Democratic Ticket Announced for State Primary 1917
The party lists Democratic nominees for state and county offices to be voted on at the State Primary on August 4 1917. Named are George Hon G Lee Wainscott Abram Renick for State Senator T L Caudel Chas F Ringo for Representative Earl W Senff W C 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 Silas A Amburgey for School Superintendent Mrs Fanny Hunt Priest Miss Georgie V Sledd for Jailer George B Bud Turner Thomas Scott D P May Markt Wells James M Greer J H Stamper T J Thomas for Commissioner 1st District R F Moore R G Kern for Mayor W Reid McKee C K Oldham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hon G. Lee Wainscott
Abram Renick
T. L. Caudell
Menefee County
Chas. F. Ringo
Earl W. Senff
W. C. Chenault
John G. Roberts
Walter F. Crooks
Richard P. Winn
WM. A. Samuels
Harry F. Howell
Luther B. Mason
Reuben H. Dale
Silas A. Amburgey
Fanny Hunt Priest
Georgie V. Sledd
Smith-Form-A-Truck Offers Low Cost Ford Chassis Build
G D Sullivan and Son promote the Smith-Form-A-Truck kit to convert a Ford chassis into a complete truck for 755 dollars with a full guarantee. They claim it meets all needs at a moderate price and invite customers to discuss requirements to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Sullivan & Son
Mt Sterling Turnpike and City Tax Ordinance 1917
An ordinance levies a poll tax of 1.50 on every male citizen over 21 in Mt Sterling Kentucky. Seventy percent of the levy funds general city expenses, twenty percent funds sewer bonds, and fifteen percent funds turnpike repairs. Surplus may be moved to other funds by council. Effective upon passage and publication June 5 1917. Mayor C K Oldham. Clerk H M Ringo.
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Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Montgomery County
Pike Improvement Fund
French Goes to Texas as Sales Manager
Relatives report the promotion of 8. Fa mine French from Sales Manager in Oklahoma to the same role in Texas with Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. His headquarters will be in El Paso. He is R. M. French’s brother, and friends praise his drive and expect rapid advancement.
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Famine French
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
Oklahoma
Texas
French
el Paso
R. M. French
Sterling
Advocate
Mantra on competence and looming prosperity
A statement asserts the world owes men competence while noting laziness to collect bills. It proclaims the coming year will see ten billion dollars spent in the country, forecasting unparalleled prosperity.
Fragmented Public Notice Frays at the Edges
OCR fragment hints at legal or public notices such as letters heads wedding invites or sale bills. Readable bits point to document headings and potential notices but details are incomplete.
It Can Be Done Without Russia Says Cohen Report
Commissioner Cohen states Kentucky crops will exceed normal except wheat with corn acreage up 111 to 112 percent. Oats 85 percent, barley 72, hay and meadow crops strong, and tobacco areas may fall 75,000 acres. The Boston Transcript argues Allies and America can win even if Russia deserts.
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Kentucky
Cohen
The
Boston Transcript
Germany
Russia
Italy
America
Britain
France
For Sale Items Include Deering Binder and Duroc Jerseys
One good Deering Binder and three registered Duroc Jersey boars priced at 25 cents each. Marshall, manager, 504 phone. Bring your job work to the Advocates office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering
Duroc Jersey
Advocaté Office
Adler-ika Relief Story Stirs Mt Sterling
A merchant recounts Schlaf Adler-ika claims in Mt Sterling saying the buckthorn mix instantly relieved years of sleepless nights gas sour stomach and stomach catarrh. The dealer asserts the product flushes the entire tract and prevents appendicitis with fastest action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Lloyd
If food continues to advance in price heavy weights can live on fat
The remark notes that rising food costs may force heavyweights, likened to a bear, to rely on their own fat reserves for survival, implying economic strain on sustaining weight.
End the War? A Cry for Solutions in Turbulent Times
Citizens express frustration as conflicts drag on with no clear exit strategy. Leaders debate terms and pressures rise from protests to policy shifts while the public seeks a decisive path to peace.
Grand Jury Report Finds 18 Indictments Issued
The grand jury reports four days of session and 18 indictments returned. They found county lawfulness satisfactory, public buildings and records in good condition, and officers reports largely correct. Foreman John S. Frazer signs the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A
The Old Inn Louisville Offers Varied Room Options
Short list shows low cost lodging options with 75 rooms and 50 room variants. Several rooms priced at 60 with private bath or front room features.
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Priva
Tle
Cor. 6Th and Main Sts
Louisville Hotel
Old Inn
Louisville Hotel and
OLD Inn Company
Props
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keller Greene
Earl B. Quisenberry
John A. Judy
George B
Bud) Turner Thomas Scott
D. P. May
Markt Wells James M. Greer
J. H. Stamper
T. J. Thomas
R. F. Moore
R. G. Kern
Dan Welch
Will ED. Jones
A. S. Hart
W. Reid McKee
C. K. Oldham
Ben R. Turner
G. J. Strother
A. R. Robertson
W. B. Robinson
M. G. Wade
E. F. Robertson
W. P. Apperson
Henry Alfrey
Henry Botts
BE. W. Stockton
the Exchange Bank of Kentucky
H. BR
Prewitt
Frank Perry
England
Hindenburg
Chesapeake & Ohio
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Richmond
Old Point
Norfolk
Virginia
North Carolina
Louisville
Ford
Detroit
Strother Motors Co., Agts
Merchant
the Advocate For Printing
Grand Jury
John S. Frazer
Mrrs
J. A. Cox
Alderson
W. Va
Cardus
Gardus
Hiiny Theu
Main St
Bet
6Th & 7Th
Te Bath
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