Frankfort Notes from a Travel Letter 1908
The author tours Kentucky capital Frankfort noting the old state house, the new capitol under construction, and visits with Gov Beckham. He describes storms, river rises, local politics, Prohibition mood, and humorous regional sayings as he heads west toward Del Monte Colorado.
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Capitol
Kentucky
Denver
Kentucky River
Old State House
Gov. Goebel
State House
Indiana
Tobacco and Bourbon
Gov. Beckham
Storms Across States Mark Voyage Homeward
The writer recounts moving from Indianapolis to Buffalo through a fierce thunderstorm and blizzard conditions, noting a general storm system across cities like Pittsburg and Syracuse. He observes winterlike landscapes in New York and describes dairy country agriculture, potatoes, oats, and gardening in South Carolina as spring progresses.
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the News
New York
Indianapolis
Ohio
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Syracuse
N. Y
Indiana
Houghton
South Carolina
Dr Dragoo Returns to Kempton Opens Office at Rayls Barn
Dr James A Dragoo M D C returns from Chicago where he studied at Chicago Veterinary College and opens a veterinary office at the Rayls livery barn in Kempton.
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James A. Dragoo
M. D.C
Kempton
Chicago
Chicago Veterinary College
Rayls Livery Barn
Kempton Courier
New carpets and rugs at the Golden Rule
Local store Golden Rule advertises new carpets and area rugs for home improvement. Offers include various textures and sizes with showroom displays and in store specials for select purchases.
Sheridan Boys With The Big Fleet In Navy Roster
Secretary of the Navy Metcalfe releases the navy roster listing thousands of sailors who sailed around the Horn and up the Pacific coast aboard battleships commanded by Fighting Bob Evans. Home addresses are given and seven come from Hamilton County. Two are from Sheridan Robi B Drake and D Carraway.
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Metcalfe
Uncle Sam
Horn
Pacific Coast
Bob” Evans
Hamlton County
Sheridan
Robi. B. Drake
D. Carraway
Campaign Rooms Open in Bank Building Suite
A. W. L. Newcomer, Republican county chairman, leases three third floor rooms in the Farmers' State Bank building for campaign use. The space is accessible by elevator and well suited for committee work.
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A. W. L. Newcomer
Republican County
Farmers’ State Bank
Lebanon Patriot
Eighth Year Graduates in Adams Township Noted
The eighth year graduates list for Adams Township in last week’s News omits No 11 entries Young Ward Hand Ray Rawlings and Clare Stotler. Stotler has entered Business College at Indianapolis, and readers are invited to inspect new shoes and oxfords at J M Richardson’s.
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Adams Township
Young
Ward Hand
Ray Rawlings
Clare Stotler
Business College
Indianapolis
Dress Goods in New Weaves and Woolen Fabrics Line
Elegant selection of dress materials features fresh weaves and colors with woolen fabrics and Scotch checks showcased for refined wardrobe additions.
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Poplins
Copenhagen
Neckwear trade and Merry Widow Collars noted
A brief column highlights the neckwear trade with emphasis on popular Merry Widow Collars. The piece signals growing demand and fashion trends shaping accessory markets.
New White Goods Line With Fancy and Plain Patterns
A retailer unveils an extensive assortment of white goods featuring both fancy and plain designs. The collection includes exclusive patterns aimed at varied tastes and interior styles.
Local social notes and advertisements in brief
Saturday visits in the capital city and Sunday dinners among neighbors are listed alongside multiple ads. Mrs J M Harris and Miss Ethel Hutchens are among those noted, with promotions for footwear at Richardson's and stock feed from T A Linton's.
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Mrs. J. M. Harris
Capital
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D.W. Mikels
Night Riders
Frankfort, Ky
Donvas
Tom Pendergrass
Louisville
Roosevelt
Tom
Alban
Omata
del Monte
Colorado
D. W. Mikels
Rev. Teter
Eleet
Hamilton County
J. M. Richardson’s
Merry Widow
Popu
B.S
Tan Oxfords
Justin
Selby
Soisettes
White Goods
Stanley’s Dry Goods
Ethel Hutchens
John Gifford
Richardson's Shoe Store
C. A. Eudaley
H. A. Eudaley
Edith Campbell
Lemon Steffey
Neva Stephenson
Tol Collins
Arza Smith
Daniel Martin
Harry and
Casey Martin
T. A. Linton
George Fear
Guy King
J. E. Fear
C. B. Pierce
Boswell
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