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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
4
The notice states cash must accompany the order with a firm price of one dollar and fifty cents per year for the cement until it is paid in full. It emphasizes immediate payment to proceed with delivery or service.
Authorized list of Democratic candidates announced for the State Primary to be held Saturday August 4 1917. Names cover Representative County Judge Sheriff County Court Clerk County Attorney Assessor School Superintendent Jailor Police Judge with multiple nominees in several offices across counties.
Scott county landowners urge caution against proposed tax reforms. They warn the bills would raise farmers taxes by 50 to 60 percent, threaten building and loan associations, grant political control to the majority party, and burden taxpayers with new offices. They call for scrutiny of lawmakers motives and per diem pay.
Jefferson County adopts the commission form of government alongside Montgomery County as citizens show resolve to place decisive leadership at the helm.
Leading citizens induce Robert W. Bingham At tilla Cox Jr and Charles Schultz Jr to announce as candidates for county commissioners. They praise Bingham as former County Attorney reform Mayor and Chancery Court judge Cox as a top city lawyer Schultz as Defunzio Fruit Company president. They urge nomination and election of the ticket for a low tax rate and efficient government under a high grade county judge like Samuel W Greene.
Mart Wells of the Spencer precinct announces candidacy for Montgomery county jailer as the Democratic nominee in the August 1917 primary. A former magistrate and Fiscal Court member, Wells advocates good roads, economy, and efficient, humane service in public buildings and prisoner care.
The Mt Sterling Police Judge Ben R Turner announces his candidacy for re election as a Democrat in the August 1917 primary. He is praised for fairness clearness and prompt justice and urged by supporters to receive careful consideration. The text also critiques a proposed tax law creating several costly offices with a state political pension addition pending.
A mass meeting of farmers and taxpayers at Paris courthouse adopted resolutions opposing an extra session of the Legislature. J. H. Thompson chaired, James H. Fisher served as secretary, and a committee was appointed to present a petition to the Governor. The move reflects Bourbon County's stance and notes Reuben B. Hutchcraft’s local ties.
Mr J T Hinton of Paris says he will not seek another term as mayor. The 80 year old longtime leader and retired businessman has built a notable reputation during his years in office.
Vanarsdell promotes Log Cabin syrups and cakes as a fine breakfast choice. The advertisement highlights a range of syrup and cake products available for ordering.
A tongue in cheek tale recalls a courteous royal style note from a Celestial editor who returns a manuscript. The letter praises the work as exalted yet fears printing could provoke the editor’s wrath and a swift decapitation of the head. The editor then urges the author to seek J. H. Brunner for hand crafted shoes.
A meeting is scheduled for Saturday February third at 1 p m in the county court room for all interested parties to form a local National Farm Loan Association. The notice invites participation from county residents and local farmers in the organize effort.
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