Ragan Sells Interest in Ragan Gay Motor to Kimbrough
Hanly Ragan longtime member of the Ragan Gay Motor Company sells his stake to C L Kimbrough, brother in law of Mr Gay and longtime bookkeeper. Kimbrough a native of Nicholas county moves to the city and is expected to aid growth as the firm plans a large building addition while keeping the same name and high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly Ragan
Ragan-Gay Motor Company
C. L. Kimbrough
Mr. Gay
Kimbrough
Nicholas County
Thanksgiving Shooting Contest Winners At Boating Gallery
In the Thanksgiving contest at the Boating Gallery on Maysville street W. W. Hockaday won first prize a 35 pound turkey Orville Clark took second prize a turkey and Hunt Priest third prize a fatted duck The event attracted top rifle shots with Victor Ratliff winning a fat goose last Saturday night scoring a1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville Street
W. W. Hockaday
Orville Clark
Hunt Priest
Victor Ratliff
Property Sold on North Maysville Street to Harvey James
Cravens and Turpin real estate agents sold the residence of W. P. Lawrence on North Maysville Street to Harvey James. The price was not disclosed but described as good. Mrs. Greenes Famous Home Made Candy advertised at Land and Priest's.
Aged Citizen Samuel Dunavent Dies After Illness
Samuel Dunavent died Sunday at his son Claude's Clay street home after a five day pneumonia illness. Born August 13 1845 in Bourbon county he married Emma McMear in 1876 and moved to this county in 1886. Survived by brother James and four sons Claude Earley Shirley and Harvey. Funeral at Machpelah Cemetery led by Rev Darsie and Dr Clark.
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Samuel Dunavent
Claude
Clay Street
Mr. Dunavent
Bourbon County
Emma McMear March
This County
Dunavent
James
Earley
Shirley
Harvey
Machpelah Cemetery
Darsie
Christian Church
Clark
Methodist Church
Dr. Shirley Stricken With Paralysis In North Maysville
Dr J A Shirley a leading local figure was stricken with paralysis Thursday night at his North Maysville street residence. His condition was critical for hours but improved the next day and he is believed out of danger and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Shirley
North Maysville Street
R. E. Punch & Co. Ad Highlights Overcoats and Events
The notice promotes R. E. Punch & Co. overcoats and Duofold underwear and invites Christian church members to adjust social and business engagements for evangelistic services starting next Sunday for eight evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Christmas shopping rush grips Mt Sterling merchants
The Advocate urges readers to shop early for Christmas offerings as Mt Sterling merchants promote elaborate holiday preparations and advertise abundant stock. Readers are urged to read ads to decide what to give and where to buy, embracing the Christmas Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Mt. Sterling
Christmas Donations Sought for Mr Sterling's Poor Children
Mrs. Louella Norris the visiting nurse requests donations of money toys candies and other remembrances for needy children. Parcels will be delivered to the recipients. Leave offerings at the rest room with Mrs Norris anytime before the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella Norris
Mr. Sterling
Mrs. Norris
Local stores keep normal hours amid uncertain fuel order
The Fuel Administration order to open at 9 and close at 4 has not been officially adopted here. Local authorities await confirmation before enforcement. With the coal strike, nationwide conservation measures may be needed and merchants pledge to aid the government in ending the strike.
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Fuel Administration
Associated Press
Howell buys Clark county farm from Lockridge group
Harry F. Howell the county tax commissioner purchased the L. B. Cockrell home farm of 150 acres in Clark county from Robert Lockridge and associates for 350 per acre. Lockridge group had acquired the property at public auction a few weeks earlier.
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Harry F. Howell
L. B. Cockrell
Clark County
Robert Lockridge
Lexington
Mr. Lockridge
Hangon Gloves Ad From Nash Ragan Gay Motor Co
An advertising line from Nash Ragan Gay Motor Co warns customers that if the value offered is not clear they do not wish to engage. The brief piece markets Hangon Gloves within a local business context.
Suitcases and Hand Bags At Punch Co Shop
Mrs. Greene's Famous Home-made Candy also on sale at Land and Priest's. Boys' Overcoats available. Local ads promote a variety of goods with emphasis on travel cases, handbags, confections, and outerwear.
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R. E. Punch & Co
Mrs. Greene
Land & Priest’s
Local Market Opens Tomorrow at Mt Sterling
The Robertson Warehouse leads a tobacco sale opening tomorrow at nine o'clock with over 150000 pounds on the floor. Whitehall and Farmers also plan opening day sales as buyers from major factories and independents gather, promising strong prices for growers.
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Robertson
Whitehall
Mt. Sterling
Farmers Advertising Boosts Growers’ Profits, Iowa Paper Says
South Dakota College journalism students surveyed nearly a hundred farmers about advertising. One farmer’s seed grain ads funded a new granary and truck, another’s pig ads spurred high demand, and a third’s small ad in the county seat paper sold all his egg settings.
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Department of Journalism
South Dakota College
Free Press
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Unveiling Ceremonies Postponed for Montgomery County Hero Monument
Inclement weather caused the postponed unveiling of the Montgomery County dead heroes monument. The rescheduled date will be announced later with soldiers and sailors urged to attend in uniform to honor their comrades.
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Montgomery County
Meat Stolen From Clark County Farm
John R. Faulkner reported the theft of nearly all his winter hog meat and lard from his Clark County property. Three fat hogs were killed and left in a cabin. Faulkner planned to move the meat to his local smoke house the next day. No trace of the thieves was found.
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John R. Faulkner
Clark County
The Fair Promotes Candy Fresh Boys' Suits for Xmas
Candy fresh from the factory advertised for Christmas sale at The Fair. Boys' suits promoted as ready for holiday gifting with emphasis on factory freshness and timely availability.
Headley Tobacco Warehouse Company Welcomes J D Noel
J D Noel formerly connected with city tobacco interests now pursues roles with Headley Tobacco Warehouse Company He invites Montgomery county friends to visit and notes his expertise in maximizing crop value.
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J. D. Noel
New Headley Tobacco Warehouse Company
Montgomery County
Mr. Noel
Real Cars and Local Sales Highlighted in Ad Snippets
Advertisements showcase Nash and Ragan Gay Motor Co offerings with a call to visit Chinchilla Overcoats and Punch & Co. Candy on sale at Land & Priest. The fragment hints at automotive promotions and local shop deals in a period-appropriate ad layout.
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R. B. Punch & Co
DR. Shirley
R. BE. Punch & Co
Harry Howell
Nash— Ragan-Gay Motor CO
Hanson Gloves
THE
Headley Company
Chinchilla
NASH
Ragan-Gay Motor CO
Fligh
Whitehall Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co
J. Will Clay
Alfred N. Crooks
S. S. Pinney
A. J. Bray
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