Thoroughbred yearlings rise in value in Kentucky turf boom
The Lexington Thoroughbred article notes record high stallion and broodmare values driven by profitable breeding, strong Kentucky stakes and rising purses. It cites Saratoga sales reaching as high as 21 000 for a brother to The Porter and multiple horses selling above 10 000, with the Kentucky Jockey Club expanding purses to fuel the era of prosperity for breeders and turfmen in Kentucky. The piece details yearly racing days and purse totals from 1905 to 1921, highlighting escalating stakes and the club's influence on managing Churchill Downs Latonia and Lexington tracks.
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Kentucky
Saratoga
Porter
Kentucky Jockey Club
C. Hild
Churchill Downs
Latonia
Lexington
State Racing Comm Iiteion
Douglas Park
Prohibition plan laxer in the west than east Gazette says
The Little Rock Gazette quotes a likely quip about liquor enforcement, suggesting the western states have a looser approach than the eastern regions. The line evokes Greeley’s spirit with humor about fueling on the country.
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Little Rock Gazette
Greeley
Demand for Sincerity Outstrips Available Supply
A brief note states that demand for sincerity greatly exceeds the amount of sincerity actually available. The line suggests a public or editorial reflection on honesty and value in discourse.
The Recompense and Whit Wright's New Romance
A fragmentary verse item notes a green world reply to sorrow and a rose for life. It cheekily comments that Whit Wright's new girl avoids worry as long as her hips stay straight, hinting at lighthearted social note.
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Whit Wright
Menefee County News Highlights Road Plans and Obituaries
Heavy rains slow travel as road engineers plan hard surface routes from Frenchburg to Morgan county line and Montgomery to Frenchburg. Jury issues and a $3000 suit against C O railroad end in defense verdict. Resolutions honor Henry D. Combs who died at 79, with noted Civil War service and family ties. Frenchburg School notes report 230 enrolled with 40 boarders, new brick building completed, and $100,000 total school complex funded by the Woman's General Missionary Society.
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Frenchburg
Morgan County
Montgomery County
Menefee County
H. R. Prewitt
W. C. Hamilton
Squire Williams
C. & O. Railroad
Henry D. Combs
Menifee County
United States Army
Far West
Juda Martin
Garrett
John
Robert
Taylor
Brooks
James Osborne
Thornton Hedger
Helen Havermale
Menetee Circuit Court
T. L. Candel
F. Osbot
W. B. White
Frenchburg School
M. J. Giffin
M. P.gordon
Good Society Rule for a Southern Town Party Guests
A civic-style note praises borrowing from neighbors for social gatherings and urges inviting the neighbor when hosting a party. The remark attributes the shopper Edward Bok as a model, underscoring neighborhood courtesy and mutual aid in social life.
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Edward Bok
Four room flat for rent on Bank Street
For rent four rooms and a bath on Bank Street. See H. Clay McKee Quick. For printing see The Advocate.
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Bath
Bank Street Flat
H. Clay McKee Quick
the Advocate
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Wal Reid, Bist Legaee
Vctisonn
Gloria Swanson
Ju Foye
Menefee County News
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United Presbyterian Church of North America
Woolcott Flour Mills
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H. C. King
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Innati
Cincinnati
Bettie M. Roberts
Mary Coleman Ayres
Mt. Sterling
Corbett Stand
L. Brockway
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