World Trade Club Offers $1000 For Best World Word
The World Trade Club of San Francisco announces a $1000 prize for the word best suited for worldwide use in promoting metric units among English speaking peoples. Entries must be submitted for judging by May 15, 1920.
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World Trade Club of
San Francisco
W. H. Hammer
World Trade Club
Ambria
Ambrittiea
The
United States
British Isles
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Tasman’s
United South Africa
Seven States Back Plan for Theodore Roosevelt Memorial
Representatives from seven Middle Western states tentatively adopt a national Theodore Roosevelt Association plan for a 5 million memorial. The program envisions a playground at Oyster Bay, preservation of Roosevelt's home, and a Washington monument, with Blair stressing focus on Roosevelt's achievements.
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The
Theodore Roosevelt Association
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Washington
Harry M.blair
Association
Holstein Breeders Meet At Coldstream Farm
The Kentucky Holstein Breeders Association held its annual outdoor meeting at Coldstream Farm near Lexington on August 5. A $100,000 herd bull drew crowds while speakers included D. D. Aitkin of Flint Michigan president of the American Holstein Association J W Newman of Versailles Fred Field of Monticello Massachusetts and J J Hooper of the College of Agriculture.
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Kentucky Holstein Breeder’s Association
Coldstream Farm
Lexington
D. D. Aitkin
Flint, Mich
American Holstein Association
J. W. Newman
Versailles
Fred Field
Monticello
Mass
J. J. Hooper
The
College of Agriculture
Why People Buy Rat-Snap in Preference to Rat Poison
RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice. It also scares away what it doesn’t kill. Rats killed with RAT-SNAP leave no odor and dry up inside. Made in cakes, no mixing with other food. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. Available in three sizes: 25c, 50c, and $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear.
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Chenault & Orear
Blue Grass Fair to Feature Running Trotting and Mule Races
Lexington Kentucky hosts the Blue Grass Fair from September 1 to 6 with daily running races averaging $500 per event and trotting events valued at $400 to $600. Trotter classes include 2:12 2:16 and 2:30. Mule races promise much amusement.
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Lexington
Kentuckian complains of leg pain from long lost limb
A Kentuckian voices pain in a leg he lost years ago while the ex Kaiser's discomfort over losing a seat in Prussia resurfaces.
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Prussia
No More Rats or Mice With RAT SNAP Guaranteed
Rat snap promises no smell after use and claims cats and dogs will not touch it. Ad lists prices for 1 cake 25c 2 cakes 50c and 5 cakes $1. Sold by Chenault and Orear with a guarantee for farm and building use.
Louisville Banker James A. Leech Dies at 74
James A. Leech died at age 74 in his Cortlandt Apartments home in Louisville after a period of declining health. A longtime figure in Louisville banking since 1883, he was brother-in-law to Judge Lewis Apperson and married to Carrie Apperson of Sterling, with a daughter Carolyn Leech surviving.
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James A. Leech
Cortlandt Apartments
Louisville
Mr. Leech
Lewis Apperson
Carrie Apperson
Sterling
Carolyn Leech
Prewitt Reunion Set at Oil Springs in August
The annual Prewitt reunion will be held on Thursday August 28 at Oil Springs. The Prewitt family, a prominent Kentucky clan, hosts a brilliant yearly gathering drawing relatives and friends.
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Prewitt
Oil Springs
Kentucky
Exhibit at State Fair Promises Bigger, Better Displays
Last year the College of Agriculture exhibit impressed at the Grand Stand. This autumn the display will be larger with livestock, dairying, soils, and farm management featured. Lady Walnut Hall, the world's record non stop laying hen, will be highlighted and club girls showcase canning displays attracting visitor interest.
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College of Agriculture
Lady Walnut Hall
Kentucky
Why I Put Up With Rats for Years
N Windsor, a farmer, writes about long rat problems on his farm. He recounts using rat poison that nearly harmed his watchdog and praises RAT SNAP as a safer, effective rat killer. Available in three sizes 25¢ 50c and $1.00. May 7.
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N. Windsor
Professional Dr Wright Dental Surgeon in Sterling KY
Professional dental surgeon Dr H M Wright offers services in Sterling Kentucky with office over Geiger's Pharmacy at Court and Maysville Streets. Formerly occupied by Dr F A Millard, office phone 237. Fees reasonable and work guaranteed.
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Sterling
Kentucky
Geiger’s
Court and
Maysville Sts
F. A. Millard
Good Roads Drive Spurs Kentucky Road Billing Debate
Citizenship in Kentucky engages over the good roads question as Muhlenburg County raises 175 dollars for a road linking Owensboro with Dawson Springs Greenville and Central City. Daviess McLean and Hopkins counties also vote assessments for the project.
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Kentucky
Owensbo
Dawson Springs
Greenville
Central City
Muhlenburg County
Daviess
McLean
Hopkins
Prince of Wales Lands at St Johns as Waller Hints at Dutch Stay
The Prince of Wales has landed at St Johns while the other figure referenced, the so called prince of wail ers, remains in Holland.
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Prince of Wales
St. Johns
Prince of Wailers
Holland
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