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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
3
Round about the state notes Kentucky crop conditions with an early wheat harvest under way in Hopkinsville. Weather has been favorable for cutting, with expectations of strong yield and quality, though some fear a possible shortage due to small heads. Other crops show promise as moisture and sun follow a long rainy period. Gardens also improve with warmer days.
About thirty Lexington teachers joined the 29th annual Kentucky Educational Association session at Henderson. Represented were State University, Transylvania University, city and county schools, and Hamilton College. Speakers included Prof Louis F. P. Snow, Prof A M Miller, Prof Geo Roberts, Mrs Florence Offutt Stout, Prof W W Hustaine, Prof T T Jones, Prof E Paul Anderson from State University. Transylvania was represented by President Tt H Crossfield, Prof T B McCartney, Prof Henry Lloyd, Miss Margaret The county schools were represented by Mrs Nannie G Faulconer and Miss Anna Bean addressed the group.
A northbound trash train freight wrecked at Catawba three miles north of Falmouth Kentucky when the engine spread the rails as it passed over. All cars derailed except the last. baggage and mail cars overturned and smoking car end crushed. Track torn for about 150 yards. Three injured, Charles Perry mail clerk badly hurt as his car overturned. he escaped through a ditch.
Mrs Batman of Louisville Kentucky, a descendant of Edgar Allan Poe and grandniece of Daniel D. Temp King, died after a carriage accident when a nurse lost control and her fall against a tree proved fatal. She left eight children and was married to a wealthy wholesale liquor dealer Batman. The report notes injuries and a fainting spell preceding the crash. The balloon Centennial piloted by H Eugene Honeywell and William F Assman crossed Kentucky en route to the Lahm cup, passing over Shephardsville, 30 miles southeast of Louisville, at 4000 feet after dropping a note from the basket. The Centennial is owned by the Aero Club of St Louis and began its journey last week.
Four governors and two governors wives rode in a car from Versailles to Frankfort as a severe Central Kentucky hail and lightning storm struck within 20 feet of the vehicle. The party included Governors Hadley of Missouri Sloane of Arizona Ansel of South Carolina and Willson of Kentucky with Mrs Willson and Mrs Hadley. They escaped unharmed and used curtains for protection. The visit planned a conference in November and the group then departed.
Lexington residents learn that the Agricultural College of Kentucky State University and the Kentucky Experiment Station have merged under one head. Prof. M. A. Scovell now directs the combined institutions, with the station becoming a branch of the college. The new structure includes three departments: research and graduate work, teaching and undergraduate programs, and extension work covering farm meetings, college events, cooperative projects, surveys, lectures, and publications.
Governors from nearly every state including President Taft and Col Theodore Roosevelt will meet in Frankfort for a one day conference then move to Louisville for the remainder. The time and place were set by Gov Hadley Gov Ansel and Gov Willson who chaired the three member committee.
Paducah Kentucky marks the fall fair's final day as Traveling Men's Day with the aim of drawing 20 000 visitors and hosting about 10 000 traveling salesmen. Post A of Paducah advertises the event to boost attendance.
Cen tral Kentucky farmers face new pest problem as snails attack tobacco fields after cut worms. One farmer reports over an acre damaged. others report significant losses. This marks the first snail trouble for local tobacco growers.
A vintage guide highlights fern embroidery as a pretty summer table linen decor for living room dining setups. It describes green and white doilies, buttonholed linen, and sprays of maidenhair fern stitched with wash silks in long-and-short and Kensington outline, advising transfer by carbon paper or stamping.
A description of a period dress features an old blue gown with three tucks at the side of both skirt and bodice. The bodice has a wide tuck that stands out over the shoulder. Buttons appear in sets of unspecified quantity.
The article describes two summer dress patterns with trim details and materials. One design features a semiprincess linen or woolen outfit with a pale blue model, wide broderie anglaise trim, and a sky blue hat with flowers. it lists yardages and notions. The second design notes linen or woolen adaptation with a pale blue straw hat, and provides fabric and embroidery requirements. It also includes a strawberry facial lotion recipe using strawberries, vinegar, and storage guidance.
Termans Tucking dominates summer gowns with Swiss fabrics paired to colored slips. Coats and cretonne wraps appear, elastic belts trim outfits, and chantecler embroidery decorates insteps of silk hosiery. Baby caps use tiny rose trims. shirt waists extend shoulder seams. Lingerie features chantecler embroidery. coats show long revers, many with cross buttons. Net quilling finishes sleeves. Brass and gilt sun shades appear. Black net blouses with lace over white undershirts feature.
An English dressmaker, in spare time, makes going away coats for small dogs. The coats match the bride’s traveling gown with velvet or cloth. They include pockets for a handkerchief and four gutta-percha shoes for the dog, recalling childhood blankets for a wooden horse.
A remedy for dark kitchen walls mentions using cold water to clean a painted or enameled papered surface. Dust the paper with a feather or cloth wrung in cold water until clean, avoid warm water to prevent yellowing, rinse the cloth as it gets dirty, and change the water frequently for best results.
A midwestern farmers convention in St. Louis showcases Telepost automatic telegraphy sending a thousand word Taft speech to Chicago Indianapolis and other cities within a minute. The system promises rapid press work and cheaper rates, with planned links between Chicago Detroit Toledo Cleveland Louisville and more.
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