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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
2
Flection Proclamation Notice states that an order has been duly entered of record in Montgomery County Court. The notice names the court and references the formal entry of the order.
Montgomery County Court orders an election in Mt Sterling Second Ward Precinct B on Sept 26 1914 to determine if spirituous vinous or malt liquors may be sold within the ward. Special registration Sept 19 1914 and voting at usual polling place provided by Sheriff Harry F Howell.
Under tariff relief sugar use in the East jumped about 20 percent from March 1 to June 19. The 1914 intake reached 893000 tons versus 748000 in 1913, a gain of 145000 tons. Consumer saving from removing sugar duty equals 0.581 per pound, totaling roughly 48714708 dollars based on last year’s US consumption.
A quirky reflection on city life as a constant show with crowds growing weary of the ongoing spectacle and the need to depart before the final act.
The Montgomery County Court issues a formal proclamation regarding upcoming election procedures and deadlines. Details specify official action by the court and the need for public awareness of dates and obligations.
A Montgomery County court order directs War ry F Howell Sheriff to open a poll in Mt Sterling Third Ward Precinct C on September 26 1914 to obtain the sense of qualified voters on whether to permit spirituous vinous or malt liquors in the ward. The petition is deemed sufficient with genuine signatures from local legal voters representing 25 percent of last general election votes.
Public notice from 1914 Kentucky statutes announces a special registration to determine voter eligibility in the Third Ward Precinct C of Mt. Sterling. It sets September 16, 1914, polling hours from six in the morning to four in the afternoon to ask legal voters if alcohol spirits wine or malt liquor should be allowed or prohibited in Montgomery County.
A July 13 letter from State Bank Commissioner Fred P. Holt to Secretary Redfield notes Connecticut savings banks gained 1 338 328 in deposits from June 1 to July 1 1914. Total deposits stood at 312 467 029 on June 1 1914 versus 307 526 397 on October 1 1913.
Montgomery County Court opens July Term on July 20, 1914 with E. B. Gibbons et al as participants in ongoing legal actions.
Court orders a special poll in Mt Sterling Fourth Ward Precinct D to determine if voters favor permitting spirituous vinous or malt liquors. Sheriff Harry F. Howell is to open a poll on September 26 1914 at the regular voting place for county officer elections and establish a special registration booth for those not listed on the regular October registration.
The Sidney Blumenthal Corporation, maker of silk velvet and plush goods in Shelton, announces a two shift system to raise output without lowering pay. The 1,600 workers will grow to 2,400 as hours are restructured to provide idle hours for self-improvement.
A short local note recalls that everyone else knows how to swim, aside from the disruptive individual described as a fool.
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