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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
7
The candidate argues for equal distribution of road funds across the county, criticizing spending on a few miles. He pledges honest work value, lower taxes through efficiency, strict project inspection, and nonpartisan governance. As county attorney, he claims a clean, principled record seeking unpurchasable voter support.
Dr. W. B. Robinson of Mt. Sterling leads the region’s top veterinary practice after Cincinnati Veterinary College training. The article notes modern education mirrors human medicine, outlines his work, hospital on High Street, and emphasizes anesthesia for humane care.
During Montgomery County's school reforms Miss Georgie V. Sledd led facility and equipment upgrades. She oversaw new school buildings including the county’s first consolidated school. Sledd announced her candidacy weeks ago and her supporters urge Democratic voters to consider her re election based on her record as superintendent.
Harry F. Howell, sheriff candidate with a strong record, has entered the race for County Assessor. He cites countywide familiarity with land values, stock values, and county sections, plus a pledge to perform with the same diligence if elected. Howell’s family background and popular support among Democrats bolster his bid.
Buyers are urged to visit H. W. Senieur’s showroom for a broad selection of buggies traps runabouts pony carts and carriages with two carloads of new models just arriving The Senieur concern founded in 1853 by Fred Senieur and now run by H W Senieur offers repair painting varnishing and tire adjustments plus Senieur Tires and fine harness at notably reasonable prices reflecting volume sales.
The Kentucky River Power Company plans a new modern plant and 40 mile radius service stretch around Hazard. The Hazard facility powers 16 coal mines under 10 year contracts and the L and N R R yards, with 33 000 volt transmission and 11 high tension substations. Officers include L E K Woods president and George Donglinson Jr vice president with R L Cornell supervising Hazard plant.
The article profiles George Hon of Winchester Clark County as a Democratic candidate for the 28th Senate district. It notes his birth in Powell County ties by marriage to temperance advocate Fannie Burton and his pledge to allow a statewide constitutional amendment vote on prohibition. It highlights Hon as a prominent, energetic Clark County citizen with a focus on public service. It also cites endorsements from friends and emphasizes essential qualifications and integrity for public office. The piece also mentions General Manager Mr Cornell of the Kentucky River Power Co asserting local public improvement aims and dedication to Hazard and Eastern Kentucky.
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