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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1919
Page
11
James A. Scott says county authorities must equalize local assessments under the Jesse James Tax Law, but opponents call it dangerous. The Advocate warned before its adoption that state control over valuations erodes local representation and ties local boards to state orders from the State Tax Commission.
A county, famed for lawfulness, faces livestock theft with 33 prominent citizens authorizing the Sheriff to offer rewards and pursue culprits. The text hints a truck is involved and calls for swift conviction, urging citizens to resist such crimes.
The Lexington Herald wonders if Kentucky could have a governor and administration whose sole aim is the state's good in enforcing laws and making appointments, instead of the current administration. It questions whether that day will ever arrive.
The article notes 82000 patent leather helmets sold for one dollar each. The Treas ury Department bought them after the armistice and will award them as prizes to Victory Loan drive top sellers and to schoolchildren who write best essays. The helmets were kept by the Germans for a grand entry into Paris but the entry never met Paris gaze as they moved to the sea.
A succinct quotation attributed to William Lloyd Garrison frames truth as harsh and justice as unwavering, reflecting a stance on moral integrity and accountability.
Mr Wm B Small of the Table Theatre reports a massive government film drive for the Victory Liberty Loan. Over two million feet of film from the Motion Picture Industry will be shown at actual cost with no profits. Stars donate talent and studios provide writers and executives. The government-produced subjects include a full army camp. This week’s program adds War Scenic, His Extra Bit, and Spirit that Wins to the regular show.
Kentucky workers for the American Jewish Committee of Relief for Jewish War Sufferers in Louisville organize a campaign statewide to raise 208000 for relief. Col Fred Levy and Rabbi Joseph Rauch visit Paducah Princeton Hopkinsville and Bowling Green amid enthusiastic receptions. Emil Tachau and Ed Sachs tour the Blue Grass through Lexington Frankfort Versailles Paris Richmond and Winchester meeting diverse citizens to plan a successful drive.
The article explains how fire changes plant life by exposing and activating buried seeds. It notes flowers reseed differently after fire, with legends forming around the phenomenon, and concludes seeds beneath the soil wait unseen until fire makes them sprout.
The article notes that New York City sees at least 200000 visitors daily, not counting commuters. It emphasizes the city's high visitor volume as a notable urban fact.
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