Endorsement of a farmer county plan for road work
The Courier Journal backs a co operation plan where farmers haul and spread crushed stone at their own expense with Oldham County supplying material. The idea aims to reduce contractor profit margins and improve road construction in counties with limited levy. Also notes life saving value of obeying turn to the right signs at intersections.
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Courier-Journal
Montgomery County
Good Roads Association
de Haven
Oldham Fiscal Court
Fiscal Court
Oldham
Grand Jury Adjourns After Six Days Of Session
The April term 1916 grand jury reports six days of session with few violations found and indictments issued where justified. They note the county’s peaceful condition and credit loyal officers for enforcing the law. The panel also sought evidence on gambling or games of chance but found none to indict.
Formal report commends county officials for courteous service
A visiting committee finds public buildings and county offices in good condition and well kept. The group thanks the Court, the Sheriff, and officials for their uniform courtesy and helpful assistance during sittings, signed by Foreman S. S. Pinney.
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S. S. Pinney
Serv-Us Soup Sales Highlight Mt Sterling Man
Mr Fred Bassett of Power Grocery Company sold thirty eight cases of Serv-Us Condensed Soups in Central Kentucky last Wednesday. The total equates to eighteen hundred twenty cans or seven thousand two hundred ninety six servings, touted as the best of its kind. Bassett, a Mt Sterling resident, is noted as a top salesman in the state.
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Fred Bassett
Power Grocery Company
Kentucky
For Rent Five Room Cottage on Harrison Avenue
For Rent. Five room cottage on Harrison avenue with good neighbors. Apply to Vanarsdell & Co.
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Harrison Avenue
Vanarsdell & Co
All Women Are Beautiful Says Advocate
A brief line from The Advocate extols beauty among women, noting some are more beautiful than others and praising readers’ sense of elegance.
Winchester Council Funds Visiting Nurse Salary Plan
The Winchester City Council voted 300 to support a visiting or community nurse salary at the Friday meeting. The Clark County Medical Society had previously endorsed the plan. The Mayor serves as President of the committee.
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Winchester
Clark County Medical Society
Army recruiting station reports number of acceptances
The local recruiting station notes several army enlistments received at the facility. Sergeant Baker says many African American applicants have applied but all Negro regiments are at full quota and cannot accept new enlistees until a vacancy appears.
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Baker
Negro Farm Hand Killed by Runaway Mules Near Grassy Lick
James Tipton, a Black farm worker on James Gay’s property near Grassy Lick, was fatally injured last week when two mules he was driving ran away. He was thrown to the ground and did not regain consciousness.
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James Tipton
James Gay
Grassy Lick
Tipton
Lou Allen Accepts Post With Western Union Telegraph Co
Mr. Lou Allen travels to Ashland to take a position with the Western Union Telegraph Co. He is described as a competent young man and friends here wish him success in his new home.
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Lou Allen
Ashland
The
Western Union Telegraph Co
Allen
Judge Williams Cleared of All Impeachment Charges
Mc Creary County judge Williams was acquitted Monday of every charge brought by the impeachment committee.
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Williams
McCreary County
Trimble article by Hon J G in local paper
Local column by Hon J G Trimble presents views from a distinguished citizen. The piece reflects on current events and public matters with a measured tone and civic perspective.
County High School Notes: May Day Plans and Commencement
Breckinridge Horton reports on school events including substitutes for ill staff, guests from Morehead visiting to see Birth of a Nation, a loss to City School club, and a Louisville teachers’ association gathering. Upcoming Senior commencement is May 16 1916 with a detailed program and church address by Dr. R H Crossfield. The Black and Old Gold Literary Society meets for the last time with a varied program.
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Wehne
Mary Williams
Ruth Vansant
Bethel McGlasson
Morehead
Jessie Jones
Holt Avenue
Nellie Guilfoile
Gertrude Guilfoile
Frank H. Robbins
Julia Wyatt
Willard McGuire
Glass Key
Breckinridge D. Horton
Mattie Lee Baker
John Burbridge
Bruce Reynolds
Emma Tibbler Reid
Christian Church
R. H. Crossfield
Transylvania University
Black and Old Gold Literary Society
Bessie Bennett
Orville Alfrey
Minnie Clay Henry
Florence Stamper
Marguerite Leach
Mary M. Wyatt
Robert Payne
Laura Bramlett
B. D. Horton
Mary Carnes
Neville Martin
Richard Eubank
Garden seeds advertised at J B White's shop
Readable note shows J B White's offering all kinds of garden and flower seeds for sale.
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J. B. White’s
Woman Dies After Poison Drink in Judy Neighborhood
Mrs Mildred Johnson 30 wife of Leonard Johnson drank carbolic acid Wednesday and went to the garden to tell her husband. She collapsed at his feet and died shortly after in the home where doctors arrived too late. She was the daughter of the late Joe Wilson and leaves three young children.
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Mildred Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Judy
Johnson
Joe Wilson
Lecture on Mexico to be Held at Montgomery Courthouse
The Ways and Means Committee of the Health and Welfare League in Montgomery county urges all citizens to attend a lecture at the courthouse Friday evening, April 28. Dr L Maus of Frankfort will present stereopticon views on Mexico and is noted as a widely known speaker sparking considerable interest.
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Ways and Means Committee
The
Health and Welfare League
Montgomery County
L. Maus
Frankfort
Mexico
Large Size Cans Petit Pois Peas At White's
A local ad notes large size cans of Petit Pois peas priced at 20 cents each at White's, inviting shoppers to stock up.
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White's
Making Surveys On Owingsville Pike From Ewington
An engineer from Lexington and an assistant begin State aid surveys along the Owingsville pike from Ewington to the city limits. Also notes advertisements for groceries from J. B. White’s including bacon and evaporated apricots at low prices. Includes a Ruskin quote about a true church formed by helping hands.
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Lexington
Owingsville Pike
Ewington
Peace Wave In Ancient Egypt Through Cam by Persians
The text discusses ancient Egypt's prosperity through peaceful trade and arts, noting Cambyses and Persian forces defeated Kh and Phoenicia, impacting Egypt's wisdom and wealth. It reflects on royal trade control and the king as trustee, suggesting Egyptians suffered fewer plagues and famines under many rulers.
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Egypt
Cambyses
Phoenicia
Greece
Charles Winslow Hall
National Magazine
They Surely Would
A Milwaukee Sentinel reflection on societies that shut out reporters and withhold news the public wants, warning that denying access would anger the press and undermine public knowledge.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
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Advocate Publishing” Company
W. Hedden, JR
Mt. Sterling
S—S
John W. Riley
Rowan County
Ninth
William J. Fields
Carter County
Young
the Advocate For Printing
W. A. Sutton & Son
MT. Sterling, KY
MG Po
County High School
Breckinridge Horton
Louisville
Clay Street
Corbett Avenue
United States
David Harris
Elgin
Bryant& Robinson, Jewelers
Vogel’s Star
J. B. White
Advocates For Printing
Rheumanism
Sloan
Liniment
Vanarsdell’s
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