Kern Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Commissioner
Mr. R. G. Kern asks Montgomery county Democrats to consider his claim for the County Commissioner seat in District 1 Mt Sterling. A lawyer and expert accountant with broad public service, he joins Dan Welch and A. S. Hart in urging reader consideration of their joint endorsements in the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Kern
Montgomery County
Mt. Sterling
Kern
Dan Welch
A. S. Hart
Hart Seeks County Commissioner District Three Seat
Mr A Sid Hart, shown by ecard in this issue, is a Democratic candidate for County Commissioner in District No 3. The district covers area east of the Maysville and Camargo pikes. Hart is described as a substantial farmer with proven business ability and conviction, ready to serve the public as one of Montgomery county’s three commissioners.
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A. Sid Hart
Ecard
Mt. Sterling
Maysville
Camargo Pikes
Fife
Hart
Montgomery County
Railroads face high costs as prices rise and regulation debates grow
Julius Kruttschnitt, head of Southern Pacific, tells Congress that wages, materials, and taxes push railroad costs up while revenue limits curb gains. He calls for uniform federal regulation to stabilize prices and improve service amid pressure for rate hikes and potential bankruptcies by 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruttechnitt
Congress Committee
Washington
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
Joint Congressional Committee On Interstate Commerce
United States
Department of Agriculture
Universal Railroad
Kruttschnitt
Skirts in Vogue Fall Fashions Barrel Shaped and Lamp Shade Styles
The article surveys practical skirts with panels and flares, highlighting the barrel shaped design circled by bands, wired hip lines, and the lamp shade skirt with alternating puffs of taffeta and net. It notes summer frocks in cotton voile or organdie with silk ribbon girdles and two tone color sashes.
Done in Applique Work
An original cosy features cream silk with boats indicated by multicolor fabric pieces. Sails are brown silk, hulls black, stern gray, and gray silk reflects in blue water with seagulls. Masts are dark brown, flags scarlet, and the piece is edged with blue and white silk cord in three loops.
Montgomery County Democratic Candidates for Commissioners
Two candidates declare they seek the Democratic nomination for Montgomery County Commissioners in the August 1917 primary. They pledge an honest economical administration, impartial handling of fiscal affairs under new tax laws, and unity on the board to serve all taxpayers. Candidate in Second District.
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Montgomery County
Flag Raising Draws Big Crowd in City Ceremony
A crowd estimated between two thousand and twenty five hundred gathered for the city flag raising on Wednesday. Dr E B L Powell of Louisville spoke after introduction by Rev W R Dye. The Second Kentucky band performed and secured two local recruits. Montgomery County Red Cross added nearly 200 new members, bringing total to over 800 with a goal of 1,000. The event was deemed a complete success praised for its organization and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB L Powell
Louisville
W. R. Dye
Episcopal Church
Kentucky
Montgomery County
Red Cross Society
Mare Pony for Sale in Cincinnati Area
Shetland mare pony offered by John M. Barnes. Described as a beautiful individual. Includes reference to Muth's Cincinnati Bread and Sanitary Meat Co. product contexts. No sale price or contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Barnes
Muth
Cincinnati
Sanitary Meat Co
Western Union urges employees to buy Liberty Bonds
The Western Union Telegraph Company asks its employees to purchase Liberty Loan Bonds and offers to advance salary funds for repayment in installments. Major firms are joining the drive to support the government. New Beers and Tomatoes daily at Vanarsdell's.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Vanarsdell’s
Liberty Bond War Insurance Appeal
A wartime exhortation urges every man to purchase Liberty bonds to support the United States. It argues bond buying guarantees victory, preserves savings in a gilt edged first mortgage investment, and sustains business, industry, and individual employment.
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United States
Col. W. F. Cody Laid In Vault On Lookout Mountain
The body of Col. W. F. Cody was placed in a vault carved from rock atop Lookout Mountain near Denver after a ceremony attended by more than 10 000 people. The Advocate for printing.
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Col. W. F. Cody
Lookout Mountain
Denver
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MR. A. S. Hart
Creature Band
Ethel Harrington
Hoffman
J. & K. Pumps
J.H. Keller
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