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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
8
Citizens of Washington County meet in Springfield to organize an Anti-Saloon League. Hon C L Collins will speak as a leading temperance voice. Large crowds from across the county are expected.
The Rev Thomas M Cor nelison was installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Lebanon. A meeting of the American Society of Equity last Saturday began a move toward disposing of the wheat crop. Mr A J Ross died of typhoid fever in Louisville Tuesday. he was Hilary Bell of Fairfield’s son-in-law and well known locally.
A note on cold dangers and prompt cures from Bows of Remedy. James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier poet, strolls downtown daily to watch hotel guests and the city bustle. He plans a big house at Bear Wallow in Brown County as part of his literary life.
A list of unit prices for groceries and commodities in Springfield market values. Includes chickens, ducks, corn meal, eggs, feathers, ginseng, wheat, hides, lard, lime, mill products, onions, salt, turkey, tallow, vinegar, wool, sorghum, and other staples with per unit or per barrel pricing.
The column reports sick list updates and local conditions as tobacco plants lag for the season. Notable items include Mr. T J Miller of Willisburg buying a bunch from G W Shirley for 43 dollars, Mrs. Catherine Tathand visiting son Joe in Illinois, and Mr Elisha White’s residence burning two weeks ago. Oscar Mobley, a young man from near the area, died last Friday and was buried in Fairview cemetery. Mr Ivan Keeling will teach the Pleasant Hill school.
A Louisville Herald critique denounces an antitoxin seller who told Dr. Spalding that the life-saving serum is “cheaper than a coffin.” The piece condemns high prices harming the poor, calls the stance inhumane, and urges a different arrangement to save lives.
A Michigan Farm and Home reader describes a soil pulverizer and level built from three hardwood poles eight feet long connected by short chain links. A front board extends beyond the third pole and holds an old mowing machine seat for the driver. A double-tree attaches to the front pole via a short chain.
The article explains potato scab is caused by a microscopic fungus that lives in the tuber. It advises treating seed potatoes by dipping in a corrosive sublimate solution to kill the fungus, then drying and planting. It warns to use a dedicated barrel and keep the poison away from animals.
Mr. Lee Godby and Miss Lela Wall were quietly married by Rev. Yancey Saturday night. Messrs. Charlie Trent and Harry Seay returned from Chicago. Mr. Snead Gibbs received wool at Polin Tuesday. Mrs. Lizzie Cheatham visits Chaplin. Mr. T. J. Trent and Cal Seay were in Bardstown on business.
Mr and Mrs Sam Mayes visited his uncle G Mayes in Prathers Creek. Several locals attended a seventy third birthday dinner for Grandmother Cocanougher. A Sun report and Sunday school gathering at Deep Creek Church are noted. Tobacco plant shortages and grain needs are reported along with Lige Walker losing a brood mare. James Best reports many ginsin bunches and plans transplanting. he has a song bed growing for future harvest.
A concise guide describes an easy to build sheep feeding rack using two 2x2 posts set about 28 inches apart with a cross piece, emphasizing minimal lumber cutting and that boards can be width chosen at the planing mill. The method reflects Prairie Farmer guidance for simple farm equipment.
A simple sheep feeding rack is outlined with a five inch bottom board and a cross piece forming the base. Slanting supports hold the rack sides, leaving space at the bottom for easy access to roughage. Hay falls toward the bottom as it is fed, keeping sheep fed. Instructions reference a drawing for clarity.
Excursion rates now offered on the first and third Tuesday of each month to Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and nearby regions. Daily trips available to Hot Springs Arkansas with personally conducted tours to California Arizona and Texas.
Subscribers free column lists numerous farmers offering eggs from Rhode Island, Wyandotts, Barred Plymouth Rock, and Brown Leghorns. purebred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs 50 cents per set of 15, various sale prices. Also notes two Earlington men fined $100 each for obtaining $1 by misrepresentation.
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for epilepsy and St Vitus Dance. It claims nerve strengthening, relief of nervous strain, and sleep benefits with repeated use, with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
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