Good Roads Spending Marks National Road Improvement Surge
About $206 million was spent on public roads in the United States last year, with state aid totaling $38.8 million and local expenditures around $151 million plus $15 million in labor value. The shift to state and local cooperation has improved road engineering and efficiency nationwide.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Vermont
Bryan backs women’s suffrage in Nebraska vote
Secretary Bryan declares support for the state constitutional amendment granting women the franchise next November. He says he will not seek rights for himself he would deny his wife and credits the mother with protecting children through the ballot and law enforcement power.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Lewis County Votes Large Bond for Roads
Lewis County in Kentucky approved a $150000 road bond by two thirds, nearly to unanimous support, with 116 against and 1166 for in fifteen precincts. The county, along the Ohio River, tabbed more macadam roads, seeking prosperity for present and posterity despite debt.
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Lewis
Vanceburg
Lewis County
Samll
Ohio River
Kentucky
Hail Insurance Advert by Exchange Bank Agent
B Frank Perry announces hail insurance services and invites callers to Exchange Bank for details and coverage options. He signs as agent and lists contact approach with confidence.
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Exchange Bank
Frank Perry
Federal League Wins Big Victory in Player Contract Case
The Appellate Court nullified the ten days clause in the ball players contract, reversing a Superior Court injunction that barred Pitcher George M. Johnson, a Winnebago Indian, from playing for the Kansas City Federals. Johnson had given notice to Cincinnati Nationals before joining the Federals, and the ruling boosts players leverage with clubs.
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Federal League
George M. Johnson
Kansas City Federals
Foell
Johnson
Cincinnati Nationals
Federals
Cincinnati
Beckham Support Runs Through Madisonville Churches
The piece reports strong church backing for Beckham ahead of the August 1st election. Clergy in Madisonville urge parishioners to vote for Beckham for Kentucky Senate, praising his honesty and denouncing demagogues. The Rev. C F Wimberly recalls Beckham’s past actions in Louisville and vows full support.
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Louisville
Beckham
Madisonville
Kentucky
C. F. Wimberly
Methodist Church
Barth
United States Senate
Sleep Enough in Hot Weather
An opinion piece argues against Edison four hour sleep theory and urges full rest. It emphasizes the body needs seven to nine hours, especially in summer, to maintain health and brain function. It notes Edison’s health decline and urges mothers to let children sleep long and to rest themselves when possible.
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Thomas Alva Edison
Edison
Franklin
Europe
Memphis
Public Sale of Bank Stock in Mount Sterling
On Saturday July 25 1914 at 1 o clock the Court House door in Mt Sterling I will sell to the highest bidder twenty shares of stock in the Mt Sterling National Bank on a credit of 30 days M O Cockrell Executor of B F Cockrell.
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Court House
Mt. Sterling
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Brunner’s Offers Oxford Shoes At Discounted Prices
Advertises fellowcraft shoes at 295 and Oxfords at 350 and 400 in cents, offered by J. H. Brunner.
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Fellowcraft and
Farnum
Oxfords
J. H. Brunner
Remodeled Grand Rapids Store To Feature New-Way System
The Grand Rapids Show Case and Fixture Co. has contracted Punch Graves Co. to remodel the interior making it the only store in the state east of Louisville with the New-Way Fixture System. Cabinets for shirts collars and general goods, plus all glass revolving hat cabinets, will be displayed under glass. Remodeling begins soon to modernize the store in Kentucky.
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Grand Rapids
Punch, Graves & Co
Kentucky
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B. F. Cockrell
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