Auto Races to Highlight Red Blooded Sport at State Fair
At the Louisville State Fair week of September 13 two final days feature races on the fairground oval. Stars Sig Rug Fred Horey Jules Ellingboe Leon Duray Ray Lampkin Hughdahl and others will chase records as Oscar perfects famed machines in bold competition.
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Sam
Louisville
Sig Rug
Fred Horey
Jules Ellingboe
Leon Duray
Ray Lampkin
Hughdahl
Lincoln
Neb
Hugdahl
Horey
Ellingboe
Wildcat
Duray
Case Racing
George Clark
Lambkin
Reduced rail excursion rates announced for Kentucky State Fair
The State Fair reports a special rail rate from the Southern Passenger Traffic Committee. From Kentucky points and Cincinnati and Jellico, Tennessee, one and one half fare will be charged round trip on qualifying fares. Tickets onsale September 6 to 12 with trains arriving before noon September 13 and final limit September 15. The 1919 fair catalog lists $110000 in premiums and expects record attendance and strong profits for farmers and stock breeders.
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State Fair Management
Southern Passenger Traffic Committee
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Jellico
Tenn
Louisville
Commonwealth
Babies Health Contests Grow At State Fairs
The article traces the rise of Babies Health Contests and Congresses sparked by Mrs. Frank De Garmo in 1908, spreading from the Louisiana State Fair to Kentucky and nationwide. It notes entry details and that the September fair will feature the program, with contact for catalogs to State Fair Secretary Fount T. Kremer in Louisville.
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Frank de Garmo
Mothers’ Health Congress
Louisiana
Kentucky
Fount T. Kremer
Republic Building
Louisville
Letter from Dr J B Spratt on corn crop conditions in Indiana and Kentucky
Dr J B Spratt writes from Butler Indiana August 20 1919 describing corn heights chinch bugs, wet and dry spells, and comparison with Kentucky farms. He notes apples peaches plums and fine cemeteries, plans to travel to LaCrosse Wisconsin via Chicago, mentions family ties and kindness of local residents, and signs off August 21 with plans to depart Friday.
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Butler
Til
the Advocate
Sterling
J. B. Spratt Jr
LaCrosse
Wis
Swan Street
New Market
Ind
Kentucky
Chicago
O. C. Guerrant
Wisconsin
J. B. Spratt
Better Salaries for Teachers Advocated in Kentucky
Jefferson County Teachers' Institute in Louisville urged the Legislature to pass higher teachers' salaries. A monthly wage of 100 dollars was discussed as a model to attract qualified instructors, with the slogan Better Salaries for Better Service. The group pressed for broad state action to raise pay across Kentucky.
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Kentucky
Jefferson County Teachers’ Institute
Louisville Free Public
Nashville Car Strike Ends by Arbitration
Arbitration ends the Nashville car strike as the company reinstates discharged workers and accepts union labor. The Advocate for printing reports on settlement and reemployment.
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Nashville
Car Company
Ratsnap rodent killer for farm and storage buildings
No more rats or mice after using RAT SNAP. Kills without smell. cats and dogs won’t touch it. Available in 1 cake for 25c, 2 cakes for 50c, or 5 cakes for $1, with guaranteed results. Sold by Chenault & Orear.
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Chenault & Orear
Profiteers in Sugar Face Possible License Revocation
Food Administration officials notified Attorney General Palmer they could revoke the licenses of any licensed sugar dealer after a Justice Department hearing proved violations of the Food Control Act regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Palmer
Department of Justice
Mt Sterling Mrs Trimble Praises Doan's Kidney Pills
Nanie Trimble of Mt Sterling Ohio outlines previous back and kidney pain and swelling, claiming Doan's Kidney Pills gave relief. She repeats praise in 1917, noting renewed health with the product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo. Price 60c at dealers.
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Nanie Trimble
Jamison Street
Mt. Sterling
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Swango Sells Jessamine County Farm for Profit
W. T. Swango, brother of J. B. Swango, sold his 160 acre Jessamine county farm. He bought it two years ago at 200 dollars per acre and sold for 300 dollars per acre, netting 16 thousand dollars plus two years of crops.
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W. T. Swango
J. B. Swango
Jessamine County
Blue Grass Fair Opens Labor Day With Special Program
The Blue Grass Fair in Lexington Kentucky opens September 1 on Labor Day with a cooperative and unusually large program planned with local labor organizations. Special railroad rates have been secured for attendees.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Fine Georgia Watermelons or ice at Vanarsdell's
Classified ads note availability of Georgia watermelons and ice at Vanarsdell's store with a brief offer.
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Georgia
Vanarsdell’s
Love's Labors by Woman's History Club Support Local Girls
The Woman's History Club of this city pledges to educate two local girls, praising fraternal orders for uplift and noting promised rewards for deeds of love and charity.
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Woman’s History Club
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FAIF
Cusick Studio
DR. J. B. Spratt
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Th. Hall
Bor
Skypalong
Chenault & Crear
the Advocate For Printing
C. Fisher
Old Post Office Building
L. Fisher
Buick
Eastin & Harris
Clark Gate
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