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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
5
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The piece argues that church publicity has grown in importance with over 200 New York ministers studying advertising. It cites Methodist and Disciple churches urging printed word campaigns to fight irreligion, and notes successful ads require regular, evolving messages. It compares church ads to business advertising, stressing weekly fresh content and visible display space to achieve long term results.
The Advocate notes three issues back that shopping early helps avoid trade congestion and allows customers to choose holiday articles. Merchants report the plan is working well with some duplicating former purchases. They urge the trade again to shop early for mutual benefit.
John W. Newman of Versailles is elected president of the Barley Growers' Association at a Lafayette hotel gathering in Lexington. C. M. Dean and W. H. Shanks win vice presidencies with E. M. Mansfield as secretary, amid plans for a mail census of Burley tobacco to verify production alongside the state's total crop.
Organizers report 200 new members last week and seven counties fully or partly organized in the Burley Tobacco Growers Association. A Vevay Indiana branch with 29 members and a Harrison County Kentucky branch with 26 members were established. Delegates from Indiana and distant Burley districts attended Tuesday’s meeting, with a national trade journal presence signaling official recognition.
Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Co announces 35 to 50 cents per bushel for coal stone and camel. P Greenwade proprietor advertises phone contact 2.
J B Riddle has purchased The Fair Way Grocery and its fixtures. He plans a fresh supply of fruits vegetables and groceries. Riddle comes from Bath County and promises a best line of goods at a small cash margin in Sterling.
Turkeys urgently needed and top prices paid by Thomas Heinrich & Son. Call phone 819 to rush birds in.
The Xmas Savings Club will pay out about $30,000 to its members on December fifteenth, aiding merchants in Mt Sterling. The 1921 club opens December fifteenth with hopes to double membership and savings next year, seen as a thrift lesson and progressive move by the bank.
On account of the death of Mrs. R. F. Mastin the partnership business of Roberts and Mastin must be settled. All persons owing the firm are required to call and pay at once. Bettie Roberts, Surviving Partner.
Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co announced offerings for mixed sweet horse feed. S P Green Wade, proprietor, provides contact via phone 2. Advertising short note appears in local classifieds for farm suppliers.
Captain Robert L. Nelson received the Naval Cross Decoration in a surprise ceremony. His friends and colleagues are pleased by the award and the recognition of his service.
Mrs. Frank Boyd advertises pure white Holland turkeys for sale including Toms and hens. Contact details list 619-12 Box 16 and the notice identifier 10-61-e.0.i.
Mrs Rebecca Hainline sold 100 acres and improvements called the George Hainline place near the Levee to W G Hainline this week. Possession passes immediately. Price paid not disclosed.
Modern residences will be built early spring by Marvin Gay on West High street J Y Rogers on Sycamore street J G Roberts on Maysville street and C W Kirkpatrick on Maysville street. Many others are contemplating building about the same time.
Bring your turkeys to us for the Christmas Market. We will buy them and pay top prices. E. T. Reis, phone 645.
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