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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
3
Fragmented old note discusses tanning substances and materials for sleepers and leather preparation. Mentions oak and hens ages supplying tannin and vegetable substances, with a focus on preparation and construction aspects of a railway context.
The article chronicles the quebracho tree of the River Plate region as the source for railway sleepers tanning extract and posts. It details red and white varieties, their botany, habitat, and how modern mills harvest logs and produce rollizos and durmientes. It notes forestry conservation, Argentine government support, and rising exports including a surge in quebracho extract with the United States as a major buyer.
A fragmented reading presents Father Flaherty’s compassionate priesthood and Alma and the Man’s young dream of becoming a prizefighter, paired with a domestic scene about a birthday gift hinting at thrift and value. The voice captures small town ethics and hopeful aspiration amid humor and reflection.
Alfred asks about a seaside vacation. Gilbert declines the shore prefering woods due to past narrow escapes. Gilbert jokes seven summer girls proposed to him last year, hinting at romantic misadventures.
A mother writes of relief from constipation and belching after switching from coffee to Postum two years ago. She notes seven children, a milk-hating baby who thrives on mixed Postum, and says neighbors report better health. She asks for publication without revealing her name and mentions a book titled The Road to Wellville.
A humorous piece mockingly questions if auto driving strains the eyes. A chauffeur dismisses the worry, recounting early efforts to see a church collection plate and later noting remarkable sight, from faint church money to spotting a policeman behind a tree miles away. The passage ends with a claim that driving is the best medicine for weak eyes.
The Coca Cola Baseball Record Book of 1910 includes Casey at the Bat along with schedules and records for both leagues. Sent by Coca Cola Co of Atlanta Georgia on receipt of postage. Also includes a booklet The Truth About Coca Cola detailing the beverage.
A short dialogue shows a polite census taker and the woman next door. The woman asks if her answers are correct and the census man confirms. She hints at obligations, and he ends with a courteous farewell.
Simple Truth declares clean washing requires clean soap using cocoanut oil borax and naphtha as natural cleansers and sterilizers. Easy Task soap uniquely combines these ingredients and promises to halve washday work and outperform prior results. Test cost ten cents with money back if unsatisfied.
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