Montgomery County Banks Earn Honor for War Bond Subscriptions
Montgomery county, in the 4th Federal Reserve District with the Cleveland bank, was placed on the honor roll for outstanding war bond subscriptions. Mr J G Wi of the National Bank led the county’s effort, aided by wide support from other banks. The county was asked to increase its allotment by 25 percent, and it exceeded that demand, indicating a stronger showing than required.
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Rgomery County
J. G. Wi
Chaim
Cotaly
Winn
Trains Change Time on C. and O. R R Schedule Adjustments
Several C O R R passenger trains through the city have changed times. The routes list updated departures for Nos 29 25 26 27 22 23 28 24 with specific new leaves. No changes were made to the K and S A schedule.
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Tak -Esms
Will Sell Farm of 34 Acres at Public Sale
Mr. T. R. Bowen announces a public sale of his 34 acre farm located on the Levee Pike. Sale set for Saturday, November 17. The property is described as one of the best small farms in the county.
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T. R. Bowen
U. S. Soldiers In France Enter Frontline Service
After weeks of preparation American troops in France have begun actual combat with successful wire entanglement cuts and returns to trenches without loss. The report notes a severe Italian defeat of 100000 killed or captured and 700 cannons lost, a development seen as a crucial German victory that signals a long, hard war ahead.
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France
America
Buys Nice Farm Near City in 190 Acre Purchase
Last week BUYS NICE FARM sold his farm in the Bunker neighborhood and bought from A. C. Bogie a 190 acre tract on the Lulbegrad pike about three miles from the city. Price paid was $160 per acre. Possession will be given March 1st and Mr. Henry plans to move to the property to reside. Mr. Joe M. Henry was also mentioned in the notice.
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Bunker Neighborhood
A. C. Bogie
Lulbegrad Pike
Henry
Joe M. Henry
McGuire Purchases 265 Acre Woodford County Farm
Mr. J. E. McGuire of this county bought a 265 acre Woodford County farm last week and will move there to reside. The sale was arranged through W. H. Bailey, a Versailles real estate agent.
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J. E. McGuire
Woodford County
Off for California Hill Scott Family Leaves City
Mr and Mrs Joe Hill Scott and their two children plan to move to Los Angeles California tomorrow. The town says farewell with best wishes for happiness and prosperity in their new home.
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Joe Hill Scott
Los Angeles
Cal
NoW' is the time to get canned goods
A brief notice from P. Greenwade invites buyers to purchase canned goods at cost in cash. The message urges customers to come and investigate the offer.
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P. Greenwade
Food Saving Pledge Guidance From Hoover Era
Sign the pledge and enroll as a member of the United States Food Administration. Eat plenty but wisely and with out waste. Buy less cook no more than necessary serve smaller portions. Use local seasonable supplies watch for waste and substitute poultry game and sea foods for beef mutton and pork. Save wheat with corn meal and other cereals. substitute oils for butter. use less sugar. A duty of necessity humanity and honor, as a free people we discharge it by conscience.
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United States Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Montgomery County School Fair Draws Large Crowd
A large audience attended the Montgomery County School Fair at the County High School led by County Superintendent Miss Georgie W. Sledd. Touring exhibits covered sewing, manual training and cooking with contests in subjects, farm products and maps while rain halted athletic events. Notable speakers included Prof. Wilbur Chapman and Dr. Wiedler, with Mrs. J. O. Greene promoting defense and food conservation.
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Montgomery County
Georgie W. Sledd
Wilbur Chapman
Lexington
Wiedler
Frenchburg College
Chapman
Weidler
J. W. Burbridge
J. O. Greene
Mt. Sterling
The
National Defense
Countly High School
Florine Welsch
Maggie Little
Nancy Summay
William Campbell
Emmett Wills
Lights Fail Again As Storm Hits Local Electric Plant
Severe hail and wind on Monday caused a blackout from four to five thirty when the local plant powered up. A plant accident around six thirty briefly shut lights again, disrupting supper preparations. Manager Redmond ordered the local plant activated to restore service quickly.
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Redmond
Lexington
Cream butter fat record sale by Hunt and Hunt
A five gallon can tested 66 percent butter fat, bought by Hunt and Hunt for $12.28. The sale sets a new record since the firm started in business and breaks previous price and fat-content benchmarks.
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Hunt & Hunt
Bowen Buys Barrow Farm in Levee Area
Mr. T. R. Bowen purchased the 206 acre Barrow farm from Mr. Rufus Hadden in the Levee section and plans to move there to reside.
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T. R. Bowen
Rufus Hadden
Levee
Barrow Farm
Married at Lexington in a city couple weds
Ruth Tharp daughter of Mrs Effie Tharp and William T Hunt of this city were married last Wednesday at Rev Fortune's home in Lexington. Miss Martha Tharp and Miss Edith William witnessed. Bridal tour to Cincinnati then return Friday night. The couple reside with Mrs Imma Beall on High street and receive best wishes for a long happy life.
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Ruth Tharp
Effie Tharp
William T. Hunt
Fortune
Lexington
Martha Tharp
Edith William
Cincinnati
Hunt
8. P. Hunt
Lexington Creamery Co
Imma EK. Beall
High Street
Advocate
Marry Winchester Girl in Local Parsonage Ceremony
Mr William Cockrell son of Mr and Mrs P R Cockrell and Miss Elizabeth Butch of Winchester were united in marriage at the parsonage of Rev William Cumming Saturday morning at eleven. After a brief bridal trip to New Castle they will reside in Winchester where the groom is with Hagan Gas Engine Works until the end of the year. The bride is described as attractive and accomplished and the couple are wished happiness by The Advocate.
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William Cockrell
P. R. Cockrell
Elizabeth Butch
Winchester
William Cumming
New Castle
Hagan Gas Engine
Exemption Reconsiderations by Local Board Grants Some
By direction of the Adjutant General the local board reopened cases for exemption and after reconsideration granted exemptions for James O. Spratt T Mason Young Allie B Payne and Jesse Flora due to dependent wives and Frank M Hill due to a dependent mother.
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Adjutant General
Messrs
James O. Spratt
T. Mason Young
Allie B. Payne
Jesse Flora
Frank M. Hill
New War Tax Changes Begin Friday In Mt Sterling
Beginning Friday November 2 the nation’s tax laws will expand to fund the war. Postage changes set new rates for inter office and drop letters while city mail keeps 2 cents and postcards rise to 2 cents for delivery. A new drop letter system creates a separate local rate. Moving pictures and other amusements will be taxed as noted elsewhere in the paper.
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Rae Len Rien
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky Magazine November issue mailed to readers
The Kentucky Magazine announces its November issue is being mailed. It promises robust reading material and fine illustrations that appeal to loyal Kentuckians and encourages support.
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Kentucky Magazine
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