Farmers Institute Notes on Kentucky Soil and Cropping
A Descriptive letter from New Richmond reveals Hopkinsville in Christian county Kentucky as a wheat belt with red limestone soil, rich in potash but low in phosphoric acid. The note details crop rotation, erosion, underdrainage, and experiments on soybeans timothy and clover with lime and ashes, plus local history and farming practices.
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New Richmond
D, C
Epistor Courier
Farmers’ Institute
Hopkinsville
Christian County
Wheat Belt
Kentucky
St. Louis
Chester
Trenton
United States
Tennessee
Bowling Green
John Louis Gerard
Stonelick Township
Henry Andonaldson
Albert Sidney Johnson
Shiloh
Eernee
Vinegar Hill
Potter’s College For Young Ladies
State Normal Schools
Indiana
Aurora
Louisville
Andy
Clermont County
Bethel High School Class of 1912 Reunion at New Harmony
The Bethel high school graduating class of 1912 and guests gathered at Kim ball's ford New Harmony on Thursday August 1. Members and guests listed enjoyed rowing and a picnic before the group defeated New Hope ball team 5 to 1 on the diamond. They then returned to Bethel for supper and travel home.
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Bethel High School
Kimball’s Ford
New Harmony
Prof
B. T. Davis
Cora Campbell
Gloie Leonard
Stella Reinhardt
Cyrena Johnson
Earl Groppenbacher
Willie Taylor
Albert Fagley
Elise King
Earl Canter
Orie Mattox
Roy Goodwin
Chapron
Gertrude Ulrich
Katherine Sprague
Margarette Holmes
Mary ‘Taylor
Claudia Campbell
Alice Blosser
Floyd Deane
Clyde Abbott
John Brown
Howard Johnson
Sogeriae
New Hope
Bethel
Boys Wheat Growing Contest Offered to Ohio Youth
Five thousand Ohio boys are invited to enter a one acre wheat growing contest in Ohio. The effort follows the success of a corn contest and is backed by the Ohio State Board of Agriculture and multiple sponsors. County events will organize details with prize trips to Washington for county winners.
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Ohio
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
Ohio State Millers’ Association
Ohio Grain Dealers
A. P. Sandles
Columbus
Ten Saloon Ordinance Placed on Maysville Agenda
Maysville adopts a Ten Saloon Ordinance limiting annual saloon licenses to ten establishments at $1000 each. The city will grant licenses on a first come basis, though implementation may vary in this matter. Questions arise on who will judge which saloons receive licenses.
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Maysville
Egg Producer Fined for Selling Unfit Eggs
State Dairy and Food Commissioner Strode inspectorate prosecuted an egg producer in Morrow County last week for selling eggs unfit for food. A justice of the peace fined $25 after hearing the case. The report warns that inspectors may visit any seller of eggs for food purposes.
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Dairy and Food Commissioner
Strode
Morrow County
Vacancy in Amelia High School Post After Miss Hulick Resigns
The resignation of Miss Marjorie Hulick from Amelia high school creates a vacancy in the first grade room. The board of education does not meet until late August, and no applications have been received yet.
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Marjorie Hulick
Amelia Schools
Board of Education
Williamsburg Defeats Goshen In Baseball Match
The Goshen baseball club visited Williamsburg on Saturday August 8 and were routed as Hoffman struck out 11 in a nine hit game. Smith of Williamsburg homered for the visitors and the batteries were Williamsburg Hoffman and Frazier Goshen Nichols and Malloy. Next Saturday August 10 Williamsburg plays Bethel.
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Goshen
Williamsburg
Hoffman
Smith
Frazier
Nichols
Malloy
Eeeee Kamaburg
Williams
Bethel
Carthage Fair Promises Grand Exhibition Dates Set
The Carthage Fair runs August 14 to 17 with six trained stallions performing solo. Exhibition space is fully occupied and stables are filled with fine stock as management prepares for a large crowd.
Powell and Wasner Wed Amid Batavia Gossip
James B. Wasner traveling representative of Batavia Foundry Company elopes with Miss Myra Powell. The couple stays with Simpson Griffiths in Ferguson flats in Covington then Batavia awaiting housekeeping plans. We extend best wishes.
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James B. Wasner
Batavia Foundry Company
Amelia
Myra Powell
Covington
Batavia
Ferguson Flats
Simpson Griffith
Milford National Bank Elects W. E. Knapp New Cashier
At a directors meeting last week Milford National Bank chose W. E. Knapp of Miamiville as cashier to replace F. L. Cook who resigned to become vice president of the Second National in Cincinnati. Knapp, a former railroad man, earlier served as cashier at the Morrow bank and is described as a capable reliable banker.
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Milford National Bank
W. E. Knapp
Miamiville
F. L. Cook
Second National
Cincinnati
Morrow Bank
Milford Bank
Hillsboro Chautauqua to Hold Fifth Assembly in August
The Fifth Annual Assembly of the Hillsboro Chautauqua runs August 11 to 18 with lectures music and entertainment. Hon W J Bryan is expected to lecture on August 16 at 7 p m attracting regional attention.
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Hillsboro
Widow seeks husband via city mayor
A Yellow Springs widow described as a church lady with blue eyes and golden brown hair wrote to Indianapolis Mayor Shank seeking a husband. She did not state her financial standing and about 1,000 responses were received to the ad in a Xenia newspaper last week.
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Xenia
Yellow Springs
Shank
Indianapolis
Soldiers Meet En Campment at Highland Park
Last Thursday saw an encampment of soldiers at Highland Park with early arriving attendees renewing old acquaintances. The gathering featured addresses declamations songs and instrumental music as the Olive Branch ladies provided a dinner. Old boys numbered 101 and officers for next year were elected including Commander David Thomas Amelia senior vice Frank Stall Goshen officer of the day 8 F Peterson Williamsburg chaplain Rev McCollum Bethel quarter master Major Zed South Newtonsville. Invitations went to Milford Owensville and Highland Park for next year with Highland Park chosen.
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Highland Park
Olive Branch
David Thomas
Amelia
Frank Stall
Goshen
F. Peterson
Williamsburg
McCollum
Bethel
Zed South
Newtonsville
Milford
Owensville
Bootleggers Nabbed At Ft Ancient Seizures Prompt Jail Plea
Five bootleggers were detained at Ft Ancient during the O N G boys stay. Authorities seized all kinds of wet goods and held them as evidence. The men, including Henry Murphy a Clermont county native, faced jail after failing to post bond and entered not guilty pleas when brought before the court.
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O. N.G
Ft. Ancient
Meyers
Fargy
Fraser
Lebanon
Henry Murphy
Clermont County
Clermonter Appointed Medical Examiner for Mt Vernon Sanatorium
Dr. F. H. Lever of Loveland received notice of his appointment as medical examiner for the Ohio State Sanatorium for Incipient Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Mt. Vernon. He will file application blanks and medical charts for those seeking admission, and is praised by friends for the achievement.
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F. H. Lever
Loveland
Ohio State
Mt. Vernon
Williamsburg girls seek 20 beaux in Bethel straw ride
The Bethel Journal reports Williamsburg girls telephoned for 20 beaus and rode over on a straw ride one evening. The Bethel boys were bashful, but the group enjoyed ice cream and a lively social scene.
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Bethel Journal
Williamsburg
Bethel
Courts Move Through Clermont County Docket
Circuit Court decisions affirm a Clermont county common pleas judgment in favor of the Cincinnati Milford and Love land Traction Co. and orders sale confirmations and deed actions. Real estate transfers appear across multiple townships with nominal sums recorded. probate appointments and divorce actions noted.
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Cincinnati, Milford & Loveland Traction Co
Geo. W. Armatrong
Court of Common Pleas of
Clermont County
Pearl Walker
O. P. Griffith
Harmon Reisinger
Matilda Little
Probate Court
John W. Thalman
de Bonis
Jacob Winemiller
Louisa Winemiller
Eli H. Speidel
Hawkins Family Reunion At Bantam Fairground
The fourth Hawkins family reunion is set for Saturday September 7 at Bantam Fairground. Friends and neighbors are invited to bring baskets and join a day of fellowship with plenty of room for all.
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Hawkins
Bantam Fairground
Miss Lou Weaver Dies at Home on Water Street
Miss Lou Weaver daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Weaver died Monday evening at their Water street home after illness. She was a Batavia high school graduate and athletic lover. Funeral from the residence Friday at 9 30 a m conducted by Rev Burdeall.
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Miss Lou
J. F. Weaver
Water Street
Batavia High School
Rev. Burdeall
Highland Park Chautauqua Praised For High Standard
The Highland Park Chautauqua opened last Sunday to strong praise with crowds at most sessions. Bruce Amesbury, platform manager, adds to the success with remarks for all occasions. Attendees are urged not to miss this great treat.
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Highland Park Chautauqua
Bruce Amesbury
Chautan Ua
Election officers to serve September 8 constitutional amendment vote
The same election officers who served in precincts at the May primary will act at the September 8 special election on constitutional amendments. Appointments for judges and clerks are made annually ten days before the November election.
Settlement on Institute Pay Sparks Teacher Debate
Officials confirm teachers will be paid two dollars for attending the institute, with a four to six day window outside of the school term. The arrangement is treated as settled and portable among districts.
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Teachers’ Institute
Voting booth guidance for September 8 ballot
Instructions urge voters to take time at the September 8 booth and mark amendments carefully. The ballot sheet is very large, more than twice the size of last week's regular ballot, and every X before an amendment will determine its outcome.
Escapes From Batavia Jail Highlighted By Confusion
Harvey Hill, held on malicious destruction charges, escaped Batavia jail after being bound over for grand jury action. The alarm rang about 1 pm Thursday as townsfolk startled the escape. Lou Maher claimed he picked the lock with wire and shears, prompting demand for new jail locks.
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Harvey Hill
Wayne Township
Lou Maher
Batavian Man Spahr Kidd Dies After Illness
Spahr Kidd son of Joseph Kidd of this place died last Sunday after several weeks of illness. Born and raised on the home farm above town, he was the late Joseph Kidd’s near youngest child. A widow and two small children survive. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. from the yogi tones conducted by Rev. Bussall.
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Spahr Kidd
Joseph Kidd
Burdsall
Georgetown News-Democrat Publishes Centennial Ripley History
The Georgetown News-Democrat produced an eight page centennial issue on Ripley featuring the town’s history and notable citizens. It includes riverfront views, street scenes, large business ads, and colorized illustrations.
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Georgetown
Teachers Prepare at New Richmond Institute
The teachers are preparing to attend the institute at New Richmond from August 19 to 28 as residents of the town plan events to welcome their guests. Also advised is Chamberlain's Liniment for lame back with two applications daily for quick relief, sold by all druggists.
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New Richmond
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