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Inc
Hartford Carnival Debate Amid War Hardship
In a wartime climate Hartford residents face street routes and carnival access. Critics argue the event wastes scarce resources while supporting the war effort, urging restraint as the city balances with national sacrifice. The piece frames carnival plans as misaligned with public spirit during shortages and military needs.
Hartford Carnival Angers Town Editorial
A harsh editorial condemns a proposed street carnival calling it noisy, degrading, and costful amid hard times. It argues the event harms the community, wastes scarce funds, and jeopardizes local youths, urging residents to oppose the gathering and protect vulnerable neighbors.
Progress of the War as Allied Advantages Grow
The second German offensive, started with vigor, slowed as it lacked the March surge. Sharp fighting continues at many points with the Allies holding the upper hand. American soldiers perform wonders on the battle line, fueling home pride and European hope that the worst is over. Gen Foch holds lines with minimal casualties, and a counteroffensive may be possible.
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Europe
Foch
Aged citizen Mr. Ashford Mills dies near town
Ashford W Mills died at his home about two and a half miles from town last Friday night from heart and kidney trouble. Aged nearly 74, he was a Union Army veteran and widely known in the county. Burial followed at Alexander after a 4 P.M. Saturday funeral.
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Ashford W. Mills
Itshome
Mills
Alexander
Preacher Ordained at Belle Rup Church Service
Rev. Hendy Westerfield of Hartford Route 7 was ordained in the Baptist ministry at Belle Rup church on Tuesday June 11. The ordination was led by Rev. N. F. Lash Brook of Philpot plus Albert Maddox of McHenry, Birch Shield of Beaver Dam, and Russell Walker of Hartford.
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Hendy Westerfield
Hartford Route 7
Belle Rup Church
N. F. Lashbrook
Philpot
Albert Maddox
McHenry
Birch Shield
Beaver Dam
Russell Walker
Hartford
Stray notes on talking machines and soldiers in 1900 era
A fragmented column mixes jokes about to be sold talking machines and military service. It contrasts young workers and soldiers with domestic strains and mentions a large span gray horse for sale. An entertainment note advertises a Kaiser's insights and a Star Theater show at Hartford on June 17 with matinee and evening prices.
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W. EK. Ellis
Hartford
Ring
Jesy
Germany
Star Theater
Another Brave Girl Earns Honor On Hartford Field
Edna Ward step daughter of L Crabtree of Hartford ranked No 2 on the honor roll as nervy girls assist in field work. Overalls with mid dies praised for sensible dress. Elllis Ice Co announces two shower baths at plant ready by June 2 with free baths through June 10 16 minute limits and 16 cent baths after.
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Obie County
Edna Ward
L. Crabtree
Hartford
Hmit
Ellis Ice CO
Kentucky Children's Home 1917 Annual Report Figures
The Kentucky Children's Home annual report shows 494 children resident, 324 placed in private homes, average 226 received, 1571 under supervision, 1055 visited, 200 currently in home. Total expenses 61476.08 dollars, receipts 61084.26, with 3245 person days in homes.
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Kentucky Childrens’ Home
Smallpox Report From Centertown
Dr Smith reported a smallpox case in Centertown on Wednesday. Mrs Ed Roark has the disease and several people were exposed before the illness was identified. Dr Smith consulted with county health officer Dr Pendleton on control measures.
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Centertown
Smith
Ed Roark
Pendleton
Lawsuits Filed In Court By Cromwell Man And Others
J A James of Cromwell sues National City Fire Insurance for 100 to cover barn loss after a cyclone. Frank Black Sr sues Security Life Insurance for 1000 estate claim for Frank Jack Jr. divorce suit brings EL Douglas against Zara Douglas for desertion starting in 1917.
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Etreuit Court
J. A James
Cromwell
National Cio Fire Insurance Company
Pennsyvania
James
Frank Black Sr
The
Security Life Insurance Company of America
Frank Jack Jr
Black
EL. Douglas
Zara Douglas
Douglas
Cultivators and Plows Offered by Ellis Brothers
Cultivators and plows listed include 14 and 5 tooth cultivators, double shovel plows, Vulcan new ground and turning plows, and No. 12 blue bird vanes offered by W. EB. Ellis & Bro.
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Vulcan
Paint sale on tables at Ohio County Drug Co
A table full of various paints is offered for 10 15 or 25 cents each at Ohio County Drug Co Hout Incorporated.
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Ohio County Drugg CO. Hout, (Incorporated
Clean Up Day Proclaimed for All County Schools
Superintendent Howard designates Saturday June 29 as a countywide clean up day for all school districts. Teachers patrons and pupils are urged to gather in their districts to clean school buildings and grounds for sanitation and benefit. Bring hoes feather brushes and brooms and prepare for a seven month term of readiness. The day should also be a neighborhood picnic with lunches song books and musical instruments for after the work.
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Howard
Davis and Sharp Wed in Judge Cook's Office
Floyd Davis and Georgia Sharp were married by Judge Cook in his office yesterday morning. Davis is the son of John Davis of Taty and Sharp is the daughter of the late Dave Sharp of Pleas ath Ridge.
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Davis-Sharp
Floyd Davis
Georgia Sharp
Red Crobs Notes Report From Ken Cross Rooms
The attic cloud rooms await orders from headquarters as the executive committee takes up new directives for work. Officials indicate ongoing coordination and upcoming actions to implement the latest strategic aims.
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Ken Cross
Negroes at Taylor Mines Donate $53 for Red Cross
The colored residents of Taylor Mines held a Saturday picnic raising 53 dollars to donate to the Red Cross. The event demonstrated patriotism and a wish to strengthen relations with white neighbors in a time of national need.
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Taylor Mines
Fertilizer for Sale by Jones Grower Car Load Arrival
Jones potato and tobacco grower offers a car load of fertilizer for sale. W. E. Ellis & Bro handle the sale and delivery arrangements.
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Just
Jones’ Potato
W. E. Ellis & Bro
Yellow Slip Day Urged by Hartford Republican
The Hartford Republican proclaims Friday June 14 as Yellow Slip day urging all subscribers to check their papers and pay overdue subscriptions. An honor list will publish June 21 with names of those who observe the date, up to noon June 20.
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Hartford
Liberty Bond
Red Cross
Lberal
Hartford Republican
Millet Seed and Pea and Soy Bean Prices
Millet seed priced at 3.00 per bushel. Stock peas at 2.25 per bushel. Soy beans listed at 400 per bushel. Market notice from D. D. Bandefer, Beaver Dam, Kentucky.
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D. Bandefur
Soret
Beaver Dam
Kyo
Soldiers Called For 7000 From Kentucky And Ohio County
The Provost Marshal announces another call for soldiers. Kentucky will furnish 7,000 men for the quota, Ohio county will send colored and 27 white men. The men are to be called between the 26th and 29th of this month.
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Kentucky
Ohio County
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Hartford Printing Company Incorporated
IMNH
W. 8
Tinsley, President
Sec.Trans
John Henry Thomas
Heitor W. 4
Tinsley
Postoffice
Telephones
Cumberland
Farmers Mutual
Courier
Journal
Ensign William S. Moore
Courier-Journal
France
Stanley
Ollie James
Olie
Judge Bethurum
United States
Camp Meade
Cardinal Gibbons
Mimente
Burleson
Peter
Paul
Hart‘ford
Plake McPluke
John Henry
Albert Leach
Butty
Sam
Liberty Loan
National War Savings
National War Savings Committee
Carson & Company
Hartford, Ky
Ctreuit
John Riley
Wilson
Woman's Club
Vanes
W. EB. Ellis & Bro
Phoenix
Hub Clothing Co
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