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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
4
The Sun marks its first year with rapid subscriptions now around 1500, mostly in Washington county. Editors praise subscribers and correspondents, vow improved coverage, and note friendships formed, while hinting at defending the paper’s stance against detractors.
Burley growers complain of a Tobacco Trust with control from planting to sale. The text notes past efforts to form a growers’ organization, initial price gains to ten cents per pound, and repeated breakdowns from nonuniform participation. It calls for unified action to raise tobacco prices and urges continued organization despite setbacks.
A speaker condemns ballot-box theft as far worse than horse theft, saying it steals the people’s suffrage and liberty. The remark notes box thefts occur annually while horse thefts fill penitentiaries, and accuses partiality in handling such crimes.
Congressman D H Smith confirms plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress after previously signaling retirement. The move shifts support to rival candidates like Hon T Scott Mayes, with Mayes’ entry to the race anticipated as the contest tightens.
Editor Brown of the Harrodsburg Democrat calls for stopping the man with a gun in Harrodsburg and humorously suggests using a halter to restrain him, signaling public safety concern with a tongue in cheek remedy.
The Evening Post describes Louisville as rough and tumble, implying a harsh city character. The remark suggests concern or critique of Louisville’s reputation.
McCurdy, head of the Mutual Life of New York, has asked to cut his salary of 150000 dollars to 75000 dollars. He implies a half measure in the move.
Reports claim Tammany Hall pulled fifty thousand one dollar bills from New York banks the day before the election. The move is described as a large cash diversion amid campaign scrutiny and public concern over election influence.
William Randolph Hearst used 100000 in his bid for Mayor of Greater New York amid claims that money dominates politics. The report notes ongoing debate over influence and campaign financing.
Weather improves as farmers finish corn harvest and firesides warm. Local trades and sales include farms sold for 2600 and 6000 dollars, livestock exchanges, and Dr W T Barnett attending ailing mother. Neighbors visit, drums tour, and Thanksgiving wishes close the county update.
An elderly advertisement fragment touts a remedy described as offering a permanent cure rather than quick relief. It emphasizes a safe, pleasing experience and claims effectiveness against a range of ailments, attributed to C. J. Haydon.
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