Local residents report travel and visits across towns
A succession of short notices lists individuals traveling to Louisville Cincinnati Winchester New York Indianapolis and Lexington for shopping studying visiting relatives or guests. Names include Jake Hedden Tillarvin Gay John R Thomas Gladys Henry Mabel Henry Kathryn Storer Martha Reed Sam Clay Ward Mary Stamper Edith Reis Jones Laura Rooney Mildred Voris Louise Smathers J H Keller Willis and others with trips to La Grange Kirk's camp Sulthville and Wilbur Smith College.
Democratic paper marks hottest year in Tus Hoaner
A brief note from Tus Hoaner, Fork, N.C., touts the paper as the hottest Democratic publication in the U.S. for the past year.
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U.S
Tus Hoaner
Fork
N.C
Local Socials and Travel Notes From Madison County
Local society items note Miss Margaret Frost traveling to Richmond to help organize a Health and Welfare League in Madison County. Several residents visit family in Indiana and plan trips to Olympian Springs. Voters Norman Brown Asa Samuels Russell DeHaven and Kenney DeHaven return to cast ballots, while others prepare trips to Kansas City. Mango peppers offered by Greenwade's.
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Margaret Frost
Richmond
Eneyrth
F A Health and Welfare League
Madison County
N. M. White and Baby
Prestonsburg
Norman Brown
Georgetown
Asa Samuels
Lexington
Russell DeHaven
Kenney DeHaven
John Ramey
Peter Greenwade
Nannie B. Richardson
Joe Ramey
Kansas City
Chrystine
Davis Ramey
Births In Wichester County Hospital
In Wichester, at the Cla Coun ty Hospital, on hn Jaky.12th, a Mr. of Mrss Hy.M. Bighop, of is city, a dingitter- Martin Betty. eee A., of Barete 'church, served in her October Court day. 13 Cool to eat during August heatsee watermelons and ganteloups. Vanarsdell's.
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Wichester
Cla County Hospital
Hy.m. Bighop
Is City
Martin Betty
Eee A
Barete ‘Church
Vanarsdell's
Federal moves seek death penalty for Oklahoma arrestees
The federal government aims to punish 200 men held in Oklahoma over armed resistance to military service. Warrants charging treason were served as United States District Attorney McGinnis plans to seek the death penalty.
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Oklahoma
United States
McGinnis
Kentucky High Schools Expand Vocational Education
A Kentucky study shows 376 high schools with 178 teaching agriculture 80 in home economics and 59 in manual training. Student enrollment has surged 150 percent since 1911, per Prof. McHenry Rhoads, supervisor, according to a preliminary report.
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Kentucky
McHenry Rhoads
Local Health News Notes Several Residents’ Ills
The Sick Mr Roy C Scott has been brought home from the hospital at Lexington and is getting along nicely. Mrs Clay Cisco, operated on at Lexington last week, is somewhat improved though her condition remains serious. Magistrate Dan Welch is on the sick list this week though not seriously ill and should be out in a few days. Friends of Mrs Jake Hedden at Good Samaritan Hospital in Louisville are glad she is improving rapidly and will soon return home. Miss Vivian Alfrey of this city is threatened with typhoid fever and had just accepted a teaching post at Grassy Lick school amid hopes for rapid recovery.
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Mildred Voris
J. E. Voris
Indianapolis
Edith Reis Jones
Highland Jones
J. S. Wilson
la Grange
R. O. Duncan
Roy C. Scott
Lexington
Clay Cisco
Dan Welch
Jake Hedden
Good Samaritan Hospital
Louisville
Vivian Alfrey
Alfrey
Grassy Lick
Social events and gatherings hosted by local residents
Mrs. C K Oldham entertained the younger set with a picture show last Tuesday honoring Misses Elizabeth and Catherine Baumstark. Miss Lucretia Little hosted a Friday evening with lunch on the lawn and a hay ride. Postmaster Turner hosted a chicken fry and swimming party at Mr. G L Birkpatrick's camp on Sunday with a large guest list including Mrs. Lipscomb of Nashville and Col. A W Hamilton among others.
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Lucretia Little
Squire Turner
G. L. Birkpatrick
D. A. Lipscomb
Nashville
Tenn
Mary W. Lockridge
Amanda T. Howell
Ida Hamilton
New York
Louise Lloyd
Georgia
Pang Mary Crawford Lloyd
Allen Yéang
Anna Mary Triplett
Lizzie Prewitt Coleman
Flo Shirley
G. L. Kirkpatrick
Col
A. W. Hamilton
Messrs
R. M. French
I. M. Prewitt
C. B. Patterson
Hodge Morris
R. H. Turner
Frank B. Wyatt
Thos. P. Sutton
For Sale Ir of Gentle Work Mules for T. K. Barnes
For sale a pair of gentle work mules suitable for farm use listed under the name T. K. Barnes. Prospective buyers are invited to inquire locally for details and price.
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T. K. Barnes
Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Oldham Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will convene at Mrs C K Oldham's residence on Friday August 10 at the usual hour for a regular meeting.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. K. Oldham
Greenwade Grower Announces Line of Local Vegetables
A local grower markets a full line of home grown vegetables including corn tomatoes peppers and cabbage under the Greenwade label. The small farm emphasizes fresh produce and regional availability for nearby shoppers.
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Greenwade
Military rule imposed on Clay Kentucky after mine disaster
Under martial law Clay Kentucky the scene of a mine disaster last Saturday which caused the death of probably fifty men last night was placed under military rule. An order issued by Lieut. Col. E. B. Bassett of the Third Kentucky Regiment restricts street access after 9 30 p m.
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Clay
E. B. Bassett
Kentucky Regiment
China in the War Declares War on Austria Hungary
Acting President Feng Kwo Chang approves cabinet decision to declare war on Austria Hungary, with entry expected within a week. The move marks a major escalation in China’s involvement in global conflict and signals coordinated action with allies.
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Feng Kwo Chang
China
Austria
Wanted Small Place in the Country ACs Richardson
Classified note seeks a small country property for a person named Richardson aged around 50. Contact details missing, no location specifics provided.
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Acs
Richardson
Good Oil Prospects in Montgomery County
Oil operators see strong potential in Montgomery county with leases at 1.00 to 2.50 per acre. Geologists note favorable formations and pay interest near Irvine sand southwest of Mt. Sterling and along the Menefee gas fields. Drilling now active near Eliza Marshall farm and Nest Egg Meeting House with more outfits expected. Locals believe the southeastern area could yield productive oil, recalling historic finds and gas shows in the region. Fresh cantaloupes and watermelons daily. Vanarsdell's.
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Montgomery County
Eliza Marshall
Johnson’s Station
Eastin
Nest Egg Meeting House
Furnace
Estill
Olympia
Spencer Creek
Chesapeake & Ohio Pas
Senger
Baumont
Plum
Germans Not Sincere In Peace Feelers Urged War Measures
President Wilson from a conference with Senator Lewis signals that now is not the time for peace talks as German peace feelers are not genuine He also urges swift action on the Food Control and Revere bills highlighting wartime policy.
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Lewis
Wilson
Tent for Sale and Camp Gear Offered
Item listing for a folding camp tent cot and chairs priced to sell. Contact Mrs. R. F. Greene, 4-2t, for details and to arrange the sale.
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R. F. Greene
War Tax Bill Reported by Senate Finance Committee
The War Tax Bill, revised to fit latest estimates, was favorably reported by the Senate Finance Committee. Chairman Simmons plans to bring it up for debate later in the week. Bring job work to the Advocate office. Do not jump to conclusions, slide instead.
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Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Advocate Office
New Liberty Theatre Opens Under Wilkerson Management
The Liberty Theatre formerly The Paramount opened last week under Mr. N. A. Wilkerson. The house has been repaired and repainted and presents a neat appearance. Wilkerson, a veteran theatre man, plans to show the best pictures and asks the public for support.
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Liberty Theatre
The
Paramount
N. A. Wilkerson
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