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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
4
The message lauds Kentucky Democrats for selecting Beckham as U S Senate nominee and Camden as running mate. It notes wide rural strength, county and district wins, Fields endorsed in Congress, and broad Republican support signaling a strong fall campaign.
The county notes a decisive State primary win by Beckham over two opponents despite a large corruption fund. Dozens of supporters abstained, and the paper hails the result as a dawn of a new era for honest campaigning in Montgomery.
Dutch Lunches. We have everything you need for that Dutch lunch Calus. Sanitary Meat Market.
A Dexter Park market trader notes that many horses offered are three-cornered, slab-sided and haired, while quality stock is scarce. He cites ignorance of breeding improvement and rising prices for good mares as drivers of sales and urges consideration of maternity values in the breeding proposition. The observer says the country has produced many horses, but largely not of the right kind, with stock suitable for classification dwindling as the season advances.
A brief exchange shows a comedian asking for audience feedback and a critic praising the stage as the best part of the performance. The quip captures a light backstage dynamic with witty back and forth about the show.
A century past Paris mounted a final stand known as the Battle of the Barriers. French defense, aided by National Guard students and citizens, stalled allied forces led by Schwartzenberg and Blücher until Marmont capitulated after near entry to the city.
On duty Plodding Pete declares he is among the unemployed and scouts the line to warn comrades of any ambush as they march, showing a humorous wartime flavor and a worker's perspective.
Cartoon caption notes the canal's near finish and jokes about a rubber-neck barge. The exchange captures casual pressroom humor about the historic project and its public curiosity.
U Forbes, last two year old colt owned by Hart Bros. of Flemingsburg and bred by Jas R Magowan, set a new season record for two year old trotters at Lexington Blue Grass Fair Stake winning first heat in 2.12% seconds and second in straight heats at 2:1234. Lady Anne and General French split second and third, each finishing second in one heat.
Belle says the college runs a regular hair exchange and swap switches program, and Beulah confirms its existence. The snippet notes a hair exchange as a campus activity.
Prices show men and boys shoes on sale with Fellowcraft $295 and Farnum options. Oxfords priced at $3.50 and $4, promoting value footwear at J H Bronner's shop.
Fragmentary lines reference attempts to impeach a judge and comments on impairing the judge's usefulness. No clear names, places, or dates are identifiable in the readable text.
Listing of county court days near Mt Sterling with towns and schedule. Bath Owingsville and Monday. Bourbon Paris first. Clark Winchester fourth. Fayette Lexington second. Fleming Flemingsburg fourth. Harrison Cynthiana fourth. Madison Richmond first. Montgomery Mt Sterling third. Nicholas Carlisle second.
A fast trotter named A FAST ONE driven by J. Malcolm Forbes finished second in a mile race in 2.08% at Grand Rapids Michigan on Monday. The event supports the claim that James R. Magowan owns the era's greatest sire, J. Malcolm Forbes.
A published quip notes a guest described as a cigarette fiend and replies with the tongue in cheek suggestion of smoked ham as a fitting repast reflecting a humorous social exchange.
A terse exchange questions the focus of efforts against barnacles on ships. The dialogue hints at tension between ongoing maintenance and broader goals, raising doubts about priorities in naval or maritime upkeep.
A fire destroyed the residence and store room at Sideview in the county. No injuries occurred though a gasolene tank exploded. The adjacent home owned by William Staggs and used by Ora Gilvin also burned, with stock valued at 2500 dollars and 1000 dollars insured. The residence was fully insured and furnishings saved.
Three pleasant rooms available on the first floor of a residence on Harrison avenue. Apply by April 11 to Mrs. John English.
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