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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
7
A formal card to horsemen promising a 1906 season with thanks for past favors. The author touts the trotting horse Floater as a top bred, stylish 16 hand bay with Hambletonian appearance and strong foal-getter traits. Notes fast road horse prices are high.
Ben Hur, a bright bay three year old standing 16 hands, is proposed to serve a limited number of mares in Washington county. Described as well tempered and easily handled, he combines German Coach lineage on his sire Azure 1619 and Dame Nellie and Lizze H dam lines linked to Hambletonian and Vicount.
An ad proclaims a stallion named Stonewall Black Prince known for his valuable colts. It offers to insure living colts with payment upon service and retains a lien on all costs until fees are paid. The seller notes best buyers seek his colts and disclaims liability for accidents.
Floater shows sire lines including Florida 482 with 14 on the list and Hambletonian 10 as brother to Hamlin s Almont Allie Gaines Field mont producers. Second Dam Idol 177, son of Mimbdino. First Dam Mary by Star Almont 6673.
A survey of guinea fowl origins and farming notes covers their likely west African origin, domestication in Europe and Australia, and current U S demand. It discusses breeding practices, choosing stock, care, feeding, housing, and tips for successful introduction to flocks, plus observations on market preferences and bird coloration effects on price.
A historical note explains corn as a preferred hen feed during cooler weather when daylight is longer. It claims corn strengthens the body and appetite, with warnings about overfeeding and mentions specific fowl breeds such as Meek, Wyandotte, Light Brown Leghorn.
A chaotic combat scene unfolds as Amazons clash with the army at a village. The general orders the Woman’s brigade to seize forts and shops, while the bear men advance. Amazons rout enemy lines, seize goods, and force a retreat amid noisy opposition and improvised tactics.
A collage of trivia on post offices named for presidents and other figures, a faux military parade with wooden tools, the craze for imitation jewelry, Boston’s wealth and population notes, and a Harper's Weekly update about a possible planet near Mercury with speculative observations.
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