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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1905
Page
4
A humorous column laments marriage rush amid rising costs and boots shoes and warm underclothes for families. It praises county officials led by Col Bill Owens for re election, mocks politicians as hogs who crave graft, and cites over 60000 dollars in debt burdened on Washington county by current officials.
The Lebanon Enterprise questions if the presidency was bought or stolen from Bryan, citing Armstrong Committee disclosures alleging bribery and theft by Republican leaders to defeat the will of the majority. It condemns corporate and social leaders who applaud such acts and attacks the President for benefiting from corruption.
Public notice urges readers to register next Tuesday to be eligible to vote in November. It emphasizes timely registration before leaving home and contrasts with downbeat imagery of wilted roses, urging practical action to secure coal and other needs.
Corn cutting winds up this week and a large acreage of wheat and rye will be sown. Mrs Stella Hardin and daughter Elizabeth of Lakeland visit the Ellis home. Four carloads of coal shipped to Booker this week. Citizens attend tobacco growers meeting in Springfield. Death of J F Gribbens noted with sympathy offered. Orders for lines and groceries accepted by W C Ellis Mooresville Ky by Oct 8. Dr Sam Crume and family visit Yates. Subscribe for The Sun.
The piece follows Harvey Lawson, nearly eighty three, selling his 66 year farm in Washington county Kentucky and moving 1500 miles to Rockwell county Texas with one son and grandchildren remaining there. It reflects on farewell and the unlikely return.
Hay fever illness delays public school, fields harvests progress with tobacco corn and rye. Local farmers trade cattle and colts, and a brood mare sells for 140 dollars. Community visits, illness, and a barley tobacco drive symbolize a busy farming period.
Seventy year old Mrs S E Vowels fell Tuesday causing a hip fracture and nurses fear for recovery given her age. Various local residents and visitors are noted attending events and gatherings at Price's Chapel and nearby homes, with church services and social visits reported.
Local advertisement endorses Lucky Star flour from Chaplin Water Power Roller Mills with claims of superior quality and urging readers to try it now. Proprietor D B Sutherland touts improved baking results and customer confidence.
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