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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1919

Page

4

Democratic Manniness Judge Carroll endorses Gov Black for November

Judge Carroll sent a congratulatory message pledging his support in the November election after Black won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Black replied, thanking Carroll and urging unity among Democrats for a strong victory nationwide, with the ticket described as good from top to bottom.

Judge Carroll Gov. Black Governor Black James D. Black Black

City Ownership Advocates for Local Plant Control

An opinion argues Mt Sterling should municipally own ice and power infrastructure to ensure affordable home supply, lower taxes, and higher local dividends. It cites rising ice prices, cites Paris as an example, and urges city fathers to consider ownership to serve residents and reduce tax burdens.

Mt. Sterling Paris

Obedience to the Voice in Campaign Conclusion

The primary has concluded and candidates are named in accordance with the law. The statement affirms loyalty to the legal process and the public will guiding the electoral outcome.

Democrats Back Our Ticket and Call For Unity

A party message urges Democrats to support the party nominees in the upcoming election and participate in the primary. It says voters should align with party principles, question lukewarm allegiance, and prepare to back the ticket from top to bottom to defeat Republicanism in November.

Old Kentucky

Local notes and updates from a Kentucky community

August 1 correspondence reports light voting at the Primary described as a stark one, many personal visits across counties, and social events. News includes crop reports with corn looking good yet needing rain, shoat purchases by traders, church activities with two new members, and travel notes from residents visiting relatives in various towns.

Lucile Mark Sharps‘burg Owingsville Malvern Brown Elliott

Building Boom Delayed by High Materials and Labor Shortage

Mr. W. B. Moore of Yorkville SC reports in the Manufacturers Record that rising building materials and labor scarcity have stalled a Waltmore Thread mills project worth 500000 dollars. He warns costs may rise further and predicts broad business expansion unless a revolution or Bolshevik upheaval occurs.

W. B. Moore Yorkville, S. C Manufacturers Record Waltmore Thread Mills

Rat Snap kills rats and mice with odor control

An advertisement promotes Rat Snap cakes that kill rats and mice and cover odors from carcasses. One cake suffices for pantry or cellar, two for chicken houses, and five for farms or buildings. Sold by Chenault & Crear with a stated guarantee. Also notes an August ice cream supper at the Antioch schoolhouse inviting the public.

Chenault & Crear Antioch

Odd Greeting Traditions Among African Tribes

Some tribes greet by pulling fingers until joints crack as a sign of salutation. Another tribe shows friendship by standing back to back, a curious custom noted in regional observations.

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