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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
3
A small Kentucky garden tale describes a fierce clash with a five foot snake among cabbage plants. An old lady aged seventy six wielded a hoe to drive off the reptile, while townsfolk report local farm sales and school progress. Additional items include typhoid fever, family visits, and a first-time teacher Miss Nannie Hilton guiding a growing school.
ABo t t I s es e r s t g g r m e p h i a d y d seases. stomach and gut are prime disease sources due to neglect. The text urges attention at first signs of trouble or feeling unwell.
An old time advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal stomach and bowel remedy. It claims quick benefits and health protection, notes availability in dollar and half dollar sizes, and offers refunds if it does not help. The ad mentions a free sample and a promotional book. It lists The Red Cross DrugStore as a seller.
A field accident injured a mare leading to its death next day. John Russell and John Cocanougher report livestock losses from lightning. Otha Burns welcomes baby Lula Bell. Ewing wraps up a 15 day tent revival in Nevada and plans more in Texas Ky. Wesley chapel to hold quarterly meeting October 6 and 7. Harve Key and sons bought Beech John Elliot's farm and exchanged homes near Jensonton.
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her two year old after a severe bowel complaint. The ad claims the remedy is reliable even for cholera infantum and promises cure when directions are followed. Available from dealers in the Blue Grass.
A New York man who lost a cigar box with 20,000 in cash was rewarded with five dollars by the finder. The Georgia man who lost the money later claimed the finder should pay interest for the time it took to locate the owner.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a scientific wonder claiming cures for Burns cuts wounds chilblains and salt rheum with a 25 cent price at C. J. Haydon's drug store and mentions E. R. Mulford as a lecturer for the Patrons of Husbandry.
Lovington residents visit relatives while Mrs. Perkins improves in Illinois. Local sales and trades include farm land, horses, and cattle bought by Graham & Perkins and W. B. Hayes. Vernon Conn. merchant cites Champlain’s Pain Balm for burns and aches. George O’Bryan, 24, killed by a southbound train near New Hope Gethsemane. body badly damaged, investigation launched. Also ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation and general health.
Sleep is essential for physical repair and nerve restoration. Dr Miles Nervine is advertised to soothe nerves, improve sleep, and aid overall organ function, with a testimonial from a patient claiming profound rest after use and a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
A nineteenth century agriculture piece argues for U S E and farmer organization to secure equity in business. It questions crop pricing, urges careful marketing, and notes Kentucky Burley district support for U S E with calls for congress and legislative attention.
A historical notice promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm a liniment claimed to ease excruciating pains and make sleep and rest safe by its powerful effects.
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