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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
4
A Washington City woman buys a dress for 100000 dollars. The piece sparks views on wealth, appearance, and social vanity, contrasting gaudy display with simple gingham attire. The author laments graft and courts for the rich, urging equal treatment for all.
A Ohio woman files divorce action arguing her husband squandered $50 on a rooster fight, framing the dispute as a case of chicken-hearted ness that evidences fault in the marriage.
A remark notes pleasure at a friend's electoral defeat due to a prior bet. The line highlights the tension between wagering and political outcomes, implying a celebratory stance tied to financial stake and personal rivalry.
A constitutional amendment fails by a single vote in Washington County, reflecting a razor thin margin that determines the measure's fate. Voters cast their ballots on the proposal amid local debate and campaign activity surrounding the amendment.
A stark critique condemns money worship as ruinous to souls and society. A club-footed boy’s brace cost shines a warning against wealth hoarding. The piece also comments on local politics, indictments, and calls for reform, urging public virtue over riches.
J H Mays and G H Christerson visit Mercer county with the latter's father. Mrs Mays and Mrs Mays visit Danville and Stewart hosts. Mike Noel dies at his son's home from heart trouble. interred at Deep Creek cemetery. leaves three sons. Mays family purchases brood mare for 125 dollars. Turkey buyers pay 11 cents locally. Readers urged to subscribe to The Sun for winter reading and to send Mackville news. A reunion of Sun correspondents planned for next summer in Springfield with melons and ice cream.
Mackville notes John C. Sharp has purchased the Riley property known as the Foster place and will move soon. Walter Foley and family have rented in Springfield and will relocate shortly. Mrs. Barnette shows marked improvement. Mrs. John D. Sweeney and Miss Lillie Haydon shopped at Harrisburg last week, with Miss Janie and Julia Arnold joining in.
Saturday night entertainment featured the Yocum band from Fenwick. Edna Cochran hosted young friends on Thursday night. J H Cregor and wife visited Perryville for business and plan to move there soon. The Sunday school institute at the Christian church was well attended. Brack Powell won big in the local election. Telephones are coming to homes, boosting business. Mackville experiences a boom with much activity. Mike Noel died at his son's home from heart disease. Bedford Graves, a Munroe County farmer, was killed by a horse kick.
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