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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
2
A column arguing that teaching women seek purpose beyond marriage, praising capable women and compassionate men, and urging women to cultivate character over outward charm. It notes the harm of double standards, the value of gentleness, and the need for mutual respect between the sexes.
Crab Orchard Ky July 12 The Kentucky County Attorneys Association met drawing about one hundred attendees. Judge Howell spoke on legal and illegal claims, with discussion by Judges Kirby and others. Debates covered needed legislation and a push for viva voce voting and a constitutional amendment returning to the fathers ballot. Sessions included talks by Buford Kimball Mays Kash and Dunton with discussions of compensation and reciprocal duties. A mock court led by Pres Kimball provided evening entertainment.
Willie Kearns was severely burned on the face and eyes after a bottle of powder exploded when he dropped a lighted match. Three year old John Severance died at his mother Mary Severance’s home after a kidney disease illness. Emma Johnston, a long time Lebanon resident, died at her city home after a year of stomach trouble. Marion county’s 1906 state taxes are 2,242.36 per the State Board of Equalization. Brakett Bridge Co contract for Pride at Call’s Ford approved, county share 1,645.
In Bowhine Green Kentucky on June 12 1901 a letter from W C MORRIS & CO of St Louis Missouri endorses Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery as the best kidney remedy they have ever sold, recommending it for any kidney trouble.
A past Texas Wonder advertisement promises Dr. E W Hall’s remedy cures for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims two months treatment per bottle and mail order options from St Louis Missouri with testimonials available.
Frankfort July 14 Henry E Youtsey the sole Goebel conspirator at the State penitentiary declares in a signed statement that W S Taylor is a fugitive and cowardly. He accuses Taylor of leadership of the Republican party and says he did not kill Goebel noting Taylor is a convict and Kentucky is rid of him. He argues for judicial reform and abolition of state penitentiaries saying liberty should extend to Eddyville prisoners and that Powers faces a fair trial.
Ruth, daughter of E N Dewey of Agnewville Virginia, suffered cholera infantum last summer and was not expected to live hour to hour. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a local druggist, rapid improvement followed within hours and she recovered after a few doses.
Mackville notes a summer of many visitors from former residents and nearby towns. Local farmer reports a strong wheat crop and plentiful harvests, while other entries mention social visits, arrivals from Bowling Green and Perryville, and a run of rain. Also advertised are Dr King’s New Life Pills and a sugar price drop at C J Haydon’s store.
Last Friday Mr W A Lawson of Royal Route No 2 was hoeing corn when six young white-spotted skunks crossed the field. He killed the babies as the mother skunk wept nearby. the old one later retrieved her dead young. Lawson lamented he would pay $50 to avoid the killing. Also notes Electric Bitters praised for malaria and jaundice relief with a reader testimonial. Breadenburg Messenger mentions grave card receivers at Paris cemeteries. Alva D McClure of Leitchfield Ky was shot resisting arrest.
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