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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
8
The observer notes the variety of rooftop signs in lower Manhattan as remarkable as the tall buildings. He remarks on a covered delivery wagon bearing a firm’s name and rooftop adverts for printers, fruiterers, and office furniture, observing their prominence alongside urban towers.
A dark night scene features a driver who gives a Canadian dime to a panhandler pleading for aid to avoid starvation and thirst. The panhandler thanks him, then insists the coin is unusable, remarking it is a Canadian dime in a humorous note from a New York Press item.
The tale recalls a White House meeting when New York Mayor Gaynor invited Harry L. Dunlap to join a casual walk. Dunlap hoped for political insights, but Gaynor proposed a five mile stroll ending only at the corner, testing Dunlap’s stamina.
Seventy five years ago Germany opened its first railway from Nuremberg to Furth on a six kilometer line. Now Germany reports about 60 000 kilometers of track and claims the finest European railway system. The Adler locomotive on the first line was built under Stevenson in England and cost £850.
Miss Edna Cameron of Washington state acting as secretary and field representative for a 500 man commercial league delivered one of the finest exhibits at the Chicago apple show. Her orchards extend over 300 miles and showcase wide western apple farming.
The Yakima valley annual honey crop reaches 200 tons produced by about 10,000 bee colonies in Washington's Honey Valley. North Yakima correspondent to the Portland Oregonian notes the substantial harvest and scale of apiary activity in the region.
A noted Irish speaker in America faced a hostile outburst when a drunken man asked why the Irish should not be wiped off the earth. Disturbance broke out, police intervened, and the assailant was taken to hospital as order was partly restored.
An investigator counted the rings of a tree felled in 1853 and found 1,147 rings, suggesting an age near 1,147 years at that time. The analyst doubts that any surviving giant trees approach 2,000 years, disputing earlier 5,000 year estimates.
A London Opinion quip recalls a wife asking about books on a safe. Her husband explains the day books, then she jokes about night books needing work until two in the morning, highlighting a humorous domestic moment.
Hon William Addams of Cynthiana after Mayor Head withdraws from the Democratic gubernatorial race says the withdrawal does not affect him He will stay in the race will pay enrollment fee for the primary and canvass every county to secure the nomination even if a convention is held he remains a candidate and aims to be the nominee
The Brown-Proctoria Hotel in Winchester filed a petition for a local option election in Winchester precinct. Woodson Moss and R L Thomas presented the petition to Judge J H Evans on behalf of over 200 petitioners seeking an election on May 2 to decide if liquor may be sold in Winchester precinct.
Walsh Brothers introduces fresh J. and M. shoe styles showcasing new designs and materials. Local shoppers are invited to view the display and try on pairs for size and comfort.
A good crowd gathered for Court Day in Winchester with many transactions on the streets. Hamilton's Stock Yards records 550 head of cattle and 200 hogs on the market, with sales very slow. Silver Thimbles priced at 15 cents at Jones'.
Kentucky Derby slated for May 13 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The State Racing Commission approved a 23 day meeting starting May 13, with Latonia Derby set for June 10 and Latonia granted 31 days. Louisville meet ends June 8 to allow horse shipments to Kenton County course. Lexington’s 11 day meet runs April 29 to May 11. total spring and early summer racing reaches 65 days in Kentucky.
Local shopper options include Knox hats offered by Walsh Bros. Home and meats area retail items linked to S. P. Greenwade.
In New York Mme Melba dismisses compliments as flattery likening it to children. She recalls a Sunday school superintendent who spoke of the blithe flattery of little girls who answered who to love best as Our superintendent, sir.
He-Tomorrow, darling, is our wedding day. She-Yes, and it's bargain day at Silkman's, too. Isn't it just too aggravating.
The town reports high hay demand and scarce supplies while noting farm activity. Hog prices at 7.75 per cwt, sales at Warner’s sale with horses and mules fetching strong prices, and several families moving homes or visiting relatives. A dance and institute attendance show social and agricultural life continuing amid limited outside communication.
A note from P Greenwade offers manure hauling services. He states he will haul manure and invites interested parties to contact him. The message mentions Vanarsdell & Co as a market reference.
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