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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

7

Lincoln Memorial Highway Would Bind Nation From Maine To California

Clark advocates a Lincoln Way from Washington to Gettysburg as a monumental national project using $2,000,000 for highways that would educate the public, provide work, and employ penal labor. He envisions parkways, fruit trees, and a major artery for commerce and travel, inspiring lawmakers and boosting revival of harness racing in Chicago for 1912.

Washington Battle Field Gettysburg Lincoln Maine California

Startership in Harness Racing Praised for Fair Practice

The article lauds Dr. Frank Stone of Burlington Wisconsin as a leading starter in light harness horse turf, noting his fair, fearless enforcement of rules and knack for smooth operation since Libertyville years ago. It contrasts his polished handling with common bungling, predicting continued success in the starter’s stand.

Frank Stone Burlington Wis Libertyville Dr. Stone

Real Estate and Insurance Services Ad Feature

An advertisement for H. Clay McKee and Sons offering buy sell and rent real estate, loan money, and insurance services. It promotes bonds, investments, and autos with a focus on the Waitr StrAMER product line and urges readers not to miss viewing them.

North Dakota father christens triplets names

A North Dakota father of nine daughters named his latest visitation as Disappointment Disaster and Despair. He quips that if the mother had been consulted, Remorse Reform and Release would have been chosen.

North Dakota

Cream Separator For Sale Second Hand

A second hand cream separator in splendid condition listed as 6 31 Henry Judy.

Tobacco Warehouse Near Carlisle Under Construction

More than thirty workers are on the Carlisle site for a two story brick tobacco warehouse. It is to be completed by November 1.

Carlisle

Father Thomas Major Dead in Frankfort

Father Thomas Major pastor of the Catholic church at Frankfort died at his home Monday of last week. Born in Paris on July 13, 1884, he was admitted to the priesthood in 1875 after converting in Cincinnati while recovering from a wartime wound. He had lived in Frankfort for seventeen years.

Thomas Major Frankfort Father Major Paris F. W. Major Cincinnati

Livestock Sale Listing at Mt. Sterling Kentucky

Auction notes list hornless Double Standard Polled Durham Bulls Shropshire Bucks from an imported prize winning sire Pure bred Poland China boars and gilts reading 13 11 Thomas J. Bigstaff Mt. Sterling Ky.

Poland

Georgia bill targets hats wider than two feet

A Georgia Legislature proposal seeks to ban women from wearing hats over two feet in width. The item appears among a miscellany of notices and advertisements in the periodical.

Georgia

Dallas Couple Frozen to Death Near Pike's Peak Summit

W F Skinner and his wife of Dallas Texas died in a snowstorm near the summit of Pike's Peak. The couple were found frozen after being caught in severe winter weather while traveling in the area.

W. F. Skinner Dallas Texas Pike's Peak

Through Electric Lighted Coaches and Sleeping Cars

Reservations and complete information available through local agent or by writing J C Beam Jr A G P A St Louis Missouri for details on travel via electric lighted coaches and sleeping cars.

J. C. Beam, Jr St. Louis

Sleeping Dining and Parlor Cars on Express Trains

Advertising note directs travelers to consult agents for particulars. States service on express trains is available weekdays with daily operation indicated. Provides no specific dates or locations. Reviews suggest accommodations include sleeping dining and parlor cars.

Test-Bound Exington & Eastern Effective May 2 1911

A notice states the Exington and Eastern lines become effective on May 2 1911 with service changes or test-bound operations underway. Details specify the railway company and likely timetable adjustments affecting passengers and schedules.

Train connections at Lexington and Campton Junction

Train No 1 connects at Lexington with Louisville and Nashville for Louisville. No 3 connects at Lexington for Cincinnati. At Campton Junction Nos 1 2 3 4 connect with Mountain Central Ky to Camp ton. Beattyville Junction Nos 1 2 3 connect with L A Railway for Beattyville.

Soay Aoraees Ee Ps Et Athol Beattyville Junction Campton Junction Clay City Winchester Lexington Lexington Winchester L. & E. Junction Gray City Torrent O. & E. Junction Jackson Louisville Cincinnati Mountain Central Campton, Ky L. & A. Railway Beattyville

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