Pacing Kings in 1912 Lexington Trots Feature
A $3,000 stake race for the 2:05 class looms as four elite pacers clash. Joe Ken 2nd, Braden Direct, Jones y, and Knight Onwardo lead, with Onwardo the only horse to defeat Joe Patchen 2nd this season. Joe Gentry remains unbeaten and Canadian bettors back King Onwardo against the others. The race and the Kentucky Futurity highlight Lexington’s opening trots on October 8, promising a royal showdown worth long travel. The ad notes W A Sutton & Son offer furniture carpets and rugs.
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Joe Ken
Bradin Direct
Jonesy
Knight Onwardo
Joe Patchen
Joe Gentry
Braden Direct
Pony
Lexington
Farm for Sale in Clark County Kentucky 144 Acres
Private sale of a 144 acre tobacco land farm on Donaldson creek in Clark County. Four miles from North Middletown and ten miles from Mt. Sterling with a nine room dwelling, two halls, two verandas, stock water, good fences, church and school nearby, two large tobacco barns and additional outbuildings. Contact H. C. Grivaspie R F D No 1 Winchester Kentucky East Tennessee phone 28 at Wades Mill Exchange.
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Donaldson Creek
Clark County
Middletown
Mt. Sterling
H. C. Grivaspie
Winchester
East Tennessee
Wades Mill Exchange
Timely Seed Corn Hints for Farmers and Clubs
Agricultural extension urges farmers and 4 H clubs to select seed corn from the field, favor medium shank ears on sturdy stalks, and avoid overly long ears or coarse husks. The program details new club organization under Dr. Fred Mittcehler with federal and corporate support. write to him for guidance.
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State University Extension Division
College of Agriculture
Fred Mittcehler
Bowling Green
Western Normal School
Mutchler
T. R. Bryant
Lexington
Houn Dawg to Perform in Coming Days
An announcement notes a performer named Houn Dawg scheduled to appear soon with dates to be announced. Local venue and event details are not clearly provided in the fragment.
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Houn Dawg
For Rent Nicely Furnished Front Room Near Court House
Nicely furnished front room available for rent two blocks from the courthouse. Inquire at this office. December 9.
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Court House
Autumn Reflections on Colorful Change From Eliot to Emerson
A Collier’s tribute notes how poets and philosophers value autumns for change and meaning. George Eliot seeks successive autumns while Emerson links October woods to romance yet warns of winter’s approach, urging calm and value in the season’s hues and fruits.
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George Eliot
Emerson
Collier’s
Clay McKee and Sons Real Estate and Auto Firm Ad
Local brokerage Clay McKee and Sons advertises buy sell and rent real estate loan services and insurance execute bonds for clients. The Waite Motor Car is promoted for best autos with emphasis on finding top investments and nearby options.
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Waite
Romance and nostalgia mix in Bryan family telegraph tale
The article traces Ruth Bryan’s marriage to artist W. H. Leavett and notes his remarriage to Gertrude Leeper, a preacher’s daughter from Houston. It recalls Ruth’s parents’ initial objections, their later support, and the new chapter sparked by Leavett’s secret second marriage after showing his work The Lord's Supper.
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Telegraph
Ruth
William Jennings Bryan
W. H. Leavett
Gertrude Leeper
Houston
Texas
Ruth Bryan
For Sale Spring wagon in good condition listing
For sale a spring wagon in good condition. Apply to litf M. R. Hainline. An executive is a man who makes we forievine and is sometimes
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Litf
M. R. Hainline
Firemen Training Mentioned By Sedalia Ex official
An ex Sedalian recalls a German American councilman in Sedalia Missouri who faced town fire protection criticism. The proposed ordinance aimed to boost fire department practice by requiring two days of bractiss before any fire.
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Sedalia
Misturr
Kansas City Journal
Thespian Recollections On Baseball and Egg Tosses
The Theater figure contrasts baseball with egg throwing, quipping that throwing a ball straight should be simple while sending an egg straight to the mark is harder. He uses a humorous exchange to reflect on sporting interest.
Did Not Recognize Gibson Girl Remark In Doctor’s Home
The Cleveland Leader quotes the late Rev. Horatio Stebbins of San Francisco as a man of intellect and a daughter admired for beauty. A visitor praised the daughter, calling her a Gibson girl, prompting the doctor to ask his wife who the Gibsons are.
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Horatio Stebbins
San Francisco
Cleveland
Gibsons
Marriage Gift Sparks Fear of Retaliation
In a tense exchange a man reveals he gave a plush album as a wedding anniversary gift. He fears his partner will retaliate when she learns his own anniversary is near.
poetry gains respect on baseball page
A dialogue notes growing appreciation for poetry as it appears more often on the baseball page. The exchange suggests readers value verse alongside game coverage.
Poor Benders Face Hot and Cold Water Contempt
An aquatic spouse quips about Benders, noting his wife keeps him in hot water with indiscretions or thwarts his schemes to get rich by throwing cold water on his plans.
County Court Days Near Mt Sterling
List of county court days for Bath Owingsville Bourbon Paris Clark Winchester Fayette Lexington Fleming Flemingsburgh Harrison Cynthiana Madison Richmond Montgomery Mt Sterling Nicholas Carlisle with each county assigned to a Monday date. The schedule notes 1st 2nd 4th Mondays across various counties and towns for court sessions.
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Mt. Sterling
Bath
Owingsville
Bourbon Paris
Clark
Winchester
Fayette
Lexington
Fleming
Flemingsburgh
Harrison
Cynthiana
Madison
Richmond
Montgomery
Nicholas
Carlisle
Courteous treatment and prompt delivery promised
Courteous treatment and prompt delivery highlighted by E. Kelly & Company in a trade greeting. The note expresses appreciation for business and emphasizes quality service and reliability in trade relationships.
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E. Kelly &Co
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W. A. Sutton & Son
W. Holman Woot
Earth
Ling
Grates
G. H. Stother
Bank Street
Kentucky
McDonald Bros
L. Clay McKee & Sons
Scottish Rite Bulletin
E. Kelly & Co
Sedalia Alderman
Band of America
Advocate Publishing Company Incorporated
Mt. Sterling, Ky
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County Court Days
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