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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
2
A Mt. Vernon Kentucky reader, J W VanWinkle, condemns dirty politics and personal attacks. He argues the ills of party betrayal trace to Taft era policies and urges voters to assess candidates on policy rather than slander. The piece appears in a Friday publication with ad rates and subscription note.
The piece critiques public focus on personal ties and past events involving Senator Bosworth and Col. Powers. It urges voters to consider tariff, liquor, and Good Roads positions over scandals, arguing for sober policy discussion and rejecting sensationalism.
An ad claims a hot weather tonic called Electric Bitters will drive out waste, restore energy, and renew strength for the sick. It cites Mrs James Duncar of Haynesville Me reporting a cure after doctors gave up, and promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts with a price of one dollar at your druggist.
A memorial note from Judith and Lena McCall honors Lester Emerick who drowned near Hazari Kentucky the previous evening and was brought home Friday morning. The message speaks of peaceful slumber and hopeful reunion in heaven.
A morning bowel routine is urged for daily work, and missing it causes discomfort. Herbine is advertised as a remedy that purifies strengthens and regulates. Sold by John Robins in Brodhead Kentucky.
In Clinton the old timepiece in Henderson's office marks days by an ancient clock bought in 1833 in Yelvington by John Henderson. The Ireland made clock has run eighty one years and still keeps standard time. John Henderson was kin to John D. Henderson of Rockcastle.
Frankfort June 16 Senator Johnson Newton Camden of Versailles accepts Governor McCreary's appointment to the United States Senate to fill the Bradley vacancy. Camden describes his aims to serve Kentucky with fairness and join the Democratic platform. He plans to seek a short term via a primary, highlighting his long Kentucky ties and Spring Hill Farm leadership.
In Rockcastle County the commissioner G S Griffin notes a hearing on aid claims for a decedent set for May 22 1914 with daily progression until completion. The county offers a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of the unknown man killed atop Town Hill. Governor Metreary requested a matching reward.
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria claiming a Texas woman as the wonder cure for kidney and bladder troubles with remedies for children. It promotes mailing a $1 bottle, testimonials, and lists Dr E W Hall in St Louis as a contact. Buck Kilby is noted for a quip on whisky and relatives.
A two day outing from Mount Vernon offers a round trip by rail for 4.35 with rooms at Cave Hotel including meals and cave trips totaling 85 cents. A special coach transfer is noted on a regular train.
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