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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
5
We are authorized to announce Judge T L Caudel of Menefee County as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Representative of the Ninetieth Legislative District comprising Montgomery and Menefee counties, subject to the State primary on August 4, 1917.
A County Road Engineers gathering in Bowling Green January 17 to 20 urged amending state-aid rules to fund more miles of turnpikes. They argue current law favors few miles at high cost, leaving many roads underfunded and inequitable distribution of public money.
The writer recommends Thomas L. Caudel of Frenchburg for the Democratic nomination in the Ninetieth Legislative District composed of Montgomery and Menefee counties. Caudel, 58, former Menefee County Attorney and ex County Judge, is praised as a Christian gentleman who supports temperance, economy, and elimination of useless offices. The August 4, 1917 primary is noted.
The article asserts strong confidence that the local tobacco market is the best in the state, highlighting quality, pricing, and market leadership as key factors. It notes community support and potential economic benefits for growers and merchants.
The City School will close on December 21 for Christmas holidays and classes resume January 2. Also note a business idea refrain and an ad urging orders for Xmas candies and fruits with Vanarsdell.
North Dakota Experiment Station reports rust in straw can raise feeding value, while other stations note possible harm to some animals. Diet timing curing and grain shrivel affect results. test on a few animals before full use and mix rusted straw with other roughage. Handle dust by shaking straw and monitor animal response.
An Missouri agricultural experiment shows wheat can substitute for corn in hog rations when corn tops 70 cents a bushel. If corn runs 80 cents, wheat yields 1.03 per bushel for hog feed, and adding tankage to corn and wheat reduces production cost by about 60 cents per 100 pounds of pork, boosting profit per carload of hogs.
The City Council discussed a three year contract with Kentucky Utilities to furnish street lighting. Old arc lights will be replaced by tungsten units to improve illumination and reduce city costs. Attorneys R Hy Winn and R G Kern drew the plan. Officers for six months kept the same. Building committee to handle issued permits. The light contract has troubled officials but is expected to save money.
A cafe promotes special gift baskets this year featuring fruit candies and nuts. Shoppers are invited to visit to see the variety and select a preferred basket.
For sale a house on Sycamore Street described as having seven rooms two halls two cellars front and back porch and a lot measuring 60 by 250 feet. Owner Mrs Antha Sullivan invites buyers to inspect and note the store offers many useful presents for all at low prices.
Mrs Ottie Byrd formerly of this city wed Mr J E Burnett of Cincinnati Ohio at Covington on December 6 with Rev R B McDaniel of the First Baptist Church officiating.
Splendid new line of can dies for Christmas will be received in a few days at Vanarsdell's.
A note from Mike requests a box of Miss Holladay's Candy to make her happy, offered by Lloyd's Café. The message emphasizes the candy as the best and invites a quick purchase or delivery.
Lincoln Nebraska afternoon daily papers increase price from one to two cents per copy on the streets and at newsstands. The move is attributed to higher printing costs and paper prices.
Take your old shoes to J Brunner he does the work by hand and makes them look as good as new. Get our price on box oranges or grape fruit. Sanitary Meat Co.
Executors of 8. A. Duff deceased offer 94 acres of grass land with a tenant house and 2 acres, well watered and fenced, for rent to highest bidder on Court Day Monday December 18 at 1 pm, near Spencer Station off Spencer pike. Terms to be made known. sale at Court House door.
An item notes diamonds ranging from five to six hundred dollars available at Jones Jewelry Store highlighting a local merchant's stock and pricing in the community paper.
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