15 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
1
A quality test compares Bowstring Six Cord Spool Cotton with current thread. Bowstring uses Sea Island cotton noted for long fine fibers, claimed to yield superior strength and smoothness with few defects. Dressmakers praise its defect free performance, allowing uninterrupted machine work all day. Price remains per spool.
A coupon entitles the holder to a 5 cent spool of Bowe string thread. The coupon must be registered with the manufacturer to obtain the spool. Each coupon is valid for one week starting today.
In Livingston area, residents report health updates and small events. Names include R. B. Sams, Bert, Miss Carrie Ponder, R. L. Thomas, M. E. Mullins, Ben Criffin, John Mahaffey, S. C. Franklin, John Riddle, W. M. Preston, I. W. Catlin, Rev. Albert L. Pfannmuller, Mrs. J. W Terry, Walter Robins, Mrs. G. D. Cook, George Owens, A. C. Carpenter, Alien Mounce, Arthur Thompson, and others. A drama “A Noble Outcast” to be staged by Brodhead Hawiltonian Society. Evangelist J. R. Miller conducts Christian Church meetings with 57 additions. A burglary incident occurs near G. S. Griffin & Co. store.
A gang member received five years in the pen after being taken to Mt Vernon on Sunday. The report notes he was part of a five person gang linked to recent store arsons in the area. Sunday School at the Christian church set attendance records with 195 present.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F. J. Cheney & Co and the National Bank of Commerce of Toledo. Cure claimed to work internally on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Distributed by druggists. Hall's Family Pills marketed for constipation.
A local argument advocates issuing $100,000 in bonds at 5 percent to finance roads with state aid and county levy. It explains state funds could cover interest and sinking, while L and N Railroad and three towns share tax burdens. Farmers would pay remaining road costs. promotion ends with a medicine ad.
The Peoples Bank of Mt. Vernon Rockcastle County Kentucky closes 1914 with assets totaling 107380.47 including loans 80161.41, overdrafts 350.21, cash 5529.88 and due from banks 11869.51. Liabilities show capital 20000, surplus 2100, undivided profits 4511 and deposits subject to check 80769.47. Bank officers U G Baker president and F L Thompson Jr cashier certify the statement on January 8 1915 before notary E S Albright.
A creator discards imperfect scraps to form a knocker marked by suspicion jealousy and a yellow streak. He follows with a booster forged from sunbeams love pride and steel named to mask fears and unite a city under civic zeal.
A historic fragment notes a speaker praising a person as a lover of fields and flowers and manly sports, a believer in equality and justice. It claims that since creation mortal and Ras had the privilege of choosing his associates.
A health alert warns that common childhood ailments like colds and coughing can lead to serious after-effects. It urges parents to seek prompt treatment with Dr King s New Discovery to prevent complications.
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