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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1910
Page
2
A collage of quips about tennis droughts and dynamite cures, plus jokes on aviation laws, barefoot dances, and oysters growing on trees. Reports note Alaska volcanoes, Maine bear encounters, and a mean July rainfall. A Massachusetts preacher predicts baseball in heaven while dentists seek to curb kilking for human preservation.
At the Kentucky Bankers Association convention in Louisville President H C Utterback of Paducah argues against a postal savings bank bill. He warns of annual deficits from management and a shift to higher interest on public debt, asserting government should regulate but not run business.
Mrs Callie Hudson Degars, 20, newly married to Ben F Degars, was struck by a passing automobile in front of her Leestown pike home. After her horse balked at the gate and she jumped free, she was run over, chest crushed, and died 45 minutes later. The driver was Oskar Brown, a neighbor.
Judge Cochran in Frankfort United States District Court grants a temporary injunction stopping the Kentucky railroad commission from enforcing its new rates on coal shipments to the Greenbrier distillery from eastern Kentucky mines. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. challenged the McChord act seeking constitutional ruling on state rate powers.
Councilman Ed Weitzel arrived to vote for a strict Frankfort meat inspection ordinance. It imposes heavy penalties for selling meat without a mayor and health board license, and forfeits licenses for bad meat. The measure aims to ensure fresh and tender steaks.
Greenville circuit court settled forty seven damage suits against Elk Valley Coal Mining Co and others arising from the Browder mine explosion on February first, a tragedy that claimed thirty four lives.
After a four day meeting in Newport the Northern Kentucky Teachers institute closed with officer elections for the year Covington chosen for the next meeting site W D Reynolds Ludlow superintendent was elected president F A Congreve Highland schools superintendent secretary and A Collins Covington principal was named treasurer.
The eighth Kentucky State Fair began Monday in Louisville as officials and J W Newman the secretary showcased an improved grounds and more numerous exhibits. Despite funding limits delaying permanent buildings, funds from last year were wisely spent to enhance the fair, with visible improvements across the vast grounds as exhibitors from across Kentucky and beyond arrived.
One of the largest real estate deals in Somerset was the sale of about 10,000 acres of coal lands by the master commissioner of the Flat Coal Contract at the courthouse door. Capt. John Geary of Lexington bought a large tract and several smaller ones for 12800 dollars. J H Gibson, cashier of the Pirot National Bank of Somerset, purchased the remaining tracts for 8500 dollars.
Versailles reports the Woodford county Farmers Institute convened with John G Blair named chair man and A M McKee secretary The welcome address was by Hon Harry A Schoberth and Blair spoke in response William A Cox elected delegate to the State Farm era institute and J W Newman alternate in Frankfort
Advice for treating a horse suffering heat exhaustion during hot weather. Stop work, move to shade and breeze, cool with water and cold packs, and give stimulants like whisky in cold coffee. Do not bleed or give poisonous drugs. Repeat stimulant doses every half hour as needed.
The piece outlines steps to prevent heat exhaustion in horses by keeping stables clean ventilated and darkened, feeding appropriate amounts, providing ample cool water and rest, removing harness during rest, and rotating horses. It notes a stimulant mix for treatment and indicates veterinary help for sunstroke, with an illustration of Babingley Good Luck.
A Farm Press illustration shows a light yet strong hinged hog restraint frame built from wood and double mesh wire fencing with waterproof paper between. The rig tightens by a central wooden brace and lets operators stretch the fencing, creating a moving narrow lane to coax hogs toward an opening.
A long-quoted summary discusses prehistoric horses in the Americas, noting fossils found across the continent and theories for their disappearance before European contact. It cites Whitney mission findings, early horse evidence in New Jersey, California, Oregon, Texas, Florida, and Mexico, and possible causes including climate change, disease, and predators.
A West Chicago C N W conductor recounts a severe wreck on Arbor Ave. He credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with restoring his health after kidney pain and despair. The ad notes the drug’s price and distributor Foster Milburn Co. Also included are vintage clippings about fire department casualty headlines and a cleaning soap jingle.
A jumbled OCR fragment describes a cub reporter’s misadventures and self correction in a newspaper setting, plus a busker style quip about a streetcar fire and a London marriage statistic, all hinting at light anecdotes from old press culture and misdirected energy. The piece mentions The Boston Journal and Youths Companion in passing.
Prominent men cite Postum easing health issues linked to coffee. A Southern public schools superintendent recounts his mother’s coffee related heart trouble and stomach complaints improving after switching to Postum. The family notes fewer headaches and better overall health, with the mother recovering to good strength.
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