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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
4
We announce the Democratic candidates for state primary on Saturday August 4 1917. For representative T. L. Caudel of Menefee County. For sheriff John G. Roberts Walter F. Crooks. For county court clerk Keller Greene. For police judge Ben R. Turner.
Cincinnati Post calls for united American loyalty to President Wilson as the nation faces the brink of global conflict. The editorial urges every citizen to set aside dissent and stand with the president, arguing unity is essential to deter Germany and protect the United States.
Governor Stanley convokes an extraordinary session to debate Tax Commission bills. Farmers fear drastic tax shifts, proposing lower taxes on notes bonds and exempt fuels while real estate taxes could double or triple. Railroads and corporate interests reportedly dominate lobbying, risking higher overall tax burdens for Kentuckians.
Hon Abram Renick is a leading farmer and stock breeder with two terms in the Legislature He served as President and General Manager of the American Shorthorn Breeders Association and helped pass the first State Patr br He is a longtime Democrat who supported party campaigns and is urged for careful consideration by Democrats in Montgomery Clark and Bourbon counties.
A Mt Sterling Kentucky farmer urges farmers to watch a proposed new tax bill ahead of a special legislative session called by Governor Stanley. He warns the plan would raise real estate taxes and shift burden onto personal property, urging informed action to protect farmers’ interests for future generations.
Dr E D Wells longtime Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist for Hinton Hospital has been named Specialist for the C and O Railroad with offices in the new C and O Hospital Clifton Forge Virginia He will leave Hinton but continue private practice and serve both rail and medical duties The Clifton Forge hospital is modern and well equipped The announcement from Hinton Daily News notes Wells wide local connections and continued success
County men back a project to build a large loose leaf tobacco warehouse at Owingsville with some ready by next season. The effort aims to boost local handling and storage of tobacco crops.
Classified item seeking sale of a single line of store shelving. Contact Brent for details and price.
Shelbyville finances improve after dry period with 1916 ending $3,434.41 in surplus and $8,170 debt reduction. City liabilities drop from 31,270 to 23,100 by Jan 1 1917 as sewer bonds and bills payable shrink. Authors argue no saloon revenue harmed budgets and foresee further debt payoff and tax relief with continued dryness.
County Court Clerk Leslie Shrout of Bath county is urged by many friends to seek re election. Supporters in Montgomery county say he would be a strong challenger if he decides to run again.
A tribute to J R Garrett, longtime editor and publisher, detailing his rise from Mt Sterling to Georgetown newspapers, county clerk service with his brother, and later life returning to Mt Sterling. The obituary praises his integrity, church dedication, and influence, citing praise from Kentucky’s ex chief justices.
A card from Howard M. Wyatt says he left Mayo Brothers care in Rochester Minnesota and returned to his mother’s home in Kansas City Missouri. Doctors expect his ankle to be entirely well again in a few weeks and he sends good news to friends in this city and Central Kentucky.
Mr W C Glover and family will move to this city to reside March 1 after he turns over the farm he sold recently to Mr Littleton of Menefee county. The Flat Creek farm change was at a favorable price and the new neighbors are welcomed. Phone 246 for dressed fowls on Fridays and Saturdays at reasonable prices.
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