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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
7
Advertisement for Sterling Chief 2079 a rich chestnut gaited stallion from Sterling to be offered in Kentucky. Details his sire Bourbon Chief 976 and dam lines Denmark 153 and Blue Jeans 3, noting progeny success in fairs and futurities and high sale prices. Includes breeder Thornton Chief and contact J Thornton Woodford Mt. Sterling Kentucky.
Secretary John S. Frazer of the Business Men's Club reports a government letter urging immediate action to boost food production. The message calls for a committee on food production, cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, and enlistment of women's organizations as planting season nears.
Notice announces sittings for Green Osborn estate with administrator Osborn under reference. WM. A. Samuels sets sessions at Mt. Sterling court house from May 7 to May 19 1917 daily except Sundays to receive claims settle accounts and hear testimony. Little items note Boy Scouts and Cupid in a social brief.
The slate announced includes George Hon G L Lee Wainscott Abram Renick as Democratic contenders for State Senator at the State Primary held on Saturday August 4 1917.
All non government wireless telegraph stations must be dismantled under Navy direction. Three local experimental stations run by Tinsley Barnard, John Allen Strossman, and Abner Oldham were ordered closed and have been dismantled.
Ruth L. Wyatt agent for Jno A Keller Co promotes florists services for bridal designs and funeral decorations with prompt satisfaction and phone contact. A cartoonish editorial chorus mocks women joining the armed forces while noting ration talk and a lack of government potato loans to allies.
The stallion Rall's King Emerald, by Golden King and out of Emerald Chief lines, stands 16 hands high and 1235 pounds. Bred as a superb American Saddle Horse sire, he trots with ease and has an elastic walk. He will stand on the Maysville pike near Mt. Sterling for a 1917 breeding season fee of 15 dollars to insure a living foal.
Rollo 78469 a dark gray Percheron stallion by Black Paris 44349 out of Daisy A. 49874 offers breeding. Stands 164 hands high and weighs 1850 pounds. Free season to any mare with greater knee and hock action. Insures a living foal for $10.00.
Ben Henry is described as sired by Nicholas Duke with a 1441 dam by Big Ike and a Yelberton second dam. The animal stands at 15144 hands high and is presented as unmatched in Kentucky.
Short notice job ad seeks a young man or woman with a horse and buggy willing to work. Good salary guaranteed and application at the Advocate office. Figures won’t lie yet many liars in town make it hard to tell.
Mrs. English offers rooms and a barn for rent on Harrison avenue. Public listing notes availability and contact for details.
Local notice advertises a square piano in good condition available through this office. Apply in person to arrange viewing and purchase details.
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