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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
4
In a critique citing Bryan's Commoner the piece argues Democrats may joke about GOP failures to prevent panics. It notes high tariffs, a gold standard, and business jitters despite Republican power, urging Democrats to counsel courage and offer remedies while highlighting the fallibility of claimed GOP financial sunshine.
A special to the Evening Post reports crop failures in Christian county with wild grapes ruined, huckleberries in Mercer poor, broomsedge in Hancock suffering for rain, pumpkins small in LaRue, and cedar trees dying in Nelson. It blames Roosevelt for the panic.
A New Yorker suggests that laws could be enacted to promote public health, though he acknowledges such legislation might conflict with the interests of doctors. The remark implies debate over legislation affecting medical professionals and health outcomes.
The piece blends nostalgic Christmas musings with a political update. It reflects on holiday memories and charitable spirit while reporting official returns from Kentucky counties: Willson 214,481 votes and Hager 196,428, yielding an 18,053 plurality. Louisville figures show Willson 28,000 and Hager 19,000, with Willson’s city margin rising to 9,000.
Legislature passes prohibition measure by a 32 to 2 vote. Law to take effect January 1, 1909, granting Alabama one year from that date to enforce the new ban. The draft wording includes a phrase about giving people one year from January 1 to All up.
Theodora Shonts daughter of a wealthy New Yorker is set to wed a duke. Judge Asher G. Caruth former Congressman from the Fifth district died in Louisville on Monday.
In Mackville an nearby stream feeds a vale where a blue stone is said to be Spanish turquoise and a Ferdinand and Isabella coin was found. The piece notes DeSoto may have passed Kentucky, a 52nd birthday dinner for Mrs. James Lowe, farming updates, a revival at the M E church, editor Gore’s Senate loss, and praise for The Sun with hopes for brighter days.
A notice to hunters announced by numerous landowners forbids hunting on their premises. Offenders will be prosecuted. Names include Skinen Mayes G Mayes Christerson Russell Russell Brady Noel Mayes Whitehouse Harmon Pope Robinson Kimberlin Campbell Grundy Grundy Mullican Showmaker Cotuntugher Kimberlin Milburn Coyle. Names may be added by paying 20 cents in advance.
Agent Danville Dry Cleaning Co Watton Haven Springfield Ky advertises ladies dress goods and men's clothing cleaned with new process. All kinds of lace curtains draperies rugs carpets gloves and more cleaned at reasonable prices.
Miss Stella Hahr of Chaplin visited John Armstrong and friends. Flossie and Myrtle Armstrong with grandmother Mrs. Royalty visited Castells. Gilbert Chesser stayed with sister Mrs. Solomon Kays. John Armstrong and Myrtle visited Mrs. I. D. Royalty in Springfield. Mrs. J. M. Shields and Sarah went to Priddy to see Mrs. Jenkins who is ill with pneumonia. Joe Newton visited his father in St. Rose. George, Creath Dean and Erastus Shields traveled to Harrodsburg. Mrs. Albert Hines and son Beet visited Settles. Kays on business in Springfield. Lonnie Noel family with sister Mrs. Bill Hardin. Lom Medlvey and sons Billie and Rube and Georgie Oder visited M. C. Keeling. Myrtle Armstrong and Stella Hahn with Keeling family Sunday. J. D. Sutherland and wife visited T. W. Sutherland. Jessie Noel visited M. C. Keeling. Jim Osler family with Sut!ton. County court held Monday. Justus and Everett Perkins seen Sunday. Tom Coulter party visited J. A. Coulter. John Shields of Chaplin visited Luke Coulter. Sweeney spent night with his daughter Mrs. J. S. Thomas. Rt. 3 Springfield resident advertises M. B. Turkeys, toms 2.50, hens 2. All, Subscribe to The Sun. 1.00 year.
Sycamore Valley reports a busy tobacco season with farmers stripping. Local residents visited kin in Anderson county and Willisburg. County court attendance, illnesses, a land sale, and a sow death noted. Auction items at Brooksville sale drew prices for horses and sheep.
A farmer offers a herd boar at farm price. The 18 month old fine breeder is described as large and uniform hitters. Also offering September fac rowed boars, with choice ones sold. Prospective buyers urged to visit or write J E Sueney RR.
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