12 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
1
The Brodhead news item lists residents with illnesses including Mrs O A Frith and Ruth, Mrs J G Frith with lagrippe, and R E Albright showing signs of improvement. It notes travel, sales, moves, real estate dealings, and a fatal pneumonia burial of Miss Lizzie Thompson accompanied by relatives from Louisville and Corbin. It also mentions local social activity and a newspaper incident involving a child.
Mrs J C Layne writes that Kentucky surrendered leadership in illiteracy work when the Evening School Bill was tabled in Frankfort on March 4 1920. She condemns tactics used to block club women from voicing support, urges revival of the program, and vows to redeem the state’s illiteracy effort. The letter targets state leaders and advocates adult education championed by the Federation of Women's Clubs.
A fragment notes Fannie Fanaole crying out in pain after stepping on her tongue with her teeth while eating an apple. The line ends with a reference to the Junior World.
Brown and Jones discuss poker with Smith. Brown says he dislikes gambling with Smith because he gets hot headed after a loss and cold feet after a win. Cincinnati Enquirer reports the exchange.
A Shakespeare excerpt notes mercy as a divine attribute beyond royal power. The 16th century verse contrasts mercy with kingship, asserting mercy blesses giver and receiver and reflects Godlike justice within earthly rulers.
The Promotion al Committee merges Transylvania and College of the Bible drives into the Disciples World Movement in Kentucky. Rev Homer W Carpenter is named director for March to May, guiding a campaign expected to raise about 6.5 million dollars over five years with funds shared by Board of Education and United Christian Missionary Society.
A local page lists donors to Near East Relief including towns Brodhead Livingston and Mt. Vernon. Contributions range from 30.00 to 85.54 dollars with many families and churches named among benefactors.
Kentucky legislature passes 56 routings for the State Road System with 3000 miles of highways to be taken over and rebuilt. County seats gain road connections. Rockcastle gets four routes including Stanford and London lines. Revenue from auto taxes and gasoline funds the $5.5 million program for 1921 amid material and labor shortages.
The Mt Vernon Commercial Club members recall the 22nd January 1913 date when road legislation and construction support began. Members express elation at progress and note steady effort despite opposition, with Miss Bess Sparks serving as secretary treasurer.
Kentucky education officials order immediate compliance with new compulsory 25 cent levy aimed at teacher salaries, with funds potentially used beyond minimums. Counties may adjust rates up to 50 cents as required by the Fiscal Court and budgets must itemize uses. New attendance officer, county board elections, and certificate procedures outlined with eligibility restricted to county residents outside cities and independent districts.
The Livingston area reports fresh snowfall while Ground Hog Days pass with winter unsettled. Mullins and Quinn relocate to property bought from J S Calloway, as King and Bailey store goods at Mullins Hotel pending J W Baker vacating the property he bought from Mrs E L Cockrel. C J Rice to open a new restaurant this week. John Cockrel recovering from typhoid fever under care of Miss Lynn and Dr W T Amyx. Carl Mullins junior on the sick list. Grace Nelson of Temple Ky visiting grandmother Mrs L R Stanley. Mrs E Herd visiting Mrs Joe Hughes of Corbin. J B Rambo family moved to Stanford. Will Yankersley of Covington here for brother George Tankersley’s critical illness. Bro R B Baker misses Christian church appointments due to sickness. Mrs J W Mullins severely ill.
Ben Withers and Bob Mallins went to Connersville Indiana to work. John Allen will hold a sale on the 10th to sell stock and household and kitchen furniture before moving to Indiana. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Howard died the 6th and was buried at Spencer Mullins burying ground the next day.
A terse exchange hints at an attempted rope purchase to restrain a profiteer. The dealer’s high asking price blocks the transaction, illustrating tension over pricing in a small market.
The letter from Geo Colvin State Superintendent expresses readiness to explain laws at a Superintendents meeting or conference. He notes papers will go for grading after answering and invites contact for helping adjust or apply laws focusing on the tax levy. He closes with best wishes.
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