Taxation dispute over county assessments and future increases
A letter objects to state and local tax increases, noting the State Tax Commission pressured the Assessor to raise the total by over two million dollars, followed by a further one million rise from Frankfort. It argues the County Tax Commissioner intends a twenty percent farm land increase and ten percent for city lots, and urges farmers to not voluntarily raise assessments beyond the prior year. The writer cites Jesse James tax law and urges noncompliance at the county level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Frankfort
Stanley
Jesse James
Montgomery County
County Board of Supervisors
War Savings Stamps drive urged for Montgomery County
Local appeal urges residents to redeem pledge cards and buy more War Savings Stamps at the post office. Emphasizes four percent interest, quarterly compounding, and the need to meet the county quota to support troops in France. Encourages thrift and regular purchases rather than delaying.
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Montgomery County
France
Prohibition Rears Its Head in Senate War Talks
Lawmakers eye a July 1 1919 start for nationwide dry regime with ongoing wartime ban and a possible agreement among wet and dry factions. President Wilson reportedly not opposing, and House likely to accept compromise. Final accord expected soon to clear the bill in the Senate.
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Congress
Senate
Wilson
House
Sheppard
Texas
Sixteenth Morgan’s Men Reunion at Olympia Springs
The sixteenth annual Morgan's Men reunion is held at Olympia Springs this week. Veteran soldiers of the commander arrived yesterday to attend, with many more expected today. The meeting closes on Thursday August 29. The Advocate for printing.
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Morgan
Olympian Springs
Cutting Price Of U9 Bonds In Dangerous Cut
The United States attorney in Cleveland targets disloyal talk against Liberty Bonds. Isadore Gantz of Farrell Pa faces sedition charges after advertising to buy bonds for forty dollars on a fifty dollar bond. Warning comes from Lewis B Franklin on keeping bonds and avoiding fraudulent exchanges for worthless securities.
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Cleveland
Warrensville
W. Bennett
Youngstown
United States Attorney’s
Bennett
Isadore Gantz
Farrell
Gantz
Liberty
Liberty Loan Committee
Pittsburgh
Department of Justice
Lewis B. Franklin
United States War Loan Organization
Liberty Loan County
Fourth Federal District
Belief Allied Forces Will Hold Hindenburg Line by Oct 1
Paris reports a broad belief that the Hindenburg line may fall into Allied hands by October 1. Clemenceau warns the German army, though fighting bravely, is losing men and matériel as Ludendorff retreats, with the center crushed and a potential Allied flank breakthrough on the horizon.
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Hindenburg
Paris
Clemenceau
France
Ludendorff
Hindenburg Line
Pocketed Power Backfires in France With Yank Push
In France the half million Huns amassed arms and shells for a Paris weekend. American and British troops halted the advance, pushing the enemy toward Berlin. Back home funds from labor and sales flood the pockets, but defense needs will drain them as Uncle Sam calls.
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France
Paris
Mt Sterling ordinance expands city engineer powers
The city council empowers the City Engineer to remove or condemn unsafe walls buildings signs awnings and obstructions. After three days notice, failure to act is a misdemeanor with fines from ten dollars per offense and daily penalties. Engineer and police may swear out warrants. no extra compensation. The ordinance takes effect after passage.
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City of
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Notice to Subscribers on Wartime Paper Deliveries
The Advocate suspends free copies due to wartime costs and government requests. Subscribers over one year in arrears will be dropped after September 1 and overdue accounts may be turned to attorneys for collection. If you do not intend to pay, refuse delivery at the post office.
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Advocate
Coltection
Notable Fortnight Ahead Says Wartime Commentator
A wartime editorial asserts the current fortnight as the most critical since the war began for the Allied cause. It proclaims the present hour as the best since the war started, offering great potential and a path to decisive military victory.
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Frank H. Simonds
For Sale Gentle driving mare and wagon harness
Quick sale offered for a gentle driving or work mare plus a spring wagon and harness. Contact C. B. Stephens & Son at phone 246 for details.
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C. B. Stephens & Son
Mrs Helton Dies at 65 in County Home
Mrs Susan A Helton died at her county home last Wednesday August 21 and was buried Thursday at Chamber's Station Cemetery. Elder Silas Amburgey conducted services. She was 65 and survived by three sons Floyd Boone John and a daughter Mrs Ollie Hamilton and several grandchildren. Also an advertisement urges bargains on panama and straw hats at R E Punch & Co.
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Susan A. Helton
Chamber's Station
Silas Amburgey
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Olympia
W. Ss
the Advocate For Printing
Lester Tharp
Western Union Telegraph CO
W. O. Chenault, JR
MT. Sterling
Kentucky
Columbia Victrolandison
Bryan & Robinson Jewelers
Foch
Arras
Rheims
Champaign
Loos
Yank Boys
Heinie
Berlin
A. M. Corrigan
R. E. Punch & CO
Food Administration
Swift & Company
U.S
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