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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1920

Page

3

Fed board urged to name unessentials and luxuries

The letter questions how the Federal Reserve Board defines unessentials and luxuries in its credit deflation stance. It cites restricted lending and asks for a concrete list of items deemed nonessential, plus an explanation of how this aligns with increased production and the current credit situation. It argues the policy throttles business despite available lending power.

Federal Reserve Board John Skelton Williams Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Feneral Reserve Board

Dr H M Wright Dentist Office Hours and Contacts

Dr H M Wright operates as a dentist with office hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 5. The listing provides contact numbers Office 247 and Residence 249 and notes Traders National Bank in the address.

National Bank Office

Air travel thrills set for Blue Grass Fair

Three giant passenger airplanes with two passenger capacity each will be on the fairgrounds from August 29 to September 4 offering patrons a chance to feel the thrill of air travel. Admission remains 50 cents.

When Your Farm Stock Is Sick Look For Rats

An agricultural note urges farmers to inspect for rats as disease carriers affecting livestock. It promotes RAT-SNAP as a safe, reliable solution available from Chenault & Orear, with pricing three sides 35c 65c and $1.25.

Chenault & Orear

When Spring Blends to Summer in the City

A man walks downtown in hot mornings and returns at midnight cold with goose pimples, illustrating a day of changing seasons and discomfort.

Move in Right Direction for Pennsylvania Forests

The state planted over 3,000,000 trees in 1919 and has a long history of forestry dating to John Bertram’s 18th century plantings along the Schuylkill. The piece argues deforestation harms regions like Palestine Armenia and Montenegro and praises Pennsylvania’s public forestry efforts as a model of administrative zeal and progress.

Pennsylvania John Bertram Schuylkill Philadelphia America Palestine Armenia Montenegro

Seasonal Fashions Warn Against Improper Wardrobe

A playful exchange notes the unseasonable idea of storing heavy furs for next summer and the surprise of cold weather prompting a reconsideration of clothing choices. The dialogue highlights shifting wardrobe habits among residents.

Names to be Sung: Indian land sale names intrigue Browning

The Browning Montana Blackfeet agency supervisor advertises for sale of Indian lands. The allottee list reads like verse with names such as Chief All Over Richard Calf Tail Blanket Woman Dont Go Out Everybody Looks at Marrow Bones Annie Rides at the Door Lucy Iron Eater and others, mixing poetry and Native naming traditions.

Blackfeet Browning, Mont Richard Calf Tail Blanket Woman Annie Lucy Iron Eater Yellow Bird Russell New York Sun

City to Open Children Theater in Community Service Club

Washington to host a juvenile theater with casts drawn from city playgrounds. The decision came after a conference between the playground department and the community service organization to launch the venture.

Washington Community Service Organization Washington Star

Senator Sorghum Prefers Silence Over Presidential Spotlight

In a brief exchange the senator dismisses rumors of a presidential boom, saying he would rather remain inconspicuous in his current position than seek fame in a role he unlikely will attain.

Senator Sorghum

Remembering Childhood Toy Trips Across Departments

A light exchange recalls guiding a mother to the toy department in youth and a grown child guiding a parent to the diamond department, as reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Toy Diamond Louisville Courier-Journal

Weather Transforms Market Amid Shifts in Trade

A terse report notes a marked change in the market as political and economic factors align. The piece cites a cautious mood among merchants and hints at potential follow through in upcoming sessions.

Butter and egg markets ease as output shifts

Butter production remains heavier than a year ago with ample storage and dealer inventory, driving a price drop and lower butterfat values. Eggs show modestly lighter output with some stock withdrawn, while live fowl receipts fall and prices rise in consuming centers. The week shows little overall price movement, withdrawals may curb any rise for now.

Blue Grass Fair Keeps 50 Cent Admission

The notice says the Blue Grass Fair offers more amusement for the same 50 cent gate fee. It contrasts with other fairs that raised prices, noting Lexington keeps the price steady for visitors to enjoy for a day or two.

Blue Grass Fair Lexington

Selecting Seed Corn in the Field

The agronomy department advocates field selection as the best method to choose seed corn. Select ears from upright stalks with ears not too high, husk and dry promptly to preserve germination. Drying before cold weather prevents freezing injury and avoids long drying times from crib storage.

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