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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
4
Election slate listing candidates for county and city offices
A list of candidates appears for multiple offices including representative county judge assessor school superintendent jailer mayor police judge and council member. Names include Caudel Senff Chenault Howell Mason Dale Hunt Priest Sledd Turner Scott May Wells Greer Stamper Oldham and McKee with affiliations to Menefee County and local governance roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Caudel
Menefee County
E. W. Senff
W. C. Chenault
Fanny Hunt Priest
Georgia V. Sledd
George B
Bud) Turner Thomas Scott
D. P. May Mart Wells James M. Greer
J. H. Stamper
Proposed Kentucky tax plan targets real estate loans
The article explains a new tax bill that would tax mortgages used to finance land for more than three years with a recording tax of twenty five rents on the hundred dollars, while loans secured by bank notes or stocks would avoid the tax. Farmers currently enjoy low long term borrowing and argue the change would raise costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Tax Commission
Bone Dry Amendment Stirs Kentucky Prohibition Debate
Elizabethtown News reports that Kentucky prohibitionists back Senator Beckham as whiskey interests and the Reed Amendment draw opposition. Arthur Strasser of the New York State Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association warns the Reed Amendment would trigger a strong reaction against prohibition legislation. Beckham’s vote aligned with the dry Democrats despite pressure from distillers and brewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Senator Beckham
Arthur Strasser
New York
Strasser
Elizabethtown
McKee Announces Mt Sterling Mayoral Candidacy
W Reid McKee, longtime fourth ward city council member, seeks Democratic nomination for mayor in Mt Sterling August primary 1917. The endorsement highlights his courage, independence, and businesslike approach while urging support from Democrats, farmers, and lenders amid tax debate and policy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Reid McKee
Mt. Sterling
McKee
Fourth Ward
North Dakota landowners seize control after voter revolt
The piece notes North Dakota landowners organized after injustices and gained control of all state government branches in the last election. It warns Kentucky politicians to heed the lesson that the "worm might turn" if grievances persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Kentucky
Senatorial Finance Committee Urged Before New Commission
The speaker argues that a bill establishing another unneeded commission should be adopted first to ensure the Senate retains its Finance Committee. He stresses procedural priority and control over financial matters.
C. K. Oldham Seeks Sixth Term as Mt Sterling Mayor
C. K. Oldham asks Mt. Sterling voters to endorse his candidacy for the August primary. Serving four years already, he touts economy and enforcement of laws including leval option laws. He pledges to continue diligent, efficient service and asks Democrats to consider his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. Oldham
Mt. Sterling
Germany admits war plot with Japan and Mexico
German Foreign Minister Zimmermann publicly acknowledged efforts to ally with Japan and Mexico against the United States. American officials dismissed his defense that the plan would only unfold if the U S stayed neutral, noting Germany’s audacity and lack of change in the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmermann
Germany
Japan
Mexico
United States
Re Election Message from Mt. Sterling Mayor Oldham
Cc K Oldham seeks re election as mayor of Mt Sterling Kentucky outlining reforms and savings achieved under his term. He credits council cooperation and cites cost cuts including unified city offices lighting contract with Kentucky Utilities saving nearly 2000 yearly, combined treasurer and tax collector duties saving 1500 yearly, reduced salaries for city attorney and police judge and fewer police officers, tax reductions and aim to repeal occupa tion tax. He pledges veto power against raises and strict economy in all departments and supports enforcement of local option and state prohibition laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. K. Oldham
Alleged Plot to Kill President Wilson Foiled
Police in Hoboken New Jersey arrested Fritz Kolb, a German, after two bombs with slow fuses were found in his room. The authorities believe a well developed plot to aid Germany by blowing up munitions plants was thwarted, though no plan to target President Wilson was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Kolb
Sloboken
N. J
Germany
Wilson
Bank Speakers Confront Legislature Over Tax Bill
Hon. John G. Winn stood with state bank representatives before the legislature last Wednesday as lawmakers consider a tax measure affecting banks. The session highlighted concerns from financial institutions about proposed changes and their impact on banking operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Winn
Cassity Enters Democratic Candidacy for County Clerk
Morehead resident and former city man Mr Cassity announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Rowan County Court Clerk. He is described as a well known mountain figure with many supporters in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8S. S. Cassity
Morehead
Rowan
Cassity
Lexington Cream Flour Offered at Vanarsdell’s
Local store Vanarsdell’s advertises a sack of Lexington Cream flour for sale. The linchpin item highlights a staple baking product and daily grocery availability for customers seeking flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Vanarsdell’s
Vanarsdell's Offers Goodhead Rice Deal
Goodhead rice priced at 3 pounds for 25 cents at Vanarsdell's grocery. Limited sale, shoppers urged to hurry and stock up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanarsdell’s
Sells Two 1917 Hupmobiles in North Middletown
Agent O W McClure reports the sale of a 1917 Model touring car to George Wilson of North Middletown and a 1917 Model roadster to Stoddard Young of the same town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. McClure
George Wilson
North Middletown
Stoddard Young
Hainline Returns Home To Lexington
Mr. M. R. Hainline, once long established in local painting and wallpaper work, has moved to Lexington after two years away and rented the William building on Main Street opposite the Post Office for his return with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Hainline
Lexington
William
Main Street
Hainline
Nat Young Buys Fine Trotting Stallion at NY Sale
Mr Nat Young Jr will receive a fine trotting stallion this week he purchased at a New York horse sale last week. The horse is a splendid individual with a fast record and Mr Young will stand him at a very reasonable fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Young, Jr
New York
Mr. Young
Spring Hat Line Show Invitation From Roberts and Mastin
Roberts and Mastin invite calls to inspect a Spring show featuring a larger and better hat line. They express pleasure at receiving inquiries and emphasize personal service.
For Sale One Line Of Store Shelving 41-tf
One line of store shelving priced for sale. Listing notes 41 feet in length. Perfect for retail display needs. Inquiries directed to the seller for details and arranging pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelv
Sale at Peters Brothers Farm Draws Notable Bids Near Sewell’s Shop
A large crowd attended Peters Brothers sale on the How ell farm near Sewell's Shop. Bids ran high with a horse at 126 dollars a mule 157.50 dollars a horse 79 dollars and other livestock bringing solid prices including two milch cows 79 and 84 dollars each sheep 12.50 per head shoats 8.50 each brood sows 38.50 and 30 dollars, corn 5.75 to 5.80 a barrel, chickens 7.70 a dozen, fodder 0.25 per shock lard 0.21 a pound ham 0.24 a pound and sides 0.24 a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Brothers
Howell Farm
Sewell
Bridle Trade Highlights Fine Mares at New York Sale
J. R. Magowan bought several fine brood mares at the New York horse sale last week and will send them to the Brent stallion J. Malcom Forbes. The progeny of this celebrated sire are in strong demand among trotting enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Magowan
New York
Brent
J. Malcom Forbes
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Advocate Publishing Corporat
George Hon G. Lee Waintscott
Abram Renick
John G. Roberts
Walter F. Crooks
Richard P. Winn
Keller Greene
John A. Judy
Wm. A. Samuels
Harry F. Howell
Luther B. Mason
Reuben H. Dale
W. Reid McKee , Co. K. Oldham
Ben R. Turner
MR. W. Reid McKee
C. K. Oldham
Kentucky Utilities Co
Frankfort
Mt. Sterling Stock Yards
Tennessee
E. F. Brown
S. C. Carpenter
Millersburg, Ky
W. A. Sutton & Son
MT. Sterling, KY
E. W. Heflin
BACAK
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Advocate For Printing
W. Hoffman Wood
Wm. Cravens
Ing
Sale
John T. Woodford
Mt. Sterling Building & Savings Association
W. A. Sutton
E. W. Sents
G. H. Strother
C. C., Chenault W.T. Tyler, C. D. Grubbs
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