Mysterious Kentucky artist James Hite dies at 86
James Hite sr, an essayist, sculptor and painter known across several counties for farm knowledge and eccentric genius, died at his home aged 86. He carved his own and his first wife’s tombstones in Indiana granite, famed for a world resting on a book rebus labeled The World is God’s Picture Book. Rabbits and quail seasons, tobacco marketing reform urged by the American Society of Equity, plus farming notes on crop data and fair prices for 1905.
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Kentucky Standard
Kentucky
James Hite
Hite
Nelson
Indiana
St. Joseph's Cemetery
American Society, of Equity
Diamond Cure Promises Relief From Consumption
A Paris report claims a new diamond cure for consumption and pneumonia. W T of Vanleer promotes a remedy said to give instant relief and permanent cure, with Haydon store offering trial bottles and guaranteed quick lung relief at modest prices.
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Paris
W. T
Vanleerae
C. J. Haydon i
Rabbits and Squirrels Law Confusion in Kentucky Statutes
The Glasgow Times notes ongoing public confusion over the game law as it applies to rabbits and squirrels under Kentucky statutes. The article examines statutory interpretations and potential implications for hunters and wildlife regulation.
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Glasgow Times
Kentucky
Tex as Wonder Discovery Praised by Patient in Kentucky
Richmond Ky February 9 1901 Dr W E Hall St Louis Dear Sir I have used one bottle of the Tex as Wonder Hall's Great Discovery for kidney and bladder trouble I weighed 150 pounds when I began using it today weigh 176 pounds and I feel better than I have for 20 years and I cheerfully recommend it to the public Respectfully John A Riddle
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Richmond
W. E. Hall
St. Louis
Hall
John A. Riddle
Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad Claims Broad Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a universal kidney and bladder remedy for men women and children. It promises cures for gravel lame backs rheumatism and irregularities and offers home delivery with a one dollar bottle lasting two months. Dr E W Hall sole manufacturer Box 625 St Louis Missouri urges testimonials and notes availability from all druggists.
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Texas Wonder
Hall
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
McAtee Dead After Illness at Planter's Hotel
Tyler McAtee aged 54 of Owensboro, long prominent merchant, died suddenly at the Planter's Hotel Lebanon Jan 18 1905 from heart trouble. He had recently returned from a Louisiana deer hunt, was recovering at Owensboro hotel, and died after a brief period of cheerful activity with friends. He was born in Bardstown and came to Lebanon to join Col. Carlisle in merchandising.
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Deesased
Bardstown
Lebanon
Col. Carlisle
Russian General Kaulbars to Command First Russian Army
A bi veteran General Baron Kaulbars is designated to lead the First Russian army after Manchurian field force reorganizations. The piece notes a broader pattern of danger in daily life, compares safety myths of rail travel with elevator accidents in New York, and mentions Russia’s military restructuring and wartime transport readiness. It also references arson and political unrest near the Winter Palace amidst Tsarist authorities.
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Baron Kaulbars
Manchuria
Woolless Sheep Arrive for Southern Mutton Trials
The Department of Agriculture is testing Barha sheep—four ewes and a buck—imported through Sir Daniel Morris. These woolless breeds aim at higher mutton yields in warm climates. Quarantined at Arlington farm Washington for study before possible southward deployment.
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Hess
Daniel Morris
Imperial Commisssioner of Agriculture
West Indies
Bulgeaves
Department
Arlington
Washington
Slaughter in Clothing Department Prompts Urgent Sale
In Buggy Robes there are about a dozen patterns and cloaks stock is limited but fine. Wool blankets are the best, while remaining furs are costly but offered at low prices. Visit today for these goods that will not last at current quotes.
Zemstvo concepts and liberal critique in Russia
The article contrasts czarist and liberal views on zemstvos in Russia, noting their local duties, autonomy, and clashes with central power. It recounts Nicholas II’s rebuke to zemstvo pleas for broader roles, and argues Liberals seek governance free from courtly caprice, with emphasis on competent, honest leadership independent of imperial influence. It ends with a Farmers' Bulletin flour test anecdote, urging readers to verify bread flour quality.
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Zemstvo
Russia
New England
Zemstvos
M. de Plehve
M. de Witte
Nicholas Hl
Russias
Alexander II
Remstvos
Thay
Forced To Starve and Labor Disputes Highlight 1900s News
Concord Kentucky resident B F Leek recalls twenty years of agony from a sore on his upper lip and credits Backlen’s Arnica Salve for relief. At Dr Haydon’s drug store the product is sold for 25 cents. Delegate Randall of Wyoming, who accused President Mitchell of selling out Colorado miners, was expelled from the United Mine Workers.
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Concord
Delegate Randall
Wyoming
Mitchell
Wold
Colorado
United Mine Workers
His Life A Sacrifice Heroic Plight Of NC Farmer And Horses
A North Carolina farmer sacrificed himself to save others as two powerful horses bolted through town. He leaped to seize the reins, was dragged and crushed, dying after urging the crowd to secure the wagon. A friend found a sleeping boy in straw at the scene as the hero was laid to rest.
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North Carolina
Death In Anderson Age of Col Roach Shown In News
Col John T Roach a venerable county figure dies Monday night at home in Anderson News reports his passing He was among the county s most widely known citizens The article also notes a local pension board shake up resignations when Dr Leon Hill a Black doctor was named to the Cooper County panel causing local comment
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Anderson News
John T. Roach
County
John McClennan
Smiley
Pension Medical Examination Board
Cooper County
Leon Hill
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