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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
2
This article offers practical poultry care guidance from May Farm Journal. It covers feeding, lice treatment, culling roosters, nesting conditions, egg handling, mite care, and oyster shell remedies to prevent egg-eating, with observational tips on hen behavior and nest hygiene.
Ches Noel, as next friend of Fred Britton’s infant children, sues H E Samuel druggist for 30000 alleging his sale of Jamaica ginger to Britton caused his death. The suit cites Britton’s illness after visiting the drug store and notes inquest no blame was found on the druggist. Attorneys from Danville and the local area represent the plaintiff and defendant.
A new preparation touted for chronic and muscular rheumatism and acute inflammatory rheumatism. It claims to relieve lame back, shoulder, and stiff neck through topical application and massage, with soreness from exercise or injury soothed by this liniment sold by The Leo Haydon Drug Co.
The article reviews flannelette nightgown materials with sheer soft textures and blue and pink patterns. It describes garment details including muslin bands, ribbon accents, pearl buttons, looser necks with inserted lace, and fashionable kimono sleeves. It notes growing pajama popularity and various sleeve styles for comfort and ease of movement.
Wool-backed satin, light and warm, labeled as liberty material in past seasons, now shown as Egyptian satin for autumn novelties. Used in a gray coat, it features double weave, heavy warmth, and elaborate braiding with coarse black cord and black passementerie buttons.
A woman folds a hat securing system by sewing elastic in front of the ears and under the chin, adding side elastic pieces behind the ears that connect to the front band in a V shape. The device holds the hat firmly while ensuring the child’s comfort and enjoyment is not hindered by hat movement.
A description notes a new cotton salting fabric that mimics linen to the touch. The material resists creasing and wrinkling like linen and cleans easily when washed.
The piece traces tobacco from its Bronze Age spread to Europe, noting its spread via Ralph Lane and English courtiers, colonial cultivation by John Rolfe, and Virginia exports. It highlights global reactions, legal penalties, and religious condemnations, with figures like Nicot, Webster, and colonial laws in Connecticut. Kentucky leads world production. U.S. and Connecticut details appear amid general tobacco history.
Wm. Upchurch of Glen Oak Oklo exile from home seeks mountain air to cure a severe lung cough. After six months he returns and credits Dr. New Discovery with restoring health after six bottles. The remedy claims to treat coughs colds hoarseness sore throat grip bronchitis hemorrhages asthma croup and whooping cough. Available at Haydon & Robertson for 50 cents to one dollar with a free trial bottle guaranteed.
The Metcalfe Illinois Journal urges readers to buy locally to support home merchants and keep money circulating within the town. It argues that mail order houses in large cities cost more and deliver less satisfaction, harming the growth of the town, farmers, and local markets for eggs and butter.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural laxative cure for piles, constipation, and rectal ulcers. Testimonials claim long-standing piles cleared after use, with emphasis on painless bowel movements, safe for mothers and babies, sold at 60c and 1.00 per bottle. Sample offered by Caldwell Drug Building Monticello. For sale by The Red Cross Drug Store.
An advertisement claims sickness stems from a weak nervous system and asserts Dr Miles Nervine soothes nerves to restore power. It urges readers to try the product and notes Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana as the source.
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