Mail Order Origin and Rise of Catalogue Trade
A historical look at how mail order catalogs emerged from Grange Stores. It traces the dismissal of middlemen, the shift to direct farmer manufacturer dealings, and the rise of catalogue houses led by Milwaukee suppliers. The piece notes the growth, failures, and eventual dominance of large rivals with substantial capital.
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Grange
Richard A. Haste
Maxwell
a @rm
Milwaukee
Middle West
Grang
Vine Covered Buildings Inspire Aesthetic Urban Trend
The Clinton Courier notes a shift from vines signaling decay to vines signaling taste as cities adopt ivy and morning glory to clad walls. Vine coverage hides defects and adds beauty, with brick buildings resisting moisture issues better than wood.
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Clinton
N. Y
St Louis
Santa Claus and the Fairies in Uncle Remus Essay
Joel Chandler Harris defends belief in Santa Claus and fairies against materialism in schooling. He criticizes teachers who deny myth and imagination, arguing legends connect children to religion and real belief. The piece, from October 1907, echoes a Christmas mood and urges faith and wonder for children and future years.
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Snap Bean Farm
Santa Claus
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
the Home
Warning Against Oyster Adulteration in Kentucky
Prof. M A Scovell notes a Kentucky ruling under the 1908 pure food law warning wholesale and retail oyster dealers that adding ice or water to shocked oysters is adulteration. Jobbers should reject iced oysters and retailers must not dilute with water.
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M. A. Scovell
Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station
State Food Inspection Division
State of
Kentucky
General Assembly
Brushing a Stiff Hat Care Tips
A reader note advises brushing a derby with a soft brush or crape to avoid damage. It suggests using a soft silk handkerchief for top hats and brushing the derby in one direction to preserve the surface.
Pocket atomizer for traveling women featured in aroma article
The piece highlights a pocket atomizer with a screw arrangement that keeps perfume inside even when the rubber bulb is pressed. It notes women on long motor rides carry these filled with pungent cologne to refresh face and wrists after dusty journeys.
Removing Grease From Soup
The article explains tips to remove grease from hot soup without chilling it first. It recommends pouring hot soup through a cloth wrung from iced water to congeal and retain the fat while the soup drains through.
Where Have the Sweetmeat Lovers Gone
The article notes that the habit of women nibbling chocolates in idle hours has faded from public view. It argues that bonbon gourmands are scarce now and, if any indulge, do so privately rather than in public.
Princess Zenia and Vera Lead Montenegro Women March
The two daughters of Prince Nicholas of Montenegro Zenia and Vera led a procession of women through the capital urging men to defend national rights. The event occurred a few weeks ago as a public display of patriotic action in support of Montenegro.
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Nicholas of
Montenegro
Zenia
Vera
Don't Eat Meals Quickly Causes Indigestion and Red Nose
A cautionary note advises taking meals slowly to avoid indigestion and facial redness. It warns against rushing eating and suggests mindful dining to maintain digestive comfort and facial appearance.
Hard Task for Some Faces Struggle to Keep Straight
A set of individuals exhibit difficulty maintaining a straight face under pressure. The remark highlights how certain people reveal their characters through facial expressions in challenging situations.
Court Day Attendance Noted At Mt Sterling
Several locals attended a Mt Sterling court day on Monday. Visits included G W Lewis relatives at College Hill, and Mrs Wm Swope of West Ben staying with sister Mrs Morgan Gravvit. Luther Hamilton of Winchester visited G W Lewis, while J S Jordan of Greendale Dee Scruggums of Lexington and George Bradley of Georgetown stayed with J R Jordans.
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Mt. Sterling
G. W. Lewis
College Hill
Wm. Swope
West Ben
Morgan Gravvit
Luther Hamilton
Winchester
J. S. Jordan
Greendale
Dee Scruggums
Lexington
George Bradley
Georgetown
J. R. Jordans
Deeds and Transfers Record Real Estate Sales
County Clerk records list several transfers: Margaret F McCreary and W G McCreary to Mrs Lizzie Smith a Belmont street house and lot for 7000 dollars. John M Stevenson and wife to G W Boone and wife a Brunerville house and lot for 750 dollars. David Watts to Mrs Pattie Patterson a Kentucky street lot for 400 dollars. L H Bush and wife to W C Curry and wife a Fitch avenue lot for 325 dollars.
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Margaret F. McCreary
W. G. McCreary
Asheville
N. C
Lizzie Smith
Belmont Street
John M. Stevenson
G. W. Boone
Brunerville
David Watts
Pattie Patterson
Kentucky Street
L. H. Bush
W. C. Curry
Fitch Avenue
Man stuck in mud debates crossing duty on Highland street
A man trapped in mud at the north end of Highland street curses loudly. A stranger asks whom to curse, and the man replies he does not know whether the railroad or the city must install a crossing there.
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Highland Street
Wife Adorns Self With Curl Papers In Awaited Return
Atchison Globe notes a wife, during her husband’s absence, uses curl papers and a new tea to wash gray hairs nightly in hopes of pleasing him. He returns home to no remark, leaving her still pouting about unappreciated efforts.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Sympathy and Nonsupport Stir Opinion over Twins
A Massachusetts man with 50 children was arrested for nonsupport of recently arrived twins, prompting debate on who deserves the sympathy in the matter.
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Toledo Blade
Vienna social notes and a December 23 marriage
Mt Sterling court day attendance noted. Walter Lowery and Josie Dawson wed at Marion Dawson’s home with John Gross as best man and Callie McKinney as maid of honor. Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs J H Math erly on December 14. Christmas tree planned at Vienna schoolhouse December 24.
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Mt. Sterling
James Palmer
Effa Wills
Winchester
J. H. Matherly
Albert White
Kansas
Louis Roberts
Robert Berryman
Ruckerville
Callie McKinney
Josie Dawson
Ousley County
Marion Dawson
Walter Lowery
Clark County
John Gross
Philip Puckett
Alice Stone
Vienna
London Woman Sets Record London New York Round Trip
Clara A. Grace, an employee of a London firm, claims a record round trip to New York and back in 15 days. She pledged to return to London by a set day to release colleagues for vacation and spent 25 minutes in New York for important business before continuing home.
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Clara A. Grace
London
New York
Danville Farmer Dies In Runaway Accident
Danville Kentucky reports a fatal runaway yesterday morning when Robert Phillips, a leading local farmer, was thrown from a vehicle his head struck a tree and his jaw bones were broken and his teeth knocked out completing the injuries.
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Danville
Robert Phillips
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Prof. Scovell
Rochester
Robeson
Lethod
Grubbs ¢& Benton
Mayer Bros
Cincinnati Tailors
Grant Witt & CO
North Main
Richmond
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