Tom Rhea Nominated for Auditor by Kentucky Democrats
A party endorsement highlights Tom S. Rhea as ideal Auditor to lead the Board of Franchise Assessments and boost state revenue. The piece touts his prior service as State Treasurer, emphasizes increased franchise valuations, and predicts a strong primary showing on August 7 with broad Democratic support.
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Kentucky
Rhea
Tom Rhea
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Retreat Strategy Praised by Citizens and Editors
A broad voice lauds the strategic merit of retreats while the Advocate calls for printing. A moral note condemns indifference to the poor and urges readers to bring a dollar when visiting town.
West Virginia Fiscal Defense Against Prohibition Policy
The Woodford Sun cites Fred O. Blue to claim the 1912 1913 WV fiscal year ran a 480000 deficit despite liquor revenue peaking that year. It argues prohibition delayed deficit relief until 1914 and warns against whisky removal raising taxes, contrasting Kentucky’s multi million whiskey deficit with WV budgeting.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Woodford Sun
Prestonsburg Mayor Endorses White Eagle Liniment Cure
The mayor of Prestonsburg Kentucky testifies to the great virtue of White Eagle Rattlesnake Oil Liniment claiming cure for rheumatism. Ads feature Cordelia Aspberry of Campton praising White Eagle Herbs and Rattlesnake Oil Liniment with claims of rapid relief. Prices listed: Oil 50 cents, Herbs one dollar. bottle application promised to relieve pain quickly.
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Prestonsburg
White Eagle
Cordelia Aspberry
Campton, Ky
Druggist Notice from Mt. Sterling Ky Address
F. C. Duerson, a druggist at 10 Court Street, Mt. Sterling Kentucky, provides a notice dated 47-131 detailing business or advisory information for customers and local residents.
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F. C. Duerson
Court St. Mt. Sterling, Ky
Negro Sentenced to Electric Chair in Child Assault Case
Wallace Smothers the defendant in a Winchester case was sentenced to the electric chair by a Circuit Court jury last week. The seven year old Georgia Baird testified in court and moved the crowd to tears. Sheriff Gilbert and Chief of Police McCord attended with deputies to prevent demonstrations.
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Wallace Smothers
Georgia Baird
Winchester
Court House
Gilbert
McCord
Advice to Boys on Personal Appearance
A short guide stressing that neat personal care matters in appearance. It urges boys not to neglect clean hands and face, combed hair, and brushed clothes, noting these small details cost nothing but influence impressions.
Deafness Cure Claim Through Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for a cure, urging constitutional treatment and directing readers to a listed address in Ohio.
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Ohio
Democratic Editors Favor Claude B Terrell for State Treasurer Nomination
Kentucky Democratic editors across counties unite in predicting Claude B Terrell of Trimble County will win the August primary for State Treasurer. Coverage quotes editorials praising his legislative service, business standing, and dedication to education and roads, with rail of county papers endorsing his candidacy and predicting a strong statewide result.
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Claude B. Terrell
Kentucky
Trimble County
Terrell
Ballard County Advance
Paducah News-Democrat
Princeton Leader
Fulton Daily Leader
Clinton Gazette
Arlington Courier
Mayfield Messenger
Bowling Green Times-Journal
Bowling Green News
Todd County Progress
Smith’s Grove Times
Cloverport News
Springfield Sun
New Haven Echo
Kentucky Standard
Hartford Herald
Estill Tribune
Danville
Henry County
Dem
Owenton News-Herald
Owen County
Woodford
Louisville Evening Post
Ter
Rell
Louisville Journal of Labor
Citizens of
Boone County Recorder
Falmouth Pendletonian
Carrollton
Uniontown Telegram
Union
Sebree Banner
Webster County
Pembroke Journal
Ewing Enquirer
Russell Times
Whitesburg Mountain Eagle
Pike County News
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Mammoth Cave
Winchester and
Way Stations
Cave
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Fred O. Blue
Negro
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Calloway Times
Shepherdsville
Breckenridge
Big Sandy
R. H. White & Co
Lee Fisher
Tyler-Apperson Building
Cato Fisher
Traders Rational Bank Building
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