Surface treatment bids awarded on two Kentucky turnpikes
The Montgomery County Road Commission announces bids opened July 28 for surface treatment of the Paris turnpike from Maysville pike to North Middletown a 12 12 mile stretch. The contract was let to R P Taylor and Co of Louisville. Also underway is surface treatment on the Mt Sterling Camargo turnpike with a 3 12 mile contract and rapid progress reported.
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Montgomery County Road Commission
R. G. Kern
Frankfort
Paris
Maysville Pike
North Middletown
R. P. Taylor & Co
Louisville
Mt. Sterling
Automobile Burns on Ow ingaville Pike
Earl Shoemaker's car burned last Friday night on the Ow ingaville pike due to a short circuit. He was insured with T Foster Rogers General Insurance Agent and urged others to insure their cars against fire and liability.
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Earl Shoemaker
Owingaville Pike
T. Foster Rogers
Rogers
Camping Party Camps at "Hollywood" With Families
Mr and Mrs Clarence William and Mr and Mrs J Courtney Horton and Mr and Mrs Norman Horton visit with children J Rice Wyatt and Buford Wyatt for a week in camp at Hollywood.
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Clarence William
J. Courtney Horton
Norman Horton
J. Rice Wyatt
Buford Wyatt
Hollywood
For Sale Privately Six Room Bungalow on Samuels Avenue
Private sale of a modern six room bungalow on Samuels avenue offered by F. Hamilton. The note hints at a Statesman on the hills who should recall his valley roots, reflecting local tone.
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Samuels Avenue
F. Hamilton
Verne Jones Pardoned By Gov. Morrow
Verne Jones a traveling salesman from Mt Sterling received a gubernatorial pardon from Edwin Morrow after a two year sentence for killing Henry Jones in Mt Sterling. Morrow defended the home and family honor doctrine, noting Jones acted after Henry eloped with his wife, and had already served six months.
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Edwin Morrow
Verne Jones
Mt. Sterling
Woodson Henry
Cincinnati
Henry
Jones
Morrow
Card of Thanks for the Advocate Prize Campaign
Linnie Hoskins expresses gratitude to many supporters and new friends from the Advocate Prize Campaign. She thanks Mr. and Mrs. Potts for leading the effort and says she is satisfied with the campaign and outcome.
Sale of Duerson Cottage at Public Auction
Dr. C B Duerson’s cottage at Clay street and Howard avenue sold Saturday at public auction to Ira Farris for 4500. Farris gains possession September 10. Sale conducted by Clayton Howell.
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C. B. Duerson
Clay Street
Howard Avenue
Ira Farris
Farris
Clayton Howell
Card of Thanks from Charles Scott Sanderson
Charles Scott Sanderson thanks friends for warm support in the Advocate prize campaign and expresses appreciation for assistance. He notes his delight at winning the prize. Mrs. Albert Botts signs the note.
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Charles Scott Sanderson
Albert Botts
Mission Circle to Meet at Mrs Jones Home
The Mission Circle of the Christian church will meet with Mrs J W Jones Thursday evening at 7 30. For rent five room apartment on West High Street. Mrs Emma E Beall phone 370.
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Mission Circle
Mission Circle of the Christian Church
J. W. Jones
West High Street
Emma E. Beall
Grand Prizes Awarded in Advocate Campaign Rivalry
Mrs Albert Botts and Miss Eleanor Bowen win grand prizes in a hard fought Advocate prize campaign. Miss Virginia Coons and Miss Edna Yocum win first prizes in each district as the voting battle closes Saturday night.
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Virginia Coons
Edna Yocum
Advocate
Montgomery County Advocate Leads in Circulation and Ad Reach
The Montgomery County Advocate tallies record circulation claiming status as Kentucky region’s premier advertising medium. Officials tout broad readership, strong circulation growth, and robust section reach across local markets.
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Montgomery County
Kentucky
Judges Declare Mt Sterling Advocate Prize Winners
The panel of judges tallies votes Saturday night July 30 awarding top prizes. Winners include Mrs Albert Botts for a Sedan with 14 610 690 votes and Miss Eleanor Bowen for a Diamond Ring Pony or Cedar Point trip with 14 145 680 votes. District and cash prize winners listed with names and prizes.
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Albert Botts
Cedar Point
Eleanor Bowen
Virginia B
Mt Sterling Advocates completes historic subscription campaign
The Mt Sterling Advocate reports the closing of a record breaking subscription drive with millions of votes cast for multiple contestants. Winners include Mrs. Albert Botts and Miss Eleanor Bowen as first and second grand prizes, with district prizes awarded to Miss Virginia B Coons and Miss Edna Yocum. Judges ensured an exact tally using an adding machine amid intense late race suspense.
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Albert Botts
Eleanor Bowen
Virginia B. Coons
Edna Yocum
Tome Oe
Farmers Meet to Protest Land Taxes in Montgomery County
A Montgomery county Kentucky farmers meeting in Mt. Sterling on July 30 1921 urged capping farm land assessments at 75 of last year and urged landowners statewide to follow. A committee was formed to approach other counties and raise funds, with T B Hill R T Judy A S Hart W K Prewitt Lem Tipton and T J Bigstaff named and a 1 cent per acre levy proposed. meeting adjourned to August 13 1921.
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Montgomery County
Mt. Sterling
R. T Judy
Jesse T. Highland
Thomas J. Bigstaff
R. T. Judy
Lem Tipton
T. J. Bigstaff
T. B. Hill
Thomas Coons
State Tax Commission
Kentucky
A. S. Hart
W. K. Prewitt
Rankin Whitsitt
Harve Greene
George Roberts
Sideview
John D. Henry
Aarons Run
Harts
Tom Coons
Spencer
Fart Quisenberry
Howards Mill
Dan Welch
Camargo
Garrett Marshall
Smithville
Newt Hoskins
John Stofer
Beans
Jim Hoskins
Thanking friends for support in recent contest
A note expressing gratitude to friends for assistance in a recent contest. The writer commends the fair conduct of the event and states full satisfaction with the outcome.
Lost glasses seek owner near J W Hon office
On Thursday a lost pair of gold and tortoise shell glasses in a new case bearing Lee Baldwin's name. Reward offered for return to this office.
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Lee Baldwin
J. W. Hon
Gratitude from Virginia Coons After Campaign Victory
Open note thanks supporters for subscriptions and loyalty during the race. She credits campaign management and The Advocate for fairness and kindness. She ends with delight at winning the Brunswick Phonograph.
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Virginia Coons
Gratitude Note From Allie Ruth Orme After Campaign Win
A note signed by Allie Ruth Orme and Mrs Herman Orme thanks friends for support in a campaign that secured a chest of silverware as the prize. The writer expresses satisfaction with the process and outcome and endorsement of the fairness of the campaign.
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Allie Ruth Orme
Herman Orme
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Henry Watson
Lindsey Douglas
Walter H. Wright
Sid Calk
Charles E. Duff
L. B. Mason
Thos. M. Greene
James M. Greer
Curtis Hollow
Will S. McCormick
Chas. B. James
D. D. Salyer
W. F. Stewart
Gov
Duerson
Land & Priest Druggists
Co. P. Killpatrick
J. R. Hainline
Greene
Aword Sedan
Nettye Thomas
Elgin
Mary B. Fugate
Chas. Scott Sanderson
Eleanor Frisbie
Catewene
Cos
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Linnie Hoskins
McDougal
Hoover
Dorothy Waugh
Ethel West
Margaret Crouch
Lena Staton
Lula Leggatt
Maryland Brunner
Laura E. Watson
Stella Wilson
Virginia Manley
Lena Laughlin
Issaee
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Mt. Sterling Advocate
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