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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1917

Page

4

Count Luxbury's alleged tips to sink ships with trace

The remark suggests Luxbury advised the government to sink Argentine ships without leaving a trace, but his own actions left a clear trace, undermining his claim of secrecy. The critique centers on whether the purported counsel was feasible or merely self-defeating.

Horse and gear on Dr J F Jones property

A gentle seven year old horse with harness and buggy is described. The note mentions Dr. J F Jones at 162 and references Bernstorf’s tears on dismissal, hinting at a broader discussion of his diplomatic role.

J. F. Jones

Montgomery County Assessor Candidate Seeks Votes

A farmer and landowner runs as the Republican nominee for Montgomery County Assessor. He pledges fair valuations under the new state Tax Law, impartial duty, and competence over politics. He condemns corruption funds and liquor spending, asking voters to support his bid in the upcoming election. MATTFORD 1091 pd (Advertisement)

Montgomery County Mattford

Edison, the Silent

The public awaits news on Thomas Edison and his wartime work. Officials hint at new devices or a distant ray capable of destroying ships or towns, but no concrete updates are given. The piece calls for transparency to bolster public faith during trying days.

Edison Mr. Edison

Sells Clark County Farm Near Flanagan Station

Mr. W. T. Swango sells a 120 acre Clark county farm near Flanagan Station to Clayton Hisle for about 140 dollars per acre. Possession will be given March 1. Swango plans to decide future arrangements later.

W. T. Swango This County Clayton Hisle Clark County Flanagan Station

Abolition of futures not touching promises to pay

The notice clarifies that the abolition of futures does not include obligations like the I C U and other promise to pay instruments. It emphasizes that such promissory arrangements remain unaffected by the reform.

Modern Enoch Arden Surfaces In Bourbon County Mystery

Lucius Desha Stone, missing from his Flat Rock farm since 1887, is believed dead after a skeleton found years ago. New clues from Beaumont Texas connect Stone to his deathbed request to inform Jane Stone and John Goff, with relatives in Bourbon County recalling his disappearance and a family ties web across North Middletown.

Lexington Herald Lucius Desha Stone Bourbon County Flat Rock Stone John Burrus James Gibson Gibson William Gibson W. C. Wilkerson Mr. Stone Jere Reagan Lexington Beaumont Texas Jane Stone John Goff Lucius Stone James Stone Mary Goff Thomas Goff North Middletown May Goff

The Long Trail at The Table Theatre Wednesday

The Long Trail a Paramount picture screens at The Table Theatre on Wednesday Oct 24 starring Lou Tellegen Mary Fuller and Sidney Brae y with Wilfred Allen and Franklyn Woodruff The tale set in the Canadian Northwest features Andre Dubois Michette and a Constable Joyce and is directed by Howell Hansell.

France le Loup-Garou Andre Trie Michette Paramount Table Theatre Lou-Tellegen Mary Fuller Famous Players Sarah Bernhardt Mr. Tellegen Edison Universal Pictures Sidney Braey Paul Graham Winifred Allen Michette Dubois Andre Dubois Lou Tellegen Franklyn Woodruff Constable Joyce Howell Hansel

Polly of the Circus at The Table Theatre Friday

Goldwyn Pictures presents Polly of the Circus featuring Mae Marsh and Charles Eldridge. The drama follows a circus orphan cared for by a clown, facing village gossip, returning to the circus, and finding happiness with the minister after a fire and rescue. Directed by Charles Horan with story by Margaret Mayo.

Polly Goldwyn Pictures Corporation Mate Marsh Table Theatre Mae Marsh Toby Charles Eldridge Margaret Mayo Charles Horan

Senate Bill No. 23 headed for November vote in Kentucky

1916 report details proposed constitutional amendment to Section 201. It restricts mergers among railroads and common carriers and allows limited telecom acquisitions with railroad commission consent. The measure would be put to voters under existing constitutional procedure.

Senate Committee On Constitutional Amendments Commonwealth of Kentucky General Assembly Railroad Commission State Commission Kentucky John D. Carroll

Kentuckian Questions Corn Crop Destiny

The question agitating Kentuckians concerns how to dispose of their corn crop as its natural destiny is prohibited, leaving farmers to seek alternative paths and solutions amid uncertain policy and market conditions.

For Rent Ninety Five Acres Crops and Barn Space

Ninety five acres for corn and 15 for tobacco available for rent. Land previously in hemp and tobacco this year. Barn space and fencing materials can be furnished. Apply to Albert Stofer in Mt. Sterling Kentucky by phone 614 1-2. Anyhow Boston should worry the bean crop is record dis.

Albert Stofer Mt. Sterling Boston

President Takes Charge of Sugar Industry Amid Dividend News

Following a third 10 percent dividend declared by a major sugar firm this year, the President intervenes in the sector. The remark reflects this bold move as a cautionary note about hubris and industry control.

If You Are in Need

advertising line offers new shoes and repairs at O Connell s Shoe Laboratory Maysville Street opposite Lloyd s Café phone 845 includes a notice to bring job work to the Advocate office

O’connell’s Shoe Labratory Maysville St Lloyd's Cafe Advocate Office

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Duroc Jersey Boars Forest Home Farms Versailles Frankfort McKee Brothers Bernstorf Sells Clark County Farm the Exchange Bank of Kentucky H. R. Prewitt Frank Perry Enoch Arden George Cowl Eearmi South East Corner Lexington, Kentucky the Advocate For Printing JPY ES Chenault & Orear
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