Washington County Fair closes after four day exhibit
Large crowds estimated at about 5000 attend the forty eighth annual Washington County Fair Association exhibition. Highlights include numerous winning entries in Cotton Worsted quilt crochet work and embroidery, with Mrs. Kate Pembermary, Miss Sallie McElroy, Mrs. T C Campbell among top prize recipients. Postevent, a full list of winners across crafts, flowers, paintings, fruits, vegetables, and poultry is published.
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Washington County
Washington County Fair Association
Kate Pe Membary
Laura Baker
JR Wharton
Mra C. Holdrick
Mayme Wilson
Miss Wharton
Sallie McElroy
Sallie Bosley
J Y Mayes
TC Campbell
T. C. Campbell
T C Campbell
J L Norris Hebeda
L. L Mudd
Katherine Gliandanver
J R “Bete
Sadie Wilson
Julian Work
C Boldrick
LL Mudd
M E Ruby
Mayme ‘Wilson
M.W Hyatt
T M Estes
R. Best
H A Grinstead
Nancy Simms
Matt Maves
J J Smith
Flora Keene
C A Green
Mattie Robertson
China
Anna Weisen
M W Hyatt
Josephine Barnt
J C Ensor
J W Beam
Ben Davis
Kent Blandford
J.C Ensor
K Blandford
Bartlett Pears
J W Willett
T J Settle
Mary Peter
Miss Mary
Concord
S P
Derringer
C W Dawson
Martha P Derringer
Deringer
Wealthy Osage Indians Claim Rich World Status
Testimony before a congressional Indian affairs committee states 2300 Osage each worth about 20000, making them the richest per capita. Attorneys testified of multiple claimants seeking rolls to gain property, with fees tied to keeping or placing them on. Potential settlements could total about 700000 for the tribe, prompting concerns whites aim to cash out quickly.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Congressional Committee Investigating
Indian Affairs
Springfield to Get New Bank and Second State Bank
The article notes Springfield plans a new bank with J. M. Smith as cashier, capital $50,000, all stock sold to county residents, and a second State bank also planned with $50,000 capital. Incorporators include L. A. Burns and others, site on Main Street. Also discusses Burley Tobacco Society seeking early sale of the 1909 crop and concerns over the tobacco trust and Burley pool impacts on 1910 crop pricing.
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Springfield
J. M. Smith
Mackville
Kentucky
Frankfort
Ths
L. A. Burns
J. H. McClure
E. S. Mayes, Jr
J. R. Durham
G. B. Cunningham
C. D. Robertson
J. D. McElroy
T. J. Miller
B. L. Litsey
Bruce Keene
Main St
Grundy & Mclntire
Bank
Harrodsburg Herald
Lexington
Burley Tobacco Society
New York
American Tobacco Company
Burley Society
Trust
LeBus
East
Burley Belt
Early Morning Fire Alarm at Opera House
Springfield residents woke to a 4 AM fire at the Opera House cupola. Firemen contained the smoldering blaze in minutes, likely sparked by an electric wire. Damage included a small ceiling hole, water damage to Prof. Roberts grocery and Dr J H Lampton's second floor office.
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Springfield
Opera House
Barber
Prof. Roberts
J. H. Lampton
Remedy For Eczema Promises Quick Cure From ZEMO
An advertisement for ZEMO from Leo Haydon Drug Co claims a single application relieves itching and often cures minor eczema. It touts nationwide availability via Lee Hayden Drug Co agents in over 2,000 towns and cities and promotes ZEMO as a clean simple treatment for eczema, pimples, dandruff, and scalp conditions for all ages.
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Lee Hayden Drug Co
Zemo
America
World's Greatest Egg Eating City Reflects New York Diet
An investigation shows New York consumed about 1.41 billion eggs and 615 million loaves of bread in the year, valued at 39 million and over 5 million respectively. Eggs end to end would reach across continents, while bread would span around the world.
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New York
Western Kentucky State Normal School Offers Agriculture Course
The school provides a practical elementary agriculture course with demonstrations and farm work. Teachers gain preparation for teaching the subject, and young men aiming to pursue farming as a life work are offered great opportunities.
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Western Kentucky State Normal School
Wealthy Arkansas Negro’s Wealth and Views Spark Debate
The Harrodsburg Herald cites Scott Bond, a wealthy Arkansas Negro with tax‑based wealth estimates between 40 000 and 75 000, asserting pride in the term Negro and the South amid calls to support African American business. The piece also notes grasshopper control via arsenic bran mash, detailing mixing, placement, and cautions for livestock and poultry exposure.
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Scott Bond
Arkansas
New York
Negro Business Men's League
Bke
South
Harrodsburg Herald
Some Don’ts For The Boys From A Moral Guide
A moral exhortation warns boys against liquor tobacco and violence urges self control. It denounces flashy dress bowie knives revolvers swearing and big mustaches as unmanly while praising upright dealings temperance and honorable convictions as true manliness. The piece argues public virtue over flashy appearances.
Mad Dog Scare Disrupts Town Near Cemetery
A mad dog belonging to F. W. Lawler at Ryder's Cemetery bit his son and six or seven neighborhood dogs after going mad Sunday. The animals were killed to prevent further danger. no spread of the trouble is expected.
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Roger Wheel Co
Ryder’s Cemetery
F. W. Lawler
Won't Need a Crutch After Arnica Salve Heals Bruise
Editor J P Sossman of Cornelius North Carolina bruised leg badly and suffered long before Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it. The ad claims the salve also treats ulcers boils burns bruises guts corns sores pimples eczema and piles. Sales line lists Haydon & Robertson as distributors.
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J. P. Sossman
Cornelius, N. C
Bucklen
Haydon & Robertson 2
There Is No Place Like Kentucky Grievance Letter
W. E. OBryan writes from Oklahoma to M C Rankin, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner, praising Kentucky as a better place to live. He notes Kentucky lacks a live commercial migration organization and says East friends plan to move west to Oklahoma. He urges Kentucky to send information to attract migrants, and laments others who left Kentucky for Oklahoma.
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Kentucky
Okklahoma
W. E. O'Bryan
Oklahoma
M. C. Rankin
East
Rankin
Mr. O' Bryan
Death of Uncle Matt Mock at 69 in Cecville area
Matt Mock died at 5 20 am at Mrs. Frank Beaven’s home aged 69 from senility after a long decline. He left Cecville home two months ago for better care in town and has resided with his niece since then. Son of Reuben Mock he was last of fourteen siblings and longtime county resident known for wit. He had lived in Springfield earlier and ran a small store, remembered as honest and kindly.
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Matt Mock
Frank Beaven
Mate
Cecville
Reuben Mock
Springfield
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J R Wharton
Kentucky Star
P C Cleaver
W E Quleman
H P McChod
Angel
Mra
Ie McChord
Ley Tap
L Wells
Mies
Kate
Wil M McElroy
Will Johnson
C R Manhorts
Ba Piles
Uram Ang
R A Thompson
J W
Tucker
Prady Blandford
Gite
John Donelly
Dana
Tomatjen
Eae Peers Ee
Chas Harmon
Cas McElroy
Thos Haydon
Martin
J S$ McElroy
C N Willett
Greg Edelen
Gary Wharton
Pitt Games
Leo Nally
Rhode Island
G. L. Haea
Donnel
C L Brady
W A Clements
Thad Anderson
Leo Haydon Drug Co
Colorado Agricul New York Litytural College
Mbung
Place
of Agriculture
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