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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
11
A country editor outlines seven practical ways readers can assist a local paper. Include providing news, submitting copy early, avoiding uncontextual jokes, understanding advertising limits, and visiting the print shop to grasp the production process.
An Mt. Sterling real estate agent F. D. Richardson advertises farm and city property for sale or exchange with office location above Duerson drug store. The text also quotes a satirical note on Mongolian marriage priced in camels and rice.
A historical note explains the Roman custom of passing under the yoke after defeat. The yoke was made with two spears and a cross piece, teaching subjugation through a symbolic ritual. The English word subjugate derives from Latin under and jugum meaning yoke.
Elkhorn and Black West Virginia coal fields listed at seven dollars per ton at yards. Cannel coal from Sovereign West Virginia priced at ten dollars per ton. Salt sold at five and a half bushels per barrel, one fifty per bag for a hundred pound sack. Corn offered at market price for coal salt and flour. Contact P Greenwade Commission and Storage Co Queen and railroad. Phone 2.
The article notes a nationwide revival of dance across all forms with the minstrel stage still producing many leading dancers. The Al G Field Minstrels arrive at Table Theatre on December 14 with an exceptional lineup, led by William Doran who creates and stages all dances for the show.
Wanted to lease a retail store room around January 1. Inquiries should state size and location in the first letter and provide the address. Advocate Publishing Co. (1681).
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