Quiet Weddings at Holy Trinity Church and Nearby notices
A report from Holy Trinity church details two weddings with brides Miss Annie Lizzie Fowler and Miss Della Crooke, and grooms Mr Vern Auberry and Mr Joseph A Mudd. Additional prospective matches include Richard Reynolds and Miss Mary E Taylor, James Ed Hamilton and Miss Lilla May Kidwell, and Bennie Osborne and Miss Ida Taylor. Nearby notes mention Mr Leane Bowling visiting his grandmother Mrs J Hill and Mr Mudd returning from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Father Pieters
Richard Reynolds
Belle Hilton
Vern Auberry
Wiga Auberry
Annie Lizzie Fowler
Thomas Fowler
Spalding
Joe Connor
Fredericktown
Fivery
Pieter
Joseph A. Mudd
Della Crooke
Myrtle Crooke
Thomas Hamilton
Bardstown
Bloomfield Pike
Leane Bowling
J. Hill
Bowling
Aberthoreville
Nelson County
VW. Pmudd
Electric Bitters Cited By Ill Bear Grove Man
The End of The World for troubles that robbed H Wolfe of Bear Grove Ia of all usefulness came when he began taking Electric Bitters He writes Two years ago Kidney trouble caused me great suffering which I would never have survived had I not used Electric Bitters They also cured me of General Debility Sure cure for all Stomach Liver and Kidney complaints Blood diseases Headache Dizziness and Weakness or bodily decline Price Co Guaranteed by C J Haydon's drug store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Price Co
C J. Haydon
Rites Of Snake Worship Across Indian Shrines
Ancient serpent worship spans Axia with cobra veneration in Cochin and Trioquebre. In Travancore, 114000 shrines honor snakes, offering dough milk rice at dawn, with kings and queens bathed. Festivals draw crowds, funded by paddy revenues, while bites are considered rarely fatal and bats serpents as docile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axia
Sontitola
Cochin
Trioquebre
Lnda
Lindos
Inge
Travancore Atone
Nomi
Travancore
Overstocked farms harm profitability warns Brahman guide
A fragmented excerpt describes advice on livestock management focusing on not overstocking stalls or pigs. It warns that excess animals strain quality, and notes practices for sow breeding and keeping sows in prime condition. It emphasizes thrift, proper care, and timing of breeding after weaning and second heat.
Jenkinsville Social Notes and Local Transactions
Saturday night entertainment at Oscar Harmon’s hosted friends while Miss Annie Hayden of Mack visited Miss Tha Bottom. Maggie Rose returned from Parksville visit. Dock Harmon bought a cow for 87.50 at R. G. Lester sale. Robinson Watts & Co sold 200 hogs to Case and Wiley at 5.25 per hundred. L. A. Lester bought the 230 acre R. E. Lester farm for 3900. John Sweeney moved into pul pridet. Woodson Hatchett recovering from illness. Tom Bottom fell from egg tress and broke knee cap. State Veterinarian showed a Shelby County cow lung in Frankfort before lawmakers to illustrate bovine tuberculosis. Committee reported in favor of appropriation urged by seseion cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Harmon
Annie, Hayden
Mack
Maggie Rose
Parksville
Dock Harmon
R.G. Lester
Robinson, Watts & Co
Case
Wile
T. Lester
R. E. Lester
John Sweeney
Woodson Hatchett
Tom Bottom
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Jas. J. Graves
Ahark
Ana Jett
Sandusky
Ohio
Lamgritte Hores
Sun
Farm and Fireside
The
Louisville Daily Herald
Herald
Fredericstown
John Reynolds
Mary E. Taylor
Wil
James Ed. Hamilton
Sty Rose
Mine Lilla May Kidwell
Blincoe
Bennie Osborne
Ida Taylor
India
Travancore Humber
Tengancore
Anton
Jenkinsville
Shelby County
Frankfort
Setasion Cell
Ballard
Sallie Lockbar
Goldthwaite
Ballard Snow Liniment CO
St.louis
C. J. Haybon
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph CO
Indiana
Illinois
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ames E. Caldwell
Leland Hume
Bec'y & Ass
Mgr
Tv. C. Wens
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