Suburban Home Public Auction Offers A Rural Retreat
An 1914 notice advertises a suburban farm auction at 2 p.m. on January 29. The 6 to 7 acre property near the Winchester pike features a 5 room cottage with gas hydrant and electric light, a nearly new 40x feet tobacco barn, auto house, stalls, garden, orchard, and good water. Fronts Courthouse area, 10 minutes from town. Terms: one third cash at 1, 1 third in 12 months, 1 third in 24 months with lien, or more cash. Auctioneer William Cravens.
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Winchester Pike
J. Clay Cooper
Peter Kelly
H. G. Tabb
J. O. Greene
Hana
Howard’s Mill Pike
Mt. Sterling
J. L. Barry
Henry R. Prewitt
Sterling
Paris Pike
Poland
China
Webber
Deering Harrow
McOrmecick
Wagner
DeLavelle
Yearling Trotter Development Aims at Faster Speed
W. E. Bean from Mt. Sterling argues for early development of yearling trotters to match the speed of historical mature horses. He proposes half mile dash stakes to replace time records, urging Kentucky counties to host two stakes for 12 and 3 year olds and open events for wide competition. He touts the trotter as America's origin and Kentucky’s leading horse-breeding hub.
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Kentucky
America
W. E. Bean
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
New Books at City Library Add 42 Volumes to Shelves
City Library reports a substantial addition, adding forty two new titles including The Return of Peter Grim Belasco The Poison Belt Doyle and Elsie Venner Holmes. Librarians aim to boost public interest with a diverse selection across genres and authors.
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Atherton
Raffles—Bangs
Peter Grim- Belasco
Baldpate—Biggers
Blythe
Robin Hood
Barn—Brown
Guttering and Roofing Repair Offer
An ad promotes guttering and roofing repair services with emphasis on specialty work. The brief notes available capacity and quick response for home improvements.
Ford Automobile Profits Divided
The Ford Automobile Company of Detroit has cut working hours from nine to eight per day and doubled salaries for all employees. Not a man earns less than five dollars daily, with 22,000 workers under a profit sharing plan. Officials say it will boost service and prevent strikes as long as policy continues.
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Ford Automobile Company
Detroit
Mich
Brunner's Showcases Unique Gum Boots Line
Brunner's features a distinctive range of gum boots described as offering something different for shoppers seeking durable rain footwear. The display highlights comfort and practical design aimed at outdoor and work settings.
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Brunner’s
Judge Turner Dominates Charleston Poultry Show Results
Judge Ben R. Turner of this city sent four Rose Comb Rhode Island chickens to the Charleston Poultry show in Charleston West Virginia and won first Cock first Pullet second cock erel and second Hen. The event drew about 1000 attendees daily and Turner’s friends celebrate his success. Fresh brains sweetbreads and veal were advertised at the Sanitary Meat Market.
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Ben R. Turner
Rhode Island
Charleston
W. Va
Turner
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Greene & Tabb
W. Hoffman Wood
W.H. Berry & Co
Fine Bluegrass Farm
Sarah J. Barry
B. F. Hughes
Cravens
Auc
City Library
the Laughlin Co
Richards
Ford Automobile
Sanitary Meat Market
MT. Sterling, Ky
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