Globe Map Sparks School Debate On World Shape
Prof. C A Parker traveled to Plankville to trade for an old globe map to argue the world is round against the Panther Creek trustees. John Dashner teaches modern dances at his shop when not shoeing horses. The Torchlight notes local whimsy from fiddling bands, poetry, and quirky mischief around Snagtown.
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C. A. Parker
Plankville
Panther Creek
Peavine Ridge
John Dashner
Blacksmitt
Emma Allen
Linwood Roberts
Coon Creek
H. F. Denton
Snagtown
Howard Shelton
Lone Fork
Millionaire Doorman Saved a Million at Delmonico's
James Hebron a New York doorman at Delmonico's for thirty years saved $1 daily to amass about $1,000,000. The college educated man, known for conversation with patrons, accumulated wealth from his earnings and tips beyond cash.
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James Hebron
New York
Delmonico’s
His Scheme
A reflective aphorism advises not to fret about laughter behind one’s back and to be thankful those taunts stay unseen, focusing on self assurance rather than others opinions.
Palmer’s bold credit bid on a massive dry goods bill
A dealer refuses to extend credit on a $110000 order after war news signals price hikes. Palmer arrives with a sack of cash, asking Stewart to count and receipt the funds before shipping, then departs to catch a train.
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Bieeart
Old van Romedi
Npe
Palmer
Stewart
Young Palmer
Uncle Bobby Caldwell Spars With Opponent In Debate
A Little Mixed recounts Uncle Bobby Caldwell a former west Tennessee county legislator in a joint debate against his nomination rival. Caldwell accuses the opponent of backing unpopular measures citing the infamous dog law and the no fence law and quotes Shakespeare to label him “the man.”
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Bobby Caldwell
Tennessee
Bobby
Shakespeare
David
Thms Happened In Boston
A Boston scene features Cynthia refusing to recite Mary Had a Little Lamb. An old gentleman urges the poem, but the girl condemns its literary value and its believability, noting trade constraints and the meat trust limit on lamb ownership.
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Boston
Cynthia
Philadelphia Ledger
New girl faces rough start at Ferguson household
In a brisk exchange Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson discuss the new girl taking up residence. Mrs. Ferguson notes she has not had peace but expects progress once she is broken in. A crash of crockery interrupts the chat, yet Mr. Ferguson remains hopeful about her progress.
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Mr. Ferguson
Mr F Ferguson
Dutch Health Notices and Birth Placards Describe Local Customs
In Holland towns house door bulletins inform friends of a sick person without visits. In Haarlem a newborn is announced by a small placard with red silk and lace.
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Holland
Haarlem
Chopping Him Off
A fragmentary dialogue shows Grimshaw confronts a former ally in a tense exchange, with cryptic lines that hint at past loyalties and unsettled history. The readable text preserves a noir vibe and incomplete banter.
Last living mother of Cre of Morgan's Wen
The Carlisle editor notes Mrs. Smith, aged about eighty nine, the last living mother of a member of Gen. John H. Morgan's command, resides in Cynthiana and recently recovered from a serious fall. Known as Aunt Liz, she is aunt to William and Frank Remington of Paris, sister of their father B. F. Remington who died here.
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The
Carlisle Ay
Kentucky
John H. Morgan
Smith
Cynthiana
Liz” Smith
Messrs
William and
Frank Remington
B. F. Remington
Paris News
Living mother of one of Morgan’s men found in Madison county
The Bourbon News reported Mrs. Julia Shearer of Red House Madison county as the mother of J. W. Shearer of Company E 2nd Kentucky Mounted Rifles, a Morgan follower. At ninety one she remains healthy, visiting her son in Winchester and recalling Civil War days of 1861 to 1865.
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The
Bourbon News
Paris
Morgan
Elizabeth Smith
Green Keiller
Carlisle Mercury
Cynthiana
Sun
Julia Shearer
Red House
Madison County
Shearer
J. W. Shearer
2Nd
Kentucky Mounted Rifles
Greenville
Tenn
Still Another One Living in Grand Army Line
Mrs. J. M. Jordan of Mr. Sterling, known as Gran, is described as another living mother of the gal lant raiders group. Her Civil War service included capture at Cyn thiana and imprisonment at Johnson Island until after the conflict. She is in her 95th year and in good health.
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J. M. Jordan
Sterling
Gran
Jordan
Cynthiana
Johnson Island
Sandusky
Brockton Boots Up Two Shifts for War Orders
Brockton, a noted Massachusetts shoe town, runs day and night shifts for the first time in its history to fill a giant Italian army order. A shoe maker in Binghamton has a half million pairs of war shoes for Romania, while Uncle Sam remains neutral and captures the business.
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Brockton
Massachusetts
Binghamton
Uncle Sam
Elevate Your Work With a Masked Professional Demeanor
Emphasizing composure in public settings, the advice suggests masking emotions to maintain professionalism while work quality rises. It frames restraint as a pathway to career advancement and respect in workplace interactions.
We do transferring by J. W. Baber
J W Baber offers transferring services and lists phone number 840 for contact in the 37 tf section.
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J. W. Baber
Pull the String to Boost Local Prosperity in Prestonsburg
A call to end hard times rhetoric and liberate money to drive growth in the community. The piece argues cash should circulate, not be hoarded, citing farmers' prosperity and European gold inflows. Includes advertisements for White Eagle remedies and local druggist F. C. Dueron.
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Europe
SHIFT KEY WORK Have a new typ eWriter and pattern on it
A Baltimore American snippet praises a new typewriter design that aids writing speed and ease. The author jokes about luck replacing letters when stuck, noting the device operates swiftly and improves labor.
Steel Mills At Work For American Industry
American steel mills operate at full time the railroad buying of equipment boosts demand. Ten thousand more men are at work than January 1 and the weekly gains continue. These are American orders and not tied to the war. Business is steady and expanding.
The More the Better Advertising Appeal
A merchant notes advertising value likening it to molasses taffy, suggesting effort increases results. The piece emphasizes broad appeal and the public’s fondness for taffy as a metaphor for persuasive promotion.
McChesney Seeks Statewide Prohibition Question
The liquor press and rival candidates warn farmers that McChesney will raise taxes if elected. He advocates submitting statewide prohibition to a public vote, arguing it should join stock, road, and suffrage issues in public referendums. Kansas tax levels are cited in comparison.
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McChesney
Kansas
Kentucky
Stanford Interior Journal
The Garden of Eden and the Return to Nature Debate
A columnist reflects on shifts in women’s dress and behavior from riding astride to dancing bare legged on the grass. The piece laments evolving norms and predicts a dramatic cultural swing, warning of moral decline if trends continue.
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Garden of Eden
Man of Luck Turns Fortune for One
An old saying contrasts ten men waiting with one who seizes a chance. It notes that while many fail, a single individual turns up opportunity and becomes favored by fortune.
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Hamilton
Mt. Sterling
Art Shives
Jack Goodine
Dr. Bush
Doc Walz
Rexall
R. H. White & Co
Boy Phos
Dix White
Bassett Drug Co
F. C. Duerson Land & Priest
R. I. Settles
R. H.white & Co
Holland Customs
Grimshaw
Smarterlick
Cre OF “Morgan
Tyler Apperaoa
Cato Fisher
Sterling National Bank
Prestonsburg
Cordelia Aspberry
Campton, Ky
F. C. Duerson
Court St. Mt. Sterling, Ky
Baltimore American
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