Robsion Opens Campaign in Cumberland County
Judge J M Robsion of Barbourville launched his bid for the Republican nomination for Congress in this district with a crowded Cumberland County courtroom crowding to capacity. Supporters hailed his eloquence while opponents and Powers backers faced a strong reception for Robsion in a stirring inaugural rally.
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Judge Robsion
Cumberland County
J. M. Robsion
Barbourville
Caleb Powers
Robsion
Cumberland
Power
Powers
People &c
J.C. Carter
Congress
Old Cumberland
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The ad promises a remedy called Texas Wonder that allegedly treats kidney and bladder issues, gravel, diabetes, and rheumatic pains for men and women. It offers mail order delivery for $1, claims two months per bottle, and invites testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall of St Louis is named with a Chicago address.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
J. Louis
Letter From Lieut George Frith to Parents
A letter from Geo M Frith announces his promotion to first lieutenant in the New York National Guard after transfer from Columbia S C. He shares pride in the 52nd Pioneer Infantry and readiness for overseas service within three to five weeks, promising to cable upon arrival. He hopes to earn captaincy and reflects on rising from private to officer, sending best wishes to family and friends in Brodhead.
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National Army
Columbia
S. C
New York National Guard
12Th
52Nd Pioneer Inf
Fritz
Old Rockcastle
Daylight Saving Bill Gains Support Across Nations
The daylight saving bill recently passed mandates a one hour forward shift on March 31 and a one hour back shift on October 31. England and France report fuel savings of 12 000 000 and 10 000 000 respectively, with similar gains cited by Austria Hungary Italy Sweden Denmark Norway Australia Ireland and Bermuda. The measure aims at economy and extended daylight recreation while boosting postwork farm gardening activities.
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England
France
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Australia
Ireland
Bermuda
Tax slackers urged to pay their war share now
Commissioner Daniel C. Roper warns that tax dodgers will face vigorous prosecutions under the War Revenue Act, likening them to draft slackers under the Selective Service Act. With April first near, revenue officers nationwide organize and educate to ensure all taxpayers meet their obligations and penalties for evasion.
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Roper
National Defense
Department of Agriculture
War Department
Congress
Merchandise of Quality Popular Prices
Advertisement urging economy during the Great War era. Emphasizes saving money, buying on the ground floor, and watching prices to practice economy. Note features W. F. Baker as the advertiser. The message appeals to customers to be frugal and supportive of war efforts.
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W. F. Baker
War needs boost gardener health and world food supply
The report notes that wartime efforts should ensure gardener health and expand food production to support global needs. It frames these measures as essential for sustaining military and civilian populations during conflict.
Mt Vernon 1899: townsfolk face limited services and events
Mt Vernon shows no bank or concrete pavements while three telephones link to Crab Orchard. Circuit court in session with Judge Morrow. road meeting forms to buy a rock crusher, large dinner and music mark a good roads event. Local markets report steers hogs and cattle prices as townsfolk arrive from Pine Hill and Big Hill.
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James Dolan
John McHargue
Pine Hill
Sam Jones
Barbourville
Circuit Court
Court House
T.C. Johnson
W. J. Sparks
Harry Blazer
P. D. Colyer
C. C. Williams
James I. White
John W. Brown
A. G. Lovell
G. W. McClure
W. B. Whitehead
W. H. Cocks
Salesmen Wanted to Solicit Oils Paints and Grease
Help wanted for Harvey Oil Co. in Cleveland Ohio. Sell lubricating oils grease and paints on salary or commission. Send applications to the Harvey Oil Co. address in Ohio.
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Harvey Oil CO
Cleveland
Ohio
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Hart Schaffner & Marz
Eneance Peweren
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
McBee
Cary’s Weekly
Burkaville, Ky
Atexas Wonder
Lieut
George Frith
Camp Wadsworth
C. Mch
Geo. M. Frith
D. R.C
Slacker
Pratt
D. M. Ferry
Mt.vernon
Kentucky
Mt. Vernon
Stanford Banks
the ‘“‘Old Scout
Adams Corner
Williams Drug Store
L. M. Scroggs
Presbyterian Church
Hook & Son
S. Mt. Vernon
James McGuire
E. Fishback
Livingston
Tom Jim Ballard
Big Hill
S.N. Davis
Boone’s Gap
Dr. Lewis
Sam Mason
J. Fish
W. H. Jones
W. M. and
Jim Hayes
John Robins
Brodohead
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