Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate seeks Kentucky service
In a Winchester address dated December 11 1918 a Democratic candidate for Kentucky Lieutenant Governor outlines a platform of education reform economy in government prohibition enforcement suffrage election law changes non partisan judges road and resource development child labor protection labor rights and bi partisan oversight pledging service over profit and urging support to advance party goals.
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Hid Brea Orate
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Kentucky
Department of Education
Literacy Commission
General Assembly
War Department
Congress
Lovers of
Temperance
Angels of Mercy
Red Cross
Senate
Red Cross to Aid Influenza Victims in Kentucky
Red Cross officials arrive in Kentucky for a survey of mountain counties hit hard by influenza. R. J. Colbert and assistants seek orphan counts and immediate relief, with state and local chapters aiding. Generals Garnett and Bennett pledge precinct support ahead of a Dec 16 23 drive to recruit universal membership and funds.
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Kentucky
Red Cross
R. J. Colbert
Department of Civilian Relief
Lake
R. C. Ballard Thurston
MacKenzie R. Todd
Mr. Todd
James Garnett
Alvis S. Bennett
The
Notice to creditors for Belle Ealey estate
As administrator of the estate of Belle Ealey, notify all debtors to call and settle amounts owed. All claims against the estate must be presented duly proven for payment to the undersigned.
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Belle Ealey
Public Health Advice On Influenza From City Board
City Board of Health urges keeping schoolchildren in school rather than home or crowds. In Chicago and other large cities health officials favor ventilated school rooms with competent teachers to control influenza among children. Children showing symptoms will be sent home promptly. Signed by Dr Harris and local health officials on December 9, 1918.
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Chicago
New Limit Member Joins War Savings Stamps Club
Mrs J Prewitt Young becomes the clubs hundred and first member by purchasing the limit in War Savings Stamps. The article asks who will be next as there is plenty of room for additional members.
For Sale Brick Residence on Johnson Avenue
For sale a large brick home on Johnson Avenue, one block from Maysville Street. Desirable property ready for purchase. N H Trimble signs the listing.
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Johnson Avenue
Maysville Street
Bananas Helped Man Try for Marine Corps
Walter Sheppard of Columbus tried to join the marine corps by dieting on bananas to gain weight. After fasting and eating large banana amounts he briefly surpassed the weight limit, drank water, and resumed efforts, reflecting on banana as cheap nutrition per Ithaca Journal.
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Walter Sheppard
Columbus
Marine Corps
Walter
Bee Cruiting
Ithaca Journal
Fortune teller prediction sparks marriage plan
A quoted narrator recalls consulting a fortune teller who advised marrying Jack. The mock exchange questions whether the source was Bradstreet's or Dun's, hinting at old timey fortune telling amid social chatter.
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Jack
Welfare Messages With Enemy Countries Banned
Postmaster general authorizes welfare inquiries via Red Cross between U S residents and enemy regions only on prescribed forms and through Red Cross. Direct sending or reception by individuals is forbidden. prisoners of war mail requires separate law. Contact Red Cross for full transmission details.
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United States
Red Cross
Reflective Exchange on Change and Political Courage
A reminiscence by a man and Senator Sorghum notes times have changed. They warn statesmen risk being overlooked as military concerns dominate. They dismiss any single figure claiming credit for saving the country, arguing for accountability and steady leadership.
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Sorghum
French Girls and Cooties Haunt The Trenches
A wartime quip frames trench life where soldiers tease about cooties as a light relief. The speaker recalls a letter from back home noting life in the trenches and the persistent jokes about cooties among American troops.
Chickens and Gardens
A Kansas City Journal quip argues people form attachment to fowls but not produce like radishes or beets in a garden, suggesting a shift from keeping chickens to gardening.
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Kansas City Journal
Shades of Jeanne d Arc Dialogue With Lady Soldier
A playful exchange imagines an officer asking a female soldier how she would respond to a cavalry charge and the woman replies she would tell them to charge her father.
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Shades OF Jeanne D’arc
Papa
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Lee Crear
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NEW Limit
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