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Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1910

Page

8

Snake battles hogs in Allen farm killing four large hogs

At R J Stewart’s farm near Allen Maryland a seven foot rattlesnake fought with a group of hogs. Three hogs died and a fourth lingered as the snake, torn apart, could only lift its head. The yard was damaged with torn grass and earth, and the incident is described as one of the fiercest serpent versus livestock battles.

Allen R. J. Stewart Stewart C. A. Cathell J. L Allen HJ. Crouch

Cismopolitan Magazine Offered in Washington County

A standard magazine advertised as the most popular in the United States is obtainable in Washington County through Sun office Springfield. Local representative Sam J. Allen invites agents for Texas Mackville Wursburg and Valley Hill with liberal inducements offered.

Standard Unite States Washington County Sam J. Allen Sun Springfield Texas Mackville Wursburg Valley Hill

Attend to your own business and leave others be

A Harrodsburg Herald reader quote extols minding one’s own affairs and not judging others. It laments gossip and social reformers, urging individuals to focus on themselves, avoid intruding, and respect others unless invited to intervene.

Harrodsburg Herald

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Universal Cure

A newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only elixir claimed to cure catarrh at all stages. It asserts the medicine works constitutionally by purifying blood and mucous surfaces, offering 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure, and promotes accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Tesume F J. Cheney U. Toledo

Hardin's Chapel Social Round and Health Note

A local social column lists visits among the Mackville and Boyle county families including Mize Grace Cull, A S and Lusey Thar, G W Fenwick, J M Brewer, Stanley Fenwick, Juanita Fenwick, Mary Case, Louise Fenwick, Reed Anderson, Besse Coffee, Rhoda Beetey, Nina Fenwick, Grace Hall, Bettie Canary, Maggie Fhat, Mattie Tobin, Albert Rudd, Bud Coffee, Dick Showmaker, Lee Hiatt, Austin Clark, Roscoe Mitchell. Also notes a health tip: hoarseness in a child may signal croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can prevent an attack. No poisons. available from druggists.

Grace Cull Ot Mackville A. S&. Lusey ‘Thoar G W. Fenwick Sanday Rhoda Beetey Boyle County Nina Fenwick Grace Bradfordsville Bettie Canary Maggie Fhatt Mackville Mattie Tobin Albert Rudd Bud Coffee Dick Showmaker Henry Stumph Lee Hiatt Austin Clark Teo Roscoe Mitchell

Regiment Laundry Prank Sparks Military Roast

In a Murfreesboro camp tale Billy Kutt plays a clever trick on a new recruit asking where to wash clothing. The recruit is directed to a regimental laundry by a sly joke, and the general orders the guard to have Billy wash the recruit’s clothes. Laughter follows as Billy ends up scrubbing uniforms while the recruit’s gear is cleaned, shaping Billy’s rough start into a noted military career.

Murfreesboro Tenn Billy Kutt Billy Greenborn Yeu Jim Milly Olcott Chkkathausen Waaudenieutenant Hal

Ambitious youth urged into Wireless and railway telegraph work

A notice touts telegraphy careers for young men and women in Wireless and railway fields. Since eight hour laws and new stations nationwide, demand exceeds supply. beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with growth. The National Telegraph Institute runs six offices in America under Wireless officials, guiding graduates into positions. Write for full details from Cincinnati or Philadelphia.

National Telegraph Institute America BR. A Wireless Cincinnati Philadelphia

Rainy days end. crops near sowing as local notices drift

A rural update notes after a rain farmers plan sowing wheat while tobacco cutting winds down. Local names appear in farm visits and visits to relatives in Nelson and Louisville. A misdirected health tip promotes Chamberl ains Cough Remedy, urging relief for throat irritation.

Jack Frost Charlie Lettie Ham Sweeney Mammoth Old Kentucky Ben M. Pile Sam Moore Sam Emerson Joe Goutley Ham Moore Charlie Setele Susie Boblitt Mattie Yates Ernest Lilige Pile Wallford Chaplin

Subscribers Free Column Offers Various Farm and Poultry Ads

Suburban readers advertise roosters Rhode Island Red cockerels and poultry for sale from Mee K A Langfield Mrs C L Brady Mrs Irving Lynch Turnever and Mrs C L Pep Rig plus a note on Chamberlains Tablets. The text also contains a jumble of unrelated lines about jokes and social quips.

Mee K. A. Langfield Rt. 4 B. Leghorn Aneh Alaoa C. L. Brady Be Tucker Rt. 1 Rhode Island Rae Irving Lynch Lebanon Turnever Rt 3 Weyght C. L. Pep Rig

Reminder of Quack Medical Advice From A Frayed Advertisement

A fragmented 19th century style consumer notice promotes dubious medical cures by Dr Caldwell. It touts laxatives and tonics to treat constipation headaches and weakness, claiming easy access and guaranteed results. The text imitates a desperate plea for trust in a named doctor and a mail order remedy, urging readers to mail a dollar or so for a bottle and a cure.

Dr. Caldwell Golan Bette W. Be Caldwell Monticello

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