Democratic slate announced for State Primary August 4 1917
A list of Democratic candidates is announced for state and local offices in the upcoming primary on August 4 1917. Names include George Hon G Wainscott Renick for State Senator T L Caudell Chas F Ringo for Representative Earl W Senff W O Chenault for County Judge John G Roberts Walter F Crooks Richard P Winn for County Court Clerk Keller Greene Earl B Quisenberry for County Attorney John A Judy WM A Samuels for Assessor Harry F Howell Luther B Mason Reuben H Dale George B Bud Turner Thomas Scott D P May Mart Wells James M Greer J H Stamper T J Thomas for Commissioner districts one two three Will Ed Jones for Mayor W Reid McKee for Police Judge Ben R Turner and Henry Alfrey for Jailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Roberts
Walter F. Crooks
Richard P. Winn
Keller Greene Earl B. Quisenberry
John A, Judy
WM. A. Samuels
America to awaken as selective draft begins
The piece predicts a nation waking from a long sleep as the selective draft starts to call up sons and brothers for trench service. It emphasizes renewed public interest and a determined, all out wartime effort to endure until victory.
Newspaper Ad Prospect for Local Readers
The item highlights advertising in a local newspaper aimed at broad reader engagement. It emphasizes reach among residents and businesses, suggesting profitable opportunities for sponsors seeking visibility in community media.
Conscript Incomes Versus War Sacrifices
A wartime editorial argues for conscripting incomes and wealth to fund the national war effort. It condemns plutocrats and money lenders, urging the rich to share the burden as common citizens’ lives hang in the balance. The piece contrasts the widow’s mite with affluent donors, calling for universal sacrifice.
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Congress
Wheatless Meatless Days Warned by Agriculture
A critic laments government guidance on diet during shortages, calling it a “work of supererogation.” The speaker argues the Agriculture Department’s advice is unnecessary and intrusive for the public.
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Department of Agriculture
Snagtown Torchlight items mix humor and mischief
Local column bundles humorous notes from Snagtown. Musings range from a mule accident to car crashes, a mill fire coming era, feuds near Pigeon Gulch, a harebrained postmaster stunt, and fly woes via a town hall vote. Also mentions a bear-mountain miser, a drummer’s exit, funding for camp trainees, and potato blossom fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Rapley
McGehee Williams
Snagtown
Bear Mountain
Coon Creek
Kentucky Death Rate 14.3 Per 1 000 Population
The Bureau of Vital Statistics report shows a January to April death rate of 14.3 per 1000 in Kentucky with 11 386 deaths excluding stillbirths. Ages 65 plus accounted for 3 248 deaths while infants under 1 totaled 1 937 and ages 1 to 5 reached 918. Pneumonia led with 1 639 deaths, tuberculosis 1 512, measles 529, and other preventable causes include violence 449 whooping cough 121 pellagra 80 diphtheria 93 scarlet fever 13 non tubercular meningitis 178 typhoid 100 lagrippe 372 smallpox 2 hydrophobia 1 malaria 32 infantile paralysis 11 and syphilis 394.
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Kentucky
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
Why Pay More for Smith Form A Truck
An ad from G. D. Sullivan & Son promotes the Smith Form A Truck built to fit a Ford chassis priced at $755, claiming full functionality and guaranteed satisfaction. The dealer invites inquiries to tailor the purchase to customer needs and promises savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Sullivan & Son
Will Do Surveying Offers Services in Montgomery County
A surveyor, H. C. Gillaspie, announces readiness to perform surveying for Montgomery and nearby counties. He lists residence as East High Street, Mt. Sterling, Ky, and notes charges are reasonable. The text also advocates price regulation to protect consumers and curb profiteering.
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Montgomery
East High Street
Mt. Sterling
H. C. Gillaspie
Hades
Down with the food hog. Put him in the pen with the rest of the swine
A terse provocative line urges punishment of a hog for overeating, framing a harsh stance with a vivid metaphor comparing a person to livestock. The remark targets a public figure or group as a speaker uses colorful inflammatory language.
American aid funds flow as missions arrive
Foreign missions pour into the United States and American gold is loaned to allies and spent here on supplies for abroad war efforts. The text argues there is no bottom to the American purse when humanity’s cause is at stake.
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Illinois
United States
Fight, dig, or buy a bond emphasized for national welfare
The article urges citizens to engage in three actions fight dig or buy a bond as essential to the country’s welfare during this critical period. It frames Hach as a key figure or concept tied to the national effort and calls for unified public support through financial and civic actions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Hon G. Lee Wainscott
Abram Renick
T. L. Caudell
Menefee County
Chas. F. Ringo
Earl W. Senff
W. O. Chenault
Harry F. Howell
Luther B
MASON
Reuben H. Dale
Fanny Hunt Priest
Georgie W. Sledd
George B
Bud) Turner Thomas Scott D. P. May Mart Wells
James M. Greer
J. H. Stamper
T. J. Thomas
R. F. Moore
Dan Welch
Will ED. Jones
W. Reid McKee Co. K. Oldham
Ben R. Turner
Henry Alfrey
the Advocate For Printing
Hanna
Coal Trust
al Belding
Gimlet Creek
Walter Parker
Fred Moonish
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Hardi Hinton
Pigeon Gulch
J. F. Cross
Cross
Hopkins Speer
Witt
Jim Jameson
Princess Theater
Peavine Ridge
Torchlight
Kirk
Pat
Stomp
Bull Creek
Weil
Thedford
Liberty Loan
Iit Sterling National Bank
W.S. Lloyd
C. RB. Patterson
Parcel Post
Stockton’s Electric Dry Cleaning Company
Main and
Maysville Streets
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