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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

4

One Dollar and Fifty Cents Per Year

A brief notice announces a price of one dollar and fifty cents per year for a service or publication. No additional context or entities are provided within the readable text.

Democratic candidates named for 1917 state primary

The notice lists Democratic contenders for state and county offices to be voted on at the State Primary on Saturday, August 4, 1917. Names include George Hon G. Lee Waintscott for State Senator. John G. Roberts and Walter F. Crooks for Sheriff. Keller Greene for County Court Clerk. John A. Judy and Wm. A. Samuels for County Attorney. Harry F. Howell Luther B. Mason and Reuben H. Dale for Assessor. Mrs. Fanny Hunt Priest and Miss Georgia V. Sledd for School Superintendent. George B. Bud Turner, Thomas Scott, and D. P. May for Jailer.

Harry F. Howell Luther B. Mason Reuben H. Dale Fanny Hunt Priest Georgia V. Sledd George B Bud) Turner Thomas Scott D. P. May

Call to abolish useless state offices to reduce debt

The writer argues for merging or abolishing many state offices to save money without harming services. Citing the Prison and Charitable Commissions, Insurance Board, and Deputy Fire Marshals, the piece urges replacing or consolidating with elected officers and officials like the Insurance Commissioner and the Attorney General. Proposes modest tax tweaks to cut debt.

Insurance Board Insurance Commissioner Eli Brown Aright State Capitol John C. Duffy Logan Rock

R H Dale announces for Montgomery County Assessor

Reuben H. Dale declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Montgomery County. He has long been an active Democrat, formerly ran a Mt. Sterling mercantile business, now farms, and plans an active canvass once weather permits. He asks Democrats to withhold pledges until he presents his claims.

Reuben H. Dale Montgomery County Dale Mt. Sterling Montgomery

Senff Announces Candidacy for Montgomery County Judge

Earl W. Senff Montgomery County Attorney announces for County Judge. The Clay City Times notes his efficiency and records as County Attorney saving the county thousands of dollars and predicts only a strong successor can match his popularity.

T. L. Caudel Menefee County E. W. Senff W. C. Chenault Earl W. Senff Montgomery Senff Clay City Times

Snow Recedes After Warm Rain Clears Streets

Heavy snows from last week are fading as a warm rain helped the melt. The street commissioner will flush the streets as soon as conditions permit.

Residence for Sale on Maysville Street Cottage

Seven room cottage on Maysville street lot 70 by 220 with all improvements and outbuildings. For further information apply to 28 31 Mrs P K McKenna.

Maysville Street P. K. McKenna

Handed-Over Shoes Made Over by J H Brunner

The Advocate notes a local service offering shoe refurbishing by hand at J H Brunner's to offset rising shoe costs. Patrons are invited to bring old footwear for transformation.

J. H. Brunner

Colored Man Dies in City at 65

Aquilla Marshall a respected colored man of this city aged 65 died at his home on Wednesday. He was known to nearly every man and woman and was regarded as an honorable and upright citizen.

Aquilla Marshall Aquilla

Local man forms Balboa fire department

Mr. Walker P. Reid who left this county for Panama writes that he has organized a fire department in the city of Balboa and is very pleased with his new home.

Walker P. Reid This Panama Balboa

Brevity Shapes Wit and Wit Shapes Punch Lines

A compact style wields sharp humor as terseness trims excess and sharpens impact. The saying underscores how brief phrasing can land a stronger point, sparking quick insight and a wry smile.

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Advocate Publishing Company Ncorporate W. Hedden G. B. Senfp JR Eorrors George Hon G. Lee Waintscott John G. Roberts Walter F. Crooks Keller Greene John A. Judy Wm. A. Samuels R. H. Dale the Insurance Board Letter State Insurance Board Messrs R. R. Whitsitt Chairan A. B. Ratliff Hoffman Missioner the Advocate For Printing W. A. Sutton & Son MT. Sterling, KY Ice Mackinaw Coats Men’s Sox Graves & Company Kentucky Tennee Perrier
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