Corresponde nce notes and local updates from Clark county
A local column reports on rain delaying tobacco stripping, corn cut, grain sowing near completion, and drought concerns. It notes improvements for Jas Wells, political remarks about a candidate called a scoundrel, moves of Lem Ginter family, El Toy of Sideview renting a farm, and visits to Salt Lick and Owingsville. Also mentions Henry C Gillaspie’s county judge bid, a birth, Eula Wilson’s return, and local court attendance plus a pitch for Vanarsdell’s oysters and The Fair Store.
Remarkable Crop Yields Across Major Grains Increase 1912 Harvest
A national crop report notes record or near record production for spring and winter wheat oats corn barley rye and potatoes. Hay and rice show strong gains with a large rise in the tobacco output. Conditions in multiple states exceed long terms averages signaling broad farm prosperity and strong markets. The Courier Journal adds local ads for stationery and state ponies sale.
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Courier- Journal
Wilson labor record praised as progressive reform
The article lauds Gov. Wilson for laws improving factory safety and sanitation, extending inspectors, banning child labor in shops after school hours, and establishing an eight hour day for state work. It argues Taft and Roosevelt misjudge Wilson and predicts a progressive presidential win with tariff relief. A public sale notice for the Vice residence and stable follows, set for October 16, 1912, with cash terms and purchaser removal.
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New Jersey
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Maysville Street
Charles D. Grubbs
Board of Trustees
Progressive slate addressed at court house rally
Speakers including Hon. John D. White Progressive candidate for Judge, Hon. E. S. Hitchens for Congress, and Hon. Thos. Dr. Theobald of Grayson urged support for Col. Roosevelt and all Progressive nominees. An unrelated help-wanted ad offers $50 to $100 monthly for spare time with insurance and cash bonus from THE I LU 835 Covington KY.
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John D. White
Progressive Party
Court of Appeals
E. 8. Hitchens
Congress
Thos. Dr. Theobald
Grayson
Court House
Col. Roosevelt
Covington
Manrico Wins Futurity at Lexing ton in Record Trots
Manrico by Moko captured the Futurity for three year old trotters at Lexington on Tuesday. The $14,000 event featured the six fastest heats ever trotted by a horse of any age, with the best time recorded at 2 07 4. Buyers are invited to Voyle's Sale on October 21, 1912.
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Royal Grape
Correspondenge
Jas. Wells
Lem Ginter
Henry L. Jones
Halley S. Gillaspie
Nicholasville
el Toy of
Sideview
O. S. Bigstaff
Thos, Satterfield and Wife
Salt Lick
Henry C. Gillaspie
Clark County
Earl Reid
Eula Wilson
William Wilson
Louisville
Owingsville
Jas. L. Gregory
North Middletown
Springfield
Vanarsdell’s
R. B. Crooks
Hinkson Pike
Mt. Sterling
Dillard Dudley
Jennet
Jack
K. B. Crooks
W. F. and
J. R. Crooks
Wm. Cravens
Futuriy
Voyle
Sren
Stein-Bloch
F. L. Brockway
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