This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
4
Chairman Walton condemns early announcements for 1917 county offices as divisive. The Louisville Times backs unity until the National Election ends. A Louisville Police Court judge freed a murderer citing unwritten law, scandalizing the bench and state.
Mendessary owned by J Kt Magowan won the 215 Trot at Sanders Kentucky on Saturday in straight heats. Bernice Moore owned by W E Bean won the 240 Trot in straight heats. Roy Morris and Charles Bean were money winners at the meeting.
Dr. George F. Clarke dies in Clark County and will be buried in Winchester this afternoon. He was a leading local figure and related to the Hunt family of the county.
Mrs Amanda T Howell has accepted the position of subscription solicitor for the city Magazine for this county Kentucky Magazine will be edited and maintained by Col W P Huntington of this city From the interest that is being taken in the magazine we are confident it will be a huge success.
A brief item notes cooked and minced ham prepared for a cold Ioach at Vanarddell's. The readable text mentions the location and food preparation without additional context.
Direct from grower. white and biennial yellow hulled and unhull ed seed. Special scarified seed for fall sowing. Also pure sweet clover extract horney. Prices and circulars sent free. John A. Sheehan, 6-31 R. D. We. 4. Falmouth, Ky.
The piece quotes a Bryan letter from his Santo Domingo post about “deserving Democrats” and accuses Hughes of political repayment to railroads and favored groups. It argues Hughes has acted to shift responsibility while praising reform, and warns his Democratic critique boomerangs.
Horse for sale described as good and gentle ideal for women and children will stand anywhere without being hitched. Apply to R I Settle phone 93 or 22. Also rental notice for a large tobacco barn and blacksmith shop on Main street to Trimble Bros.
A poetic reflection on the heart's private speech that transcends spoken language and avoids external discord.
Four occupants of a seven passenger Studebaker barely escaped injury when the car struck a bridge obstruction in thick fog. Mrs Coleman sustained a slight bruise, others unharmed. The vehicle, owned by C C Chenault of Mt Sterling, stopped with rear wheels on the abutment. The bridge side was wrecked and the car to Winchester for repairs.
A clipped Norfolk newspaper item notes promotions from McCormick Lumber Co and Punch, Graves & Co. including men’s Palm Beach suits at half price amid campaign talk and current promotions.
Police aided by Sheriff Howell raided a crap game on East Main Street. Several were arrested for gambling and tried before the Police Judge with many convictions. John Fay, alleged operator, is held to await action by the next grand jury and has given bond.
A jumbled fragment from a vintage classified page mentions Hurst Home insurance and a J. T. Coons contact, price drops on pumps, and a Brudder Shoe Co slogan. It also references a for sale or rent cottage on West Main Street, a Miss Evans at 32 Clay Street, and scattered lines about age and virtue.
Fragmentary OCR excerpt hints at a gentle, fragrant atmosphere among young people. No clear event, names, or locations are discernible, leaving a brief poetic snapshot rather than a reportable incident.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.