Death of Uncle Jim Applegate Former Public Works Chief
James H. Applegate known as Uncle Jim , 53, former Lexington public works chief and longtime Democratic leader, died at his home from a sudden illness. He was brother of Col W E Applegate of Salt Lake City and survived by a widow and two children. Henry Owens, a turfman, was knocked unconscious when a trolley pole fell at Main and Limestone streets.
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Lexington
James H. Appleate
Clr
Lea
Pubiic
Tee
W. E. App
Salt Lake City
Jim
Applegate
Jim" Applegate
Henry Owens
Main
Limestone
Owens
Jury Fails to Agree in Needham Forgery Case
In Louisville, Patrick J Needham, accused of forgery and alleged insurance fraud, saw the jury dismissed after failing to reach a verdict. The case was set for retrial on June 13 after an 11 to 1 vote for conviction and Needham testified he acted under instruction from Commercial Life Insurance Co of Indianapolis, an Indiana corporation.
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Louisville
Patrick J. Needham
Needham
Commercial Life Insurance Co
Indianapolis
Kentucky
New Albany
Ind
Indiana
Clem Hugeginn
Judge Parker Reversed in Kentucky Election Case
In Lexington the court of appeals negated Circuit Judge Watts Parker ruling that Mayor John Skain and other Democratic officials procured the 1907 election by fraud. The decision orders dismissal of clogged circuit cases, shifting heavy costs to Republicans. Also notes Caldwell county union delegates to the May St Louis meeting. In Paducah, J B Buchanan, a Ballard county farmer, who withdrew $200 for mules, vanished, feared foul play.
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Lexington
Court of Appeals
Hobson
Cireuit
Watts Parker
John Skain
Court House
Parker
Kadina
Caldwell County
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Messrs
John Burton
Willam Sipes
St. Louis
Paducah
J. B. Buchanan
Kevil
Ballard County
Buchanan
Engagement of M. H. Thatcher and Miss Anna Chinn
Kentucky notes announce the engagement of M. H. Thatcher of Louisville, recently appointed Panama governor by President Taft, to Miss Anna Chinn daughter of Col. Frank Chinn of Frankfort. The wedding is set for May 4 at the bride’s father's home on Wapping Street in Louisville.
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Louisville
M. H. Thatcher
Panama
Taft
Anna Chinn
Col
Frank Chinn
Frankfort
Kentucky
Wapping Street
Twenty Fifth Annual Livestock Disease Report Highlights
The twenty fifth annual report of the Bureau of Animal Industry summarizes tuberculosis impacts on animal and human health, notes economic losses over 24 million dollars, and outlines control measures and state inspections. It covers Malta fever in goats, hog cholera serum use, and various livestock health topics with illustrations and market statistics.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
of Agricultural Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
A. D. Melvin
Bureau
E. C. Schroeder
Malta
Mediterranean
A. M. Farrington
Roy A. Cave
E.G. Ritzman
Rob R. Slocum
Department For Agriculture
University
John R. Mobine
Henry J. Washburn
W. B. Niles
Melvin
John R. Mohler
R. J. Formad
Deer Lodge
Montana
B. H. Ransom
George M. Rommel
Argentina
United States
Messrs
C. B. Lane
Earl £. Parks
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
John J. Mobler
George H. Hart
Seed Breeding Gains For Minnesota Farmers
The Minnesota Experiment Station division of agriculture highlights pedigreed seed breeding as a key welfare booster for farmers. Varieties of improved corn, barley, oats, flax and wheat have boosted yields and profits. About 15 000 bushels of pedigreed seeds were distributed to 3 248 seed growers who supply many farmers, with an estimated one quarter to one third of Minnesota grain area seeded annually to station-developed seeds.
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Minnesota Experiment Station
Andrew Boss
Minneacta
Insures Success Good Seed Good Culture Good Crop and Good Farmers
Farmers urged that success comes from sound seed and strong culture rather than luck as a simple creed for planting and harvest. The message stresses disciplined farming practices to ensure robust crops and stable yields.
Pinkham's Advice to Women Proves Trusted Aid
A historical notice extols Mrs. Pinkham and her medical experience advising women with female weaknesses. It notes decades of correspondence from Lydia E. Pinkham’s company, the privacy of letters, and urges women to seek help through the Lynn Massachusetts address.
Whisky soaked roots and sabers stir Dedham tale
A Prohibition era anecdote from Dedham describes a drug store sale of whisky to soak roots, with the buyer quipping about soaking the roots of his tongue and sabers. The piece blends tales of memory lapses and urban curiosities from late 19th century reporting.
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Dedham
A Case in Point in Cynicus Dialogues
A humorous exchange suggests secrecy is nearly impossible in married life. Henpeckke notes he and his fiancée were engaged for weeks before she revealed anything. The brief column reflects lighthearted social banter about gossip and disclosure.
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Henpeckke
What Did Me Meant Bill What Will He Do
A terse Yonkers Statesman quip questions a leader's fate. Jill replies that he will not live to see that day as fools die first. The exchange hints at political cynicism and looming consequences.
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Bill
Jill
Yonkers Statesman
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