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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1910
Page
2
The Springfield Sun parodies aviation fame and fashion while lampooning trends from airships to hobble skirts. It notes balloon feats, post office stamp laws, a Russian flight, and social quirks with pointed quips on economy, culture, and progress. The piece mixs humor about fame, technology, and public life with sharp jabs at manners and modernity.
The feature compares two striking hats from Paris designers and New York models. A black velvet hat with gold tissue cap and two rose accents dominates the display, praised for its simple yet majestic silhouette that emphasizes the face and shoulders. A second large Duchess lace hat follows, its drooping brim and ostrich trim showcase bold styling and Persian hues, illustrating the era’s daring brim width and beauty.
Twentyfive ministers and members of the West Lexington Presbytery were entertained by Dr. J. A. Alexander this week at Woodburn farm near Frankfort the home of Abdallah Mambrino Chief Harold Almont Maude Jay Eye See and other noted harness horses.
The state election commission will convene Monday November 28 to canvass returns and issue certificates to the successful congress and appellate judge candidates. State law requires the panel to meet on the third Monday after Election Day, making the 28th the proper date.
Elkton reports the funeral of Bettle Carney Sebree widow of F A Sebree who was killed in Trenton by her nephew Morris Banks. Her body was sent to Clarksville Tenn to be buried beside her husband. Ed Carney of Cincinnati accompanied the remains. Banks shows no change in appearance and remains indifferent in his cell as Durk and his parents suffer health declines from the tragedy.
Archie Frances, 40, of King's Mountain, was thrown from a freight train in Morehead and died two hours later from injuries. He was brother-in-law to Lincoln County Sheriff McCarty and left a wife and seven children.
Lexington civic fund for a proposed 45000 model school closes as John C Mayo a coal and timber magnate contributes 1000 unsolicited. James B Hagein who had given 2100 prior doubles his subscription.
A simple cloud gray cashmere dress features a two and a half yard round skirt with stitched strap trims and a V shaped bodice opening. A second item offers diet advice urging common sense, doctor oversight, and moderation to avoid harm from dieting.
Louisville reception committee completes plans for governors from many states arriving November 30 from Frankfort. Mr. Murray chairs the committee and sends a special delegation to Shelbyville to meet the train and escort visitors to Louisville. The Seelbach hosts a luncheon and a general reception follows with afternoon entertainment, dinners, and a Pendennis Club reception at night.
The Jacksonville special of sixteen horse cars and the Pensacola special have left Latonia. Few horses remain at Milldale and most will be shipped to Tampa when its track opens January 2. General Manager John Hackmeister will stay a few days to settle association affairs before wintering south. The season has been satisfactory for the association.
A white lawn chemisette with turnover collar and jabot of embroidery pairs with a straw hat and matching dress trimmed with wide ribbons. Materials listed include 46 inch wide Biz yard fabric for the dress.
A dressmaker warns to sew lace with fine thread and never silk as silk stitches stand out. She says silk threads sink less than coarse linen, and plain sewing of lace chemisettes and brim trimming annoys her.
The Kentucky branch of the International Order of the King's Daughters met in Lexington. Miss Annie M. Brown, secretary of the Dominion of Canada, and Mrs. John T. Mason of Baltimore gave addresses. Delegates attended from across the state. Lexington reports November 1910 internal revenue collections reaching about a half million dollars, surpassing the first half of 1909.
A paragraph describes winter veil fashion noting black and white net designs with fine lace borders. It cautions that large octagonal meshes and nose peeking through meshes create grotesque effects and praises a beauty veil with small black dots on white net as most becoming.
W M Johnston sues H J Thompson Floyd Day and New Bell Jestico Coal Co asking that Thompson and Day deliver 1180 shares of the corporation worth 118000 or, if not deliverable, that he receive 17700 as the difference between contracted price and current market value plus future dividends on those shares.
State warrants will be presented for payment starting in December. Capt Ed Farley state treasurer will lead the first call, aided by the expected large collections from state and county taxes. The move aims to reduce the outstanding Neating debt as funds on hand permit.
The Court of Appeals in Frankfort reversed Stonewall J. Buford v Beasie Hopewell et al from Jefferson County and ordered a new trial. The jury awarded Buford damages of 2500 dollars, but the court found the amount excessive and based the reversal solely on that point noting the chauffeur was highly negligent. The court also affirmed Asher v City of Pineville, holding Asher must pay city taxes on his personal property totaling about 100000 dollars.
Appointed Ophir postmaster John M Cantril. Castleman statue fund reaches 8347 dollars. Logan vs Kentucky Barytes Co settled for 3500 dollars. Gov Willson to spend Thanksgiving in Louisville then Gulf Deep Waterways meeting in St Louis. First direct tea import to Louisville from Shanghai two carloads 567 cases. Middlesboro whisky case ends in hung jury after fourth trial. Blankenship murder suspects arrested after shooting in bed. Archie Frances 40 of Kings Mountain killed in freight train accident. brother of Sheri McCarty leaves wife and seven children.
The belt buckle makes a comeback with enamel buckles in empire green ruby and dark blue for everyday wear. Dressy gilt designs in Louie XIV effect with brilliants add a smart touch to the toilet alongside oblong or oval shapes.
In Pulaski County, noted as mountainous heartland, corn yields reach 121 bushels per acre based on a report to Commissioner Rankin. The corn was supplied for a county school corngrowing contest.
Describes note paper and correspondence cards featuring a very narrow border in blue pink gray lavender or red with a ring of color at the top matching the border. Highlights attractive styling and matching decorative elements.
A New York report recalls Uncle Calhoun Webster reacting to Senator Dash’s boastful rise from cotton fields. Dash claimed he began from humble work, prompting Webster to humorously question if the senator was truly a good man and noting his sun did not work much. The exchange highlights rural roots and candid wit.
A seven year old boy William owns a pet pig and keeps delaying feeding it to grow. He plans to let it get longer first, then intends to widen himself out. The father cautions about underfeeding.
At the county fair a visitor asks about a Patagonian wild horse and what to feed it The zoo attendant replies wild oats A casual note on gender and courting follows mentioning that women seem to live faster than men and a man flirting with the daughter of the woman he nearly married
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