Poultry Show at Lexington preview with judges and prizes
The Blue Grass Fair prepares a premier poultry and pigeon show with premiums across 300 classes. Judge T M Campbell of Darlington Indiana will assess poultry while George Feather of Boston will judge pigeons. Grants include 20 silver cups from fair and Lexington merchants. birds housed in standard coops at 5 cents per bird.
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American Poultry Association
Lexington
T. M. Campbell
Darlington
Ind
George Feather
Boston
Mass
South
Shadow of the Cross painting at Blue Grass Fair exhibit
The unfinished painting The Shadow of the Cross, showing a full length Christ figure both lit and in shadow, will be shown at the Blue Grass Fair this year. The artwork received gold medals at the World's Fair in St Louis Jamestown Exposition and the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle.
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Christ
Garden
Gethsemane
St. Louis
Seattle
Wash
Speed Program Set For Blue Grass Fair Week
A detailed speed program showcases six days of running and harness races at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington from August 11 to 16. The two year old stake drew 19 entries, with top Kentucky-trained contenders. Scheduled stakes include 2:16 trot 2:20 pace 2:25 trot and 2:22 trot, under National Trotting Association rules, plus pony and novelty races to be announced.
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Lexington
Kentucky
National Trotting Association
Tuberculosis Exhibit Answer Destroys Drunk Question
A Kentucky tuberculosis exhibit confronts a man under the influence who asks if smoking or chewing protects against TB. The exhibit physician explains that tobacco does not stop TB germs and alcohol use increases susceptibility. The visitor leaves, seeking another excuse.
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Kentucky
Kentuckians Homecoming for War of 1812 Celebration
Louisville to host a seven day Perry's Victory Centennial starting September 29 inviting about one million Kentuckians and descendants of War of 1812 soldiers to attend. Highlights include a Perry reunion, ancestry certificates, a large ball, mammoth reception, speeches, and a grand 1812 museum with loaned relics from across the nation.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Perry
Lake Erie
Commo
Kentucky Association
First Regiment
America
Mission Society Organized in Mt. Sterling
The City Mission Society of Mt. Sterling was organized at a Christian church meeting, presided by Rev. B. C. Horton. A constitution aims to improve moral and social conditions with the motto A Cleaner and Better Mt. Sterling. Capt. C. H. Perry was elected president, with John S. Frazer vice president, J. Y. Rogers secretary, and W. H. Strossman treasurer.
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City Mission Society of
Mt. Sterling
Christian Church
B. C. Horton
Capt
C. H. Perry
John S. Frazer
J. Y. Rogers
W. H. Strossman
Transfer and Carriage Service Ad
Carriage and transfer wagon ready to meet all trains. Phone 21 or 337. 37ff. SHE g a WILL BEAN.
Rid Freckles With Double Strength Ethine Remedy
Advertises a facial treatment claiming to remove freckles with an ounce of ethine double strength from Wm. & Lloyd. Promises no cost if ineffective and money back guarantee if it fails to clear complexion. Warns rare cases need more than an ounce.
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Miss Face
Wm. &. Lloyd
Safe House and Lot on North Sycamore Street
Property listing notes a house and lot on North Sycamore Street owned by J. W. Jones. The brief item mentions safe condition and location but lacks further details on size, price, or terms.
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Sycamore Street
J. W. Jones
City Property For Sale By C B Stephens
City property on Richmond Street offered for sale by C B Stephens. Six room house with kitchen bath large back porch gas and electric lights waterworks barn corn crib meat house hen houses about two acres with garden and pasture. Trade for downtown property considered. Phone 603 Advocate office.
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Richmond Age
C. B. Stephens
Advocate Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blue Grass Fair
Tuberculosis Commission
High Bridge Entuck
Lexing Ton
Queen & Crescent
H.C. King
Thales Aegont
E. Main St
Southern Railway
Shelbyville
Lawrenceburg
Danville
Kentuckians’ Homecoming
Thames
Dore Perry
Isaac Shelby
the Thames
Mission Society
Advocate Pub
Vanarsdell’s
Will Bean
City
Conroy
McCormick Lumber Company
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Indiana Nates
Chenault & Orear
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