Kiddville Correspondence Highlights Evangelist Visit and Local News
Aug 6 start for Kiddville school with Miss Maye Stippe as teacher. Evangelist R M Reynolds closes a five week revival August 5 with plans to preach at Grassy Lick. Visits from Pittsburg and Whitesburg guests, local family gatherings, and church events noted. New Saints church dedication planned for August 12. Protracted meeting at Union Peeled Oak starting August 14. Weather hot and dry, crops suffering. pepper sale announced by Greenwade's.
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R. M. Reynolds
This Place
Kiddville
Bro. Reynolds
Grassy Lick
Bud Northcut
Ashland
Robi
Guy
Union Church
Peeled Oak
Howard's Mill election aftermath and local travels
Howard's Mill woke up after the election with a Democratic result. Several residents traveled to Winchester for a meeting yesterday. Mrs. W. C. Hedrick had a narrow escape Saturday when her horse...
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Howard’s Mill
Winchester
Patriotic Conference to Inform and Arouse in Louisville
A conference of great importance will be held under the State Council of Defense in the Seelbach Hotel auditorium Louisville on Friday and Saturday August 17 and 18 1917 beginning at 930 pm The event aims to inform and arouse through a campaign of public speaking reaching every home in the Commonwealth The public is invited to attend Watermelons on ice.
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State Council of Defense
Seelbach Hotel
Louisville
Commonwealth
Main Street
Queen Street
Main
Queen Streets
Hainline
Uncle Sam's Marines in History and Purpose
Richard Smith writes in Leslie's that the United States Marines, founded in 1775, are a versatile force equal parts fighter and diplomat. The corps mans defense batteries on ships, serves as infantry and artillery on land, and maintains garrison duty at bases, yards, and facilities worldwide.
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United States
Continental Congress
England
Marine Corps
Santo Domingo
Philippines
China
Guam
Richard Smith
Leslie’s
The Stickleback Legend Of Nest Building
The stickleback fish is said to build nests recalling a flood tale. Noah supposedly ordered the culprit to construct a nest each year as punishment for taking the tow from the ark’s bilge. The hedgehog supposedly helped seal the leaks, sparing the ark from greater peril.
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Noah
Arranged Korean Marriages Often Begin Early
The article notes Korean marriages can occur as young as twelve or fourteen with elders arranging the matches. Newlyweds typically live with the husband’s parents in a patriarchal setup, and wives are kept at home unless from lower classes who go out more in public.
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China
Japan
Saint Hubert and the origin of hydrophobia
The disease hydrophobia once known as St Hubert's disease recalls a noble Aquitaine huntsman who renounced life as a hermit in Ardennes. As patron saint of the chase and dogs his shrine was famed for cures, notably for mad dog bites.
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Hubert
Aquitaine
Ardennes
Poe's first idea for The Bells sparked on Baltimore streets
The article recounts how Edgar Allan Poe conceives The Bells during a winter night in Baltimore. He visits a stranger lawyer, enters the library, then returns the next morning with a copy of the famous poem for the lawyer.
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Poe
Baltimore
Equal happiness varies by life consciousness
The quoted thinker argues happiness is not equal among people. A peasant and a philosopher may be equally satisfied, yet not possess equal happiness. The text emphasizes multiplicity of life consciousness and limits a peasant’s capacity for the same happiness as a philosopher. Johnson.
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Piness
Johnson
Dr Johnson Witfully Complimenting Mrs Sid Dons
The anecdote recalls Samuel Johnson in Bolt Court when actress Mrs Sid Dons visited and, upon no chair being offered, he quipped that wherever she is there are not seats to be found, a sharp dig at polite reception.
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Dr. Johnson
Second Kentucky Regiment fund drive for soldiers church
The Second Kentucky Regiment encamped at Fort Stanley Lexington has launched a campaign to raise 1500 dollars for a soldiers church and religious services. The project includes social and French language instruction to be sent to France with the troops. Donations may be sent to Chaplain Harry M. Demoss.
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Kentucky
Fort Stanley
Lexington
France
Harry M. Demoss
Second
Origin of Mother Earth Phrase in Roman Legend
The tale says Junius Brutus after Lucretia’s death led a deputation to Delphi to seek Tarquin’s successor. The oracle declared the man who first kisses his mother would win. Junius kissed the earth Mother Earth and was chosen consul.
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Junius Brutus
Lucretia
Delphi
Tarquin
Junius
Mother Earth
Modern Politeness in a Selling Society
A quoted reflection from Alan Southern in Harper's Magazine on public politeness being warped into selling tactics. The piece critiques suave salesmanship as masking poorer goods and notes the unsettling practice of concealing truth to influence crowds.
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Alan Southern
Harper's Magazine
Sarcastic Caddie Reflects On New Golf Course Misery
A novice on a brand-new course endures a rough hole crossing a plowed field. After a botched swing the player hits ground behind the ball and the caddie quips with dry wit that the gag would cost little if he played with new laid eggs.
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Eaddie
Fireflies and Glowworms Misunderstood
Fireflies’ larvae glow but are not glowworms. In the United States there are no true glowworms. The glow in immature fireflies likely comes from tiny glowing organisms on the young, carried by some female insects.
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United States
Could Always Depend on Supply
Mrs Jones chides James for broken resolutions in mid January. He vows to make new ones as good next year.
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James
Jones
Tea for Sale Ice Tea Stand Ad
Local ad encourages buying tea to make cool refreshing ice tea at home. Shoppers are invited to purchase beverages and supplies for quick, simple preparation.
Pony and Trap for Sale by W T Tyler
Genuine Sheland spotted pony with trap and harness for sale. Described as gentle and a good driver. Located with W T Tyler.
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Sheland
France Offers Lively Summer Vacation Scene
A breezy invitation to spend summer in France highlighting its vibrant spots, culture and leisure options for travelers seeking a joyful seasonal getaway.
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France
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East Main Street
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Mt. Sterling
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Clay
Business College
W. Main St
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