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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
2
A fragmentary rural column offers tips on poultry care and marketing. It covers lice control by removing roost poles, oyster shell benefits for hens, breeding age gobblers, turkey egg hatch time, nest placement, and cleanliness to deter mites and disease while stressing timely market readiness and price awareness.
June Farm Journal notes fowls intended for early market should be kept in close quarters light enough to see to eat. A fattening ration of corn meal and ground oats is preferred. For burns or scalds Chamberlain's Salve relieves pain and heals quickly. available from The Leo Haddon Drug Co.
Dr W Grace Witherspoon, Mercer County Poor Farm physician, sues Mrs Caroline Bartlet Crane of Kalamazoo Michigan for 1995 damages in circuit court. Crane accused him of professional derelict conduct and dirt at the poor farm during a Kentucky tour. Crane is defended by Senator W W Stephenson and may gain backing from state health and women’s club groups.
A Nebo Kentucky grandmother recounts how Buck fen's Arnica Salve saved her grandson from a severe scald. The ad touts the product as infallible for burns cuts wounds boils fever sores and other skin eruptions with a price of 25 cents offered by Haydon and Robertson.
Daniel Horton was shot and killed by William Shipp in Taylor County after Horton’s family was driven from Shipp’s home. Horton, armed and intoxicated, confronted Shipp. Shipp shot Horton with a 44 caliber revolver. Horton’s son attacked Shipp with a knife. Shipp fled, later surrendering. Authorities consider it self defense. Horton’s criminal reputation and a historic duel involving Shipp’s family are noted. The report also includes a long editorial on girls education from The Bar and Courier-Journal.
An old medical advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure as a tonic to strengthen weak hearts caused by disease overexertion or nervousness. It cites testimonials and urges purchase at the local druggist with Miles Medical Co. listed as manufacturer.
Crittenden Scott, a negro, faced grand larceny charges over a jewelry theft from the deceased Wil lie Moore, his mistress. The court dismissed after testimony showed the items were removed after death and later pawned, with ownership unresolved until Chancery Court order.
A call to business owners to treat shop news as part of local events. Highlighted is presenting new fabrics and store announcements to attract eager buyers while goods are fresh, avoiding remnant prices later. Encourages timely exposure and continuous promotion in local columns.
Mrs Dene Dan of Jaynesville Maine credits a tonic for curing her lasting dyspepsia after failed treatments by doctors. At seventy she reports restored appetite, sleep, and strength after using the remedy, priced at 50 cents at Robertson's.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Pepsin as a quick cure for liver trouble symptoms. It claims the tonic laxative starts gastric juice flow, aiding liver function, with a free sample offer and endorsements from users. Sold at The Red Cross Drug Stora.
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