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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
7
A Glasgow Times excerpt denounces the Frankfort tax system, arguing farmers and real estate owners pay heavy, rising taxes across multiple districts with no escape. It calls for reform, proposing whisky and other items be taxed to reduce officials. The note ends with a Chicago bazaar joke about a fresh egg selling for $55, implying a sharp contrast in costs.
The Cynthiana Democrat weighs whether Kentucky needs an extra legislative session to pass new laws. It criticizes debt, costly government, and easy officials while noting revenue laws have worked, urging deferral to the regular session for proper consideration.
William Hanley, son of contractor Ed L William, sustained a bad fracture to his right arm when a ladder slipped while he joined it to another ladder at the Christian church. He was repairing the smokestack that had blown down during the accident. Recovery will take several weeks.
A fleeting note hints at a possible remaining dollar in readers pockets. The piece evokes a cautious urge to check for money left unused and to act on found funds.
NEW WINCHESTER fire chief Clay Frisbie, previously of this city and long a Winchester resident, was chosen by the Winchester city council to lead the Fire Department, succeeding Harry Ecton who resigned. Frisbie, known for fearlessness and nicknamed the fire eater, has many years with the department.
A quip notes that if hell is paved with broken promises it suits politicians, highlighting public skepticism about campaign pledges and accountability in governance.
A local ad urges readers to consider germs hidden in wool blankets and promotes washing and sterilizing them in a scientific manner. It offers to provide full information via the listed phone contact.
At a Bardstown meeting of businessmen at the courthouse led by B P Grigsby Sr the group adopted resolutions opposing an extra session of the Legislature condemning proposed tax laws and urging Nelson county’s representative to oppose them A copy was ordered sent to Gov Stanley Talks were given by Grigsby R N Cook Capt J D Wickliffe and B E Coomes.
The State Insurance Rating Board and the Kentucky Actuarial Bureau sign an agreement that cuts premiums on property in protected towns by 20 percent and on dwellings in unprotected towns by 10 percent. Merchandise risks in unprotected towns rise by 10 percent.
Miss Ellen Soper aged thirty five died at the home of her sister Mrs A H Robbins near Grassy Lick after a long spinal illness. She was a daughter of Mrs Frank Soper of this county and a brother survives. A Methodist and much beloved resident, she bore years of suffering with patience. Do unto others as you would wish to be done by.
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