Exoneration Report Clears Contron Board of Control
Lexington Kentucky grand jury finds no improper action by State Board of Control or members in Arm strong cloth contract for Fayette Reform School. It condemns E J Howell for withholding information and notes bid price of 1 a yard for 3563 yards was inflated due to wartime shortages. Howell indicted by grand jury.
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Lexington
Bethe
Ray Ryans
Armstrong
Ray
Ryans
State Reform School
E J. Howell
Reform School
State Board of Control
Howell
O. K
Tabb & Austin
State Board
Grand Jury
Grand Jury Hears Charge of Grand Larceny
A grand jury charged an unnamed defendant with grand larceny for allegedly taking household goods valued over $20 from an institution. The defendant posted bail of $500.
Miracle of the Nativity in a Bethlehem Manger
Poem reflecting on the holy infant in the manger where Mary cradles the Child amid cold night and humble animals. It honors the paradox of divine greatness in a helpless babe and the enduring reverence of generations.
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Mary Mother
Make Some Sad Hearts Glad This Christmas
The piece urges making others happy at Christmas by giving to less fortunate children. It advises choosing usable toys, mending items, and sharing modest gifts to brighten weary households, emphasizing thoughtfulness over value.
Saint Klaus the Good Samaritan of Russia
An old tale recounts Saint Klaus born in Russia who, after his parents’ deaths, uses his fortune to secretly fund a needy family. He drops gold bars through their window for three nights, finally revealing himself and directing thanks to God for the kindness.
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Russia
Klaus
Saint Klaus
Santa Claus
Christmas Tree Change Delays at Church Tonight
A reader notes the church will postpone its Christmas tree event to next Friday night. Jimmie fears a repeat washing joke as the plan shifts and expectations adjust for the community gathering.
Barber and cook devise coat theft in Argonne night tale
Tony the barber and Pedro the cook form aloof pact to seize overcoats from dead Germans during a night guard in Argonne. Tony sleeps beside a lifeless body after taking three coats, waking to reveal the grim truth of sharing stolen warmth and a cold ear and foot.
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Tony
France
Perdo
Argonne
Pedro
Italy
Cook
Beaucoup
Bosche
Jesu
Maria
Gosche
Niel Graham
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Olumbia
Oorafonola
Sbord
Grafonola
Columbia Records
Muncy Brothers
Board OF Contron
Jauin
Bethlehem
Wilbur Underwood
Reedy
Santa
Richmond
Court House
West Main Street
John E Leyton
East Main
Luther Youn
B. F. Gabby
Madison High
Madison Institute
Second and Broadway
J. A. McClintock
Hallie Irvine Street
Richmond Vulcanizing Co
Estill Avenue
W. B. Turley
Whitlock
M. C
R. R
Newby
S. T. Randle & CO
Eee Mal Bank
Pianey
William Harber
Red House
Bay
Poland
John Shearer
F. EB. Spurlin
Kentucky Motors ‘Corporation
Broadway
W. Main Street
Union Supply Co
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