Migratory Rodents and the Perilous Quest for Death
The article recounts the migratory habits of mice and rats in Perthshire and beyond. It explains that rats travel seasonally from towns to countryside for food, then return before winter. It notes lemming-like migrations once thought unlikely, detailing predators and hazards along the journey and the tragic end as many drown or perish before reaching the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perthshire
Wilco
Ree
Geath
Loudon
Pointed Paragraphs On Settlements And Warnings
A collage of observations discusses settlement tactics in law and business, noting the risks of quitting, the tricks of bluffing, and the pride of bargain hunters. It cites a newspaper line from Atchison Globe on marriage dynamics and offers a brief note on medieval monarchs forging titles and the practice of non praecindendo in treaties.
Ingenious scheme to publish poems by exchange
A Chicago girl, repeatedly declined with thanks, found a novel plan to publish verses. She sent a line from her poem to a newspaper’s query column and learned the poem’s title and author from the resulting reply. A rhyming friend then sent the querist’s poem to the paper, and the cycle continued until both saw their lines in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Feathered Barometers Predict Weather Signs
A historical note on birds as omens of weather cites crows gulls wild ducks snipe plovers woodpeckers and swans as notable indicators. The fragment suggests birds’ anxious behavior signals shifting atmospheric conditions, a common belief in past weather lore.
Texas Wonder Cure Advert Reveals Kidney Bladder Claims
Bowling Green Kentucky June 12 1901 Dr E W Hall St Louis Missouri writes praising Texas Wonder for kid troubles and bladder issues. Letter from J H Espen founder hails cures for kidneys and women and claims one bottle priced at one dollar per month treatment offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Texas
J. H. Hespen
Local social notes from Maud and surrounding area
Mrs Lula Wycoff and Miss Minerva Raybourne of Mackville were guests of Mrs J N Ammold on Tuesday. Walter Thompson and wife visited relatives here last week. Mrs Lon Flaugher spent several days with T B Flaugher and family. Miss Louise Settle of Booker visited Miss Anna B Jones midweek. Mrs Z N Shehan and children spent time at H T Shehan's. Miss Katherine Dodson visited here for a day. Anna Jones was in Bloomfield Friday afternoon. Lydia and Hallie Huston were guests of uncle H D Stiles and family. Ana Arnold visiting Elizabeth Brown. Beulah Arnold and Nannie Shehan with Anna Jones at Ray's Summit. Flora Stallard to begin teaching spring school here Monday. Mrs Tom Virgin and daughter Lydia were in town Thursday. Dr J N Shehan and wife guests at Valley Hill Wednesday. Alex Peake and W D For pices of Loretto and Dr J B Yates spent Sunday night at Dr Shehan's. Lindsey Dodson spent Sunday with relatives here. I N Arnold and family spent Sunday with relatives in Nelson county. Mrs Emma Karrick visiting sister Mrs Sallie Bodine. Mrs I B Irvine of Chaplin spent Thursday with Mrs H T Shehan. J M Wakefield and family spent Sunday at E E Wakefield's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Wycoff
Minerva Raybourne
Mackville
J. N. Ammold
Walter Thompson
Lon Flaugher
T. B. Flaugher
Gemily
Louise Settle
Booker
Anna B. Jones
Z. N. Shehan
H. T. Shehan
Nelson County
Emma Karrick
Sallie Bodine
I. B. Irvine
Chaplin
M. Wakefield
E. E. Wakefield
Sale notice in Springfield Ky for property on turnpike road
Commissioner sale in Washington Circuit Court caused by equity action. On Monday April 24 between 1 and 2 pm at the Springfield courthouse door, a tract of land bounded by Marypeony lot and Merchant's National land will be offered. Purchasers must execute bonds with approved security and pay legal interest, securing the sale with a lien. Bidders must comply with rules and provide prompt payment. M G Leachman Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Auberry
Washington Cir Court
Springfield
Lebanon
Stone Corner
Marypeony
Merchant’s National
M. G. Leachman
Floater Trotting Stallion Put Up For Season
Having secured the services of trotting stallion Floater from Mr S S Reed of Oldham county, the horse will stand at my stable three miles from Springfield for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Reed
Oldham County
Floater
Springfield
Floater the Speedy Florida Colt in Fine Form at Auction
Floater, a Florida bred colt by Hambletonian 10 and out of a Star Almont line, brings strong Pedigree including Idol and Mambrino Chief among its ancestors. Described as a tall dark bay with high style and swift action, he is listed with a 12 dollar insured price and notable racing potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floater
Florida
Hambletonian
Star Almont
Hamlin
Almont
Alice Gaines
Fieldmont
Idol
Mambrino Chief
Sir Why
Volunteer
Commissioner's Sale of Land in Washington County Kentucky
By decree at the October Term 1904 of Washington Circuit Court I offer land at Springfield courthouse in Kentucky. The tract lies near Litsey bounded by C Stigall Little Beech river John Potin and Lincoln's Turnpike. Sale on credit six and twelve months with interest. April 4 1904 M. G. Leacuan M.C. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litsey
Washington Coupany
C. Stigall
Little Beech River
John Potin
Lincoln’s Run
M. G. Leacuaan
M.C. W
County Member Will Make Present Season At Barber's Mill
County member will operate at Barber's Mill on Pleasant Run four miles from Springfield and eight miles from Lebanon, extending season at that location along the mill turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber's Mill Turnpike
Pleasant Run
Springfield
Lebanon
Lien Retained on Colt Until Season Paid in Kentucky
Lien retained on a colt until the season is paid with due money when colt is fouled or parted with. Care taken to pre rent and id enter, but not responsible should any occur. Parties seeking information on clubbing etc. will write to the undersigned R. PF. D. No. 4 Springfield Ky.
Breeding Notes From Springfield Stud Referencing Intire Lineage
Fragmentary 19th century animal breeding report notes Happy Beau a four year old stud and Dewey a dark brown jack. Mentions Frederickstown Pike, Survived lines from Gov Woods and Garrat C Beat. Discusses service fee liens and reported quality of breeding stock with period style phrasing.
Man Declares Plan at Same Time and Place
The speaker states will be present at the same time and place with his mule named Jack Black Prince, signaling a notable public display or agreement. The fragment hints at a personal or local event centering on the animal and its owner.
Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs for Sale Today
J. E. Shelby offers Duroc Jersey hogs for sale at all times. Service fee policy states living costs are insured until fees are collected. The seller cautions that while care is taken to prevent accidents, they are not responsible for any that occur. Contact details appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. No
J. E. Shelby
McIntire and Movements Mentioned in Local Notes
Mrs Ed Nally of Louisville visits her father G R Clements and family T E Ballard and wife visit relatives near Frederickstown. T E McIntire of Kearnan Mo visits his father J S McIntire who is sick. Moland Derr of Willisburg visits J F Keene. Emmett Wathen of Bardstown returns home after visiting Hite Clements. J R Nally of Marion county makes a business trip. J L Mudd plans to install a home telephone. Wm Hamilton sold his Bardstown pike farm to Harrison Nally for 6500. Nally formerly lived here and will return with his family. C R Clements sold tobacco to American Tobacco Co at 6. J M Simms personalty sale last Saturday drew good attendance. The correspondent has been busy with plow work but notes The Sun shines brightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nally
Louisville
G. R. Clements
T. E. Ballard
Frederickstown
T. E. McIntire
Kearnan
J.S. McIntire
Moland Derr
Willisburg
J. F. Keene
Emmett Wathen
Bardstown
Robertson
Union County
Hite Clements
J. R. Nally
Marion County
Esquire
J. L. Mudd
Wm. Hamilton
Bardstown Pike
Harrison Nally
Samuels
Rheumatic Pain Relief Promises From Chamberlains Liniment
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rheumatic and sciatica pains, praising Chamberlains Liniment for quick relief and value. It mentions sale by various names and places but contains garbled stray characters and unreadable lines. The readable portion emphasizes rapid pain alleviation and consumer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Evers
C. J. Aaa
Springfield Market Prices Mixed Goods List
A dense list of Springfield market prices for bacon, eggs, poultry, dried apples, flour, ginseng, grain, lard, lime, mill products, potatoes, onions, salt, vinegar, and wool. Includes per pound and per bushel figures with several items showing two to four decimals and regional pricing notes.
Subsribers Free Column Sales and Trade Notices
Fragmented column lists individuals selling or trading farm stock seed oats corn eggs and mules in various towns. Entries mention C F Smith Gassburg J W Hardesty Polace L N Reed J H Walker Tom Reed Gibbs and Birch B Robards J E Shelby R F D 1 and Mrs Sue Knott among others with items such as White Seed Boone County hogs calves and fodder stock for sale or trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hardesty
Polace
T. William Simms
D. Io
Trade Ag
L. N. Reed
Cnge Brown Leghorn
J. H. Walker
Valley Hill
Boone County
Live Stock Market Report And A Grim Ferry Tale
A scattered livestock market listing shows prices for cattle hogs sheep and calves with ranges from common to choice and good to fancy across feeders stockers and veal. A separate Scottish joke recalls the ferryman over the river Styx with a sovereign for the ferryman and a widow’s dark humor about death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotis
Mito Boo
Druid Money And Rude Replies In Brief Gossip
A jumble of quotes on Druid money a quip about a minister and a comic naval anecdote. It cites Purchas Pilgrims priests of Peking and the idea of paying in heaven a hundredfold. Also notes Lord North quarrel quip about being a minister and a sailor tale of empty medicine bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricius
Butler
Peking
London Express
Loni North
Lord North
Woes of Wealth and a Paris Menu Dilemma
A Washington Star line notes the woes of wealth as a man rues a French menu choice over his preferred pork and beans, highlighting humor in appetite and status. The quote frames social contrast and casual disdain for high cuisine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Orphan Boy At 346 To Insure A Living Colt
Fragmentary notice describes Orphan Boy as fine young jack to be taken to prevent sexi care. Names Parrott’s Pe and Isett De vis appear in garbled form alongside Maxwell, with unclear action or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Jack
Parrott
Isett de Vis
Maxwell
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Osten
Bors
Atchison Globe
Maud
Geo
P. West
Plufs
Washington Circuit Court
Court House
J.R Durham
Springfield, Ky
Happy
Agli En Eel
Tim Sean
Intire
Frederickstown Pike
Springfild
Lien
Bean
Pra Ro
Deanttes
Garrat
Wale Jack
Giadstone
Gov. Woods
Alx
Seven Dollars
Dewey
Shahich
Iineelf
Black Prince
McIntire
Asv Akatu
nJoawo
Riga
Goya
Aruda
Springfield Market
C. F. Smith
Gassburg
Mrs. c
P.M. Pees
B. RoBards
Ahs Hsalker
R. Walker, F
D. Nest
Pe Jack
Sue Knott
Cholce Pack
Sa Media Packers
Corp
Minais
China Seas
Admiralty
London Mall
Smythe
Chatto
Browne
Geo. B. Taylor
Sun Office
Waco Dare, JR
Colt
J. R. Walker
Englewood Stock Farm
Willisburg, Ky
Monte Wood
SMS
Shera
Calle East Ae
W. $. Gibbs
Spotwood
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