13 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
2
The document lists candidates for assessor county offices in Wildie and Mt. Vernon Kentucky, including names for surveyor magistrate and representative, followed by a lengthy 1917 campaign letter from Conway addressing accusations by W H Riddle, defending candidacy and urging party inquiries into records.
The passage argues that tables and fruits can last through winter at low cost. It emphasizes collective problem solving and asserts that the global food problem is the largest today, but solvable by any man with a few acres of land.
Rockcastle Oil & Gas Co works on Josiah Meece place reaching about 250 ft with oil shows in two wells. Mathews-Lentz Oil Co hires Rockcastle to drill in Pongo section before Aug 1. Shafer drill to start on Yarvi Mink area. Republic Oil Co, after acquiring Kentucky Producers, reports a well on Squire Labbart’s place producing about five barrels daily. W J Sparks Co continuing drilling on F M Tredway place.
A letter urged voters to back Mullins in the county judge race. The writer warned four years ago of consequences if Batlard were elected and pledged to travel to Rockcastle County to campaign in Mullins’s behalf, urging Republican support for better law enforcement and development.
In a political appeal from Cornelius Kentucky candidate Fred Cornelics pledges to stand at his post if nominated and elected. He demands fair redistricting based on population and equal representation, cites four million dollar state debt, and calls for abolishing unnecessary offices and boards to cut taxpayer costs while promising honest zealous service.
An article contrasts the brief life of lilies with human longevity and argues women can live fully by absorbing vital nutrients, especially phosphorus, often lacking in common foods today. It links natural nourishment to human wellness and suggests dietary focus on minerals.
An Atlanta medical pitch touts Argo Phosphate as a remedy for anemia caused by nervous breakdown. Dr. Jacobson claims 90 percent of anemia stems from nervous wear and tear and can be corrected by phosphates. The ad urges two 5 grain tablets per meal and at bedtime, with a money back or mail order offer for a two week supply from Argo Laboratories in Atlanta.
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