Bourbon County Tobacco Growers Sign 82.2 Percent to Marketing Plan
Bourbon County chaired by Sam Clay reports 82.2 percent of the tobacco crop signed to the Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association. Meetings are held in precincts across counties, with Montgomery County over 90 percent signed and about 3,400 acres already committed. Patterson notes county acreage will exceed early estimates and only about twenty farms remain unsigned, likely to sign soon.
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Bourbon County
Sam Clay
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Montgomery County
Clark B. Patterson
Patterson
Explosion at Oppau plant devastates town in Germany
A massive blast at the Badische Anilin & Ifactory chemical works in Oppau on the Rhine wrecked the town. Deaths are estimated from 1,000 to 1,500 with around 2,000 injured. another report cites about 3,000 men present, with roughly half killed.
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Badische Anlinfabrik Company
Oppau
Rhine
Germany
For Rent New Nine-Room Frame Residence on Sycamore Street
Elizabeth Wyatt advertises a nine-room frame residence on Sycamore Street for rent. The home includes a furnace and modern conveniences with contact via phone 258.
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Sycamore Street
Elizabeth Wyatt
Federal Reserve Extends Credit for Burley Growers
The Fed ruling allows growers drafts issued by the Burley Growers Cooperative Marketing Association to be rediscounted at federal reserve banks as agricultural paper with six months credit. Proceeds must fund agricultural use, easing financing for tobacco farmers joining the cooperative.
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Burley Tobacco
Burley Growers’ Cooperative Marketing Association
Federal Reserve Board
Courier-Journal Washington Bureau
Federal Reserve Banks
Co-Operative Association
Specials for Friday and Saturday
Good brooms while they last. Heavyweight overalls and jackets priced at 1.25 each. Army coats and pants 0.75 each. Toilet soap three cakes for 0.25. Corn knives 0.50 to 0.60. Canned apples at good quality. Building paper per roll 5 ply. Guard Roofing per square 2.40. McGuire Bros.
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McGuire Bros
For Sale Jersey Cow with Calf and Duroc Boars
W H Bridges advertises a fine Jersey cow with a young calf for sale and several Duroc boars, contact phone 750. The Advocate, published by W H Bridges, appears as a twice weekly notice.
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W. H. Bridges
Coal Prices Steady as Dealers See No Drop Soon
Retail coal prices in Kentucky this year run 30 to 50 percent of last year’s sales according to the Kentucky Retail Coal Dealers Association at the Phoenix hotel Lexington. Dealers say no drop is expected and there is no coal shortage or car shortage, though one Eastern Kentucky railroad is supplying any car type regardless of operator wishes.
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Kentucky Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Phoenix Hotel
Lexington
Kentucky
Mr Sterling Grocery Owner Files for Bankruptcy
W. C. Cooper proprietor of the Mr. Sterling Grocery Company has filed a bankruptcy petition. Attorney Henry Watson represents him. Assets are groceries and fixtures valued about $1,000. Liabilities total around $10,000, split between home and foreign jobbers. Cooper cites an unaccountable leakage and cannot yet state his new business plans.
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W. C. Cooper
Mr. Sterling Grocery Company
Cooper
Henry Watson
Mr. Cooper
North Broadway
Big Circus Coming Tuesday October 11 to City
Rhoda Royals big combination show and menagerie sets up at the fair grounds with a large tented display requiring double the usual space. Eleven events run simultaneously under the canvas and a small detective force accompanies the show to ensure security. Excursion rates will be offered on both railroads with two performances planned, afternoon and evening, as the advertising car is dispatched to town.
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Rhoda Royal
Elizabeth Wyatt's School of Stenography Opens in November
MISS ELIZABETH WYATT'S SCHOOL OF STENOGRAPHY will open November 1. Entries must be made on or before October 2099-11t.
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Elizabeth Wyatt
School OF Stenography
Lost heavy gold cross with initials L G H
A heavy gold cross engraved with the initials L G H is missing. A liberal reward is offered for its return to this office.
Health Fairy Illusion Delights City School Children
The Health Fairy demonstration by Miss Anne Raymond of New York entertained and educated city school children at the Table theatre. The theatre was filled with students and teachers, with Manager Small donating the venue and the Health and Welfare League receiving thanks for the event.
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Table Theatre
Anne Raymond
New York
Health and Welfare League
Small
Richardson Sells Store on Fast Main Street
F D Richardson sold his general merchandise store on Fast Main street to Omer Staton with possession to take effect November 1. Elizabeth Thomas, saleslady for Richardson, will stay on under new management, and Richardson plans to devote full time to real estate after November 1.
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F. D. Richardson
Omer Staton
Fast Main Street
Invoice
Elizabeth Thomas
Richardson
Busi
Sir Knight Snyder Chosen Aide for Parade Marshal
Sir Knight George R. Snyder of Montgomery Commandery Knights Templar was selected as aide to Miniment Sir Thomas A. Keith, grand marshal of the State Conclave parade set for next May in Maysville. The choice honors a skilled horseman and capable organizer.
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George R. Snyder
Montgomery Commandery
Knights Templar
Thomas A. Keith
Maysville
Knight Snyder
Richardson sells Winn Street residence to Bath County man
F. D. Richardson sold his Winn Street residence to Mr. Clark of Bath County for 4000 dollars. The 90 by 300 foot lot and purchase were confirmed with Clark's brother in law Mr. Sorrell accompanying the family.
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F. D. Richardson
Winn Street
Infant dies at Mary Chiles Hospital
Harvey Russell Henry, infant son of Mr and Mrs John D Henry, died Tuesday morning at Mary Chiles Hospital.
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Harvey Russell
John D. Henry
Mary Chiles Hospital
Specials for Saturday at Richardson Bros and Cornwell
Food items advertised include two fresh baby beeves ready for the block, roasts at 12% to 20 cents per pound, choice cut steaks at 25 and 30 cents, pure pork sausage chops and steaks from home killed hogs, all fruits and vegetables in season, preserving pears, and a fine shipment of canned goods encompassing garden and fruit orchard varieties.
Indictments Return Against Galvin and Blair
Franklin county grand jury indicts Maurice Galvin of Covington and Frank Blair for unlawful conspiracy to secure Blair's pardon. They allegedly fraudulently misrepresented Blair’s record to Governor F. P. Morrow to avoid arrest by Post Office Inspector Lytle. No fraud evidence in Virgil Lucas case. no other indictments. Oil leases sought in Menifee and nearby Kentucky counties by Cumberland and Braxton Oil Co.
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Maurice Galvin
Covington
Frank Blair
Blair
Franklin County
Post Office
Lytle
Evansville
Ind
F. P. Morrow
Kentucky
Virgil Lucas
Menifee
Cumberland and Braxton Oil Co
Cumberland, Md
Local Couple Weds at Grassy Lick Parsonage
J. M. Satterwhite and Miss Nora E. Turpin of the Wades Mill neighborhood were married yesterday in this city at the Grassy Lick parsonage by Rev. J. S. Ragan.
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J. M. Satterwhite
Nora E. Turpin
Wades Mill
Grassy Lick
J. S. Ragan
Automobile wheel lost in central Kentucky
Solid steel wheel with the blown up painted green lost between Olympia Owingsville Mt Sterling North Middletown or Paris inKentucky. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact J W Boyd Cynthiana Ky.
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Olympia
Owingsville
Mt. Sterling
North Middletown
Paris
J. W. Boyd
Cynthiana, Ky
Rossetter Oil Prods breaks ground for South Queen plant
D. E. Rossetter of the Oil Products Co breaks ground at the South Queen site near the railroad crossing for a new plant. Construction aims to be finished with operations starting around October 1.
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D. E. Rossetter
The
Oil Products Co
South Queen
Stable of trotters and pacers sails south after wins
Charles Bean reports his stable has earned 1750 dollars from racing. The caravan departs Louisville for Memphis and Nashville, then heads to tracks further south for competitions.
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Charles Bean
Louisville
Memphis
Nashville
Sale of Red Duroc Boars Nets $20 Each
A. V. Sudduth of Winchester sold two registered Red Duroc boars to Bath County buyers for $20 each after driving them to town on Monday.
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A. V. Sudduth
Winchester
Bath County
Different Views on What a Square Deal Means
A comment on how people disagree about fairness and honesty, noting the clash between ideals and real world behavior. It suggests varying standards and interpretations of a fair arrangement.
Defeat Teaches Humility, Says Man Reflecting on Loss
A reflective statement notes defeat can reveal a person’s true worth and worthiness, suggesting humility and growth come from failure rather than success.
Oil Production Rises Led by Lee County in August Output
Lee county tops August oil production with 370,681.88 barrels, up from July’s 349,194.68. Warren and Estill follow, while total county output reaches 782,181.11 barrels, up 79,748.25 from July. Atlantic Refining buys Bud Blanton lease in Magoffin county for 165,000 dollars.
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Lee County
E. E. Loomis
Kentucky Oil Men's Association
Warren County
Estill County
Magoffin
Atlantic Refining Company
Bud Blanton
Magoffin County
Blanton
Sobel
Allen
Record Fair Reported Sets Attendance Record in 1921
The 1921 Kentucky State Fair, held last week, drew 216 283 visitors, beating 1920’s 175 553. Official figures released by secretary G Carney Cross show every day surpassed the prior year’s attendance. See Rogers Ready to Wear for Tuesday.
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Kentucky
Cottage Sale Transfers to North Carolina Buyer
M. B. French sold a modern cottage on Sycamore Street to Lige Wells who hails from North Carolina and formerly lived in Bath County. Wells will move in next month and take possession. Mr. and Mrs. French plan to return to the country after closing.
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M. B. French
Sycamore Street
Lige Wells
North Carolina
Bath County
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Wee Ae
Littauer
Hudson
Plainfield
N. J
Bank Street
the Advocate
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Merry Widow
Crete
Baronette
Peggy Hoyt
Henry Savage
Dorothy Francis
Richardson Bros. and
Cornwell
Galvin
Allen and Warren
Boyd County
Record Fair Reported
See Rogers
Coleman
May
Ramsey & Mason
McDonald Bros
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