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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
4
The Advocate reports a close race in District No. 2 between Anna Mary Triplett and Mary Lockridge in its Atlantic City Contest. Both are awarded the prize trip, with the paper thanks supporters for their generous assistance and promises a fully enjoyable visit.
State Central and Executive Committees call Democrats to assemble at county seats on Saturday August 12 at o'clock to choose delegates for a Platform Convention in Louisville on the following Tuesday. Delegates will draft a platform for nominees to present in November.
The notice calls property owners in the Brick Street district to concrete between the pavement and gutter aligned with the pavement grade as on Maysville Street by Punch & Gray store. It emphasizes beauty, straightened lines, and usefulness, urging action while contractors are on site.
The Plum Lick correspondent of The Gazette praised a handsome young editor for potential Representative prospects while editorial notes urged Republicans to choose a noble popular candidate, implying an assured election. the piece mocks Stanley and warns against self-promotion.
Rain fell nearly everywhere but Montgomery County, leaving observers noting a tilt in the weather contest with no clear winner as delays persist and the dampness remains uneven across regions.
Goods for trousers and light weight cloth suitable for ladies skirts plus suitings offered by Harry Campbell Admr. Bargains available.
Advocate Publo Inc promotes its printing services with a claim to transform existing materials into fresh, professional outputs at the same price, inviting a trial.
The item recounts a political gossip piece in the State Press about Judge O Rear seeking the governorship for familiar reasons. A coon owner polls three boys each claiming Republican allegiance with reasons tied to family, public service, and a processor punning on policy planks.
The Owensboro Inquirer notes concern that the Republican platform mimics Democratic doctrine and urges Kentuckians to adopt a robust Democratic program at the August 15 Louisville gathering. The piece argues Democrats should present a clear platform to the public, regardless of Republican planks.
The Danville Advocate notes a shift by Kentucky Republicans from a beer yard plan to appointing a large slave manufacturer to back their city campaign in Louisville. The piece hints at local influence affecting both parties.
The Paducah News Democrat argues the Republican candidate for Kentucky governor is the party’s most vulnerable nominee in 25 years. It says Democrats should focus on weaknesses in his armor rather than quarrel among themselves and expose his alleged hypocrisy and empty promises.
The Danville Advocate notes a vision O'Rear had of Bradley on the convention rostrum at Phoenix Hill, remarking it has amused millions like Mark Twain.
Mrs. Claude Foley returns from Swango Springs while large crowds attend the Somerset revival. Prospects show one third corn and under 40 percent tobacco. Cattle and hay trades are reported, with prices for cattle, baled straw, and loose hay. Local officials endorse Mt. Sterling hitch lot for country patrons.
Mrs Willie Caywood Mr Geo Tout and mother return from Grant county while Miss Leora Willoughby visits from Mt Sterling to watch the Rounders. They opened with Camargo in a 5 to 3 loss after leading 1 to 0 in the last inning. The Rounders then beat the Levee 6 to 3 and prepare for a Saturday August 12 game against Sharpsburg.
Jeffersonville reports several local illnesses with varying recovery. Visits to Maytown and a Lexington hospital are noted, plus a mill move near Spruce and a timber boundary for F D Richardson. An accident injures Patrick Chase’s son. farm weather includes light rain and drought effects on ponds and crops.
Harve Greene attended court in Paris on Monday. T. H. Carr sold a call to Wm. Greene at 5¢ a pound. Miss Thompson and Miss Calk are visitors here this week. Jesse Rushford and wife of Camargo visited Sunday. Mrs. Will Ramsey and Miss Sallie Greene are seriously ill. Mrs. T. J. Carr and daughters returned Saturday from Owingsville. Mrs. Bruce Turner and granddaughter Miss Ollie Stephens are visiting Carlisle. Grace and Anna Casset of Ohio and Mrs. Holmes and daughter of Dayton visit C. L. Dean's family.
A Barn meeting started at the Pocket Saturday night with attendees gathering for the community event. No incidents reported as speakers outline local concerns and upcoming activities.
The report notes mixed crops with Irish potatoes nearly failing while fruit thrives. Transactions include Mate Wilson buying a cow from N. P. Richardson for 25 dollars and F. D. Richardson selling bay horses to Charles Stephens for 225 dollars. Farmland and animal prices vary as 12 acres of corn sell for 55 cents per bushel. Work begins on a new pike from Antioch to Walker's crossing and the community anticipates better roads, schools, churches, and general progress.
The notice invites prompt service and patronage at Vanarsdell's with broken sizes noted for $30 suits and $15 items from Punch & Graves.
The message describes a party leaving for Atlantic City on August 17 with arrangements for accommodations at a reasonable price. It promises top quality arrangements and a thoroughly enjoyable trip, inviting interested persons to call at the office for full particulars.
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