Kentucky Horses and the Census Report on War Needs
Col Frank S Armstrong argues the 1920 census shows Kentucky leads in horse stock but far from the ideal quota. He urges broadening breeding of thoroughbreds to supply the War Department for cavalry mounts in national emergencies and to improve work horses and prices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Franks. Armstrong
U. S. Army
Kenbay
Armstrong
Kentucky
Jonel Armstrong
American Remount Association
Advertising Is Essential, Says Dr John J Tigert
Dr John J Tigert United States Commissioner of Education declares advertising the most important factor in modern business. He notes raw materials production marketing and organization as key but ranks advertising as the decisive medium for immediate effect. The 1911 newspaper remains the greatest advertising medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Tigert
United States
Commister of Education
Local News from Kiddville and Around Town
Correspondence from Kiddville notes visits by Lizzie B Niblack Gertrude Niblack and others with Miss Mattie Lou Pace. Lydia Swope visits Donaldson. Mrs. Bob Eads visits her mother in Log Lick. Several townsfolk travel to High Bridge Shaker town for supper. A girl born to James Swope’s wife named Dorothy Mildred. Young folks attend Verdun Springs picnic. Various visits, illnesses, and travel marked a busy week with community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie B
Gertrude Niblack
Virginia
Martha Guy
Mr. Foster Brandenburg
Mattie Lou Pace
James Swope
Dorothy Mildred
State fair displays quirky idea of doing nothing
A novelty exhibit at the state fair features a buggy display built around the concept of simply being available. The setup aims to intrigue visitors with minimal action and prompts questions about engagement and attention in a busy fair environment.
Growlers Try to Stir Trouble for Satan
A clipped regional proverb notes some men would cause trouble for Satan himself, and observes that being a gentleman is easy to say but few live up to it.
Prof Produces Pretty Peculiar Patriotic Peace
Professor William J. Woodburn of Northwestern University reports an ear of corn with red white and blue kernels after three years of work. He plans to refine the corn so rows show solid bars of color by combining red and white ears to make blue ears and grafting the three varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Woodburn
Northwestern University
Woodburn
Gladness and Gratitude Ahead of Pride Debate
A brief note contrasts gladness and gratitude with pride, framing positive emotions as preferable, while suggesting a discussion or reflection on pride may follow.
Fine Hart Schaffner Hart Schaffner & Marx Suit Lot
Lot features blue serge and worsted Hart Schaffner & Marx suits in blue brown and dark gray backgrounds. Includes many undressed worsted and finely tailored models with pin stripes in narrow and wide effects. Brand new values and suit details indicated in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Also Mentioned on This Page
We War Department
Cockrell & Alfrey’s
Walter Hancock
Mr. Tigert
S-P.o'lee
Wichalasrle, Kye
Kiddville
Eleanor Bowen
Lydia Swope
Donaldson
Bob Eads
Log Lick
Frank Vivian
Roger Catron
Stanton
Pearl Williams
John Hart DeLaney
Georgia Baird
Charles Lee Bush
High Bridge
Shakertown
Sylvia Pace
Rome Martin
Kentucky River
Emma Lou Birch
Alice Evermann
Mrs
Vernon Finney
James Finney
Able Thomas
Ravenna
Irvine
W. R. Vivian
Clay City
T. R. Bowen
Verdun Springs
Robert Ewen
Mary
Stan
Mr. Sewill Skidmore
Miss Pearl Pieratt
Mt. Sterling
Satan
LOT NO
Hart Schaff
Ner & Marx
Panama
Paris
Garters
Palm Beach
Madras
Whitman
Boys’ Hart Schaffner & Marx
Boys’ Athletic Union
Wen’s and
Ladies
Kaufman Clothing CO
Lexington’s Better Store
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!