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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
2
A jumble of notes and quips from the Springfield Sun page features dialogue on King Menelik, springtime health topics like hookworms, divorce anecdotes, a Sing Sing bath, and social observations from Chicago and New York. It treads lightly through culture shifts, naming practices, and travel quirks with a dated, wry newspaper voice.
Robert Brown, the man accused of shooting Brannon Givens as he sat with companions on the Nicholasville road, was captured by Sheriff Dan Scott and Deputy Frank Rogers in St Joseph's hospital. Brown had fled after the backshot killing and, while recovering, admitted the act but claimed the rifle discharge was accidental.
Gov Willson pardons John Young former labor leader and Louisville barber who faced Campbell county circuit court charges of usurpation of office by holding the state barber inspector post past his term. Young, in Cleveland, Ohio, warned he would lose his job if returning to Kentucky to stand trial. Willson also pardoned Charles Rogers for housebreaking and remitted $108.50 of a fine imposed twelve years earlier on A P Holland of Edmonton.
A. Holland Forbes and J. C. Yates spoke in Cincinnati after a balloon collapse near Crailhope Green County Kentucky. They denied reports of trip height claiming ascent reached 20 600 feet, said instrument could measure greater altitudes, and described how a rope failure and ripcord pull caused the fall. They remained conscious, aided by farmers, with bruises and stiff muscles, and planned to fly again in New York.
Kentuckians report a dancing black ball before sunset seen in West Louisville. Hundreds populated streets as women reportedly fainted and Black residents sought safety. John J. Carr witnessed a round solid object shading the sun, moving side to side with field glasses, about a saucer to plate size.
Mrs. Douglas W. Robinson of Louisville, widow of D. W. Robinson, died at her sister Mrs. J. F. Ramsey’s home after illness from congestive spine and brain. She leaves a son and two sisters Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. C. C. Hobson of Calhoun, with relatives in Louisville. The body was moved to Louisville for burial at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Prankfort Kentucky reports that most asylum superintendents prefer northwest hard wheat flour for cheaper lighter bread, but the state board will keep funds local. A prior bid call sparked union and industry chatter, yet after a conference Kentucky firms will receive contracts unless bids show an awful disparity.
Dr. Ben L. Bruner announces two new hires in Frankfort. W Sherman Ball is appointed assistant secretary of state and James F. Ramey of Eddyville fills the secretary of state post. Ball will succeed Capt. Jackson Morris after Morris resigns to become governor's secretary. Gov. Willson confirms and Ball takes oath.
Stanford Ky Walter W Warren returned from Brownwood Texas where he sought the remains of his brother A T Warren blown up by a premature dynamite discharge during Santa Fe railroad construction. No trace of Mr Warren or any portion of his body was recovered.
Ptomaine poisoning sickened Mrs Raney and four daughters at Stanford after eating ham. The ham wrapped for lunch was taken to school by Kate Davis Mary Moore and Martha. Mr Raney was in Lexington. The children at school fell ill and were later treated at home with Dr Peyton attending Mrs Raney and Lee Cook.
Governor Willson announces Capt. Jackson Morris of Jackson County as private secretary to succeed McKenzie Todd who becomes state inspector and examiner. Morris has been assistant secretary of state. Sherman Ball of Breckinridge County will fill the vacancy. Morris assumes duties at once.
Henry Hall of Henderson Kentucky pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing Josee Watson in the county in August. He received the minimum two year sentence. The judge also found him guilty of swearing falsely to an affidavit in the same circuit court trial.
A fragmented OCR list shows fair date ranges for multiple towns in Kentucky. Entries include Madisonville Hendon Lancaster Versailles Danville Lexington Taylorsville Uniontown Harrodsburg Vanceburg Lawrenceburg with varying day counts and inconsistent punctuation.
Dress commentary highlights chiffon tunics over satin foundations in blue green or orange, lace trims gaining attention, black and white schemes common, and skirts decorated with flounces. Gold silk with Chantilly lace, and cloth of gold and silver tissue provide contrast against rose and mahogany tones. Large hats feature flowers and wreaths, shaping long sweeping lines to flatter faces.
A purse of pearl colored glazed leather from Paris appears modest but hides a mirror, a cut glass and silver vinaigrette, a powder box with puff, chased silver opera glasses on mother of pearl, and a tiny ivory spangled gauze fan. The slim gray purse measures under ten inches square and contains remarkable vanity items.
A dressing jacket described as kimono styled with a large scalloped edge bound in contrast material. Binding material varies by fabric: zephyr for lawn muslin or zephyr. silk for nun's vetting or delaine. Materials required include two yards of fabric 40 inches wide.
In vogue transparent overdraperies revive half-worn lace. White or cream chiffon best suits lace, with black usable under darker shades. Colored laces may be covered with chiffon in matching tones, or lighter/darker contrasts, as preferred.
The article outlines fabric choices for petticoats in white muslin blue chambray tan chambray white insertion or unbleached muslin and gingham for bands. It advises gore cuts for unbleached muslin, flounces trimmed with gingham, and gingham edging. It notes Swiss embroidery, Valenciennes lace, curtain net, and a navy near silk option for washable wear.
A chain mail style dress in coarse chenille threaded with jet beads is called black diamonds by makers. The outfit uses broad bangs of chenille in fichy lines, carved down the tunic sides, and a velvety black band under the arms to soften the gleam. Soft chiffon folds form short sleeves with white mesh for cheminette effect.
The text instructs warming cocoa butter and applying it with a circular rub from shoulder to wrist to soften flesh. It notes cocoa butter in small cakes may be hard and needs warming before use and that absorption requires clear warm flesh.
The fragment mix mentions Riley poems and humorous dialogue about Good Hands soap and a Cockney shepherd tale. It reads like a light entertainment page with verses and a catchy ad line promising Easy Task soap as economical and sturdy, plus a short anecdote about sheep and a shepherd.
A Californian invents a fastening window trap for flies to enter unknowingly. The page also promotes Castorla for infants, features schoolroom humor about spelling, ad snippets for Murine eye remedy, Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup, and cautions on rash over wealth.
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