Resolutions on Death of Comrade Wm Van Antwerp Civil War Veteran
The report commemorates Comrade Wm Van Antwerp born Waterford New York October 26 died Mt Sterling Kentucky June 28 1911 in the 70th year. He joined the 22d New York Infantry in 1861 was wounded at Antietam and died from those wounds. The post honors his memory and expresses sympathy to his widow and children. Noted prayers reference meeting God and the celestial Grand Army. Resolution submitted by D G Howe and J C Rotary Committee December 9 1911.
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Werp
VanAntwerp
Waterford
N. Y
Mt. Sterling
Antietam
van Antwerp
Coley Apperson
E. L. Dudley
Lexington
Wuerras
Wm. van Antwerp
Celestial Grand Army
Patent Pinless Clothes Line Rights Sale Offer
Saie offers three county rights Madison Fayette and Jessamine for sale of a Patent Pinless Clothes Line. Sold on sight and a big money maker. Will trade for land or live stock. Call or address 27 4 Spot Cash Grocery Co.
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Madison
Fayette
Jessamine
Spot Cash Grocery Co
WANTED 4000 Geese and Ducks By January 14
A Lexington Kentucky dealer offers to buy 4000 geese and ducks by January 14 sending inquiries to Jesph I Wade and E Kelly & Co. The ad promises fair treatment for country produce and lists contact details. Also mentions new grocery line from E Kelly & Co. and a humorous exchange about tipping a waiter.
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Jesph I. Wade
Lexington
Snail Blindness Questioned by Scientist Yung
A researcher named Yung reports 2,400 experiments on 176 snail specimens. In light and shade the snails move by chance, avoid obstacles only when they collide, and show little reaction to tiny bright objects. He even notes sightless snails continue peaceful lives after removing their eyes.
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Yung
The Bride and Groom Lightly Quarrel Over Honeymoon
In a playful exchange the Bride frets while the Bridegroom vows to avoid the buffet car, insisting this is their honeymoon though she worries about his frequent drinks and weathered mood.
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George
Proof of the Man
A cautionary note on how a woman should view romance and how a loving man proves himself through consistent courtesy to all women. The piece warns that devotion without respect risks heartbreak after marriage and argues true gentleness comes from steady behavior toward everyone.
Dad and son clash over college conduct at lodge convention
In a dialogue from a mock-quotation, a father laments his son’s behavior while recalling taking him to a national lodge convention, with Gillis remarking he cannot bring himself to speak plainly about the matter. The exchange captures strained family dynamics amid organizational travel.
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Willis
Scott
Mar
Gillis
Puck
No More Tempers In Marriage Says Husband
Quip notes a husband claims he no longer loses his temper, joking that he lost it for good in the marriage. The speaker uses a wry punchline implying lasting change within domestic life.
Tiei’s a miser’s garden in old sign
A fragment shows a sign reading Tiei’s a miser’s garden with a quip about moneywort and marygold, suggesting a whimsical or rustic display. The lines imply a character or nickname within a Victorian or historical setting.
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Tiei
London Royal Breakfasts Impress New Railroad Man
A newly rich railroad man boasted to Senator Carter about dining with royalty in London at Buckingham Palace. Carter corrected him with vivid anecdotes of breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners with Queen Victoria, King Edward, and the prince of Wales. The tale of diamonds and royal playtime left the newcomer dumbfounded.
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Carter
London
Buckingham Palace
Victoria
Edward
Prince of Wales
Palace
Square deals in international marriages provoked by Henry
Representative Henry of Texas praised a harsh view on international marriages in Waco, citing the Gould-Drexel wedding and Sears-Vanderbilt engagement. He noted a rich American wife enforces a square deal, then shared a joke about a young nobleman whose wife cut off his allowance.
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Henry
Texas
Waco
New York
Economics Tops Freshman Course Choices At Harvard
The Harvard grouping system requires six courses in one department and six across three general groups, with five electives free. Sophomore class totals show 133 in economics, 55 in engineering, 45 in romance languages, followed by English history and chemistry, reflecting economics’ longstanding popularity tied to life work.
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Harvard
Young Virginia Artist Miss Virginia Wood Earns Attention
Miss Virginia Wood, a young American artist from Virginia, recently moved to New York and rose to prominence as a portraitist. She uses chalks or charcoal and is in high demand among fashionable and wealthy women, noted for her vivacious charm and social popularity.
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Virginia Wood
Old Dominion
New York City
Miss Wood
Virginia
New York
Branscomb Chooses Car After Short Courtship
Branscomb spent six months deciding on a car while having known his wife for only two weeks before their marriage. The exchange highlights the seriousness of buying an automobile.
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Branscomb
Measure of Merit. Endorsements by Mt. Sterling Citizens
Mt. Sterling resident Charles Wilson from 14 Rich Avenue testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his kidney troubles and back pain after use at F. C. Duerson's Drug Store. He endorses the product and urges others to try it, noting the pills’ effectiveness. Sold at all dealers 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Mt. Sterling
Cit
Charles Wilson
Rich Avenue
Dean
F. C. Duerson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Stop itching instantly with Dean’s Ointment
A brief product notice claims Dean's Ointment cures eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, and scabies and is available at any drug store. The wording urges quick relief from itching conditions.
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Dean
Rooms for Rent on Sycamore Street
Light housekeeping rooms available on Sycamore Street offered by G. E. Coons. Residence suitable for single occupant. Contact G. E. Coons for terms and availability.
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Sycamore Street
G. E. Coons
County Court Days Near Mt Sterling
List of county court days for Bath Owingsville Bourbon Paris Clark Winchester Fayette Lexington Fleming Flemingsburg Harrison Cynthiana Madison Richmond Montgomery Mt Sterling Nicholas Carlisle with each county’s court day stated.
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Mt. Sterling
Bath
Owingsville
Bourbon Paris
Clark
Winchester
Fayette
Lexgton
Fleming
Flemingsburg
Harrison
Cynthiana
Madison
Richmond
A Tender Youth Speaks At Oxford Supper
An Oxford supper scene records a quiet rebuke from a youthful attendee who criticizes the fathers for their stinginess in supporting their sons. He pleads that they are fellow creatures and deserving consideration.
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Oxford
Argonaut
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D. G. Howe
J. C. Rotary Committee
Penn’s Eneumaric Cure Co
Columbus
Ohio
E. Kelly & Co
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Dad
T. E. Corbett
Mgr
Sutton & Son
Mt. Sterling, Ky
J. G. Crabbe
Richmond, Ky
Cly DS
Senator Carter
Mr. Newlyrich
Square
Young Virginia
County Court Days
Montgomery
Nicholas
Carlisle
Robinson & Moore Court
Aundry
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