Arizona Boys Win Prizes Killing 36000 Gophers
A Maricopa County contest funded by the US Department of Agriculture and University of Arizona, aided by local businessmen, saw 1135 boys trap and kill over 36000 pocket gophers. Cost totaled 178 dollars, about half a cent per gopher, avoiding potential annual damages of around ten thousand dollars.
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Maricopa County
Arizona
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
University of Arizona
Market price quotes for grains at Louisville car lots
In bulk wagon quotes from track Louisville Wheat No 2 red 1.25, wagon wheat 1.20. Corn No 2 white 0.67, yellow 0.66, mixed 0.65. Oats No 2 white 0.435, No 3 white 0.415.
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Louisville
Seed Purchase Signals Healthy Bluegrass Crop
Jeff Harp of a Lexington company buys bluegrass seed at S. P. Greenwade's place at Queen and Railroad. He says the seed crop is fine and the price is good.
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Jeff Harp
Lexington
Organic Matter Aids Soil Moisture Retention
The U S Department of Agriculture notes organic matter from green manures, stable manure, or other sources boosts moisture-holding capacity. Fifty pounds of humus stores more water than the same weight of sand or clay, aiding friability and preventing hard, compact soil after freeze-thaw cycles.
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Uni States Department of Agriculture
Smile at Him and Let Gossip Work Its Way
The passage counsels ignoring rumors and focusing on simple virtues. It notes that boosters and knocker both exaggerate and that public opinion soon reveals truth. It urges accepting oneself as created and smiling, especially toward those who are poor or distressed, rather than chasing fame.
Bella Vista Lot Sale by Buckley-Geary Realty
The Reid Rogers property in Bella Vista is being sold in building lots today by Buckley-Geary Realty Company of Lexington. About fifty lots exist and thirty had sold by press time, fetching from 3.10 to 20 dollars per front foot. The home was previously sold to Judge Alfred N. Crooks for 7950 dollars. A complete sale report will appear in the next issue.
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Reid Rogers
Buckley-Geary Realty Company
Lexington
Alfred N. Crooks
Funeral rites for J B Atkinson attended by Sandefurs
Guy Sandefur and his son Julian traveled to Walton to attend the funeral and burial of J B Atkinson, described as one of Mr Sandefur’s best friends.
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Guy Sandefur
Julian
Walton
J. B. Atkinson
Mr. Sandefur
Louisville to Build 600-Room Hotel at Third and Guthrie
Louisville plans a new hotel at Third and Guthrie streets costing 4 million dollars to rise in 1923. The 15 story structure will offer 600 rooms with furnishings estimated at 750000 dollars.
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Louisville
Third
Guthrie Streets
Strother Motors Offers Vintage Cars In Mount Sterling Ky
The listing features a 1918 model sedan with wire wheels priced at $275 a 1920 model coupe with starter listed for $350 and a 1917 model roadster described as running well at $1165 Strother Motors Company Mt Sterling Ky phone 268 with available automobiles for sale.
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Strother Motors Company
Sterling
Political mobilization ramps up registration efforts
Republicans hold frequent gatherings to boost full voter registration while Democrats stay active, signaling strong engagement and turnout expectations going forward.
Farmers Wanted To Buy Bluegrass Seed At Full Value
Farmers are urged to sell bluegrass seed to I P Greenwade who offers to pay the full worth. Contact phone number 2 for arrangements.
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I. P. Greenwade
Watermelons from Georgia arrive at Ayres Fruit Co
Our first consignment of Georgia watermelons is in. Come in and see them. Every melon guaranteed. The second part of the notice contains a moral exhortation about selfish thinking and misery through life.
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Georgia
J. H. Ayres Fruit Co
It Is Hard to Feather One’s Nest Without Robbing Others
A quip notes the difficulty of pursuing self advantage without harming others. The saying frames ethical caution about personal gain at others’ expense. It contrasts clever schemes with social fairness and suggests practical limits to greed.
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Queen and Railroad
Samuel L. Taylor
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Greg Russell
Locust Street
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