Right Spirit Promotes Free Stone for County Road
Col A W Hamilton Mr Hughes Atkinson and neighbors on Mt Sterling Owingsville turnpike will lay five carloads of crushed stone free on the highway. The rock is ordered shipped to Ewington. The arrangement saves the county money and could double its buying power for teams and men. It follows Advocate's lead to improve Montgomery county roads.
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Prewitt
A. W. Hamilton
Hughes Atkinson
Mt. Sterling
Owingsville
Ewington
First to be Honored by People’s Vote
The Lexington Herald proclaims Senator Camden and Governor Beckham as the first to be elected to the highest state office by popular vote. It praises their service and predicts near unanimous support, noting Beckham’s election would prove scripture true about the stone the builders rejected becoming head of the corner.
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Camden
Beckham
Senate
Lexington Herald
All Thankful for Wilson
The piece praises President Wilson for steering the nation through hard times and uniting diverse political factions behind his leadership. It notes former critics from tariff, trust, banking, and Mexican policies now support his presidency to keep the country out of war, while progressives and other party figures express relief that Roosevelt and Taft are not in the White House.
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United States
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
President Wilson inspires calm while war fears fade in Ohio Journal
The Ohio State Journal notes that some fear of a world war is possible but asserts confidence in President Wilson. It suggests Taft would refrain from forcing rapid action and claims no party fears unnecessary loss as long as Wilson remains in the White House.
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Taft
Wilson
White House
Ohio State Journal
Voters to Directly Choose U S Senator on November 3
For the first time in history voters will directly elect a United States Senator in November 3. The Owensboro Messenger notes the reform was advocated by Democrats and is a genuine Democratic measure urging all Democrats to participate.
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United States
Owensboro Messenger
State Aid For Roads Boosts Kentucky Counties
At a Louisville conference the State pledged about 600000 for road construction in counties that match with local bond funding. Lewis county has approved 150000 for macadam roads, becoming the first beneficiary as other counties plan bond votes for November. The program aims to connect county seats across 6200 miles, serving roughly 6 and 7 percent of traffic and population, with convict labor potential later reducing costs.
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Louisville
Lewis
State Board
Lewis County
Kentucky
Courier- Journal
Advocate's Quarter Sale at Vanarsdell's
Fresh vegetables available daily at Vanarsdell's as sales promote the Advocate's event this week. Crane's plain and initial paper offered at 25 cents per box, a reduction from former prices as high as 75 cents.
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Advocate
Crane
Democratic reforms under a Democratic Congress and President
The text lists progressive measures enacted by a Democratic President and Congress. It describes currency reform, regional reserve banks, creation of the Federal Trade Commission, the Clayton Anti-trust Act, Panama Canal tariff and toll changes, Alaska Railroad development, militia-law reforms, cotton futures regulation and tax, tariff reform, income tax, Panama Canal Act amendments, emergency currency act, war risk insurance, and funding for U S citizens abroad with Red Cross support. Governor Beckham and Senator Camden are named.
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C Meress
Iwell
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justic
United States
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Interior
Signal Corps
Army
Department of Agriculture
Treasury Department
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
American Red Cross Society
Beckham
Camden
Kentucky Democrats Back Straight Ticket in Senate Race
The group urges voters to approve measures and reelect President Wilson, pledging support for his policies. It claims Republican Augustus E. Willson and Progressive Burton Vance would oppose Democratic labor in Congress and obstruct the President. Kentucky Democrats are urged to vote straight in November.
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United States Senate
Wilson
Augustus E. Willson
Burton Vance
Congress
Kentucky
Photographers Display at Mt Sterling Opera House
Photographs by J. F. Parker & Son of Cincinnati are at Mt Sterling with their Photograph Car opposite Table Opera House. Prices shown include 25 Ping Pong pictures for 35 cents and Best Cabinet Photos per dozen at $2.00, Post Cards of yourself per dozen $1.00, Folders per dozen $2.00 to $5.00, Swell 20 Century Carbons $3.00 and $4.00 per dozen.
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J. F. Parker & Son
Cincinnati
Mt. Sterling
Table Opera House
Public Auction of Sarah Wilson Land in Montgomery County
As executor John Cecil will sell at public outcry on Monday November 16 1914 at 1 pm at the Courthouse door Mt Sterling Kentucky the 15 acre tract with 7.5 poles along Hinkston Creek bounded by dower lines and original bounds. A $250 deposit is required to bid with the balance due March 1915 and a note bearing 6 percent interest with a lien on the land.
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Sarah Wilson
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Hinkston Creek
Montgomery County
John Cecil
Mr. Wm. S. King Dies at Age 82 in Clark County
Clark county resident Mr. Wm. S. King, father of Winchester Postmaster S. F. King, died at his home early Monday morning at the age of 82.
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Wm. S. King
Clark County
S. F. King
Winchester
High School Football Team Optimistic After Scrimmage Wins
The High School eleven defeated the Rounders 7 to 6 in a stiff afternoon scrimmage with ex-students on the Rounders side. The team plans a trip to Paris High School on Friday October 30 hoping to return victorious as practice continues.
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High School
Paris
Paris High School
Purple and Old Gold Literary Society at Mt Sterling High
The Purple and Old Gold society held a Friday afternoon program for patrons and students. Freshman class members reorganized this year with bi monthly Friday meetings. Grammar School grades Eighth through Third plan immediate organization. The piece notes the society’s 1910 origin and claims Mt Sterling schools were early pioneers in literary societies.
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Louisville
Purple
Old Gold
Mt. Sterling High School
Educational Meet and Illiteracy Highlighted in School News
Mrs. Allie Grubbs lectured on education in the school auditorium but few attended. The school thanks the public for housing teachers arriving in November for an Educational meet. Exam week is upcoming after weeks of anticipation.
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Allie Grubbs
Kentucky
Get An Automobile From Local Agent Demonstrations
If you plan to buy a car, take a ride in the Saxon roadster praised for light weight and strong build. Demonstrations of high priced models Pierce-Arrow Stearns Knight Chalmers Rauch Lang Electric can be arranged by J. O. Tyler local agent Mr Sterling today.
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Pierce-Arrow
Stearns-Knight
Chalmers
Rauch & Lang Electric
J. O. Tyler
Sterling
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Fayette
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Fayette County
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W.C. Goodloe
Fairbanks-Morse
J. W. Beard
John W. Bain
East Main Street
Lexington, Ky
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Julia Rodman
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