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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1917

Page

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Hopkinsville New Era Suggests Name Lafoolette

The Hopkinsville New Era proposes calling him Lafoolette, reflecting a nickname idea rooted in the local discussion.

Hopkinsville

Nervous irritability linked to backache and kidney trouble

Mt Sterling resident Mrs. L. B. Wren says Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her backaches dizziness and tiredness from kidney trouble after several years of irregular kidney function and headaches. The ad urges purchase at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the product.

Dean Mt. Sterling L. B. Wren Locust St Foster-Milburn Co. Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Model roads wasteful, county urged to fund main paths

In a Flemingsburg Times-Democrat opinion, the author condemns model roads as unaffordable and failing to improve major routes. The piece calls for repealing the auto tax, enabling county motor taxes, and directing proceeds to a county road fund, condemning the state aid system as ineffective and corrupt.

Mt. Sterling Flemingsburg

Wealthy Powell Citizen Hurt In Horse Accident

John W. Williams, a leading Powell County figure and grandfather of Mrs. G. Y. Triplett, sustained a badly injured shoulder after being thrown from his horse near Stanton last Monday. At eighty, his age raised concern, but his condition has since improved and he remains a well known city visitor with extensive business interests.

John W. Williams Powell County Stanton Williams G. Y. Triplett

City Council Creates Health Office And Board

In a regular session last Tuesday the council adopted a resolution creating the office of Health Officer at a salary of 100 dollars a year. Dr C W Harris Lee Crear and Clay Miller were appointed to the City Health Board and empowered to select a health officer. The clerk was instructed to pursue drastic action against unpaid occupation taxes. RB Kern settled with all city officers.

C. W. Harris Lee Crear Clay Miller City Health Board H. M. Ringo RB. G. Kern

For Rent Blacksmith Shop on Main Street Sharpsburg KY

Classified fragment lists a rental of a blacksmith shop opposite Citizens Bank in Sharpsburg Kentucky with a reference to J. Mathers. The text also contains unrelated 1930s era reflections and questions about price boosts and a child’s bellyache.

Main Street Sharpsburg Citizens Bank J. Mathers

Jere Coleman Moves to Akron for New Job

Jere W. Coleman, son of Mrs. Mattie Coleman, departed last week for Akron Ohio where he has secured a fine position. He has worked at a local warehouse for the past season and friends predict he will do well in the Buckeye State.

Jere W. Coleman Mattie Coleman Akron Ohio Coleman Buckeye

Moves to Fayette Farm by W D Johnson Near Lexington

Mr W D Johnson and family left Montgomery for a new home on a farm near Lexington last week friends regret the move yet wish them success. The piece notes the old housewife’s fading memory alongside humor about political neutrality and congressional habits.

W. D. Johnson Grassy Lick Pike Lexington Montgomery Gladys

Snagtown Torchlight Clippings Highlight Local Quirks

Snagtown readers get a collage of odd notes from the Torchlight. A buggy reconfiguration by an unnamed inventor sparks travel lore while Leonard Boulton sells a patent meal sifter and fly catcher with nationwide reach. Dr Diemer plans to settle permanently at Peavine Ridge then returns to Snagtown. Deputy Doc Walz pursues a watch attachment on Jack May. Postmaster Captain Jack Street trims government rules, including stamp licking. Dora Blanchard heads to Hot Water Springs to sing. John Ruddy remains jailed in Rusty Gulch on multiple charges. Fred Wells returns from Plunkville after spider webs delay his trip. Vander Spencer mails a long letter from Plunkville. Horse Editor notes Nightmare without worry.

Doc Walz Jack May Jack Jack Street Snagtown Dora Blanchard Hot Water Springs Ark Marcelle John Ruddy Rusty Gulch Fred Wells Plunkville Vander Spencer the Torchlight

Shelburne Fertilizer Direct promotes tobacco and crop boosts

Silas Shelburne of Lexington Kentucky advertises tobacco fertilizer at two dollars per bag with a minimum four bag order and twenty two point five dollars per bag for citrus? wait. The offer covers interurban stops or railroad stations in the state plus standard fertilizer for corn wheat and vegetables. A Bourbon county farmer Frank White reportedly saw a high crop of thirty six fifty net.

Frank White Bourbon County Silas Shelburne Lexington

Also Mentioned on This Page

FORD Detroit Ford Wooter Company THE Strother Motors CO MT. Sterling, KY Powell Cardui Jere Coleman Fayette Congress Chenault & Orear Leonard Boulton Mr. Boulton United States Shelburne Fertilizer Direct Bill Sloan the Advocate For Printing Professwnal Earl W. Senff H. M. Wright Kentucky Geiger’s Court and Maysville Sts F. A. Millard Riner & Lapsley Shelbyville, Ky Shelby County G. D. Sullivan & Co W. Locust Street Mt, Sterling, Ky J. C. Peters Dry Cleaner C. Fisher Barber Old Post Office L. Fisher Foot Specialist
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