The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-12-11

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party which l feel that
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evidencng profound of obligation to fellow citizens
Of this great state
Ninety years ago the Democratic party formed and
throughout the century which has elapsed that time
all of the members of family have served that party and have
believed in the principles enuncated by Thomas Jefferson They
have service and of them has asked
political preferment of the voters of the state
Now the full strength of vigorous young man
hood-wh justice carefully poised-and seek at your
hands an opportunity greater and material service
full understanding of the importance of the exacing
and arduous the office seek but with determination
to right God gives the to it, respectfully
that candidate for the Democratic nomination
of Kentucky at the primary election on
August 2, 1919.
The wreckag Autocrcy the Old World Right
has suppanted the mantle of Liberty is slowly setting
the worlds oppressed The task which confron us today
is as gigantic as which followed the declaration of We
may look for period of construction crowded with great
In taking this action may say that mpeled not by
thought of salarere but not by thought of porucal
honor or political future by heart filed with devotion to my
state principles of party and an eagerness to serve
If seems TO me that this time for honor FOR profit but
simply for service Entering possible public life this spirit
have serene confidence in your verdict
Political parties IN government Ou le time mas
come for less politics the conduct of the fiscal affairs of Ken
lucky the Office seek shall urge many changes
existing laws and favor progressive reforms IN STATE
'H"D S'""O IMPROVEMENT IN SCHOOL SYSTEM
shall give to public education unstnted support and SHAH
re LEGISLATION providing for making possible better housing
conditions school children and adequate cOmpensa
in
which will enlarge the of the work OF the department Oh f
ucatn and the eacy Commission by consolidation or by some
other proper method shall though reasonable.
appropriations Normal Schools for the training oil
and such laws will that dollar prop
ey belonging any school fund shall be wisely and eoonOme"
expended. ,, -, e-,rE novrpuwrNT
believe that the business should be conducted for the
benefit of all citizens Just the business OF any great cor
aor s conducted benefit of its stockholders that the
business should be made to pay real dividends in the form
of protective laws good schools and good roads favor rigid
in the administration of the peoples business and espec-
av shall urge that the General Assembly provide Tor o"oS
system of lamentations favor far reaching changes IN the
manner in which public is spent and the adoption OF
o more thorough in method and more effective in results
ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
Tn compliance with % enactment of measures APPROX
Cd nv the War Department and obedience to the laws passed by
- five 70 the manufacture of beer and liquors. all OF the
brevees and dsere of the state now closed Many OF e
49, h. cola and st more have already converted to more
rl npposes take there will be no ORGANIZED opposition 10
M MASSAGE next wear of ewide Prohibition Amendment
am confident will be passed by overwhelming majority Inc
thing 70 the of temperance to make sure ha'
M amendment will be carried into effect and that they may secure
@ oms enforcement In this also, pledge her coon
Grafton and full support and shall favor all laws neeo " GU
into effect the expressed will of my people 49,.
INTO eHe'' 'l SUFFRAGE AND ELECTION LAWS
Mo rnt Practices Act as passed, contained many require
- IN conflict with statutes not altered or amended by u'
now law II is therefore impossible to obtain strict compliance
shall urge many in the election laws when WILL my
mnt give needed strength to the Corrupt Practices Act anu
IL ne sure that no candidate shall again be elected
% Goa in this state except his receiving majority Oh
gv cast by citizens possessed of every legal quahcauon
nd Inv an honest and count of the votes as
cost shall favor extreme penalties for violation OF election laws
90 Cor be graver oenses shall favor laws making them pun
am fuv eognzant the part the of Kentucky played
- Tho recent war No could view their self Sacrifices their de
voon to duty their unexceed patriotism their numerous ueu
90 boln and of hope without feeling deep OF love for
~ ~ admiration lasting obligation, but not OF surprise IheS
[ The highest ideals Of human life They did only what one
always from true daughters of Kentucky What they
I ber was eouaed only by the work of those white angels OF
mercy sent by the minister to the bleeding wounds OF
eioy s heroes ON the field battle. Their deeds command
@ st commentator and praise unstnted and desire for
% h,teyer part they choose to play in the affairs OF the nome
tbe state or the 1t will afford me much pleasure 10 De OF
~ @ assistance to the good of Kentucky in obtaining
Of any sort bearing their sanction and approval
's PENAL AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS