Editorial on Beckham, Stanley and James political maneuvers
The Sunday political writer critiques the Beckham and Stanley dynamic, arguing Stanley is weak and unnecessary while praising Beckham's character and record. The piece notes how the Democratic State Committee should not nominate Stanley, hints at Republican support for Beckham, and references Tom Cromwell's defense of Stanley in the Enquirer.
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Lexington Herald
Beckham
Stanley
James
Mr. Stanley
Senator Beckham
Democratic State Committee
Lexington
Tom Cromwell
Enquirer
State House
Big Loan Drives Planned By Treasury Department
Treasury announces three Liberty Loan campaigns each for five billion pounds or more to run over the next year. The first opens September 28 with the others likely in February and June. Officials say the funds are needed in addition to eight billion dollars from the new Revenue Bill. W S S. Wanted twenty five thousand women to enroll in the United States Student Nurse Reserve. Montgomery County campaign to seek volunteers at the Rest Room on Monday Thursday and Saturday next week. Woman's Committee Council of National Defense.
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Treasury Department
Washington
W. Ss
United States Student Nurse Reserve
Montgomery County
Merica
Sma Salle Franklin
Havre
Benjamin Franklin
Belgian Commission of the American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Salle Franklin
Red Cross Social Service
On the Right Road to the Poorhouse Joke
A couple in a new costly car drifts off course and, after a flashlight reads a sign saying Are we on the right road, they admit they are on the right road to the Poorhouse. The moment turns grimly humorous as they realize their financial strain.
Combs Will Not Seek Another Senate Term
Former State Senator Thomas A. Combs, who resigned before the last legislative session ended, will not run again. He is being succeeded by Democrat John Skain, a capitalist and manager of the Phoenix Hotel, who is being groomed as the candidate.
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Thomas A. Combs
John Skain
Phoenix Hotel
Combs
Letters from World War I soldiers reveal France visit and daily life
The letters from Private Lewis Glover describe life in France in 1918, detailing drills, shelter setups, and use of French 75mm guns. He praises the country’s beauty, visits cities and castles, and notes friendships, care for family, and longing for home.
Moonlight School Efforts Be Aimed At County Illiteracy
County Agent H. R. Riley reports strong local interest in Moonlight Schools. Miss Ethel West at Nest Egg and Miss Bernice Holley at Hog Creek report growing attendance and enthusiasm as they work to wipe illiteracy in the county.
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Ethel West
Moonlight School
Nest Egg
Bernice Holley
Bernice
Miss West
Holley
H. R. Riley
Big Cattle Sale At Morning Market
Messrs Harve and Ed Prewitt weighed about 107 cattle averaging 1500 pounds to Monte Fox at seventeen cents per head.
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Messrs
Harve
Ed. Prewitt
Monte Fox
Pangburn Family Informs Son Reaches Philadelphia
Mr and Mrs C G Pangburn report their son William has arrived in Philadelphia and expects to sail within a few days. Lexington Kentucky dental hours listed 9 to 11 and 1 30 to 4.
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C. G. Pangburn
William
Philadelphia
Lexington
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the Advocate For Printing
France
Perry
Washington City
New York City
England
Jesse
F. A
Mt. Sterling
My Dearest Sister
Mary Woodson
Woodson
William Glover
Nancy Chello
Mary
John
Chaplin
Fanny
Pvt
Lewis A. Glover
Battery C
Fate
Griggs Motor Car CO
W. S
Mr. Farmer
Tobacco
Hoffman’s Insurance Agency
the Kaiser
Army of Savers
Montgomery County War Savings Committee
Post Office
Moonlight Schools
Www
Porto Rico
Paris
G. B. Williams
Columbia Victrola
Fdison
Bryan &Robinson Jewelers
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