Kentucky spends most tax money on education says Interior Journal
The Interior Journal reports Kentucky allocates over half of tax receipts to education, with 21 cents of every 40 cents tax go to schools. Common schools receive 18 cents, the university 13-4, and two normal schools 3-8 cents, leaving 19 cents for other state functions. Roads, sinking fund, and general fund share the remainder, prompting calls for educational reform. Also notes demand for cattle at Nunnelley’s Stock Pens with prices up to 7 1/2 cents for yearlings and two-year-olds, and mules selling $75-$100.
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Kentucky
Kentucky University
University
Nunnelley
Interior Journal
Dryest Fall in 38 Years Reported in Lebanon Area
Raywick corresp onds Lebanon Enterprise notes the fall has been the driest since 1884 with no rain until February 1885. When rains came they brought violent snow storms creating drifts twenty feet high and making travel nearly impossible for several weeks.
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Raywick Cor
Lebanon Enterprise
Murder Will Out Rings Through Mt Olive Court
Kentucky circuit court at Mt Olive Robertson county held the briefest session with a lone case dropped after jury swearing. The grand jury adjourned after hours without indictments. Indictments in Harlan circuit court target Jerry Reed James Robinson and John Marcum over the Pine Mountain teacher Lara Parsons murder.
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Kentucky
Mt. Olivet
Robertson County
Lara Parsons
Pine Mountain
Harlan Circuit
Jerry Reed
James Robinson
Miss Parsons
John Marcum
Clay County
Frankfort
Daniel Webster
Harlan Grand Jury
Interior Journal
Ballard Gang Moonshine Shootings Reported in Menifee County
In Menifee County a moonshine operation led to the death of federal agent Robt. E. Duff on December 9 during an effort to raid a cavern guarded by the Ballard Gang. A second man, David Treadway, was killed December 10 near the scene while a posse pursued the gang. A national survey by United States Touring Information Bureau, Inc. based in Waterloo, Iowa, seeks data for a third edition of the Tourists Camp Ground Map and Directory of the United States.
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Menifee County
Ballard
E. Duff
Sam Collins
Bob Ballard
David Treadway
Duff
United States Touring Information Bureau, Inc
Waterloo
United States
Mullins Family Notes in Local Journal
Ben Mullins travels to Bernstadt for work. J. H. Mullins in Livingston on Friday. Goodloe Howard visits Jackson County Saturday. Miss Mary Mullins guest of Mrs Grace Mullins Saturday and Sunday. Miss Sallie Mullins guests of sister Mrs Ter Baker last week. Mulline and Chas Allen attend church at Corinth Sunday. Schools closed in area due to smallpox. Sarah A. Mullins guest of Mrs Sarah A. Allen Sunday. Mrs Roscoe Anderson and son Eugene return to Taylorsville after three weeks with Mullins family. Dean Mullins visits nephew Julian Mullins Saturday night and Sunday.
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Ben Mullins
Bernstadt
J. H. Mullins
Livingston
Goodloe Howard
Jackson County
Mary Mullins
Grace Mullins
Sallie Mullins
Ter Baker
Mulline
Chas. Allen
Corinth
Sarah A. Mullins
Sarah A. Allen
Roscoe Anderson
Eugene
Taylorsville
Dean Mullins
Julian Mullins
For Sale Ford Car and Farm Notice
Ford car this year model in first class condition. Mary Boyd advertises sale of Harve Bowman place near Hiatt on Brodhead Mt Vernon road with a six room house good tobacco land and out-buildings. Asking 900 cash down though home worth 2000 and invites buyers to write 1105 S 13th St Mt Vernon Illinois.
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Ford
D. C. Price
Mt. Vernon
Harve Bowman
Brodhead
Mt. Vernon Road
Hiatt
Mary Boyd
S. 13Th St
III
Two Store Houses in Mt Vernon Offer Prime Business Site
Lost silver star shaped service pin with the letters US. James E. Thompson offers reward for return. Good location on West Main Street for town business and access to Fritz Kreuger school for children.
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West Main Street
Mt. Vernon
Fritz Kreuger
James E. Thompson
Local social notes and wedding report from Ward district
James Hayse Jr from Crab Orchard bought geese while Mrs Reubin Horton and son of Waynesburg bought hogs. Miss Lula Hurst visited Paint Lick family of Charles Hurst. Mrs W F Debord spent Sunday with Mrs May Mullins. Mr and Mrs O L Hatcher with children visited A F Lawrence family. Mrs Charles Brown ill but improves. Wm H Brown spent night with daughter Minnie McWilliams. Mrs Jack Debord and daughter Lucile left for Stilesville Indiana to join husband. R L Norton of Wad a Miss Essye Brown wed at William H Browns home at 1 o clock Nov 30 officiated by Rev D Gentry.
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James Hayse Jr
Crab Orchard
Reubin Horton
Waynesburg
Lula Hurst
Charles Hurst
Paint Lick
W. F. Debord
May Mullins
O. L. Hatcher
A. F. Lawrence
Charles Brown
Wm. H. Brown
Minnie McWilliams
Jack Debord
Lucile
Stilesville
Indiana
R. L. Norton
Wabd
Essye Brown
D. Gentry
Local families make moves and social visits noted
Mrs M L E Price and daughter Joyce left for Mt Vernon to spend winter there and attend school. Mr and Mrs Broyles Burton moved into a newly purchased home from A E Hampton. Mrs David Brown and children visited her parents here. A E Rice and Misses Hazel and Gladys Price joined Mrs Mattie Price last week. Mr and Mrs R L Norton visited Henry Todd and O J Mullins hosted guests from Missouri. Ed Brown traveled to Mt Vernon. Mrs John R Hamm traveled from Walnut Grove to see her sister Nellie Brown who is ill. O L Hatcher was in Mt Vernon Friday.
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Wabd
M. LE. Price
Joyce
Mt. Vernon
Broyles Burton
A. E. Hampton
David Brown
A. E. Rice
Hazel
Gladys Price
Mattie Price
R. L. Norton
Missouri
Nannie Vanhook
Marcum
O. J. Mullins
Ed Brown
John R. Hamm
Walnut Grove
Nellie Brown
O. L. Hatcher
Why Cull Poultry For Egg Production
An article from Mt. Vernon by Gertrude Caudill explains culling as selecting productive hens and choosing robust roosters to improve egg yield. It stresses starting with pure bred poultry, early culling of lazy or poor layers, and the rooster’s influence on pullet laying traits.
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Gertrude Caudill
Mt. Vernon, R
Taking Desperate Chances with Cold Remedies
The article warns that some people endure colds without care, noting each bout weakens vitality and invites serious illness. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven, affordable option for treating bad colds.
Railroad Hiring Drive Seeks Skilled Machinists and Inspectors
L and N Railroad seeks experienced railroad machinists boiler makers blacksmiths and car inspectors to hire at rates set by the United States Railroad Labor Board. The advertisement notes the company will furnish work.
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L. & N. Railroad
United States Railroad Labor Board
Mongolian Summer Festivals and Long Horse Races
A traveler describes Mongolia’s summer fairs where families attend like county fairs. Horse racing dominates, with races spanning 30 miles. Young jockeys begin at age ten, riding fast ponies bareback, while women compete alongside men.
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Mongolia
Steppes
Simon Bolivar: South American liberator and statesman
Simon Bolivar, born in Caracas on July 24 1783, witnessed the French Revolution and led South American colonies in battles for independence. He helped create Colombia Peru and Bolivia named after himself, serving as dictator at times before independence was secure. He died December 17 1830 without public money in his possession after controlling regional treasuries.
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Simon Bolivar
Caracas
Venezuela
Paris
Bolivar
South America
Spain
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Treasuries
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