Democratic Ticket and Shifting Human Affection Through Time
A humorous riff on changing human nature as people move from childhood to adulthood. It traces a boy’s imagined future interests from a baby kissing a bull pup to marriage and financial pressures, cost of living, and the eventual playful prediction of aging and repeated affection. The piece uses light satire to reflect on social norms and temptations across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbcyburg
Totterytown
Earth
Open Ballot Debate Across Kentucky Election Questions
The Livingston Democrat weighs open versus secret ballots, arguing open ballots curb fraud and vote buying while noting regulation needs. It cites tracking votes, reducing stuffing, and public access to records, with digressions on humor and local commentary. It mentions Nansen, a Springfield suspect, and Marion Falcon's exchange.
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Livingston Democrat
Star Chamber
Kentucky
Smith
Jones
Lethametimes
Sun
Springfield
Marion Falcon
No purity in politics or a dead ox carcass
An exchange jokes that there is no purity in politics and even less in the remains of a dead ox. It ponders what the poor fools would do if purity existed, using sharp satirical wordplay.
Louisville Rivalry Inspires Confederate Veterans
Louisville celebrated a bold performance last week as the town’s team delivered a memorable showing, leaving every Confederate veteran with a deep sense of pride and reverence for the city.
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Louisville
Editor Gore Gains Fame Over Kentucky Women Tribute
The Kentucky State Journal reports editor Gore of The Springfield Sun has become famous after awakening to widespread attention for his tribute to Kentucky women. The piece is being copied nationwide, signaling a strong ripple of interest.
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Kentucky State Journal
Gore
Springfield Sun
Kentucky
Sweet-girl graduates and non graduates noted in era
The era sees many sweet-girl graduates amid the crowd, while many sweet girls remain non graduates. General Gomez, the Cuban patriot, is dead, marking a notable regional death.
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General Gomez
The Country Weekly and the joy of hometown news
A Louisville Herald column defends rural weekly papers as vital town recorders. It praises country editors as historiographers who chronicle births weddings and deaths and note fires accidents and visits. Readers in cities and country alike cherish the weekly for ties to old neighbors and hometown life.
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Bill
Bob
Henry
Tom
Rai
Country
John
Watchman
Louisville Daily Herald
Remarkable Recovery Claim With Electric Bitters
George W. Hoffman of Harper Washington narrates a seven year struggle with chronic stomach and liver trouble. He credits Electric Bitters with his cure and urges others to use the medicine, noting it as a guaranteed remedy to prevent future illness.
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George W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Wheat and rye harvests boost spirits and crops improve
Wheat and rye harvesting runs at full tilt with wetter conditions than recent years. Timothy meadows show improvement and promise about half a crop. Cyn looks well as farming communities stay lively. Neighbors attend Mrs Young’s funeral in Bethlehem. Bud Crawford reports fifty gallons of cherries from one tree for Mr Prewett, with ten gallons left. G T Mays loses a two month mule to unknown causes. Various local visits and socials fill the week as residents assert their busy, connected rural life.
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Timothy Meadows
Cyn
Robert Young
Bethlehem
Stewart Corre’ ‘Spondent
Bud Crawford
Bob Prewett
G. T. Mays
Mattie Begerly
W. T. Kimberlin
Enido
Will
Zin Kimberlin
Mackville
Found a Cure for Dyspepsia
An 8 year old girl from Fort William reportedly found relief from dyspepsia after using Berlain's Liver Tablets. The claim notes she had suffered for years and benefited from the remedy. For sale by C:
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Lindsay
Fort William
Berlain
Willisburg Briefs Hint At Local Happenings
Willisburg notes scarce news this week with a few items teased including a mention of many residents involved in unspecified local activities. The fragment suggests gatherings or events but provides few concrete details or names.
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Rogers Gore
John'shead
Nansen
Norway
Robert
Leb‘lan
Robertson Brothers
the Country Weekly
Louisville Herald
R. A. Nalley
Barber
Searcy
Prather’s Creek
Mayme Merritt
Mary Belle Gibbs
Myrtle Sutherland
Ella Mae Cheatham
J. M. Trent
W. B. Shirley
Sam, Crume
Oscar Mellroy
Cora Trent
Battle
Oscar
Elizabeth Shirley
Sue Vice
Viola
John Leachman
Johnny Reynold
J. W. Shirley
William Brown
Mercer County
E. Brown
San
Jim Nicholson
Catherine Clark
Willisburg
Vimalt
Haydon’s Pharmacy
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