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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
4
Scientists uncover a vast chalk fossil bed at Trumpington near Lambridge used during the war to extract phosphates. Ore yielded thousands of tons at 40 to 50 dollars per ton, aiding explosive shell production. After the war the mine ceased operations as demand fell.
Auction of Grip the raven from Dickens Barna by Rudge may exceed £120 as relics of the novelist command large sums. Past prices include a sundial with Rochester lodge baluster for fifty guineas and Boz writing slope for 100 guineas. other items and a boyhood petty cash book have fetched up to £95 and £85 respectively.
Warren asks Nellie Deere to accept a talking baby doll as the cover for his confession of love. After planning a special phonograph record, he delivers a heartfelt plea under mistletoe, culminating in a kiss and a merry Christmas.
The piece notes turkeys are being prepared for shipment to eastern markets with arrivals expected by December 20 and early movement by December 11 due to transportation constraints. Fresh egg receipts are lower than demand, only top quality bring high prices, storage eggs move well, and cream deliveries have fallen with demand in large markets easing, hinting at possible price declines.
A scientist has uncovered a whole Eskimo village at latitude 75 near Barrow Point on Alaska's north shore. About 80 remains were dug from the ice and some bodies were sent to an Eastern university museum. The discovery suggests a Stone Age period based on skull shapes.
A Seattle shipping board representative warns finger rings cause many shipyard accidents. He notes two men lost fingers in the last 20 days and over 20 additional minor mishaps occurred due to rings, urging workers to remove rings to avoid injuries.
A man reflects on a failed marriage plan after his partner asks for time to think. The exchange hints at unresolved feelings and a concluded engagement. The dialogue underscores how hesitation derailed a prospective union.
An English company proposes a hydraulic tube system where carriers ride a water current, similar to pneumatic tubes but with the vehicles moved by the water stream to transport merchandise.
Martin Ramey sold his 19 acre farm on Levee pike just outside city limits to Roy McCormick at a private price. The report notes local residents listen to themselves gladly.
Elmer Eskridge has disposed of his property and farming interests in Menefee county and moved with his family to Miamisburg Ohio to establish their future residence.
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