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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
7
A Rural New Yorker piece by EL Stable argues hogs yield steady profits for farmers. It praises the improved large English Berkshire as a marketible, fast growing breed, noting 400 to 500 pound weights in ten to twelve months and strong cross with grade sows.
The column warns against breeding sows that are poor milkers as they yield indifferent pigs at weaning. It quotes W H Howard praising Champlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatic relief. Eminence officials urge patience with tax payments. Patesville farmers plan to reduce tobacco acreage next season.
The article reviews the least elaborate shirt waist designs for youthful figures with emphasis on shaping and easy construction. It notes a slim shoulder line, back tucks for a pleasing taper, and a front closure options. It also describes fur neck pieces worn simply with ends hanging in front and explains fabric requirements for medium sizes and materials suitable for the dress and skirt with a nine gore plaited skirt and deep front fullness.
The text notes diverse trims from plain to graduated styles and ribbons. It highlights muscular trimmings and pleated or wavy effects, with skirts joined to railless designs. The bolero is praised as a rising fashion influence shaping gowns from nightwear to ball attire.
The regular January term of Circuit Court convened in Marion with Judge I H Thurman presiding. Disposed cases include Parrott 80 days for petit larceny Phillips 50 in public worship offense Miles 50 for liquor sale to a minor Pope 50 for shooting on highway Kearns not guilty for liquor sale Thompson not guilty for assault Blandford 100 for liquor sale Mattingly 10 days labor. Damage suits Wilhoit and Cleaver against L N Railroad set for Feb 9 trial. Sparks fined for swearing on the street.
A colonial era style digest discusses livestock feeding practices at length. It covers horse rations with night feeds and oats as preferred grain, water timing, and alternatives like bran shorts or corn. Barley is dismissed as ineffective, while silage benefits beef cattle and lambs, with salt for livestock and turnips as a bulk ration for sheep.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as safe and effective for headaches and nervous tension. It claims no opiates or habit formation, notes quick relief, and cites a personal testimonial from Mrs F B Karl. Sold with a money back offer and distributed by Miles Medical Co.
A fragmented notice lists 150 acres in Anderson County near Sania and 150 acres in Mercer County with river access and multiple improvements. It mentions 240 acres near a railroad station in Mercer County at $40 to $52.60 per acre, plus a livery stable and business property in Harrodsburg valued around $4700, with monthly rent and a January 1907 turnover. It invites buyers to list farms and promises sale services through a broker.
Robinson Keith fell from a signal pole at Junction City Saturday, breaking his neck near the shoulders. Despite the severity he survives and shows signs of recovery as he has long been employed by the railroad at this junction.
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