Local Cynthiana Couple Wed Quietly at Minister's Home
Miss Marjorie Wilson of Mt. Sterling married Mr. Earl Williams of Cynthiana at Rev. C. W. Elsey's home in Cynthiana on Friday July 7. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hehr. couple to honeymoon in Lexington and Carlisle before living with groom's parents.
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Marjorie Wilson
Mt. Sterling
Earl Williams
Cynthiana
C. W. Elsey
Owen Hehr
Broadwell
Lexington
Carlisle
R. L. Williams
D. B. Wilson
Consolidated schools urged for Kentucky students
The Elizabethtown News Advocate urges Kentucky to adopt consolidated schools to provide equal educational advantage for boys and girls, arguing there is high demand for educated youth and a need to replace poorly educated workers with trained teachers.
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Kentucky
Elizabethtown News
National Guard unity bridges social divides on border duty
The piece notes that in National Guard mobilization diverse social groups mix without caste boundaries. Millionaires and laborers serve together, tending horses and digging ditches side by side. They act as comrades in a shared national effort.
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National Guard of
United States
Sunbeam Mayonnaise Dressing and Menswear Ad Brief
Sunbeam Mayonnaise Dressing promotes flavor and quality. The Brunner Shoe Co offers a full line of men’s suspenders and handkerchiefs, inviting shoppers to visit for complete footwear and apparel selections.
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Brunner Shoe Co
Ground lights illuminate trenches during night warfare
Night attacks use search lights star shells and ground lights to flood the battlefield. English soldiers deploy circular framed canvas devices filled with resin tar and other combustibles to illuminate ground near enemy wire entanglements and deter surprise attacks.
Man Deflects Nonsupport Charge with Humorous Plea
A man facing a nonsupport charge defends himself by claiming he provides three extra washings weekly for his wife, a quip offered in response to the judge. The exchange captures a rural or small-town courtroom tone as the defendant tries to pivot from the accusation.
Snagtown Scribbles Touch on Moonshine and Local Gossip
Old John Ruddy runs a Peavine Ridge moonshine still and says he drinks two glasses a week. Bessie Podmunk raffles kisses for charity while Skinny Elliston risks germs. The town faces debt from entertainments to buy a melodium. The Snagtown Fiddling Band rehearses for a Possum Ridge show. some doubt they’ll finish in time. Old Bob Houghton’s house burned with no insurance. Deputy Doc Walz seeks election gains. Locals visit Plankville for a wild animal show. The postmaster vows political loyalty shifts with GOP. The band refuses to raise music rates. Preacher W C Herman wears a translucent linen duster. A feathered mule spooks a Dr R T Cook vehicle near Possum Ridge.
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John Ruddy
Peavine Ridge
Margaret Isley
Possum Ridge
Billy St. Aubin
Bob Houghton
Doc Walz
Plankville
Jack Goodine
W. C. Herman
Mr. Herman
Plunkville Society
R. T. Cook
MEN WHO LIVE IN MEMORY
The piece argues towns have two citizen classes those remembered for service and those quickly forgotten. It urges persistent effort for communal welfare and condemns denigrating one’s home town, ending with a plea to speak well of one’s town and repeat it.
Customer Demands Refund Over Ending Of Novel
A reader confronts a bookseller on not receiving a refund for a read novel. The exchange questions whether print quality or other issues exist, but the customer insists the ending displeased them, prompting a money return dispute as depicted in Harper's Weekly.
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Harper’s Weekly
Harassed explorer faces questioning by several women
A humorous scene shows a famed explorer, surrounded by multiple women, being asked questions by half a dozen of them. The little man in the corner struggles to answer, while onlookers remark on his predicament and possible escape.
Scribbler Seeks Novel Problems After Idea Drought
The judge quips that Scribbler has exhausted ideas and now hunts for new novel problems. The remark hints at a shift from writing to sourcing material, reflecting a playful exchange about creativity and supply.
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Scribbler
Quotable Quip Sparks Courtroom Banter
A judge notes a sharp comparison as two men trade barbs about dogs howling to piano music. The remark highlights humorous courtroom banter and social stereotypes.
A Cut Above It
Dialogue shows a farmer offering five dollars a month and board to an applicant. The applicant resists, humorously questioning if he is a college graduate.
Weather Forecast Quip Reflected in Court Wordplay
A judge muses on climate change as a doctor prescribes fresh air and the weather forecast predicts cooler temperatures tomorrow. The exchange blends legal wit with a note on health and seasonal shifts.
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Arthur
Hat prompts gentle exchange about age perception
Hazel asks if her hat makes her look older. Aimee reassures with a light, comforting response.
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Hazel
Aimee
Gallery raid prompts arrest in development case
A raid at a photo gallery triggers an arrest linked to a developing case. Authorities describe the operation as part of an ongoing investigation into illicit activity surrounding photographs. Police say no further details are available pending charges.
House for Rent on North Maysville St For John W Jones
Two story house with a nice garden and yard on North Maysville Street. Apply to John W Jones. A kind word is worth much and leaves a green memory. Harsh words cause blight and decay. which do you use.
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North
Maysville St
John W. Jones
Pumps and Filters Prices From C P Pierce
C P Pierce advertises pumps and filters with a promise to save buyers money. Contact via Pow 706. The note closes with a playful line about a cat and Villa.
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C. P. Pierce
Patriotism to Home and Country
The piece argues patriotism begins at home, praising loyalty to towns, schools, churches, lodges, and businesses. It contends local devotion strengthens national unity, and that actions in support of home life often speak louder than speeches for country.
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Parison
Brunner Shoe Co Sets Prices for Pumps and Oxford Styles
Brunner Shoe Co offers pumps and Oxford shoes at reduced prices, listing $3.00 and $2.45 respectively. The advertisement notes a sale or catalog listing with these figures, highlighting a discount or price adjustment.
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Oxford
Brunner Shoe Co
Wisdom Seeks Avoiding Foolish Paths in Daily Life
A concise reflection on choosing prudence over folly. It emphasizes practical judgment, restraint, and learning from mistakes to cultivate wiser actions. The message invites readers to consider their choices and pursue enlightenment through thoughtful conduct.
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Sweet Charity
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F. A. Millard
E. Stamler
Fayette Nat'l Bank
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West Main
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