August 11, 1904 . . . There are now 8,833,994 Negroes in the U.S., about one to every eight white persons. 77% of Negroes live in the country while only 57% of the whites live in rural areas. In Kentucky, there are 284,706 Negroes, with 74,718 who are voters. This is the largest negro population and largest number of voters in Kentucky. [Editor’s Note: For historical understanding in reprinting these stories, we use the vernacular used by the writer at that time and recognize its pejorative nature].
To those not in the habit of drinking Coca-Cola, the following will be of interest: Coca-Cola in many places is termed “dope” and the fact that Georgia levies a $1,000 license fee on the manufacturer is evidence the legislature knows that it contains ingredients of a dangerous and intoxicating nature.
August 7, 1924 . . . A car driven by Mrs. Victor Crain, with Mrs. F.J. Smither as passenger, was hit head-on by a car driven by a Missouri man in front of Frank Watts’ place. They were in route to Frankfort. Both machines were damaged but injuries slight.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Noel are rejoicing over the birth of a son born Monday, August 4. He has been named Paul Noel, Jr.
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