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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
4
A jam of varied promotions and sales appears from Lexington and Mt Sterling sellers including stock food, egg preservative, floor coverings, saddles, sewing machines, pianos, furniture, coal, wedding announcements, groceries, meats, and lighting. Many small businesses advertise discounts, credit offers, and service options across multiple Lexington and Mt Sterling streets through August and September.
Lost silver mesh bag on streets Monday containing pocket book and small change. Five dollars reward offered if returned to Advocate office. Lost salesman hand bag between Winchester and Mt. Sterling with reward to finder at Swepe's Garage Winchester or I. F. Tabb Mt. Sterling. Typewriters and supplies repaired and for sale including L. C. Smith Corona brands. Portable Corona typewriter priced at 50 dollars with carrying case. Plumbing and contracting services advertised by The Star Planing Mill Co and A. E. Lawrence with emphasis on workmanship and repairs.
A compilation of for sale and real estate notices from Sharpsburg to Lexington. Listings include a 14 year old mare pony, 136 acres of farm land with residence, suburban homes and building lots, farms in Nicholas Fleming and other counties, and multiple auctioneers offering services and dates. Names include N Moss T Foster Rogers Cravens Turpin C A Bramblett Geo. W. Corbin Davis Wilkinson W M Parrish John W Bain. The Advocate ad offers free admission for Mrs. Jack Owings at Table Theatre box office.
Local Mt Sterling Ga garage markets full tire line including Kelly Springfield Racine and Goodyear Mt Sterling Garage. The ad promises real service and highlights premier tire options for customers seeking quality brands.
Modern Battery Service Station installed by Strother Motors Company offers repair and recharge for all makes at lowest prices. Complete stock of fresh new batteries available for every car. Free testing and water addition for all battery makes. Prest-O-Lite Batteries carried.
Local ads showcase Maxwell car deals at J. R. Lyons and a range of auto services in Lexington including Dixie Automobile Co Inc H A Cobb Mer 127 E Short St for parts and service Autos for hire by W C Heddrick Bank Street, Fayette Motor Co 263 East Main for Hupmobile and Ford service plus radiators bulbs tires batteries and motorcycle sales by Adams & Young 233 E Main St and more from The Advocate office presence for monogram stationery and piano sales by J and C Fisher via W A Sutton & Sons
Local notice invites the public to attend a feature every night during Paramount Aircraft Week. Horace H Murphy and Lillard T Marshall advertise chiropractic services with office hours and locations in Lexington and Winchester Kentucky.
The notice informs residents that the Tabb fountain is now accessible around the clock, encouraging public use at any time.
Classified column lists a WANTED ad seeking a three or four room apartment for the winter months or a small house. Respond by calling 654. Includes a date line and reference to B. Hainline. Also appears a page of unrelated local advertisements for a square deal restaurant, bargain store, taxi service, newspaper subscription reminders, entertainment tickets, flour brand, steel refrigerators, poultry and scrap buyers, shoe repair, and second-hand stores.
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