New York Sets a Good Example for Road Bond Expansion
The state votes to authorize a second fifty million dollar bond issue for good road construction, bringing total state and subdivision spending to about one hundred million, with New York cited as a model for others including Kentucky. Parcel post launches January first, with mixed local expectations and critique of express companies, outlining items barred from parcel post and noting higher rate implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
Empire State
Kentucky
Louisville
TRE Long Talker
Parcel Post
Mail Express
Parcels Post
Kentucky Bond Vote Promises Road Link To Lexington
Jackson Morris former private secretary to Governor Wilson of Kentucky urges Bristol Board of Trade that Bell county will vote March 4 on 500000 in road bonds. He expects passage and funds for Bell to revive Wilderness road linking to the central Kentucky network, with Bell county to build 20 of 102 miles toward Cumberland Gap and Crab Orchard. Knox Laurel Beckcastle counties follow with bond votes as Virginians and other counties move to complete the route to Lexington.
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Jackson Morris
Gov. Wilson
Kentucky
Pineville
Bristol Board of Trade
Lexington
Bell
Bell County
Cumberland Gap
Crab Orchard
Knox County
Morris
Laurel
Beckcastle
Pilgrim would hail or fear distant telephone marvels
The article notes how the telephone’s reach would astonish the founding generation. They might greet electric light and urban transit as progress, yet a message carried to a friend miles away would seem witchcraft to a Pilgrim, highlighting awe at modern distance communication.
Progressive Standalone Ad Arises in Republican Strain
The text notes an advertising push by ux Colonel for Progressive to stand alone amid Republican weakness. It suggests the Republican side has little left to defend and emphasizes a scenario of political pressure and independent branding.
Unclear historical date note about 12th day in 1212
The fragment references Tuesday the 12th day of the 2th month in the year 1212 and notes it will be a full century before dating another 12 in 1212, suggesting a calendrical observation with unusual phrasing.
You Can’t Whip Kid Alcohol In This Title Bout
In a bold challenge the article notes that some claimants may pursue the title, but the main rival remains Kid Alcohol, whose influence dominates the field. The piece emphasizes the hype around the matchup and the enduring appeal of Kid Alcohol despite other contenders.
Langdon Memorial School News Highlights
The Rev Mr Tinsler spoke at chapel Monday morning. Miss McCord spent Monday and Tuesday in Danville. Elizabeth Lemonds returned to school after a brief absence. Myrtle Saylor won a Bible work prize. The first year High School cooking class served a three course dinner to teachers. Christmas vacation begins Friday December 20 and classes resume January 8. Kindergarten exercises and Christmas trees were held Friday morning and Friday afternoon under Miss Blanche Crawford and Miss Robertson.
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Miss McCord
Danville
Elizabeth Lemonds
Myrtle Saylor
Mary Mae Lathim
Sallie Stewart
Leila Albright
Georgia Amyx
Blanche Crawford
Mothers of the Slum Children Work Till Midnight
The piece argues mothers in the ghetto are not cruel but victims of relentless labor. They must toil until midnight, as do their children, to earn bread, preserving the mother’s instinct to protect sleep despite harsh conditions.
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Mullins Brothers
Will
C. H
London
Laurel’s
Capitol
Rockcastle
Christmas items and local notices in Mt Vernon area
A varied Mt Vernon report lists shop ads and gifts from Fish Jewelry and Phoenix Silk hose, Christmas trees at churches, a new lead pencil factory in Pulaski with 60 workers, and a rooster sale in Louisville. It notes changes in residents, a Horace K Turner art exhibit at the Graded School with a small admission, and local business updates including Mullins Brothers dry cleaning in Laurel and Sutton McBee fashion items.
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Graded School
Horace K. Turner
Kentucky
Mt Vernon
Fares and notices from early 1913 era transit and ads
Fares via Queen and Crescent route with ticket sale dates through December 1912 and January 1913. Returning by January 6 1913. Contact Queen and Crescent Route ticket agents for details. Also included are health ad for Chamberlain's liniment and various notices about stock sales piano contests and voter or subscriber vote counts with numerous names and figures.
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Queen & Crescent
W.A. Beckler
Cincinnati
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Fast Pneumonia Relief
Pneumonia described as the chief killer of winter and spring, with colds and grip as its advance agents. The ad extols Dr King’s New Discovery as best medicine to drive off such illnesses, citing a Vermont testimonial about preventing pneumonia and aiding coughs colds and croup. Prices are 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle offered at Chas C Davis. A merchant note requests a spring and summer cape for a 125 pound lady with black silk trimmings.
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King
George W Place
Rawseville
Chas. C. Davis
Kansas State College
Hess Stock
Hess
M.D
D.V.S
United States
Spectacles at Saint Franklin shop near Jonas McKenzie
A note promotes up to date bi focal cable temple spectacles at Saint Franklin's new shop beside Jonas McKenzie's store. Includes odd citizen pleas and a testimonial from Thos E Williams of Middleboro claiming Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured indigestion after two years. Sales by Chas. C. Davis.
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St. Franklins
Jonas McKenzie
Bristol Tonn
Thos E. Williams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
Chas. C. Davis
Local ads seek quick recruitment and cash benefits in Covington
A recruitment note offers $50 to $100 a month for spare time work with no experience required and promises cash benefits for sickness and death. Free insurance and a cash bonus are available to early applicants from Covington. Also contains a health tip praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a sale notice for Chas. C Davis.
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Covington
Chamberlain
Aevere
Chas. C Davis
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MT. Vernon
Edgar S. Albright
Kentucky Press Association
Mr. Tinsler
Fish
New
Hugh Miller
Newcomb Avenue
Burnsice
Pulaski County
Phoenix
Fish’s
Secretary of State
Smith
Powers
Leavy
Jackson
A. H. Hamlin
Asher
G T. Johnson
West Main
Gentry Avenue
Earnest Thompson
Debordstone
National
F L,. Thompson Jr
C. C. Cox
The
Peoples Bank
Thompson
Sutton & McBee
Sparda
Sutton & McBef
Frankin Allerson
Alias Allen
Boyle
Chamberlain’s
John M Smith
Bank of Mt. We
Jacob Sambrook
South 20Th St. Lovis Ille
B. C. Anderson & Mon
Lizzie Gentry
Bessie Hamlin
Mary Proctor
Etta Cable
Dollie Johzuse
Eva Albright Lela Albright
Lena Albrigh
Gertrude Mar
Susie Cabel
Mary Lear
Recca Brooks
Ethel Payne
Pearl Parcell
Annie Mae Si Mattie Owens
Bertha Bustle
Roberta Brow
Blaneh Howel
Orlie Ponder
Ada Ward
Ella Harp
Annie Cass
Lillie Hiart Mattie
Wilmott
Mildred Robins
Emily Sutton
Linx-eye
Pennsylvania
Chas. C. Stoll Oil Co
Warren, Pa
Santa
Willie Taft
White House
P. S
Joe Cannon
McCall's
the Fashion Authority
McCall’s
McCall
McCall Company
West 37Th St
Birdsell
North Main Street
the Peoples Bank
U.G. Baker
J. P.E. Drummond
F.L. Thompson , Jr
Cashier
Claude C Cox, Ass
T. Cash
Granville Ownes
Undertaker
Brodhead
M.D. D.V.S
Alex
Nevius
Modesta, Il
Fess
Otter
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