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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
12
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church undertakes to support a county girl through high school. The sixteen year old is one of six orphans who wishes to educate her younger brother and sister. Ovey stan Mian.
An ice cream and pie supper will be held at the Moberly school house on Saturday August 30. The public is cordially invited to attend and support the event.
A garbled OCR snippet shows a casual office exchange with greetings and banter. References to someone returning from a trip and sharing experiences appear amidst scattered lines and slang, indicating a lighthearted, informal conversation captioned for a newspaper page.
The Kentucky State Fair raises the Saddle Horse Stake premium to 10000 dollars, with seven days of events and classes for stallions mares and geldings. Commissioner Mat Cohen led a drive in 1917 to fund the prize, boosting attendance and placing the fair on a world class horse show footing.
A terse ad proclaims RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice without odor. cats and dogs avoid it. Three sizes claim wide coverage from a chicken house to large farm buildings, with prices 25c, 50c, and $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault & Orear.
George Meredith, described by friends as vain, reputedly valued visitors sitting so they could view his profile. Robert Lynd recalls the habit as he writes in the London Nation, remarking on the writer’s vanity in later years.
A local committee reports completion of fundraising for a new school site and building for colored children. The grand total subscribed is 2140.42 with many named donors and thanks to white community supporters for generosity and sympathy.
All administrators executors guardians and trustees are required by law to settle accounts at least every two years. Those in such positions must consult their attorney and prepare settlements showing the current condition of the estate in their hands. E W Senff County Judge.
Charles E. Brown of the state historical museum describes classes of celts or stone hatchets and where they have been found in Wisconsin. Jefferson county yields many celts, with Dane Calumet Brown Waupaca Walworth Winnebago Waukesha and Washington counties also reporting specimens.
The Boston Transcript quotes a saying about seizing opportunity, noting one man opens the door for success while another complains that opportunity never knocks. It contrasts proactive effort with passive disappointment.
Office listing for Mr Sterling Kentucky Office at Geiger's Pharmacy Maysville Street formerly occupied by Dr F A Millard with office phone 237 and guaranteed, reasonable fees.
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