Half mile tracks to dominate harness racing future
The article argues the mile track era is ending and a compact circuit of half mile tracks will lead the sport. Goshen’s Grand Circuit entry signals wider adoption, with economic and aesthetic gains from smaller ovals, clubhouses, and lawn surroundings shaping a lasting trotting culture.
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New York City
Jersey
Hohokus
Pitman
Sussex
Flemington
Dover
Trenton
Newton
Plainfield
Philadelphia
Point Breeze
Belmont
Baltimore
Wilmington
Del
Laurel
Seaboard
New York
Goshen
N. Y
Battle Ground
Goshan
Livestock and Remedies Ad In Fragmented Ad Copy
An antique classified fragment lists Double Standard Polled Durham Bulls, Shropshire Bucks, and Pure bred Poland China boars with breeder Thomas J. Bigstaff of Mt. Sterling Ky. It also promotes Dean's Ointment for skin conditions and notes agricultural soil versus seed germination concerns in a separate aside.
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Poland
Freckles vanish with new double strength treatment
A wartime style advertisement touts ethine double strength as a quick cure for freckles. It promises full complexion improvement after nightly application with a money back guarantee if freckles persist. The product is available at Wm. S. Lloyd's drug store for about an ounce sufficient for most users.
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Wm. 5
Lloyd’s Drug Store
The Fable of the Wise Judge Moral and Political Trickery
A Kentucky tale from the Lexington Herald recounts a Learned Judge named torear who seeks governor through political maneuvering. He resists resigning his current office, foreseeing Republican tides, and proclaims a sharp moral: get all you can, can all you vet, and give nothing away.
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Torear
William
Kentucky
Lis
Fuller
Edward
Lexington Herald
Dont for Summer Sweethearts
A humorous verse from Judge warns against over romantic expectations in summer love. It playfully counsels avoiding clingy excess, rushing loyalties, and overdramatic declarations while urging lighthearted, casual dating amid moonlit nights and hammock lounging.
No limit to human ambition voiced in a reflective muse
An editorial aphorism contemplates humanity seeking wider horizons. It contrasts the urge to conquer with longing for distant light, suggesting ambition outpaces current fulfillment as explorers look toward sun and moon.
Cream Separator For Sale In Fine Used Condition
Vintage cream separator offered second hand in splendid condition. Contact Henry Judy, 6-31 for details. Note playful line about staying grounded and making sawdust fly reflects a rustic trade ad tone.
Gotham's Wealth Disparity Highlights City Divide
The city houses about 100000 professional beggars and wealthy patrons like Mrs Hetty Green Russell Sage Miss Helen Gould and others. It contrasts palaces and hovels with immense wealth and deep poverty in New York.
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Gotham
Hetty Green
Russell Sage
Helen Gould
Lord
Sweet Charity
New York
Panama foremen barred from swearing at laborers rule in force
A new rule prohibits foremen on the Panama canal from swearing at laborers. The piece notes even an Ohio river roustabout would quit a job if the boss showed obvious illness to avoid contagion.
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Panama Canal
McCreary Set To Open Campaign In Bowling Green
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate James B. McCreary will launch his campaign in Bowling Green on September 4. R H Vansant chairs an executive committee of Kentucky Dems aiding the formal Campaign Committee, with a named slate of officers and district representatives. The party predicts a historic bid as campaign literature and a special book prepare for early distribution. A filler paragraph notes a cat funeral in Philadelphia and a Texan testimonial for a laxative.
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James B. McCreary
McCreary
Bowling Green
R. H. Vansant
Kentucky
J. A. Sullivan
John C. C. Mayo
A. W. Young
J.N. Camden, Jr
P. H. Callahan
Dr. A. Gatliff
W. C. Montgomery
J. N. Camden, Jr
R. G. Phillips
Denny P. Smith
C. E. Sugg
J. R. Mallory
John B. Castle
S. D. Rouse
J. N. Camden
T. D. Slattery
Virgil P. Smith
Kentucky State Fair and County Fairs Dates 1911
Kentucky lists 1911 fair dates for Germantown Nicholasville Frankfort Somerset Bardstown Paris Monticello Mount Olivet Hodgenville and Kentucky State Fair Louisville with durations from 3 to 6 days. Also mention of Horse Cave Falmouth Mayfield dates and a health ad for Burdock Blood Bitters claiming liver and stomach benefits.
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Kentucky
Germantown
Nicholasville
Frankfort
Somerset
Bardstown
Paris
Monticello
Alexander
Mount Olivet
Hodgenville
Kentucky State Fair
Louisville
Horse Cave
Falmouth
Mayfield
County Court Days Near Mt Sterling York
County court days are listed for counties around Mt Sterling including Bath Owingsville Bourbon Paris Clark Winchester Fayette Lexington Fleming Flemingsburg Harrison Cynthiana Madison Richmond Montgomery Mt Sterling Nicholas Carlisle and the 1st 2nd 3rd or 4th Mondays. An economy suggestion notes daughters of millionaires marrying chauffeurs could reduce swollen fortunes. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised as cheap accident insurance promising pain relief and wound healing with all druggists selling it.
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Bath
Owingsville
Bourbon Paris
Clark
Winchester
Fayette
Lexngton
Fleming
Flemingsburg
Thomas
Winchester Monument Works Ad in Kentucky
Local Winchester Kentucky ad promotes monument works with emphasis on best work and lowest prices. Prop I H Jackson invites inquiries and personal visits to discuss customers needs and compensation.
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Winchester
Women seek highball help from temperance workers
Cincinnati women curious about a highball ask temperance workers despite not belonging to the Smart Set. The piece cautions that stargazing during walks can lead to a fall into a well and notes such missteps do not usually yield oil wealth.
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Cincinnati
Best Farm in the South for Sale at 1300 Acres
1300 acres with 750 cultivated and remaining timber includes 7 houses and barns and two steamboat landings. Located 2 1/2 miles from railroad. land flat, rich river bottom with cane brake. This plantation produced 300 bales cotton and 10 000 bushels corn in a year worth about 33 000 dollars. priced at 30 dollars per acre. Apply at this office.
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Clark’s Weekly News
Palmer L. Clark
Hoffman’s
Hoffman
Ster
Thomas J. Bigstaff
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Dean
Fred
Jack
Kitty
Gladys
Judge
Henry Judy
M’creary
A. E. Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Tex. Lm
The
Sky
Queen & Crescent
Southern Railway
Land of the Sky
Sapphire Country
Lexington
Asheville, N. C
Hendersonville, N. C
Waynesville, N. C
Lake Toxaway
N. C
Pullman
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Knoxville
Tenn
H. C. King
W. A. Beckler
Ohio
County Court Days
Mt. Sterling
Harrison, Cynthiana
Madison
Richmond
Montgomery
Nicholas
Carlisle
I. H. Jackson
Prop
Best Farm
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