Mercer county tobacco crop movement shows strong pledge drive
The Harrodsburg Democrat reports the 1907 Mercer crop progressing well with over 900 acres pledged toward Society control out of 1 400. Growers sign contracts daily as rally and barbecue set to finalize pledges. 1906 stock exceeds 700 000 pounds, with near a million pounds expected. Adjacent counties report similar strength in the movement.
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Harrodsburg Democrat
Kyle Fee
Mercer
Mercer County
Equity
Fayette
Woodford
Clark
Rheumatism Relief Promises From Chamberlains Pain Cure
A period ad touts Chamberlains Pain Cure as a remedy for rheumatism, claiming relief after short use and a permanent cure with continued use. It promotes the product as available through reliable dealers in the Blue Grass region.
Treatment of Bites and Stings from Insects and Snakes
Advice from the Brooklyn Eagle on handling bites and stings from insects spiders scorpions and snakes. It covers gentle cooling and fomentation, hydration, laxatives, and caution against mouth suction, plus steps like hot baths and exposing wounds to bleeding for venom drainage. It notes urgent care if near the throat or in children and the need to assist drainage before a physician arrives.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Chicken Skin Gloves in Early 17th Century Fashion
Gloves made from chicken skin were used in the early 17th century to whiten and soften the hands at night, reflecting period beauty practices and textile innovations.
O Donohue and Aileen in Irish Rebellion Tale
The tale recounts Dermot inviting English aid and the rise of Irish rebellions led by Thomas O Donohue. After capture he faces beheading while his wife Aileen Mavourneen plots a daring escape with help from sister Kathleen, aiming to flee to France. The account mixes legend with historic figures in Cromwellian eraIreland.
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Dermot
Ireland
Teaders
O'Neilla
O'Gradys
O'Connells
Oliver Cromwell
Thomas O'Donohue
Aileen Mavourneen
O'Donohue
Charles 1
Thomas
jAileen Maronn
Husband
France
Wilk
Kathleen
Kath
Escape drama ends with O Donohue voyage to France
In Ireland a jail escape unfolds as Aileen O Donohue disguises herself to free her husband. The couple flees by horse through forest roads, the jailer misled, and the pair elude recapture. O Donohue then sails to France, while Cromwell fears a renewed uprising and negotiates with Aileen.
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Apother
O'Donohue
Donohue
Kathleen
Ireland
France
Cromwell
Aileen
Reign Ends as UY Tionolwie Returns to Ireland
UY Tionolwie accepted conditions and returned to Ireland where he wed the wife who saved his life, MARTHA E. DUGAN.
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UY Tionolwie
Ireland
Martha E. Dugan
Slater's Daring Steeple Feat Startles England
A slater on a high English town steeple performed perilous evolutions above astonished onlookers. He completed the slate work without incident and drew cheers from the crowd watching from below.
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Antica
England
Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Pain Balm
The Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides quick relief from rheumatic pains and aids sleep. Many users report permanent cure of rheumatism with this liniment. Available from reliable dealers in the Blue Grass region.
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Chamberlain
B D LAKES BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE
Real estate list from Springfield area offering numerous parcels near Springfield and surrounding towns. Properties include farms with tobacco land, barns, dwellings, timber, orchards, water, and railroad access. Prices per acre range from about 17 to 60, with multiple large tracts and several near Springfield town lots and city properties.
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Springfield
Lebanon
Pike
Food Pike
Broomfield
Coongy Neck
Nelson County
Main Street
Grundy
Covington
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