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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
4
An early note on the press business in Philadelphia tracing its roots to 1728 with Benjamin Franklin and a hand press. The piece wryly observes journalism improves despite curses, noting the press grows more decent while critics’ invective backfires.
A Springfield resident describes a dangerous individual who felled about a dozen shade trees on East Main Street last Thursday night. The denunciation compares him to an incendiary and highwayman and warns that alcohol could fuel further violence.
A column extols comforting old tunes as a remedy for sorrow and fear while recounting Morris Krager, a Russian-born immigrant in Springfield who fled tyranny. It condemns Russia’s regime, foresees a republic rising after revolution, and laments home exile amid hopes of freedom and a dawning era.
A Illinois department store owner bans pocketed dresses fearing theft among young women. He argues women customers should also be barred from pockets. The piece ridicules the stance by noting President Roosevelt and Standard Oil have horns.
Tom Watson, leader of the Populist party, defends socialism in the May issue of his magazine. The editorials read like Jeffersonian Democracy, combining strands of Bryan and Roosevelt era democracy. The publication promises solid reading for $1.50 a year from New York.
Rev Williams preached a powerful temperance sermon last Sunday morning at the Baptist church. The address contained unusually strong sentences of flaming truth and offered listeners much food for thought.
A fragment notes President Roosevelt pursuing Standard Oil with vigor amid campaign tensions. It mentions Mr Cortelyon as a campaign ally and hints at broader pursuit without clear requests for funding.
The illustrated edition of the Elizabethtown News received by The Sun last week is praised as the prettiest seen. Business men of Elizabethtown are urged to be proud, and the Summers brothers are congratulated.
An Anderson Indiana preacher sues his wife for divorce claiming she faced at him during a sermon. The action cites unacceptable behavior by the wife while he preached.
Reported observations on farming methods including tobacco and cabbage trials. May fishing trip on Chaplin River yields a good catch and dinner. Obituary notes Rev David Gruner with life dates and funeral details. Farm gate construction tips and a Beech Grove lecture draw local interest.
Mr. Geo Barns recovering from pneumonia attack. Bre Short of Taylor county to preach at Beech Grove next Saturday night. May 12 Rev Williams and Mr Hoswell of Springfield with Rev Hatchett supped at Mr Co canaughtr's last Monday. John Hatchett of Shelbyville visited Dr Hatchett in Texas last week. Subscript for The Sun. $1.00 year.
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