Our Birthday of The Advocate 24th Year
The Advocate marks its twenty fourth year since founding with sponsors John H. Mason and C. W. Harris. It notes subsequent leadership shifts to J. W. Hedden Sr and B. W. Trimble. The paper pledges stewardship, seeks reader support, and vows to strengthen morality, law, and public good through a rebuilt newspaper.
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Advocate
John H. Mason
C. W. Harris
Mason
J. W. Hedden, Sr
Dr. Harris
B. W
Advocate Publishing Company, Incorporated
Beckham Dominates Montgomery Vote With Clean Campaign
John Cripps Wickliffe Beckham, Democratic Senate nominee, wins Montgomery County by 111 votes amid a clean campaign led by Earl W. and G. B. Senff who avoided corruption funds and appealed to the better element of voters.
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John Cripps Wickliffe Beckham
Montgomery County
Earl W
G. B. Senff
Mr. Beckham
Custom of the Wobbler in Democratic editorial stance
Editor Steve Vaught notes in the Winches ter Democrat that the paper remains staunchly Democratic and will support the ticket after the recent primary. He argues the publication does not need to boast in editorials about its party loyalty.
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Ano
Steve Vaught
Winchester Democrat
Quisenberry Visits Blue Grass Fair in Lexington
Esquire T C Quisenberry of Montgomery county attended the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington Friday. He called on County Judge F A Bullock and other courthouse officials during his visit.
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Esquire
T. C. Quisenberry
Montgomery County
Lexington
Justice Quisenberry
F. A. Bullock
Lexington Herald
Warren Camden Urged for Kentucky Governor Nomination
Friends and admirers of Senator Camden push for his gubernatorial bid, noting his Senate record and a recent primary showing as popular support. Despite Camden’s reluctance, Democratic endorsement in Kentucky has buoyed hopes he will accept the nomination next year. Louisville Times.
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Bradly
United States Senate
Camden
Kentucky
Louisville Times
Is There Graft In It In Our School Book Law
A heated opinion questions graft in the current school book law. The writer argues that retail prices for primers rose from ten cents to twenty‑five cents, increasing costs for teachers and counties while dealers take the difference.
County finances face higher pauper costs at costly poor farm
Readers are urged to study the annual financial statement as county expenditures for paupers rise alarmingly. The text notes the unproductive poor farm drives costs and reports the court's recent order to sell the farm to cut expenses in the new fiscal year.
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Shelby
Beckhams Senate Bid Praised by Kentucky Journal
The Interior Journal endorses J. C. W. Beckham for the United States Senate and predicts an overwhelming November victory. The piece notes Beckham’s undefeated record where voters choose.
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Kentucky
J. C. W. Beckham
United States Senate
Interior Journal
Stanford
Interior-Journal
Olympian Springs Bath County Kentucky Ad Rates and Amenities
An advertisement for Olympian Springs in Bath County Kentucky offers room rates 10 to 15 dollars weekly and 18 dollars for private baths. Special rates for groups, nurses half price, children under 10 half price. Promises best table in Kentucky, virgin air, good music and dancing under shady grounds.
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Kentucky
Virgin Air
How to Dance the One Step
A practical guide contrasts the one step with the turkey trot, detailing posture, hold, and timing. It prescribes erect stance, minimal arm motion, close but not tight embrace, and synchronized movement with a partner to create a smooth line. It also describes the lame duck variation and a tango inspired corner turn, emphasizing practice and precise carriage.
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New York
London
Turkey
What’s an Editor Anyhow
A child’s humorous take on editors comparing editors and doctors. The essay muses on editors as mythical beings living since the flood, notes editors’ hardships like lack of clothes in winter, and mocks treatments of mistakes by editors versus doctors. It ends with a remark that while a doctor can be made, an editor must be born.
Council Passes Brick Street Plan Over Mayor Veto
Mt Sterling council approves ordinance to brick West Main West High East Locust North Sycamore Wilson Pleasant alleys despite Mayor Oldham veto. Three original supporters switch sides, leaving McKee Stephens Botts as the only backers to the end. Tipton H. Wilson elected City Tax Collector succeeding B. J. McDonald. praised as energetic, capable. Other council business minimal.
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Ular
West Main
West High
East Locust
North Sycamore
Wilson
Pleasant
Oldham
Heanti
McKee
Stephens
Botts
Tipton H. Wilson
Mt. Sterling National Bank
B. J. McDonald
Mt. Sterling
Insurance agent promotes hail coverage for crops
B F Perry, agent, invites farmers to come in for hail insurance for three companies. He offers protection for crops and urges customers to protect their harvest.
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B. F. Perry
Agt
For Rent Three Rooms on Harrison Avenue First Floor
Classified rental notice offering three rooms in a residence on Harrison avenue on the first floor. Apply to Mrs. John English, (4-11).
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Harrison Avenue
John English
Local Shoe Offer At J H Brunner’s Store
95 Fellowcraft and Farnum Oxfords priced at 3.50 and 4 dollars respectively. Shoppers can compare styles and sizes at J H Brunner's.
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Fellowcraft and
Farnum
Oxfords
J. H. Brunner
County Court Days Near Mt. Sterling Listed
A notice lists county court days for Bath Owingsville Bourbon Paris Clark Winchester Fayette Lexington Fleming Flemingsburg Harrison Cynthiana Madison Richmond Montgomery Mt Sterling and Nicholas Carlisle with respective 1st 2nd 3rd or 4th Mondays.
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Mt. Sterling
Bath
Owingsville
Bourbon
Paris
Clark
Winchester
Fayette
Lexington
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J. W. Hedden, JR
Chicago
Democratic
United States
Senator
Johnson N. Camden
Congress
W. J. Fields
Trimble
Olympian Springs
Bath County
Kern
Travers
Nat'l Bank
E. S. Earp
County Court Days
Millikan School of Business
M. E. Millikan
Northern Bank
Lexington, KY
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company
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