Snagtown Clippings Splash Local Happenings and Rumors
Snagtown notes report stamps sent to Washington, a Saturday visitor likely to bring six dollars, an editor wanted in Plankville, and a church anniversary social. Local personalities, fishing misadventures, missing neighbor George Bean, and mockingbird sales pepper the page with humor and small town chatter.
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George Rye
Snagtown
Washington
Sam Rlumenstiel
The
Plankville Patriot
Margaret Isley
White Sulphur Creek Woods
Nature
Infant Gillispie Dies Near Columbus Mississippi
News arrives of the death of 11 month old James Manson Gillispie son of Mr and Mrs James C Gillispie near Columbus in Mississippi The mother is Miss Emma McCormick of Mt Sterling.
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James Manson Gillispie
James C. Gillispie
Near
Columbus
Miss
Emma McCormick
Mt. Sterling
Nomination Season Maintains Steam Across Races
The Advocate notes the political pot keeps bubbling as campaigns push toward final nominees. The piece signals ongoing maneuvering among candidates with the page anticipating upcoming determinations and party activity.
Probable Increase for Rural Route Carriers in Kentucky
The Senate committee on post offices and postcards approved a postoffice appropriation measure granting a $100 salary increase to all rural mail carriers. If enacted, the increase becomes a permanent addition to each carrier’s pay, affecting about 42,000 rural carriers nationwide, including Kentucky.
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Senate Committee On
United States
Wise men can be foolish as others at times
The remark notes that even respected leaders err like ordinary people in moments of judgment and folly, highlighting human frailty in governance and decision making.
Turnpike and bridge vouchers called for payment
All turnpike and bridge vouchers against Montgomery county are hereby called for payment and interest thereon will cease from May 30 1916. C T Hazelrigg County Treasurer. Being willing my boy is not enough you must deliver the goods. If you desire something real good buy a quarters worth of tea at J B White s.
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Montgomery County
J. B. White’s
Hagerman to Lecture on Chau Tauqua Closing Day
Rh BE T Hagerman has led sermons in six cities including Des Moines and Milwaukee. He served First Methodist Church Des Moines and the large Milwaukee church, drawing strong male attendance and known for plain speech and wholesome wit. He is a favored after dinner speaker and uses word painting to engage crowds.
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BE. T. Hagerman
First Methodist Church
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Dr. Hagerman
Hagerman
Contentment over worldly wealth提醒
Short classified notice urges readers to value contentment over wealth. It lists a contact, a phone number 627, and references Wyatt persons with initials W. H. or A. F. Wyatt, under a dated catalog-like line.
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W. H
A. F. Wyatt
Thomason Buys 195 Head of Fat Cattle in Export Sale
In a Bourbon News report, Thomason purchases 195 cattle from Arthur Hancock and John Woodford for over 26 thousand dollars. Hancock delivers 160 export beeves averaging about 1,500 pounds at roughly 9.35 per hundred pounds totaling about 21 thousand. Woodford sells 35 export cattle around 1,500 pounds each at a similar price per hundred pounds.
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Arthur B. Hancock
John Woodford
Thomason
Hancock
Bourbon News
Truth Terseley Told on Rural School Obstacle
The State Supervisor of rural schools laments the idea of small schools as the main barrier. He argues many districts pursue minimal facilities, attendance, and education with underqualified teachers and meager pay, limiting student learning.
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Morehead
Furniture High in Quality Low in Price
J W Baber on Bank Street offers quality furniture at low prices with a notable game score 48 41 referenced in the ad style of a local newspaper.
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J. W. Baber
Bank Street
J.W. Baber
Lexington rumor denied engagement report about Dr W B Triplett
The Lexington Herald notes a Mt Sterling News item claiming Dr W B Triplett announced his engagement to Miss Bernice Gibson of Oklahoma at a smoker. The article is unfounded as Dr Triplett says he has never heard of Miss Gibson.
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Sedrick Ellis
Rye Straw
Cupid
J. W. Bush
Gander Creek
The
Plankville
Miss Fluffie Tadpole
George Bean
Peavine Ridge
Snagtown
Lexington Herald
Mt. Sterling News
W. B. Triplett
Bernice Gibson
Oklahoma
Coffee brands clash sparks at J. B. White’s
Twelve coffee brands are on offer at J. B. White's but a countervoice labels one detractor a mutt. The remark highlights tensions over which blends satisfy every shopper.
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J. B. White's
Millard Office Relocation Ad In Mt Sterling
Mt Sterling Kentucky announces Geiger's Pharmacy Court and Maysville Streets as the former site of Dr. F A Millard with office services offered. Office phone 237. Fees reasonable and work guaranteed. (27-yr)
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Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Geiger’s
Court and
Maysville Sts
F. A. Millard
Local Chiropractic Office Ad in Masonic Temple
An ad notes a chiropractor with an office in the Masonic Temple formerly used by Dr Hamilton. It lists phone numbers 697 and residence 610 and gives Monday Wednesday Friday hours 7:30 to 11 a m. The piece ends with a whimsical quip about syrup on a fly and a general remark about seeking the best.
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Masonic Temple
F. Hamilton
West Main
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the Advocate For Printing
Chenault & Orear
Cincinnati
Oda Eae
Lexington
H.C. King
East Main St
Lexington, KY
C. T. Hazelrigg
E. T. Hagerman
Advocate For Printing
Advocate Office
Earl W. Senff
White County
OR. C
Mt. Sterling National Bank
H. M. Wright
E. Stamler
Fayette Nat'l Bank Bldg
Lexington, Kv
J. L. McClung
Mt. Sterling, Ky
S$. P. Mohney
McDonald Bros
Miller’ S Creek Cannel
Kentucky Utilities Company
Oliver
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