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Mount Vernon Signal

Location

Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1913

Page

2

Local candidates announced in Rockcastle county race

County Party announces s. F. Bowman for County Court Clerk and Tempe st Ward for Superintendent of Schools in Rockcastle. Other listed contenders include Chas B. Anderson for Assessor Harrison Burdett and W M Sowder for First Magistrate. L P Thompson and W J Howard named for Representative and district seats. Governor McCreary enters U S Senate race alongside Beckham and Stanley. Local note satirizes skirts and hawks as a humorous aside.

Miss Tempest Ward Rockcastle J. W. Kinder Chas. B. Anderson McCreary U. S. Senate J. C. W. Beckham Stanley

Extracts menace noted. calls for sale limits and leaders named

The piece condemns lemon extracts as dangerous when misused by drinkers and urges grocers to limit sales. It also profiles W. H. Sowder as a Democratic county judge candidate, and extols Booker T. Washington as a leading African American leader, teacher, author, and Tuskegee founder.

Democrats pledge restraint in Lincoln county primary

Democratic candidates in Lincoln county sign an agreement to refrain from liquor or monetary influence in the primary race, aiming for a clean contest and fair evaluation of candidates.

Lincoln County

Footwear shift sparks debate on heels and health

The piece notes a rapid shift to broad soled low or no heel shoes and explains the mechanical strain on bones ligaments and muscles from sudden changes. It argues gradual adjustment would reduce fatigue and pain, while warning of temporary discomfort during transition. It references Chamberlain tablets and a jailer reward incident, plus a London dinner hosted by the Pilgrims Society and a Jefferson Circuit Court ruling.

Guarantee Eczema Remedy Promoted by Doctor Hobson

An advertisement touts Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment as a guaranteed cure for eczema and related skin conditions with testimonials. It claims the formula is physician created and widely available through druggists or mail order from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Also noted are brief public notices about Postmaster General Burleson's department reforms, Louisville public schools field day, and a Leitchfield resident Richard J Killick who died by suicide in Chicago amid health and financial concerns.

Dr. Hobson J. C. Eveland Bath Iil Burleson Louisville Churchill Downs

Constitutional primary law affirmed nationwide

A White House issued statement defends the proposed graduated tobacco tax amid rumors in the business world. The piece contrasts political stance with a lighter aside about personal insults and a Texas cure-all claim for kidney and bladder troubles.

White House

Also Mentioned on This Page

MT. Vernon Edgar S. Albright Kentucky Press Association W. A. Todd Cuntiane Ans Democratic Party Level Green D. M. Cress, JR Nate. Sewell Laurel E. J. Thompson Gentry Cam Mullins T. Ss. Brannamon Frank Baker Republican Party Harry Jones James Winstead J.C. Mize M. Cc. Sowder Billie Baker Weare S. F. Bowman Rockcastile Harrison Burdett W. M. Sowder Magistrate E. Mt. Vernon Walnut Republicas Party L. P. Thompson Legislative W. J. Howard Orized R. Luker Laurel and Rockcaste Imery Enoch Grehan Lexington Herald Nick W. H. Sowder Brodhead Sowder Rockcastles Booker Washington West Virginia Hampton Institute For Tuskegee Alabama Chamberlain Chas. C. Davis Shade McIntosh Winchester Ambassador Page Pilgrims’ Society London Four Common Pleas Jefferson Circuit Court Richard J. Killick Leitchfield, Ky Chicago Milwaukee Texas Texas Wonder E. W. Hail Olive Street St. Louis Fletcher Rockcastle County Mammoth Cave R. R L. & N. Avent Baus C. C. Davis’ Drug Store Chink’s Charley's Place Davis Prine Hanna J. B. Noe Mt.Vernon Hiannas Reed Pittsburgh the Weld Man Pittsburgh Steel Co Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Grochy Are E. L. Cockrell Livingston, Ky Granville Owens Undertaker Peoples Bank MT. Vernon, KY Jonas McKenzie Selz Shoes
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