Louisville finances show strong revenue and proposed liquor license plan
The city reports about 2.5 million in revenues after liquor license expirations on June 71. A $35 annual license for soft drink stands is proposed by saloon keepers and the Sinking Fund Commissioner to cover a deficit. The City Water Company declares a $190,000 dividend, placing Louisville in good financial condition though Mayor Smith’s plan to address a $400,000 shortfall is not yet public.
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Louisville
Sinking Fund
Smith
Formu
City Water Company
Why People Buy Rat Snap in Preference to Rat Poison
RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice, and what it doesn’t kill it scares away. Rats killed with RAT-SNAP leave no smell and dry up inside. Made in cakes, no mixing with other food. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. Three sizes priced 25e, 50e, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault & Orear.
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Chenault & Orear
Roosevelt on Saving to Strengthen Character and Will
The excerpt argues that extravagance corrupts youth while saving money builds discipline and energy. Roosevelt asserts that starting to save is a sure way to begin correctly, framing thrift as a moral and practical habit.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New Carpet Treatment Planned For Two Roads
The Winchester Paris road and the Winchester Boonesboro road will receive a carpet treatment to repair potholes. Workers will fill potholes with oil sand and stone, apply a heavy oilninety per cent asphalt layer, then cover with imported torpedo grave to create a durable surface.
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Winchester-Paris Road
Winchester-Boonesboro Road
Berlin presses claim for a hundred million loan from U S
The Berlin press reports Berlin sought to borrow one hundred million dollars from the United States as the war ends. अमेरिकी loans are described as large, with guns and airplanes supplied earlier in the war.
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Uncle Sam
Berlin
United States
Colossal cost to run railroads under government control
The statement warns that operating railroads for ten years will require every dollar in America to cover the defense. It argues government control of railways has proven a colossal failure and calls for serious reconsideration of such control.
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Tve
Ciresianen
America
Lindsay Vanarsdell Family Trip Recalled in Marion Notice
Lindsay Vanarsdell his wife and two boys William and Charles Lindsay with Mr C R Ulich and wife of Marion Ohio motored to Mr Sterling and were with Vanarsdell brother Robert L and family from Thursday to Sunday. Vanarsdell active business man in this city 14 years ago joined Buckeye citizenship.
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Lindsay Vanarsdell
William
Charles Lindsay
C. R. Ulich
Marion
Ohio
Sterling
Vanarsdell
Robert L
Dean's Kidney Pills Featured In Local Endorsement
A Mrs. J. C. McDonald of 115 Queen Street reports back pain dizziness and kidney trouble relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Land & Priest's Drug Store. The ad urges readers to request Dean's Pills at 60 cents and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the maker.
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Bright
Dean
Land & Priest’s
Thrift and War Savings Stamps Promote Wise Investing
A thrift man is urged to buy wisely and save intelligently by investing in Thrift and War Savings Stamps, encouraging prudent financial habits and secure savings during wartime.
Montgomery Circuit Court Sale Notice in Equity
By order of the Montgomery Circuit Court the Rufus Hadden et al plaintiffs seek sale. On August 18 1919 at 1 PM at Mt Sterling Court House Kentucky the property on Mt Sterling and Levee turnpike is offered on six month credit. Three acres bounded by the turnpike and adjacent lines. Bond and lien on land until purchase money paid.
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Rufus Hadden
E. B. Turner
Montgomery Circuit Court
Court House
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Kentucky
Mt. Sterling and Levee
Riga
Build Now Campaign Urged By Merchants Association
The New York Merchants' Association calls for tax exemptions on federal income taxes or mortgages for dwelling construction. It agrees with forecasts of perpetually high prices and wages and a coming labor shortage, urging mortgage relief to stimulate housing investment and development.
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New York Merchants’ Association
Merchants’ Association
The Only Road to Independence Thriftness and Economy
A brief editorial underscoring thriftiness as essential to independence, urging citizens to pursue economical policies and prudent spending to stabilize the nation’s future.
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MAIN
the Advocate For Printing
McCann & CO
Lexington
Trust Company Bodg
Chesapeake & Ohio R
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Richmond
Old Point
Norfolk
Virginia
North Carolina
Louisville Steel Equipment
Chris Sas
AE Goods
Alec C
Peter Ote
Original Tire CO
Race St. Dept
Cincinnati
Dun’s Bradstreet’s
Columbia Savings Bank
City Hall Bank
Lia
Merchants” Association
Manufacturers Record
C. Fisher
Barber Old Post Office Building
L. Fisher Foot Specialist
Stockton’s Electric Dry Cleaning Company
Clark Gate CO. (Incorporated
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