Willisburg notes and social visits with local sales report
In Willisburg several residents visited Springfield and Louisville relatives last week. Mr and Mrs Colvin of Spr ingfield spent a day with relatives here. A sale of Colvin was well attended with all items selling well. Other locals including Mrs A B Wellh, Miss Cora Trent, Mr Elmore Yeager and families were noted in social mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. T. Colvin
Sprigfield
A. B. Wellh
Cora Trent
Springfield
Elmore Yeager
Lexington
S. B. Yeager
L. W. Jenkins
Mooresville
Ind
Ives
Ang Medien
Louisville
M. A. Shirley
Elizabeth
H. H. Tatum
Valley Hill
J. A Iter
Laura Patrick
W. R. Scott
Nancy Scott
Neice Effie Coulter
Edie Sims
Winnie Scott
Bettie Hardin
Odgil Hardin
John Gorgon
Tom Coulter
Richard Hardin
Rockbridge
J.P. Bréwer
Mary Ellen Shields
Eatha Coulter
John Jenkins
J. A. Coulter
Mackville
W. C. McChord
Jessie Nopl
Sarah Shields
Nancy Schott
Effie Coulter
Mrn Willisbagr
Flossie Armstrong
Shbe Coulter
Albert Hines
Tom Coults
J. .A. Coulter
Faly
Cecil Coulter
Measuring by Hand and the Old Time Yardsticks
Two rural visitors in New York ask a policeman for the cannon fire time as the sun sets. A man measuring the sky with his hand estimates seven degrees and roughly computes time, height, and angles. The piece explains how “hands” measure horse height and how ancient methods yielded rough astronomical data.
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New York
Cobe
Cop
Jerthink
Almana
Coke
New York Press
Sparrow Farmers Clean Tobacco Rains Slow Market
In Sparrow W. T. Baxter buys all the turkeys at 11 cents per pound while corn remains scarce and farmers haul long distances paying about 2.50 per barrel. A series of local exchanges include sales of horses and colts, and visits among residents.
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W. T. Baxter
Allie Barnett
RL. Martin
W. H. Black
N. Nowels
Herbert Tinsley
R. L. Martin
Lous Ware
Jappa Barnett
Kanene
Colt
Jack Starbright
Fragmentary Local Echoes and Bits of News
October 30th birth notices note a girl for Willie Olmstead and a boy for Augustus E. We reflect on political defeats mentioned with Republican losses. A new church at Fair Mount is praised after painting, and Sunday school attendance grows. A pasted family anecdote and Browning’s Magazine quote close the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Olm
Lloyd Simpson
Augustus E
Fair Mount
Local Social and Tobacco Notes from Muldraugh Hill
Muldraugh Hill residents report visitors and family gatherings across the community. J P Brewer recovers from pneumonia and plans to resume outings. Tobacco stripping continues as locals discuss Representative W C McChord and support for farmers. A merchant from Plunk Missouri recalls a wrist injury treated with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
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G. W. Groyd
Plunk
Jimson
Higdoh & Robertson
Graggists
New Zealand Magic and the Dead Chief Omen
A Chicago News reprint recounts a Rotorua incident where a tohunga seeks an omen from a slain high chief. As the corpse shifts, a cheer rises, interpreted as a forecast of future triumph for the vanquished tribe. The piece notes such feats were attributed to ancient tohanga.
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New Zealand
Rotorua
Chicago News
Unclear fragment promises alimony decision amid medical claims
Fragmentary OCR text references alimony, divorce, a guaranteed drug claim, and medical terms, but contains garbled phrases and no clear narrative, making a precise summary difficult. The readable elements point to a domestic legal context and a product or remedy claim without solid facts.
Hillsboro Social Notes Highlight Montgomery Family Visits
Hillsboro residents share visits and illnesses in a series of brief social notes. Zelma Mellroy and Zora Montgomery spend time together, others visit relatives in Spencer Nelson and Mackville. Pneumonia improves for J. P. Brewer. Edgerton and Inman families host gatherings as neighbors attend church and meetups.
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Zelma‘Mellroy
Sweet Retreat
Zora
Judith Montgomery
Emma Baker
Susie
Bertha Edgerton
J. M. Montgomery
Mary Ellen
Otis Harmon
Maggie Montgomery
Spencer
Nelson
J. A. Coulter
Nan Scott
Rock Bridge
J. P. Brewer
George and
Creath Dean
Harrodsburg
Zora Montgomery
Katherin
Jessie Noel
George
John Clark
L. M. Clark
Maud
Eva Inman
Effie Montgomery
How to Clean Carpets and A Colorful Dialogue
A New York Journal tip explains ink removal on carpets using milk soaked cotton, repeated applications, and washing with warm water and soap. The piece notes that dried ink is harder to remove and offers lemon salts or soap and lemon juice for white spots. A stray dialogue about trust followed, mentioning Uncle Snowball and an open countenance.
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The
New York Journal
Snowball
Dan
Clark's School of Business Promises Salary Boost for Graduates
An ad claims a $50 monthly student at Clark's School of Business can raise earnings significantly. A year after completing courses in shorthand and bookkeeping, the man earned $225 monthly, a $175 rise, totaling $2,700 yearly increased potential. Night and day sessions, short durations, and immediate job placement are highlighted with home and Louisville addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark's School of Business
Cumberind
Louisville
Bunions Explain By Elf Shoe Maker Tale
An elf shoe maker explains bunions as caused by wearing shoes that are too short. The foot cannot follow natural growth, so tissue bone and flesh misdirect and form a bunion in a crowded toe area. The quotation is cited from the Philadelphia North American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
North American
Real estate bargains near Springfield offer extensive farms
B D Lakes offers numerous tracts near Springfield including 121 acres with dwelling orchard and water at 40 per acre, 255 acres with barns and two dwellings at 80 per acre, 167 acres with timber and tobacco land at 15 per acre, and 1393 acres with multiple buildings near Bardstown. Prices vary from 15 to 80 per acre plus large town lots and city property.
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Springfield
Eton
Pike
Good Pike
Depot
Schoal
Church
Nelson County
Stoner Pike
Bardstown
Bloomfield
Nebo County
Washington County
Lebanon
Broomfield
Cooney Neck
Main Street
Grundy
Covington
H. Price
Springfeld
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T. Best
Miss Ruby
Wayside
W. C. Cammack
Mel
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Sycamore Valley
W. H. Romine
Browning's Magazine
Muldraugh Hill
New Zealand Magic
Povertsony
Hillsboro
W. F. Trusty
Kentucky
Haydon & Barber
B. D. Lake
Ola World
Massachusetts
Mutual
Drs. RoBards & Hyatt
McElroy & Shultz
J. Taydos
Dr.w. W. Ray
Haydon & Robertson’s Drug Store
J. H. Lampton
M. D. Springfield
Opera House
Ella Adams
T. Scott Mayes
Atty-At-Law
Washington Iing
Federal
C. C. McChord
W. D. Claybrooke
Washington
Olning
E. Selecman
Marshall Duncan
Robertson Building
S. M. Campbell
John Y Mayes
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Louisville Times
D Journal
Daily Courier- Journal
the Sun
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Montreal
MackeHiean Eerg Pike
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