Massive Prize Campaign Boosts Mt Sterling Advocate Readers
The Mt Sterling Advocate unveils a nationwide scale automobile and prize drive rewarding readers for aiding subscriptions. Prizes include a touring car or cash and winners are chosen by public vote with free votes and subscriptions. entries open to white residents, with nomination blanks and campaign supplies provided by the Advocate. The campaign runs amid other local news including a senior play and stock show notes.
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Campaign Rules for Mt Sterling Candidate Ballot
The Mt Sterling Advocate outlines campaign rules banning outside influence. No votes may be sold or solicited, ballots require cash with subscriptions, and all entries are governed by Advocate published rules. A three-member county judges panel will control the ballot box and final results with no appeal.
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Early Campaign Vote Offers Declining Over Time
The text describes incentives to boost early voting efforts with the largest offers at the campaign start and progressively smaller offers as the election approaches. It emphasizes a strategy to maximize turnout by front loading incentives.
Editor Wood fails Marine Corps entrance exam
Editor Stanley O. Wood of The Gazette, who went to Louisville last week for the final examination, did not pass and was rejected. He has repeatedly sought service but failed due to his physical condition. Upon returning he applied to the Ordnance Department and awaits word. Wood's motives are patriotic and he deserves credit as if accepted.
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Stanley O. Wood
the Gazette
United States Marine Corps
Louisville
Wood
Ordnance Department
Sixth Grade War Savings Stamp Club Tops Kentucky
The Mt. Sterling Public Graded School sixth graders organized a War Savings Stamp Club six weeks ago and have subscribed $1,363 to War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds. Teacher Mrs. Mattie Hoffman aided the effort and deserves credit for the achievement, described as unmatched in Kentucky.
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Mattie Hoffman
Card of Thanks for a Loss
The McCormicks express heartfelt gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness and death of their beloved little daughter.
Community Nurse Selected to Succeed Margaret Frost
Mrs. Mary E. Wolcott of Owensboro has been chosen by the Health and Welfare League to succeed Miss Frost as Community Nurse. She comes from Hazelwood Sanatorium near Louisville and has strong recommendations. Leave word at the Rest Room if you need her services or know of someone who does.
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Mary E. Wolcott
Owensboro
Health and Welfare League
Margaret Frost
Wolcott
Hazelwood
Louisville
Aged Woman Sarah Pearson Dies at Son’s Home
Mrs. Sarah Pearson died at her son Newton Bramble’s home in the county on Thursday April 11. She was described as a splendid Christian woman loved by all who knew her. The body was returned to her old home in Bath county for burial.
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Sheep Claims Ready in County Pro-Rata Checks Issued
County Clerk Keller Greene reports pro-rata for sheep claims is ready. claimants who were allowed must call at the Court House to receive checks. Total claims filed amount to 1500 dollars in this county.
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Mrs. Sallie Guthrie Dies in Bentonville Ark
Mrs. Sallie Guthrie of Eminence dies at her Bentonville home on April 15 after a long illness from nervous troubles. She leaves husband J B Guthrie, the only surviving Guthrie brother of W P Guthrie of this city. Burial will be in Eminence on Wednesday April 17.
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Bentonville
Ark
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W. P. Guthrie
Guthrie
Clark acquires 290 acre Love land Ohio farm for 48000
Mr Frank Clark of this county purchased G W Cornetts farm of 290 acres near Love land Ohio for a lump sum of 48000. It is described as a model farm. Clark and family plan to move to the new home soon. W S S Bay Miller Creek Coal from Mc Donald Bros. None better.
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G. W. Cornett
Loveland
Ohio
Miller Creek
McDonald Bros
When you get an interesting letter from your boy in trench
The note urges readers to send letters from sons serving in France America Italy or elsewhere and to report all news via phone 74. It frames the war as America’s greatest achievement and calls for shared anxiety over every detail.
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