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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
4
A February Delineator essay argues two thirds of divorces are granted at the wife's request and blame shifts to women for poor choices. It claims modern morality rises with civilization, criticizes men for immorality, and warns women to avoid men driven by romance and heroism rather than substance.
Two Kansas newspapers engage in a dispute over which version of a question is correct, highlighting editorial tensions and contrasting approaches to verifying facts.
A fragment quotes editors debating politics in tense terms. A Kentucky gentle man is invoked, and an angry challenge is issued to dispute a claim about politics being hell. The passage preserves a lively, combative tone with archaic phrasing.
The Springfield Sun urges readers to pay subscriptions as 1908 farm product value reaches 7.778 billion dollars nationwide. The note blends humor about finances with a plea to readers to support the paper, promising comfort through winter if subscriptions are renewed.
A verbose editorial missive recounts the writer missing a Mid Winter Kentucky Press Association meeting in Louisville while complimenting Miss A Louise Babbage’s paper and photo in the American Press. It laments attire and nerves, describes several attendees, and vows to attend next time despite lacking suitable clothes.
The Sun promotes Kentucky's Little Citizens a new exchange under the Kentucky Children's Home Society edited by Geo L Sehon and C C Ausley. It calls for substantial Kentucky support, praising the society as a rescue station for children at risk of crime and degradation and warning of costs to the state if rescued youths are not guided to Christian homes.
The piece argues that while politics is perilous for young men pursuing careers, national well being depends on good citizens entering public office. It warns that if all good men stay out, graft could flourish from the Capitol to local offices, undermining the republic.
Three Philadelphia bankers were sentenced to the penitentiary for stealing the people's money. The piece ridicules the idea of punishing financiers while condemning the voters who elect officials meant to siphon public funds, arguing the people invite theft through politics.
A fragmented item notes twenty five thousand hat makers in New Jersey on strike with wider tensions including telephone firms and local politics. It hints at Louisville figures and Mayor Grinstead amid insinuations about fashion and disruptions as hats and headwear become central to the chatter.
Fragmentary prose notes a rural county’s social habits fading as spring returns. References a joking belief that romantic pursuits and wedding licenses will resume, with playful allusions to leisure and refreshment during warmer weather.
The piece praises General Lawrence of the Cadiz Record and Colonel Walton of the State Journal as severe writers who strike with force. It assures readers the author remains their bosom friend despite the mocking tone toward rivals Morse Henry and others, noting their relentless tackling of subjects with decisive impact.
William King a fifteen year old of West Point Ky assaulted a young lady with a pitchfork last week. He is under arrest and may be sent to the penitentiary. The notice asks Ben Tillman to mind the serious charge and warns that he may face trouble if he continues to meddle with Tedious Teddy.
President J Campbell Cantril of the Kentucky U S of E announces he will accept no salary as president. The note reads as generosity but hints at gratitude for backing his Congressional nomination in a district with strong Democratic support last summer.
Senator Bradley and Editor Roberts clash over control of a reactor of Kentucky funds and gifts. The exchange pits party loyalty against policy, with each demanding the spoils for their Commonwealth and provoking sharp, public dispute.
A Philadelphia man offers himself for 1000 dollars as a saleable item. A cur puppy costs 25 cents and a billy goat with whiskers 2.50 dollars. The absurd prices provoke disbelief, even from a wary observer.
Accusations swirl around Mayor Grinstead of Louisville as rumors emerge in public prints about horse theft, implying the controversy would dwarf the famed Paul Barth case.
Editor Rufus Matthews of the Taylor County Sentinel complains about a week with no marriage licenses issued by the Taylor County Clerk. The note calls the lull in matrimonial matters aggravating but reassures readers there is no need for concern.
Editor J. C. Alcock of the Jefferson town Jefferson County Jeffersonian announces an enlarged issue and proclaims the paper is among the best, saying There are now, few as good, none better Shake.
The Sun congratulates Robert Thornsbury on his election as Messenger to convey Kentucky's electoral vote to Washington. The vote will be placed to the credit of Mr. Mryan.
A collage of fragmented verse and witty clippings recalls romantic memories with Uncle visits and sea breezes, then shifts to stray political quips, editorials, and jokes about marriage, workers, germs, and social norms. The mix includes mentions of Iowa editors, Topeka doctors, pumpkin pie, and a Tennessee couple who spoke once in twenty years.
M H Jones of Springfield offers a good milk cow. W D Claybrooke lists Poland China boar and baled straw for sale with delivery in Springfield. Dr W E Crame of Fredericktown advertises a six year saddle and harness stallion. A C Kimball of 5 offers White Plymouth Rock cockerels at $1 each. Also turkey toms and pullets from several sellers, with prices and contact notes. Prices valid one month, orders welcome, Miss Elza McIntire and Mrs J R Claybrooke listed with contact details.
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