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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1907
Page
2
A Sunday column from Uniontown recalls Poli McIntire's return to Washington County, a tale of gossip and slander, and a comical marriage scene in a neighboring county. A pair, Sam and Sallie, seek a license, bluff, and a wedding wagon escapade ends with a noisy getaway and a wild ride home.
A county resident recalls a Saturday night shock while dutybound in a graveyard. Amid moonlit trees, a ghostly setting prompts terror as whispers reveal a planned betrothal ruse and a handkerchief clue. The tale also slides into village vignettes of local flirtations, mischief, and a prankster anecdote.
A Kansas City Star clipping notes a barber claims beard growth mirrors habits. Sunlight through a window speeds hair growth toward the lit side. desk orientation can shift growth. Late hours keep body activity higher, increasing shave frequency due to blood circulation and heart rate.
The Kentucky Advocate reports renewed support for Hon. C. C. McChord to retain his seat as Railroad Commissioner. A Democrat and long-time member, he is praised for deep knowledge of railroad issues in Kentucky and across the nation, viewed as the state’s best posted and most capable official in the role. The piece notes it is fortunate the party keeps him in the post and credits the Democratic party for his representation.
The Harrodsburg Herald warns that Seara Roebuck and Co will not fill grocery orders after the pure food law. The piece claims they profited by selling adulterated groceries and now cannot continue the practice. It urges readers to trade at local shops they trust and keep money at home.
The article notes young artisans face temptation to join Panama Canal construction due to high pay, but fear malaria and fevers deter many. It cites Electric Bitters as a remedy trusted by informed workers to ward off malarious illness, claiming cures for blood poison, biliousness, weakness, and stomach, liver, and kidney troubles, sold by Haydon & Robertson.
The Boston Traveler notes homekeepers should tailor cheese storage to type. Edam keeps on a cool dry shelf away from glass or porcelain lids, Roquefort and Camembert wrapped in paper and foil, American cheese in multiple paper layers on a refrigerator shelf, with general guidance on freshness and air. Also describes a driven well method for obtaining groundwater, detailing pipe, point, iron, and test procedures, noting challenges in quicksand and blind drilling.
A poem titled The Poorest Man on Earth contrasts poverty with wealth and power. It portrays the poorest as someone who fails to grasp kindness and love, missing joys like parental affection and intimate relationships, while contrasting material gain with human connections. The piece reflects on empathy and the unseen value of simple, personal bonds.
A collage of nostalgic poems and musings on old days and old loves. It includes verses praising buxom, kind-hearted Irish girls, cheerful rural scenes, lark songs, and the enduring power of a mother’s love, attributed to Eugene Field and James Whitcomb Riley, with a long meditation on the supremacy of woman’s love.
A mysterious note reports a lost item tied to illness describe a bilious attack and headache. A box of Dr King s New Life Pills was found at Haydon Robertson's drug store suggesting the item may be connected to the stake or claim.
B D Lakes Real Estate offers 22-55 acre plots near Springfield including homes, barns, and tobacco land. Listings detail distances to Springfield towns, timber, water, soil, and multiple price per acre figures up to 75 dollars, with several properties 3 to 9 miles away and one near Bardstown in Nelson County.
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