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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
2
J A Collins who bought the Millard Henson residence on Spring street is remodeling the property. When finished it is expected to be one of the nicest homes in that city section. Delicious cantaloupes, sweet as sugar, at Vanarsdell's.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for floral offerings and kindness after their brother's death. Special thanks to C. and O. railway employees and McCarty Brothers garage workers. Signed W. D. Bently and wife. The Advocate printed the note.
The Kentucky State Fair unveils World at Home attractions after wartime strain. Highlights include The La Rose Electric Fountain with 15000 gallons of water and aurora flames, Guelle Anderson the Amphibean Wonder, Chinatown show, and the Jom B Brothers Big Indoor Circus featuring rough riding.
On a tiny perpendicular race track La Fayette the Great and his mitable mysteries rival Omar Sami and his House of a Thousand Wonders. Princess Elizabeth, the wonder doll of the world, stands 32 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds to greet fair visitors. The lineup features musical groups and several novel riding devices among a roster of entertaining features.
The Kentucky State Fair in Louisville September 8 to 13 announces a $1000 prize for a mule stake, a first for the event. Prominent entries include a noted jack from Montgomery County and a remarkable Jennet from Clark County, with Nelson, Washington, Shelby and Boyle counties also fielding strong stock. The mule and jack class promises to be among the fair’s top stock features.
The Kentucky State Fair plans an unprecedented display of balloon flights and parachute drops. If approved, the 31st U. S. Balloon Company will perform ascensions and drops on the fairgrounds during September 8 to 18, featuring Sausage Balloons and a dirigible.
The correspondence reports late showers greatly benefiting crops and a large amount of tobacco to be housed this week. A labor shortage is feared as many work hands pass through town early, and several locals visit and remark on current events.
The column records a sick list note for two weeks and various local items. John Wiggington sold cattle to Albert Turley including five steers at 8 1 4 cents per pound and four at 7 1 2. J W Johnson sold to the same buyer four at 9 cents and three at 71M cents per pound. Mrs. Lucinda Thompson is poorly with flux. Wm Chandler and wife visited Lee Wiggington and wife. C C Combs shipped cattle to Cincinnati. Haddock Patrick moved to Mt Sterling. L W Mallory's store was robbed of $42 and cakes. Mrs C C Combs visiting Campton. M P Skidmore and family returned from Stanton. Baptist church meeting with Rev J C Pitt closed, two additions. he conducts Levee meetings. Preaching at Baptist church planned for Aug 30–31. J F Caudle and S M Staton arrived from Clintonville Wis. they depart for Ranceville W Va. Caudle's family will go later.
The will of the late J Green Trimble was probated in County Court Monday morning. R M Trimble qualified as executor with a $75000 bond. It is understood suit to set aside the will will be brought in Circuit Court by heirs. C B Patterson W L Kilpatrick and R G Kern were appointed to appraise the estate.
Mrs Emily Shaw praises Rat Snap saying it killed twelve rats in a week after buying a fifty cent box while a one dollar cake and smaller sizes are sold by Chenault and Crear. The Blue Grass Fair in Lexington features a Government exhibit of firearms and equipment from France with Army officers in charge and free daily public viewing including a Government airplane demonstration.
A church publication presents a notably inventive advertisement approach, recognized as the most original among recent newspaper ads. The piece highlights creativity in messaging and impact within a religious community context.
Carter Glass announces the Treasury will continue and make permanent the War Savings movement and stamp sales. George D. Strayer of Columbia University urges permanent availability of stamps to schools and volunteer agencies. Glass replies he is pleased with National Education Association cooperation as thousands of War Savings...
The Office Humorist notes widespread establishment of War Savings Stamp agencies and related school efforts nationwide. A humorous quip compares growth from unlikely sources, saying even a pipe smoker can make ash grow in briar while a great oak cannot sprout from a rose bush.
A historical note praises Black Draught as a family remedy for childhood ailments and spring illnesses. It claims the tonic cleared constipation and liver issues, easing headaches and indigestion, and mentions its long use for stomach and bowel symptoms.
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