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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
2
A Springfield Sun page offers a whirlwind of quips and observations from humor about whiskey, farming, fashion, and city life. It riffs on topics from mortgages and consumer woes to cannibalism, kissing, and fashion trends, mixing jokes about professors, judges, dream theory, and shy headlines.
Elizabethtown Kentucky hosted the first annual meeting of Group Four of the Kentucky Bankers Association. About 100 bankers from the Fourth district attended as H A Sommers delivered the welcome address to open proceedings by the newspaper man who addressed the group.
Florence Mattingly of Louisville receives the habit of the Sisters of the Visitation at Memorial Exercises marking the order’s 300th anniversary. Bishop Maes of Covington confers vows on Dominica Bryan of near Louisville, Florence Mattingly, Anne Marie, Margaret Haggerty, and Marie Denise. The ceremony at Cardome honors the order founded in Annecy France, with clergy and laity from across the state attending.
A devastating Hyden blaze leveled the main business district, destroying the Hyden Thousandsticks printing plant owned by H C Chappell and several stores including Feltner, Cook, Woolten, and Morgan. The post office and courthouse area suffered damage worth hundreds of dollars as fire crews battled the flames. The town faced a major loss with no insurance coverage on the largest property.
In Williamstown Kentucky Russell Sims ten years old died from a gunshot wound caused by a playmate, a Rednower boy about the same age. The pair were near a loaded double barreled shotgun, one barrel loaded, the other empty. After snapping the unloaded barrel several times, the other barrel discharged, the full shot entering Sims’s hip and shattering the bone.
Elizabethtown Kentucky Hardin Camp No 11861 Modern Woodmen of America observed Decoration Day Graves of J B Seymour Clarence Lusby Pusey McMillen Virgil White Jacob Bennett decorated at city cemetery Attorney G K Holbert delivered the hall address and Ventrable Consul Marvin Barnes spoke at the cemetery
The post office department announced its annual readjustment of salaries for postmasters reflecting increased business nationwide, with a total addition of 450000 dollars effective July 1. Ohio leads with 183 increases, Kentucky records 36 increases and several decreases, including raises for Lexington, Owensboro, Paducah, and Frankfort, among others, while a handful of towns show salary reductions.
Alma Kellner of Louisville was seen in St John’s Church pew and later on Walnut Street before vanishing the same day. Mrs Elizabeth Dollie identified the girl by dress and bearing, noting she looked for someone to arrive and reported the sighting to Father Schuhmann two weeks later.
Mayfield jury awards 3000 dollars in the fifth trial of the 1090 damage suit of Mrs. Holden Lewis against Mayfield Lumber Co after three hours deliberation. Central City reports the death of Dr A D James former Third district congressman and U S marshal at Louisville after a long illness. In Frankfort Gov Blackburn reports pickpocket loss of about 30 dollars on capitol dedication day. Long Townville notes the death of W L Vories former political figure and elder Mason during a visit near Campbellsburg Kentucky.
A vintage fashion note extols leghorn and hairbraid hats as summer favorites. It highlights new trims like velvet facings and crown coverings, silk roses, ribbon and tulle, plus durable reuse across seasons. The piece also touts roses, gardenias, forgetme-nots, and combinations with ribbons as stylish choices for white dresses.
The old East Indian foot massage is revived and valued for fatigued feet. Steps include lifting the feet to drive blood upward, rotating hands at the toes to mid calf, and a firm rotary palm and finger action with feet raised. Alcohol cools burning feet, hot vinegar and water soothe aching feet with a 15 minute basin soak while ankles are massaged.
A historical sewing note describes a skirt with a tight fitting front yoke and a plaited lower section joining to the yoke. The blouse is a standard sailor style with braided collar and singlet edging and a sailor knot below the collar. Material required: six yards of fabric six and one eighth inches wide.
Fashions trend toward skirts that are restricted at the knees. The piece once called the aeroplane exirt now goes by the Hedin skirt with fullness controlled by a sash or stitched band.
Pumps for street wear feature ankle straps, offering modest improvement over last year’s impractical outdoor pumps. Stockings should be plain and fine with these pumps for street use, while house wear allows embroidered hose as preferred by the wearer.
A quaint column shares home hacks including lavender to induce sleep and scent closets, a five cent quantity of dried lavender, plaster of Paris mixed with vinegar for tasks, and advice to keep gloves dry to avoid mold or worms. The tone reflects practical domestic know how and old fashioned wellness tricks.
A man recounts sixteen years of severe skin disease starting in childhood with painful leg sores. After ineffective treatments by many doctors, he tries Cuticura remedies and reports a dramatic improvement and eventual cure. He provides address and dates of his testimonial.
A mother writes that changing their children's food to fruit, Grape-Nuts with cream, Postum, and balanced meals improved health and strength. She notes her baby recovered from teething and stomach troubles after Grape-Nuts with milk. The letter promotes healthier feeding and references The Road to Wellville.
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