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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1916

Page

4

Inconsistent Hughes and Texas Primary Reflections

The writer mocks Candidate Hughes for flip flopping between tariffs and consumer relief. It notes Texas senatorial primary results backing the President on Mexican policy, and warns of deadly automobile crashes due to reckless driving and liquor and gasoline risks. It calls Democrats to attend the Winchester campaign opening on September 9.

Hughes Old Guard Texas United States Winchester

Robinson Eyes Win in Seventh Appellate District

The campaign rift between Sampson and Kirk fuels a Democratic bid led by Judge J. M. Robinson. Though the district leans Republican by about 10,000, a strong Democratic organization in Pike County boosts belief Robinson can overcome the GOP in key counties.

Sampson Kirk Judge Sampson J. M. Robinson Pike County

Tobacco Sticks for Sale by McCormick Lumber Co

McCormick Lumber Co advertises tobacco sticks for sale with pricing and quantity details in a brief classified-style notice. It lists product type and supplier for potential buyers in the local market.

Tobacco Cutting Begins In County After Good Rain

Tobacco cutting has started and will continue until the entire crop is housed. The county reports a fine crop with height broad leaves and good color. Earlier slow growth after rain has improved, promising high yields and quality. Some fields may reach over 2000 pounds per acre, says The Advocate.

Better Babies Contest Highlighted at Iowa State Fair

The Babies Health Contest slated for the Iowa State Fair will be expanded into a premier feature under Commissioner Mat Cohen and Superintendent Mrs. John L. Woodbury. Gov. A O Stamey and officials will oversee a grand tableaux in the $100000 pavilion, with silver cups for champions and entries closing September 1.

Audubon County Fair Iowa F. S. Watts Animal Kingdom Kentucky Better Babies Crusaders Mat S. Cohen Frankfort John L. Woodbury A. O. Stamey W. J. Gooch Irvin Lindenberger Woodbury Lindenberger

Athletic Day at Kentucky State Fair Showcases School Talent

Kentucky State Fair plans an Athletic Day in Louisville September 11 to 16 with school color bearers competing in age grouped events. Sam H. McMeekin oversees events with four divisions including ten to twelve, twelve to fourteen, high schools and colleges, featuring sprints, relays, jumps and throws.

Kentucky Louisville Sam H. McMeekin Louisville Courier- Journal Louisville Amateur Athletic Federation McMeekin

Livestock Sales At Local Auction Descriptions

Deputy Marshal J M Roberts paid 200 for a fancy bay saddle mare from Buford Nickell. J M Hutsell sold 500 for a pair of four year old mare mules to Monte Fox. Samuel Whitehead sold 81 percent per pound for 100 pound shares to John McDonald. Mot ley estate sale attracted a fair crowd with horses selling low and cows steadier. Prices listed for Percheron stock, Hereford and Jersey cattle, hogs and straw. E R Little shipped a carload of logs to Cincinnati at 8 to 10 cents a pound. A B Hart and L L Bridgforth bought 80 head of 1000 pound feeding steers at 7 14 cents. Monte Fox bought 40 head from J D Gay.

J. M. Roberts Jackson Buford Nickell Sellers, Ky J. M. Hutsell Monte Fox Danville Samuel Whitehead John McDonald J. W. Motley Spencer Station William Cravens E. R. Little Cincinnati Hart L. L. Bridgforth J. D. Gay

Local Market Sells Produce at Nine Cents per Pound

County vendors offered fruits and vegetables at nine cents per pound, with shoppers filling baskets as prices attract attention. Bright displays drew steady crowds and some items sold out quickly amid the daily market bustle.

Wage Earners for Wilson Surpass 1912 Levels

The wage earners rose from 6.6 million in 1912 to 8.5 million in 1916 and total pay has grown by over 3 billion dollars since the Democratic administration began. The piece argues continued support for Democrats to keep this favorable condition. Also mentions silk novelty neckwear on sale at 50 cents and a complete line of wash neckwear, plus a Brunner Shoe note.

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