Senator J. B. Hiles seeks Democratic nomination for Congress
Bracken county businessman and long time public servant J. B. Hiles announces his candidacy for Congress in Kentucky Ninth District. Born in Bracken, educated in local schools and National Normal University, he served as county assessor, railway mail service supervisor, state legislator, and since 1913 cashier of Foster Banking Company. He calls for careful Democratic support.
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J. B. Hiles
Bracken County
Ninth
Hiles
Ripley (Ohio
National Normal University
Lebanon
Ohio
M. E. Church South
Cincinnati Southern R. R
Fifth Division Railway
Cincinnati
Senaor Hiles
Foster Banking Company
Congress
Removal of Unsightly Billboard Urged at Main and Maysville
The writer condemns the billboard on the Julian building corner Main and Maysville streets as an eye sore and urges city authorities to exercise their right to remove it. They argue this would teach civic pride and mark a fitting moment to act.
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Main
Maysville Streets
Overland Co to Lease Barnum Bailey Circus for Employees
The Overland Automobile Co of Toledo plans a three day free circus entertainment for its workers and families with no ticket sales. The event will cost $20,000 and include complimentary refreshments. The Advocate reports this first ever ticketless engagement by the Barnum and Bailey show.
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Barnum & Bailey's
Mexican troops withdrawal still uncertain after talks
U S generals Scott and Funston meet General Obregon but no agreement on troop withdrawal from Mexico. The United States demands proof that the Carranza government can disburse Villa bands and the situation remains grave.
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Scott
Funston
United States
Obregon
Mexico
Carranza
Louisville Prospects and Unity for Regional Growth
The talk centers on building Louisville into a major livestock market with expanding packing houses and modern stock yards. Speakers urge cooperation, improved hotels, and proactive leadership to harness Mt. Sterling and Eastern Kentucky gains, urging business men to plan boldly for prosperity and to adopt a forward motto Go Forward.
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Louisville
Kentucky
W. A. Burnett
Mt. Sterling
Bell
Pony for Sale in Mt. Sterling Kentucky
Bay pony, five years old, for sale for 100 dollars. Contact R A Chiles Mt Sterling Kentucky.
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R. A. Chiles
Mt. Sterling
Local Moves Shuffle Residents Between East and West
Mr and Mrs Walter Turner have moved to the Pieratt property on East Main street. The Pieratts moved to West High street into their new home bought from Mr and Mrs G B Senff. The Senffs moved to the Wyatt property on Sycamore street while building on North Maysville street.
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Walter Turner
Steve Pieratt
East Main Street
West High Street
G. B. Senff
Wyatt
Sycamore Street
North Maysville Street
Out of Office Notice from Dr. J L McClung
Dr J L McClung informs clients he will be out of the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until further notice, affecting appointments and correspondence.
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J. L. McClung
Noose Trapped Birds In Street Tree Tale
A blue jay carries a string on High street near Howard avenue and the new Baptist church. The string caught on branches forming a noose that tightens as the jay twists. A robin then enters and the string tightens around its neck, choking it to death. The observer wonders if the robin died by accident suicide or a jay trap. What is your verdict.
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High Street
Howard Avenue
New Baptist Church
Ladies to Help Clean Up Bresciay City
The Bresciay Club commits to assisting the Mayor in a two day cleanup on May 11 and 12. Residents urged to gather burnable trash, box and box up other refuse for wagon removal, whitewash fences, and improve city sanitation. Fresh fish and sanitary meat market ads accompany notice.
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The
City of
Mt. Sterling
Palette and Chisel Club Art Exhibit Comes to Kentucky
Chicago group brings 40 paintings to Lexington and Mt Sterling under the Tuesday Club. May 5 and 6 showings at the Parish House Presbyterian church open 2 to 6 in afternoons and 7 to 9 at night. Features Wilson Irvine Medal of Honor recipient and four other medalists. Public invited. Exhibition free.
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Palette and Chisel Club
Chicago
Lexington
Mt. Sterling
Presbyterian Church
Wilson Irvine
Chicago Art Institute
Fiscal Court Reviews Taxes and Road Roller Plan
As the Fiscal Court meets, a levy of sixty cents per hundred, a poll tax of 1.50, and a school levy of 20 cents per hundred plus a 1.00 poll tax are adopted with the school levy exempt for white residents in Mt. Sterling. Claims are allowed and bids for machinery are examined. The court discusses purchasing or renting another roller to run two roads simultaneously. current roller limits full coverage.
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Mt. Sterling
Miss Lacey Randal Accepts Paper Solicitor Post
Miss Lacey Randal has accepted a position as subscription solicitor and collector for this paper. She is described as a bright energetic young woman and likely to be a valuable addition to the Advocate's force.
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Lacey Randal
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