Kentucky District and Winchester County Briefs
Directory style item outlining Kentucky population, land area, resources, and railroads. Includes county data with census 1900 figures, farm crops, timber and mineral potential, and notes on blue grass. Describes Winchester city with gas works, streetcars, colleges, and local government officers and departments.
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Kentucky River
Ford
Winchester
Chesapeake & Ohio
Louisville & Nashville
Lexington & Eastern
Kentucky
Licking Rivers
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Commercial Club
County Court days by county near Winchester
A list of monthly county court days for counties tributary to Winchester. It covers Anderson through Woodford with each county, seat, and the specific Monday of the month when court is held, including Anderson 3rd Monday, Bath 2nd Monday, Bourbon 1st Monday, Boyle 3rd Monday, Breathitt 4th Monday, Clark Winchester 4th Monday, Estill 3rd Monday, Fayette 2nd Monday, Fleming 4th Monday, Franklin 1st Monday, Garrard 4th Monday, Grant 2nd Monday, Harrison 4th Monday, Jessamine 3rd Monday, Lee 4th Monday, Lincoln 2nd Monday, Madison 1st Monday, Mason 2nd Monday, Mercer 1st Monday, Montgomery 3rd Monday, Nicholas 2nd Monday, Owen 4th Monday, Pendleton 1st Monday, Powell 1st Monday, Scott 3rd Monday, Shelby 2nd Monday, Woodford 4th Monday.
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Winchester
Anderson
Lawrenceburg
Bath
Owingsville
Bourbon
Paris
Boyle
Danville
Breathitt
Jackson
Clark
Estill
Irvine
Fayette
Lexington
Fleming
Flemingsburg
Franklin
Frankfort
Garrard
Lancaster
Grant
Williamstown
Harrison
Cynthiana
Jessamine
Nicholasville
Lee
Beattyville
Lincoln
Stanford
Madison
Richmond
Mason
Maysville
Mercer
Harrodsburg
Montgomery
Nicholas
Carlisle
Owen
Owenton
Pendleton
Falmouth
Powell
Stanton
Scott
Georgetown
Shelby
Shelbyville
Woodford
Versailles
Spilt Milk Quote Sparks Night Cow Chase
A terse proverb attributed to Elbert Hubbard warns against crying over spilt milk and neglecting the task at hand, urging readers to pursue opportunities represented by the cows at night. The line reflects a call to act decisively in daily life.
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Elbert Hubbard
Man Is Not Made for Himself Only Quote by Colman
A quotation from Ben Jarmin Colman emphasizes that no man exists solely for himself but to serve profit and benefit others, reflecting a communal duty mindset in his statement.
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Benjarmin Colman
Washington's call to keep conscience alive in the heart
A concise exhortation urges readers to nurture the inner spark of celestial fire called conscience and heed its dictates in daily life. The message emphasizes moral self-governance and steadfast integrity as guiding principles.
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Washington
Eczema germs killed by skin penetrating wash
The article explains eczema as a germ based disease and promotes using a skin penetrating wash. It claims ordinary remedies fail and that oil of wintergreen mixed with thymol and glycerine in D D D Prescription will kill germs in the skin and promote healing. Phillips Drug Co offers D D D Prescription and D D D Seap.
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Phillips Drug Co
Getting Her to Agree in Debating Tactics
The note suggests persuading a woman to adopt your view by arguing the opposite side. It frames a tactic where presenting counterpoints can influence agreement. The idea relies on selective reasoning and psychological gettings, common in discussion strategies.
Narcissus in Greek Mythology A Flower Named for a Youth
Narcissus, son of Cephissus and the nymph Liriope, is transformed into a flower after Nemesis drives him to love his own reflection. Echo, the nymph who loved him, faded away. The myth explains the origin of the narcissus flower.
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Narcissus
Cephissus
Liriopes
Nemesis
Echo
Chesapeake and Ohio Passenger Schedules Extract
East and westbound train numbers and daily or Sunday service times listed for No 28 44 27 25 23 with morning midday and evening departures. Services include daily and Sunday routes with morning and evening arrival times.
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Sun
SAS Baily
Bos Mks Ione
Chaa
Cincinnati Knoxville Local and Other Train Schedules
Louisville and Nashville listing shows No. 37 Cincinnati to Knoxville local at 10:00 a.m. No. 33 Cincinnati to Jacksonville limited at 10:57 a.m. No. 9 Maysville to Stanford local with Cincinnati collection at Paris, drives 6:32 p.m., departs 6:35 p.m. No. 31 Cincinnati to Atlanta limited at 11:23 p.m.
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Cincinnati
Knoxville
Atlanta
Train connections listed for daily routes excluding Sundays
Daily connections are described for lines including L E Junction, Campton Junction and Beattyville Junction. Train Nos. 1 3 link with Co O for Mt. Sterling, Nos. 1 2 3 4 link with Mountain Central Ry for Campton passengers, and Nos. 2 4 connect with Beattyville lines to Lincoln County area.
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L. & E. Junction
Mt. Sterling
Campton Junction
Mountain Central Ry
Campton
Beattyville Junction
Railway service notes for Beattyville and Cannes City
Railway junction details show trains Nos 0 and 4 linking with the & K Railway toward Cannes City Kentucky. Information comes from A WOOWELL General Manager and references SCOTE and G PA 171f.
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A. Railway
Beattyville
Definition of a bore from Oxford bishop cited
The London Spectator article on Bores presents a definition by the late Bishop Mackarness of Oxford describing a bore as a man who talks about himself when you want to talk about yourself. Sydney Smith is credited with the original notion.
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London Spectator
Bishop Mackarness
Oxford
Sydney Smith
Monkey valet trained by University of Pennsylvania student
A PA student at the University of Pennsylvania trains a ten dollar monkey to act as a valet including boot polishing. The comic line notes that no man is a hero to his valet and wonders what the monkey thinks of his master.
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University of Pennsylvania
Sweated Labor in London Seams Workers Earn Pennies
At a hearing in London on the sweating question evidence showed 56 women sewing hooks and eyes on cards earned an average just over 75 cents a week. Another example cited a worker who labored from nine in the morning until the next morning and earned 16 cents in that time. It would seem better to die.
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London
Two Irishmen and a flockshooting miscue
Two Irishmen go pigeon shooting. Pat shoots and drops a pigeon, while his companion scolds him for wasting ammo. The other bird would have sufficed with a bare feather to kill.
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Pat
Arrah
Atchison Woman's Club Papers Highlight Studies
Atchison Globe reports a recent meeting where club members read papers titled Dogs and Their Diseases, The Boy Who Swears-What Must We Do to Him, Household and Drudgery, How to Study Shakespeare, and Isben, showcasing versatile topics in culture and education in Kansas.
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Atchison
Shakespeare
Isben
Atchison Globe
To the Grave and Beyond: Chinaman Kim Yunwka sentence
Kim Yunwka, identified as a Chinaman, faced a life sentence from a Chinese court. He escaped, was recaptured, and then tried again by another court which imposed another term of punishment.
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Kim Yunwka
The Yeggman Definition and Habits
A yegg or yeggman is described as a cross between a tramp and burglar. They travel across the country by stealing or begging freight train rides and typically operate in banks or post offices in smaller towns.
The Office Questioned: Two-Thirds Estimate Given
A bustling scene aboard a Pullman car shows a man questioning an elderly coworker about staff numbers. The elder replies with a wry estimate that about two-thirds of the office workforce work there, noting the rough nature of the guess.
Too Much Gravity a Bad Sign in Old Reflection
A quoted reflection compares excessive gravity in thought to rivers that move slowly gathering mud. It argues that rigid constancy in daily life signals a thick bed of mental mud, implying stagnation and poor mental vitality. The remark frames a caution about overbearing seriousness dulling the mind.
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Saville
Pied Piper exam question sparks quirky answer
A New York normal school examination asked the value of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. A would be teacher responded that it teaches children to be kind to animals, especially rats.
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New York Normal School
Hamelin
Heaven and streets paved with gold debate cited
A Chicago Record Herald quote questions the belief that heaven’s streets must be paved with gold, suggesting the desire for heaven would be more universal if such gold were not considered nailed down.
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Chicago Record-Herald
International Inquisitiveness and Global Curiosity
A Saturday Evening Post note on cross cultural inquiry. It asserts Germans study French, French seek British insights, and Americans compare themselves to Europe. The piece frames curiosity as a shared human trait driving understanding across nations.
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Saturday Evening Post
Kentucky doctor links whisky to worse snake bites
A Kentucky physician claims extensive experiments show whisky aggravates venom in snake bites. The paper argues the testimony from a high source supports the view and appeals to supreme experts in North Carolina for validation.
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Kentucky
North Carolina
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Status of Korean Miner in Early Outlook
A historical summary praises Korean miners, noting they possess strong physical ability and ease of handling. It claims two Korean miners can do more work than one white miner, reflecting a biased, sweeping assessment of labor capacity.
Should Not Be Ridiculed in Politics
Indianapolis News argues against mocking humble origins noting many now rich men began in the legislature, urging respect for modest beginnings and public service as a path to success.
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Indianapolis News
Lava River From Lavaii Volcano Reaches Eight Miles Wide
In the Samoan islands lava from Lavaii volcano has formed an eight mile wide river pouring into the sea after over three years of eruption. The continuous flow reshapes coastlines as scientists monitor new lava channels and potential effects on nearby communities and marine life.
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Lavaii
Samoan Islands
Short-Sighted Man Quote by John Locke
The excerpt argues that all people are inherently limited by partial views and narrow perspectives. It notes that beings see and know only in part, making it unsurprising when conclusions are incomplete or biased. It reflects on human intellectual limits and the consequence for judgment.
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John Locke
His Occupation in a Justice Court Testimony
A large man describes his varied work across seasons. In spring he sketches and sells mockingbirds, in summer he mostly sells rattlesnake buttons for babies, and in winter he chops wood. The remark portrays a rustic, opportunistic livelihood reflected in a court setting.
Largest Fountain Of Geneva Stands At Port Entrance
The world's tallest fountain is the Geneva city landmark near the port. It rises 300 feet, appearing from afar like a vast white sail, a striking feature celebrated by locals and visitors alike.
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Geneva
Best Building Cement Offered Here For Quality
A Bag of Cement bought here will be found entirely free from dered clay and other cheapen ing filling That means the cement will go father and last better than the filled kind If you have had experience you know it pays to buy the best building materials To obtain the best you'll be wise to come here We don't handle any other kind.
Origin of Cards Is Unknown, Historians Say
Historians agree that the best evidence for the age of playing cards is negative. If no mention of cards is found where they would be spoken of, it can be assumed writers did not know of them.
If We But Knew How Whatever Happens to Anybody
A reflective snippet quotes Whitman saying that any event, good or bad, can be transformed into beauty if we understand how. The fragment emphasizes hopeful interpretation of life’s outcomes.
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Whitman
Dramatic Finger Premonition During SA Assembly Debate
During a South Australia assembly debate the prime minister claimed gamblers cut off a comrade's finger for joining the Salvation Army. A member challenged the claim as the PM dramatically held up a bottle with a finger and a deposition, saying Here is the finger and the accompanying deposition.
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South Australia
Salvation Army
Thorned Perfection Quote by Emile Zola
A compact quotation notes that perfection unsettles, with Zola reflecting on tobacco and self-regulation, remarking on the trouble of attaining flawless self control. The line presents a philosophical jab at habit and human restraint.
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Emile Zola
Perplexity Beauty’s Mar Forehead Lines Speak Habits
An excerpt notes forehead lines are not always age signs and may reflect facial habits. It warns that knitting or frowning while thinking reveals tension and results in furrows between the eyes, suggesting habits shape perceived aging.
Cure for Mental Low Mood Advice
The note suggests that mental low mood can stem from physical illness or overwork or excessive idleness. It advises socializing with friends, spending time outdoors, eating two wholesome meals, and avoiding stressors.
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