Fabled Anecdotes and Scientific Advances Highlight Early 20th Century Columns
A miscellany from The Springfield Sun includes quips on fighting in Nicaragua, census cards, a lobster divorce joke, an African wilds stunt, grafting new extremities, illness cures, Chinese immigrant boycott, Dutch investments, the Panama canal Culebra cut, innovations in stethoscope tech, and the battleship South Carolina’s record target practice with sixteen bullseyes.
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South Carolina
Norfolk
Ex-Shah Studying Medicine in Quiet Exile
The ex-Shah of Persia seems to have found a path after deposition by studying medicine and aiming to practice as a physician. This choice is presented as more honorable than lingering in idle gloom or plotting revolutions, a model other exiles might follow.
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Persia
Census projection hints at US population near 100 million
Washington officials, based on early data from the ongoing decennial count, estimate the national population will be about 100,000,000. They caution that final figures depend on the completion of the census enumeration.
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United States
Washington
Chicago judge bars wife beaters from citizenship
A Chicago judge rules against individuals who abuse spouses by denying citizenship. The text also hints at broad, punitive proposals affecting those involved, with distractions about personal grievances and unrelated notes about a commuter working in Europe.
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Chicago
Court of Appeals to Publish Weekly Kentucky Reports
The Kentucky Court of Appeals will begin a weekly reporting system this September. Advance sheets of the Kentucky reports will issue each Thursday, matching official volumes page for page. Copies go free to judges and attorneys. annual fee set at 3 dollars.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Kentucky
Kentucky Law Reporter
Safe and Sane Fourth of July Observed in Henderson
Hendersons fourth of July celebration promoted by the Woman's club eliminated firecrackers firearms and toy pistols to prevent injuries. Sunday school teachers ministers and public school staff aided in giving children a safe day with a program in Central Park. Children carried flags sang patriotic songs and a flag was raised as a band played.
Nonagenarian Mansfield Dies at 94 Near Oakland
W. P. Mansfield Sr., aged 94, died at his home near Oakland after a fall that hastened death. Born in Virginia, he moved to this state with his parents at age three and had lived in the county since the Civil War era.
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Bowling Green
W. P. Mansfield
Oakland
Virginia
State Baptists Convene in Georgetown Kentucky
The State Baptist Summer Assembly met in Georgetown this week with about two hundred delegates in attendance. Speakers included Dr. J. M. Frost of Nashville Dr. W. D. Fowell of Louisville Rev C O Green of Versailles and Rev E M Harris of Woodlake among others. Officers named were President Rev B A Dawes Secretary Thomas J Watts and Treasurer J P Scruggs.
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Georgetown
State Baptist Summer Assembly
J. M. Frost
Nashville
W. D. Fowell
Louisville
Greenville
Everett Gill
Danville
E. M. Harris
Woodlake
Thomas J. Watts
Loutevie
J. W. Porter
Lexington
R. &. Reed
Louteville
J. N. Prestridge
W. A. Masters
Atlanta
State Association
B. A. Dawes
Tlouseville
J. P. Scruggs
Stendance
Polegrove Heads Kentucky Municipal League
Lontaville Kentucky James H Polegrove mayor of Frankfort was elected president of the Municipal League of Kentucky at the opening closing session of its first convention James Campbell of Paducah was named secretary.
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Lontaville
James H. Polegrove
Frankfort
Municipal League of Kentucky
James Campbell
Paducah
Kentucky teachers institutes list announced for summer
State Superintendent releases a long roster of summer instructors and locations across Kentucky. The schedule includes numerous counties with dates in July and August, naming instructors such as J. R. Ate, W. Richards, M. Shipp, and T. J. Coates among others, with towns including Lexington, Bowling Green, Danville, Richmond, and more.
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Frankfort
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Adair
Columbus
J. R. Ate
Bowling Green
Scottville
Pals
Andersonay
Lawrennsoure
C. Noe
Lexington
Bailard Avsuet
Wickiutte
UW. Richards
Frinceton
Barren
Boone
Bourbon Allis
Paris
Frey
Middieswate
Danville
Richmond
Braaken
Brockavilly
Mreathitt
Jackson
M. Shipp
Winchester
Brockinrl
Maripeburm
Ephard
Christia
Peacionet
Hopkinaville
A. c. Surioe
Mayfield
Manchester
Greenden
Kon
CW. Richards
Wilts
Exten
Floyd
Prestonburg
J. A. Richmond
Jessamine
Fouk-County
Patton Augest
Patton
Em Shipp
Winches Boyle
Eatiekh Grant
Lamatown
J. A. Sharon
Graves
Wptenitic
Inrven
Fuqua
Emmuttsliie
Nicholasville
RM. Shipp
Winehester
Johnson
Sidegbors
Ce War Yevilles
L.A. Sharon
Lestie
Duly
Higdon
D. Lewis
Berea
Letcher
Burg
J. Fc
Noe
Lewis
Fly
Vancebure
G. W. Chapman
Acta
Tincoln
Duly M1
Stanford
J. W. Ireland
Livingston
Smithland
T. J. Coates
Michmond
Logan
Shipp
Madison
J. Ylouter
Thea
Bying Tani
Otlan
Mason
Ter
Metralte
Augiet Hdmonton
Fred. Mutchler
Bowlife Green
Monroe
R.A Bing
Monty
Ery
Mt Sterling
J. Ke Storett
Lepanon
Morgan
Nelvons Ageurti
Tastatatens
Olson
Aurust
Lstowens
Mackensie
Nicholas
Jalyss Carie
C. McDougie
Ohio
Hartford
Fred Mutehler
Oldhirn
Augner
Lagrange
J.T. C. Noe
Owen
Owenton
E. George Pavwn
Owsley
Bonneville
Lewis Berea
Pendletonm
Palmouth
Willams
Augusta
Aca
Beard
J. T
Nop
Pikeville
W. M
Rorkessile
ML Vernon
Nerea Rowan
Morehead
Fisell
Jamestown
A. J. Rinnaman
Bowilne Green
Beott
Shelby
Aumuat
Shelbyville
Rutan
Simpson
Fred Murenter
Kewling Green
Taylorsville
W. J. Craig
Taylor
Campbellevillle
J.C Wille
Tadd cAlusist
Iketon
Kinnaman
Cadiz
Timkenstradtog- Warren
Howling Green
J. Coates
Redmond
Washington
Springfield
Gen
Colvin
Springield
Wayne
Mantivelln
Webster
KC. McDougie
Whitley
Williamsburg
Woltr
Campton
M. Rhin
Whalford
Bee
Four County
Uniontown
Obituary for Stephen J. Willis and local notices in Kentucky
Stephen J. Willis deputy revenue collector of the Seventh district died at St Josephs hospital from complications led by Brights disease. Lebanon hosts the Proctor Knott Chautauqua with a former governor donating his home to the association. Middleboro hosts the ninth annual Kentucky State Bar Association meeting with Reuben D. Silliman of New York to deliver the annual address Our Outlying Possessions. Winchester Circuit Judge Benton names Leo S. Baldwin circuit clerk to fill Jonas Bush vacancy. Baldwin previously served as county clerk and Democratic chair.
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Lexington
Stephen J. Willis
Sam J. Rhoberts
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bright
Lebanon
Hia Ife
Middleboro
Kentucky State Bar Association
Reuben D. Silliman
New York
D. Rouse
W. H. Mackay
Covington
Winchester
Benton
Leo 8. Baldwin
Jonas Bush
Baldwin
Democratic County Committee
Great Importance of Selecting Dairy Herd
A treatise by Prof. H B Alford stresses selecting perfectly healthy dairy stock. Emphasizes tuberculin testing, strict quarantine for new purchases, and a dedicated on farm quarantine building. Warns against poor air and confinement, urges daily herd inspection and prompt veterinary care to prevent disease and protect herd health.
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H. B. Alford
Unbeaten Northwest Champion T A Ireland Tells A Story
T A Ireland of Calfax Washington claims four world rifle records and no losses though kidney trouble and nerve pain once hampered his shooting. He recalls back and head pain and vision problems but remains undefeated, while an ad for Dean's kidney medicine appears.
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T. A. Ireland
Ireland
Dean
Splitlog Drag Aids Road Improvement for Farmers
The splitlog drag is described as simple cheap and highly effective for improving earth roads. Farmers in some states drag the road after rain by common agreement and see notable results. The article notes sheep are soil renovators and weed eradicators but warns profits depend on more than grazing.
Importance of Feeding Hens in Poultry Culture
An article by C C Wentzler stresses feeding as the crucial factor in poultry success. It explains nutrients roles, contrasts corn and wheat, and urges knowledge of foods to balance a hen diet, since common sense alone cannot achieve proper nourishment.
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C. C. Wentzler
Science In Farming Elevates The Farm In Minds Of Youth
A farm education message urges children to develop healthy bodies and bright minds through mathematics chemistry physiology pathology bacteriology biology and related sciences. It argues such knowledge will elevate farming to respect and shift perception from a dismissive view to pride in rural work.
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Furner
Tim
Cuticura Cures Eczema Sufferer After Prolonged Trial
A Philadelphia mother recounts using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills to treat her six year old son’s widespread eczema. She reports rapid improvement within hours and no relapse after completion, crediting the remedies for the boy’s cure and for assisting another child with facial and limb eczema.
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Mira A. J. Cochran
Columbia Ave
Philadelphia
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