Local Pure Foods Line Debuts at Storefront
The advertisement promotes a new line of dried fruits and urges customers to avoid paying extra for impure foods. It lists Sole agents for Ferndell Pure Foods, Chase & Sanborn Coffees and Teas, Price's Lard and Sausage, Red Cross Flour, Huyler's Candies, and Bell's Flowers, inviting inspection of the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndell Pure Foods
Chase & Sanborn
Price
Red Cross
Huyler
Bell
Immigrant Labor Inquiry Circulated in Kentucky
The Information Division of the Bureau of Immigration is sending 25,000 postal cards across Kentucky to Postmasters for rural delivery. Carriers will distribute them to households serving about 100,000 families. The aim is to locate labor demand and place immigrants in good jobs, reducing city concentrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Immigration
Washington
Kentucky
Middle Western
High School Boys Tie Prep Team In Rainy Contest
Last Friday the High School of this city met the preparatory department team of K. W. C. on the college field. A 0 to 0 tie occurred after the second half was shortened due to rain. The teams, averaging about 125 pounds, played a tight, fair game with no coach for W. H. S. and both sides expected to schedule weekly contests, drawing future interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallea
W. HL. S. Prep
Thomas C. Edmonds
Haggard R. G. Woolcott
Hodgkin, le G
Strother
Fury
Gata T .Taylor
Ford R, J. Duty
Ramsy Salt
Jackson
Bruce
EB. E. Stapleton
Peters F
Modern Woodmen Year Ends With Record Surplus
The Modern Woodmen of America closes its best year on December 31. It levied eight assessments totaling 5 200 000 dollars in members' pockets this year and will retain over 200 000 dollars as surplus. The society's popularity is explained by this financial strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Modern
Woodmen Society
Giving More Difficult Than Getting
The difficulty faced in America regarding philanthropy is not locating donors but discovering how money may be given wisely. Ideas for wise giving are rarer than funds awaiting opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Narrow Escape During Stoke-on-Trent Storm
A young woman in Stoke on Trent England narrowly escaped injury during a recent storm. Her eyeglasses were struck by lightning, the frames split and the lenses broken, yet she remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoke-on- Trent
Eng
Wealth values shaping American character, Inter Ocean says
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues that Americans, overall, are less sordid in wealth pursuit than other peoples and place wealth less importance, noting cultural standards and national character in a reflective opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter Ocean
Rothschild Marriages and Family Unity Across Continents
A historical note on Mayer Amschel Rothschild guiding his five sons in Frankfurt Vienna London Paris and Naples to stay united and consult their mother before major ventures. It also covers Nathan Rothschild’s trust in his wife, cousins’ marriages within the family, and a later shift as three granddaughters married outside the family and outside the faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothschild
Mayer Amschel
Nathan
Lord Rothschild
Sidonia
Coningsby
Colony Without Crime on Napoleonic St Helena
St Helena, a mid Atlantic colony, is praised as a model town. Governor Col Gallwey serves as judge but rarely presides. court activity is limited to white gloves. The Guardian calls for abolishing the inspector of police to fund an assistant surgeon, noting the single surgeon would be overwhelmed if incapacitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Helena
mid-Atlantic
Col. Gallwey
Napoleonic Rock
Gentleness, the Secret of Animal Training
The Rochester Herald quotes George Conklin, famed animal trainer, stating that gentleness is essential in training. He warns against sudden or brusque actions, noting an unexpected caress can anger an animal more than a kick. He recalls a Scottish hospitality anecdote about a Scottish admirer and a playful remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conklin
New York
Scotland
Mr. Conklin
Conklin
Rochester Herald
Brother Dickey's Sayings on Thunder and Happiness
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt presents Brother Dickey’s humor about thunder, lightning, and travel with caution against false companionship. He warns lazy folks that judgment day will reveal if angelic trumpets sounded early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Gabrul
Atlania
Mahan and Jacksons Vaudeville at the Opera House
The Mahan and Jacksons Vaudeville Company opened a three night run with six acts. The Peter family acrobats and Miss Isabella Verrey entertain with song and dance. Rose & Rose perform a daring shooting act while a moving picture finale rounds out a value show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Mahan
Jackson
Peter
Isabella Verrey
Benedict
Rose
Miss Rose
Lena Rivers and Beulah Poynter at Winchester Opera House
The article notes Miss Beulah Poynter stars in Lena Rivers at the Winchester Opera House on Tuesday Oct 20. It discusses Mary J Holmes novels and the play’s anti slavery themes, plus Holmes's Puritan morals and her charity record of at least ten percent of income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Poynter
Lena Rivers
Winchester Opera House
Mary J. Holmes
North
South
New England
Holmes
Matinee at Opera House by McMahan & Jackson
The McMahan and Jackson Light vaudeville troupe offers a Wednesday matinee at the Opera House at 3 15 PM. Child admission is 10 cents and adult 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMahan & Jackson Ligh
Cass Vaudevile
Opera House
Trotting Meet Highlights from Lexington Races
In Lexington on October 13 clear weather preceded a Trots meet win by Eel in the Wilson Stakes 2:12 class with times 2:05 and 2:05%. Directum Penn took the 2:14 class, Neley second, Dewaret third over six heats with times around 2:12 to 2:16. Elesis won the pacing 2:10 class purse $1,000 with Shawrock second and The Dude third in 2:09 and 2:08 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Directum Penn
Neley
Dewaret
Elesis
Shawrock
the Dude
Iron Mound Social Notes and Visits
Mrs Ann Patrick remains ill. J F Stone and wife of Richmond visit relatives here. Millie Spry of Powell county spent last week with her parents Jackson and Mrs Stone. Dudley Cottman guest of J T Stone. P B Poer of near Winchester visiting friends. Maudie and Myrtie Spry visiting Ida Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stone
Richmond
Millie Spry
Powell County
Jackson Stone
Dudley Cottman
J. T. Stone Sanday
P. B. Poer
Winchester
Maudie and
Myrtie Spry
Ida Stone
The Philosopher of Folly Seeks Guidance from Dance Master
The Philosopher of Folly recalls a moment of uncertainty and direction in life. A word from his dancing master sets him right, offering guidance for the next step. The remark frames a reflective anecdote about mentorship and personal direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philosopher of Folly
Quote from Bret Williams on pride and mockery
A brief excerpt attributed to Bret Williams from the Atlanta Constitution states that the black crow does not know its own color and dies believing no mocker can outshine its song. The remark uses a dialectal voice to express ideas on self-perception and vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Seminary writeup by Rev Baxter on Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Rev O F Baxter writes from Louisville about the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He describes the campus New York Hall Dormitory rooms 221, instructors, enrollment of 235 students, international attendees, and Kentucky Baptists numbering 216 317. He prays for blessings and efforts to save sinners, closing as a friend. Lights out: city dark for about twenty minutes due to power house machinery outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Falls City
New York Hall
Fifth Avenue
A. T. Robertson
John R. Sampey
George Eager
B. H. Dement
Clark County
W.L. Shearer
Louisville
Australia
England
Palestine
Austria
Hungaria
Canada
Japan
Kentucky
Brown Land
Bpist
Renick Station Visitors And Local Movements
L B Martin of Kokomo Indiana is guest of his daughter Mrs J H C Naff. J H C Naff leaves for Atlanta on business. Mrs T J Harris and children depart Kokomo after two months visiting for home in Umatilla Florida. B D Goff in Lexington on business. Mrs Kizzie Smith of Winchester leaves for Covington. Paris Ky October 13 Elder John Stele Sweeney, longtime Paris Christian Church pastor, is critically ill at home with general debility. his children are en route to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Martin
Kokomo
Ind
J. H. C. Naf
J. H. C. Naff
Atlanta
T. J. Harris
Umatilla
Fla
B. D. Goff
Lexington
Kizzie Smith
Winchester
Covington
Paris
Oet
John Stele Sweeney
Christian Church
Street Cars On Foot After Engine Upgrade
For thirteen days, riders have walked due to the plant installing a new 350 horsepower engine. Officials assure the change will restore better and faster streetcar service once the power is restored.
Classic slang origins cited from ancient texts
The Sciap Book notes phrases like "escape with the skin of my teeth" from Job and "he is a brick" from Plutarch. It recounts a Spartan king boasting his army was the city wall with every man a brick, and contrasts terms like "a square nan" with the Greek "Tetragonos" for a four-cornered man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Plutarch
Sparta
Tetragonos
Sciap
Commission To Meet Over Latonia Bookmakers Question
A Cincinnati Times-Star dispatch reports the State Racing Commission will consider the protest by horsemen to restraining bookmakers at Latonia. Two votes for and against may leave bookmakers in control, with chairman Jack Chinn potentially casting a deciding vote to restore the Pari Mutuels. Colonel E F Clay of Bourbon County backs eliminating bookmakers despite horsemen’s push for the old betting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
State Racing Commission
Latonia
Milton Young
Commission
Jack Chinn
E. F. Clay
Bourbon County
Jackson Ferry Births and Local Transactions
A fire boy was born on the 8th to Mr. and Mrs. Travis Chism. Mr. and Mrs. Able Shearer spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. Joe Gosser. Mrs. Willis Hampton and children of Madison County visited relatives here. Weidie Hampton bought a milch cow from Mr. Cow of Gaines for 30 dollars. Samuel Eads sold to Sammie Gilbert five barrels of corn at 2 75 per barrel. Mr. P. A. Haggard bought corn in a field from Mr. John Jordan for 29 dollars. Mrs. Sarah Willcox sold a colt to Jas. Cruise for 65 dollars. Mr. Hardin Hoover bought a sow and pigs from Mrs. Sarah Willcox for 10 dollars. Mrs. Joe Hall, lately dangerously ill, is slowly convalescing. Miss Millie Thomas returned home after visiting cousin Millie Gavett. Mrs. Ida Thompson is ill at this writing.
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Travis Chism
Able Shearer
Joe Gosser
Willis Hampton
Madison Co
Weidie Hampton
Gaines
Samuel Eads
Sammie Gilbert
P. A. Haggard
John Jordan
Sarah Willcox
Jas
Cruise
Hardin Hoover
Joe Hall
Millie Thomas
Millie Gavett
Ida Thompson
Quest of the Age Quote From Queen Explores Wealth and Happiness
The Queen laments a shared loss of contentment with life’s essentials and argues that wealth has become the chief perceived path to happiness, a sentiment echoed across social strata. Rich and poor alike chase riches as the ultimate blessing.
Prolific House Fly and Futility of Destruction
A playful estimate suggests a single fly could produce 49 quintillion offspring in one summer, illustrating the futility of attempting to destroy a mature fly. The note leans on exaggeration to highlight population growth potential.
Kellogg Accuses Government of Fishing for Information
Chicago Oct 13 Counsel for Standard Oil accuses government counsel of fishing for testimony to aid criminal prosecutions in an equity suit. The exchange followed Felton’s direct examination as cross in chief began. Rosenthal charged Wilkerson was prompting questions, Kellogg denied the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dard Oil Company
Equity
Standard Oil Company
Henry ©. Felton
Kellogg
Felton
Rosenthal
Wilkerson
Mr. Rosenthal
Reward Offered in Night Rider Case in Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky October 13 Governor Willson offers 500 reward for arrest and conviction of the night rider gang that attacked Walker and family in Hickman County last week. He appeals to the people to arise in their might and end the lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Walker
Hickman County
Willson
Russian Cruiser Oleg Runs Aground At Libau
The Russian protected cruiser Oleg ran aground at Libau Courland, with a salvage steamer dispatched to aid. The incident was reported from Libau on October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libau
Courland
Russia
Oleg
Noted Perception: The Man Who Thinks He Knows It All
A reflective remark questions certainty as a man who believes he knows everything actually does not understand. The line hints at humility and limits of self-assurance without asserting specific events or persons.
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Baltimore
Stokely & Rounsawall
Scotch Hospitality
Dickey
Iron Mound
Mrs. Ann Patrick
O. F. Baxter
Great Baptist College
Renick Station
Jackson Ferry
Quest of the
October &O
Burt Nicolai & Nixon
Lena
the Winn-Martin Coal & Supply CO Incorporated
R. E. Martin
T. Hamorn
Court House
Winchester, KY
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