Washington county tobacco growers oppose cutout plan
Washington county farmers convene at the court house to back a controlled 1911 tobacco crop. They oppose a blanket cutout and seek a fair, county schedule limiting acreage to meet market demand, with plans to form a Washington county tobacco growers committee and invite other Kentucky counties to cooperate.
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Burley Tobacco Union
Lexington
Washington County
Uat
Conacco
Court House
T. Scott
Meyes
W. D. Claybrooke
Kentucky
Union
Burley Tobacco' Union
Big Tobacco Market Sees Strong Weekly Sales
The tobacco market remained robust with high demand and solid prices. Major houses posted large sales from 1e to 20c per pound, including Washing ton County House at 300,000 pounds and Siggy House at 275,000 to 390,000 pounds, Planters 175,000 pounds, and Farmers over 200,000 pounds. Last week’s quotations follow.
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Washington County
Siggy
Million Acres of Land Sold in New York Deal
A Kentucky land deal of 1,100,000 acres in Breathitt Knox Letcher and adjoining counties was closed at the Hotel Belmont New York City January 7 1911. A Dutch Holland syndicate bought the tract for 50000000, promising capital and settlers to ease feuds and spur peaceful growth in the mountain region. Also a testimonial on Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and bronchial illnesses notes a long recovery. Trial bottles free at Haydon Robertson’s.
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Kentucky
Belmont
New York City
Breathitt
Knox, Letcher
Harrodaburg
H. B. Martin
Port Harrelson
3. C
Georgetown
Haydon & Robertson's
Handsome prize contest boosts Sun subscriptions
The Sun announces a handsome $20 desk prize for the piano contest's top young lady, with votes earned on subscriptions from Jan 25 to Feb 14 counting toward the award. Extra prizes and large vote bonuses from Peterson & Spalding and Haydon & Willett drive participation, while readers from several states send in subscription votes.
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the Sun
Leachman
All
Campbell
The
Sun
Peterson & Spalding
Haydon & Willett
Texas
Oklahoma
Missoua
Indiana
Ilinois
Kansas
California
Many Aspirants Seek Democratic Nomination for State Offices
A long list of Democratic hopefuls announced for various state posts including Ben Johnson, JB McCreary, John K Hendrick, William Adams, and Mayor W C Head. Others may join. primary date is May 22. Also notes on appointments, entrance fees, and prospective candidates for Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and more.
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Ben Johnson
Nelson County
JB. McCreary
Madison County
John K Hendrick
Mc~ Cracken County
William Adams
Harrison County
W. C. Head
Louisville
Johnson
McCreary
Jame P. Edwards
James Garnett
Adair County
C. H. Pollard
Breathitt County
M. M. Logan
Ward
Caldwell County
C. F. Crecelias
Falmouth
James E. Stone
Breckinridge
G. 3
Likens
Ohio County
Henry S. Bosworth
Payette County
Ruby Laffoon
Hopkins County
Frank Hager
Johnson County
J.W. Newman
Woodford County
Jude Ben F
Woodson May
Somerase
J. Morgan Chinn
Frankfort
Ene
Big Purchases In Chicago Mares And Cattle
Dr. J. B. Robards and Nim Buster returned from Chicago with ten teams of fine Percheron mares at 450 dollars each and two carloads of 800 pound cattle. On Tuesday W. J. Graham sold a three year old King Giant jack for 1000 dollars to Lee Cheatham of Nelson County. Harrodsburg Republican
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J. B. Robards
Mr. Nim Buster
Chicago
W. J. Graham
Jack
Lee Cheatham
Nelson County
Harrodsburg
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets supply the body with a vital element, aid digestion, and convert food into red blood. A money back guarantee is offered if relief is not achieved. Three sizes priced from 2 cents to 81.00, available at The Rexall Store Hayden & Willett.
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Rexall
Hayden & Willett
Birthday Surprise For Mr Keeling On His Fifty Ninth
On Wednesday January 14 Mr J D Keeling returned home to find his house filled with guests who had gathered to celebrate his fifty ninth birthday. His seven children had secretly prepared a large dinner while Mrs Keeling did not cook, and seventeen grandchildren attended alongside Mr Keeling’s elderly father Uriah Keeling who, at over eighty, enjoyed the day as much as his son.
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Florence Keeling
Raymond
Job Perkins
Martha Snyder
Isabelle Grouch
R. le Crouch
J. A. Sims
Stanley
Henry Scott
Ben Crouch
Catharine Tatham
Nellie Dedman
Herbert Mathew
Gettie Duncan
Sima
Mr. Keeling
Lewis A
Peter) Martin
B. L. Martin
Bayle
J. A. Sawyer
Mackville
Mr. Martin
Geo. Carpenter
West Boyle
Dick White
Folfis Run
M. E. Church
Margaret Bugg
Mercer County
Mecklenburg County
Nancy F. Coyle
Lucy & Elliott
Martin
Fairon
M D. L. Cocanougher
J. D. Keeling
HOOE-MINOR MARRIAGE AT PERRYVILLE IN KENTUCKY
Mr C D Minor and Mrs Lena Hooe unite in marriage at Perryville Kentucky with ceremony by E E Holmes. Bride described as popular and the couple plan a Springfield home. The report notes a supper for relatives and friends and identifies occupation of the groom at local banks.
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Perryville
Claude Dryden Minor
Bank of
Peoples Bank
Springfield
Lena Hope
Robertson
E. E Holmes
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