Mule muleteers and market notes from Kentucky and Missouri
A Kentucky and Missouri mule market roundup reports buyers paying 185 to 225 dollars per head for mares and big jacks. Notes include top prices for spans from Lexington and Mt. Sterling, prices around 1000 dollars for a pair, and mentions of imports to France. Also mentions real estate ads and a Wilson inauguration note amid ongoing hiring activity.
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Europe
Poton
France
John D. Greenwade
Mt. Sterling
J. M. Hutsell
Gentry & Thompson
Lexington
Parcel Post Boosts Local Merchants Says Courier Journal
The Courier Journal editorial urges Mt. Sterling and Louisville merchants to use parcel post to expand mail order sales. It notes rates drop and speed improves within fifty miles, allowing local shops to compete with Chicago firms while big mail order houses push volume. It warns against monopolies and urges existing merchants to grow their mail order trade.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Louisville
Mt. Sterling
Courier-Journal
Parcel Post
Chicago
United States
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic Promises Full Satisfaction Guarantee
An advertisement touts Rexall "93" Hair Tonic with a full 30 day money back guarantee if not satisfying. The copy claims removal of dandruff scalp relief and new hair growth, urging customers to start a treatment and seek free advice at the store where the product is sold.
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Cusan
Delivery Promise From S P Greenwade
S P Greenwade guarantees prompt delivery and customer satisfaction for every order.
For Rent First Floor Rooms on Antwerp Avenue
Notice announces first floor rental at a residence on Antwerp Avenue. Four rooms available with gas and electric light plus hot and cold water. Contact Mrs. Mary Schlegel at phone number 515 listed with the ad.
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Antwerp Avenue
Farm acreage near Mt Sterling offers tobacco land and tools
Notice advertises 20 acres of woodland and 6 miles from Mt Poerting with 5 acres of tobacco land and ice for garden use. Land to be raised on shares, house tools and team furnished. 234 miles from Mt Sterling. Apply to E W Moss phone 693 4RB R alo.
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Mt. Poerting
Mt. Sterling
E.wh
Moss
R. Alo
Trustees Sale Of Real Estate In Montgomery County
Pierce Winn as Trustee of Mary A. McClure will sell at Mt. Sterling Court House door Kentucky at about 1 p m on County Court day. The Foster farm on Grassy Lick in Montgomery County totaling 188 acres 4 roods 25 poles. Sale on credit three parts cash with a larger cash option. Terms and boundaries described in detail.
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Pierce Winn
Mary A. McClure
Will
Court House
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Foster
Montgomery County
Grassy Lick
Grassy Lick Pike
Jones
H. C. Howell
Same
John Peggs
Peggs
Mon
Gilkey
Montgomery
Court Street
W. A. DeHaven
Notice on Estate of C A Hibler Deceased Proved Claims Sought
Notice to all claimants against the estate of C A Hibler deceased to present properly proven claims and to settle debts owed to Hibler at once. Contact Emiter H Rerp for details and settlement obligations.
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C. A. Hibler
Mason Botts Rents Rice Crooks Farm for Year
Mr. Mason Botts of Bath county has rented the Rice Crooks farm for the ensuing year. Mr. Crooks will relocate to the old home place.
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Mason Botts
Bath County
Vinci health tonic praised for stomach relief and vigor
Mrs L D Cook of Vineland New Jersey reports five years of indigestion cured by Vinci cod liver and iron tonic without oil. She says her stomach improved, flesh returned, and she regained strength. The ad claims Vinci builds up weak, run down persons and guarantees money back if it fails.
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Vinci
W. S. Lioup
Mt Sterling
New York Law Impedes Driving While Intoxicated
A 19th century note observes New York's law penalizing men who drive an automobile while intoxicated. The piece mocks the idea that sobriety cannot prevent devilment and questions the need for such penalties.
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New York
Advocate Pub Promises Superior Printing
Local printer Advocate Pub Co advertises Our job printing is different from the rest and promises to please customers. The notice highlights their service quality and invites orders, mentioning Best meats at Vanarsdell's as a separate promotion.
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Advocate Pub. Co
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company Promises Unlimited Gas
After extending its main line to West Virginia fields the Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company declares an unlimited supply of gas for heat light and gas engine power. Incorporated.
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West Virginia
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company (Incorporated
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Advocate Publishing Co Incorporated
Henry Watterson
Weekly Courier - Journal
Sterling
Florida
Cuba
New Orleans
Panama
Queen & Crescent
H.C. King
E. Main St
Mule Department
M. S. Caywood
North
Middletown
T. M. Mousees & Sons
Smithton
Missouri
Iglo
Shelby T. Harbison
Cyrus Garnsey, Jr
Tennessee
Robert E. Tipton
Lake C. Riddell
J. D. Marshall
Winchester
Henry Judy
Roy L. Morris
Wilmot K. Prewitt
Blue Grass Journal
Wilson
R. F. Greene
Parcel Post and
Geiger’s Pharmacy
Mt. Ae
Rexall
America
S. P. Greenwade
Mary Schlegel
Dlorris
Emiter H. Rerp Extra
St.eet
Cafe
Bathskeller
Geo, Schenck
Mer
Robt, B. Jones
Vinel
Vanarsdell’s
Nick Hadden, JR
Svea
I Ae
S. B. Lane
Blue Grass Farms
Traddem
Dane
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