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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1920

Page

8

Meat Hogs for Sale by W H Bridges

Nice stock meat hogs for sale ready to slaughter fat hogs offered by W H Bridges. Contact phone 750 for details and arrangements.

W. H. Bridges

Bow-legged folks rub paper off walls humorously noted

A humorous observation notes some people as bow-legged constantly rubbing paper off wall surfaces, a quip highlighting awkward posture and a playful image without explicit individuals or places.

Ponzi Pleads Guilty and Faces Five Year Jail Term

Charles Ponzi, promoter of the get rich quick scheme, pled guilty in Boston federal court to using the mails in a fraudulent scheme. He is sentenced to five years in Plymouth County Jail, with the first counts from a 44 count indictment. Ponzi remains linked to many other charges and creditors while applying a brief moment in court to declare his innocence before changing to guilty.

James M. Lang Walter Thornton Effie Hale Thornton Charles Ponzi Federal District Court Boston Plymouth County Hale Ponzi Plymouth Daniel H. Coakley

Vast Income to State Involved in Litigation

The Kentucky State road fund faces over two million dollars from whiskey sales taxed at 50 cents since the withdrawal tax began. Audited figures show 38,959,071 gallons stored up to November 1. The 50 cent levy is charged to purchasers and would reach the state if the Supreme Court rules for the state. If the state loses, storage sellers may gain 50 cents per gallon. Argument is set for January, with possible consideration of a special road bond issue if defeated.

Kentucky State Road Fund John J. Craig United States Supreme Court

500 Workers to Lay Off to Help Unemployed

The 500 employees of the Nash Clothing Manufacturing Company face layoffs to aid unemployment relief efforts. The move affects plant workers and payroll, with officials citing strategic restructuring. Local authorities monitor the impact on the community and economy.

Nash Clothing Manufacturing Company

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