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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
9
Department of Labor tables show about an eighty per cent rise in living costs from December 1914 to June 1919 with clothing and house furnishings driving the increases. Food prices followed as a distant but significant factor, and Chicago records a dramatic 157.07 per cent jump in combined food and clothing costs during the period.
Two American airmen missing for a week after a border flight are reported held by Mexican bandits demanding 15000 dollars in gold ransom.
Kentucky State Fair announces 1919 attractions led by Hippodrome shows. The program features the first South appearance of the Tist Regimental New York Guards Band directed by Lieut. Lambert Eben, and an auto polo act with roaring miniature autos. Also listed are the Johannes Jofesson Troupe Icelanders the Portia Sisters Portia ladies circus horsemanship elephants and the Seven McKays Highlanders among other feats.
The Christian Church annual convention lists sessions led by J. T. Coons Clyde Darsie Donald Quisenberry B. W. Trimble E. E. Dawson Lin D. Cartwright and others. Devotional at 9:30 Bible study, president’s address on county collaboration, topics include victory schools and weekly bulletins. Appointment of committees and roll call follow, with lunch at noon.
Afternoon schedule lists devotions at 1:30 and a 1:45 business session with secretary and committee reports. At 2:00 Mrs Louise Loos Campbell speaks on missionary interests followed by A W Fortune on financial matters. Open conference on church and Bible school led by Lin D Cartwright precedes future work committee report and consecration moments before adjournment.
A new chapter in separate skirts features wonderful silk weaves including knitted plain and mixed colors heavy satins tricolettes and plaids. The illustration shows a blue and white rough weave skirt with brilliant luster noted for its utmost elegance.
A spring fashion feature shows a short shoulder cape over a long loose coat with box plaits. Beige velours with edge buttons details the cape, the coat lacks a collar and uses a silk scarf as needed. The coat is eight inches shorter than the dress skirt, with coats and skirts diverging more this year as skirts lengthen.
The Railroad Administration reports the shopmen strike is at an end and requests immediate consideration of employees' wage demands. The development ends a lengthy labor dispute affecting rail operations and labor relations with the striking workers.
John Robinsons Circus, oldest largest and best in the country, will perform in Mt Sterling on Thursday August 28. The show boasts 95 years in existence with 1423 employees 300 arena artists 500 horses and a baby hippopotamus. Betty a 109 year old elephant will lead the parade and the circus will feature three rings two stages ten airplanes and a wide hippodrome.
A short catalog note highlights sturdy dresses for young girls with spring fabrics and durable construction suitable for everyday wear. It emphasizes practical materials and easy care for mothers seeking reliable apparel.
The spring display highlights three hats for younger women. A braid and georgette dress hat sits at the top, a satin and bead street hat at the bottom, and a semidress hat brightened by ribbon and flowers.
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