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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
4
Notice indicates cash and a company order are entered in the Mt Sterling Post Office as second class mail matter. The brief mentions no ammunition accompanying the package.
Courtday Notes says the C and O R R will supply enough cars after two Advocate issues prompted action. The Chamber of Commerce pushed for more rolling stock and now reports ordered cars have been received. Citizens are urged to join the effort, contact H G Hoffman, president, and enroll now.
A notice urges farmers to attend a Saturday courthouse gathering to discuss the tobacco crop crisis and devise plans. It calls for unity to secure fair prices and suggests direct sales to consumers, stressing thoughtful, wise action.
Statistics show 2,000 papers already gone and 2,000 more headed for suspension. The article notes a countrywide pressure, unclear blame, and a major struggle driving many publishers toward shutdown.
A letter from Ashland describes two women found dead at the Central Hotel. The deceased is given physical details including height five feet and 110 pounds, dark brown hair, and a white opal ring. Items found with the body include a tan leather satchel with initials L. M. C. and a list of clothing and personal effects. The note suggests arrival in Ackland on August 5 and death around 10 am August 23, 1920, with contact names for information. Powell county cattle details follow in the report.
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