State News Happenings New Form of Contract Changes in tobacco pooling rules
Lexington reports the Burnley Tobacco society board adopted a new form of contract for the 1810 crop with three changes. The 20 percent liquidated damages clause remains enforceable, a longer decision window to declare a pool is set, and Nov 1 becomes the new declaration date. Louisville notes record high average break sale price for burney tobacco at $22.63. Various Kentucky towns report legal cases, deaths, crimes, and political movements tied to workers and unions, including labor praise for Wilson and parole efforts for a jailed man. Residents of Covington and Newport face accidents and violent incidents, while others seek compensation in court and notable deaths occur in Louisville and Cincinnati areas.
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Lexington
Burnley Tobacco Society
Value of Defined Standards in Cattle
C Miller argues that cattle breeding needs clearly defined standards guiding breeders toward a marketable ideal. He notes many breeders ignore standards, favoring whatever bulls are handy, harming progress. Prices rise for animals closest to shows’ ideals, while yard buyers focus on meat quality over color or breed labels.
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C. Miller
Imported Shorthorn Heifers Highlight Breed Appeal
The two roan and red Shorthorn heifers shown are praised for compact build, straight backs, and well-formed heads. Purchased to produce pure bred stock, they exemplify the breed’s adaptability to range and feedlot. Shorthorns are cited as top beef producers and notable for early maturity, size, and milk potential.
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Orange Judd
Mealy bug control from the florist pest treatment
Mealy bug or cottony aphis infests plants bought from florists, spreading to others. Advice recommends a soap and kerosene emulsion mixed with water to spray thoroughy, then used again to wash and rub off scale on thick leaves.
Fancy Prices for Feathered Stock at Boston Poultry Show
At the Boston poultry show high prices were reported for fancy stock. Crown crane gold brought $300 a pair, Paradise crane $250 a pair, Cyrup crane $325. AU Crest farm sold a Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel for $125. Breeding turkeys sold for $50 to $76 each, two Buff Orpingtons brought $200, a yellow Jacobin sold for $350, a pen of White Wyandottes brought $500, and nine pairs of Silver Gray rabbits sold for $56 each.
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Boston
AU Crest Farm
Dictionary Writer Struggles With Explanations At Home
A quip about a dictionary author notes difficulty explaining things to his wife after late hours. The remark contrasts his wordcraft with his personal clarity, suggesting a gap between linguistic skill and home life understanding.
Tiny baby's pitiful case ends with Cuticura cure
Readers see a four month old baby suffering widespread eczema. The account credits Cuticura with healing after using Soap Ointment and Resolvent plus four drops daily, noting rapid skin regrowth within three days and a healthy, chubby infant by May 1909. The piece includes a testimonial from Mrs. Joseph Kosmann. A separate quip about a divorce adds a brief humorous exchange.
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Joseph Kossmann
St. John’s Place
Ridgewood Heights
Urgent cautions and ads flood a newspaper page
A collage of old ads and quips appears urging readers to check Castoria bottles for the correct signature, along with miscellaneous tips and slogans about therapy feet care eye salves and reform. The noisy page blends product pitches with literary quips and dating-era slogans.
Overland Cars Dominate Kansas and Nation Sales
The advertisement touts Overland cars selling in Kansas and New York City with figures of 1 000 units, claiming strong farm usage and expanding markets. It highlights ease of operation, simple maintenance, and a favorable price including Magneto and equipment, asserting unprecedented year sales growth and nationwide reach.
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Aeskis
Kansas
Nebraska
Saas
Totowa
Bates
New York City
Premantla
Boston
Agiboo
Washington
Philadelphia
Oan
Ee Eitante Reer
Overland
Quenana
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Council of the
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United States of Churches
Danville
Frank Crabtree
Andrew Ramsey
Pulaski County
Somerset
Richmond
W. Hi. Hobson
Frankfort
Kentucky
Tabor
J. H Williams
Committee On Emigration and Labor
George 8. Wilson
Jackson, Ky
Wiliam
Sam
June Jett
Curt Jett
St Frankfort
J. B. Marcum
Jackson
Breathitt County
Jett
Albert A. van Buren
Baldwin Piano Co
van Buren
Cincinnati
Baldwin
Covington
Jacob Stegmann
Newport
Mved
Stegman
Boone Tobacco Co
Louisville, Ky
Melwood Distillery
Henry Sachse
Ed Sachse
B. Shackleford
John F. Reppen
Conrad Owens
Krara
Kenton
Carrie L. Cochran
the Plain
Louis Cochran
Kraus
Loumvi and Evansville Packet Co
Howard Sup Fords
Jeffersonville
Paducah
Charley Tyler
Bird
Plante
Browning
Henry James
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Allen
Ms Wife
Pettit
Howard
Buffalo
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Tray Cae Pai
San Diego
California
Callorth
Panama
Wimceeiat Harbor
Ranta Ve Railroad
University Meight
D.C. CO
COMPA
Ban Diego
Srinisgitnat
Piteabeere
Suorecseet Thompsons Eye
Cincinnati, MO
Tba
Putnam
Mia
Monroe
Gortont Place
Sila de Ana
Ana
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Willys-Overland Co
Toledo, Ohio
Licesnet Gader Selden
Spohn Medical CO
Goghan
Ind
U.sa
Resinol Chemical Company
Nicene MD
San Joaquin Valley
San Josquin Valley
Dulance Eusily
Dan Jocquin
Sierra
Frank Thomas
Cal
Wiliam Shrayer
Freano
M.F. Tarpey
Fresno
Harold
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Raisien
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