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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
4
The piece praises Chenault Cockrell as a worthy, honest candidate from a Democratic family and urges President-elect Wilson to appoint him postmaster. It notes the state's debt and a Frankfort statement on retrenchment and reform, then observes that Christmas is coming Wednesday week.
Dr. Arthur Yager has tendered his resignation as Georgetown College president. Board of Trustees has accepted part of it. He served six years as president and twenty eight years with the college in roles from professor to board chairman. No successor named yet. Also notes sale of jewelry and meats at local shops with prices listed.
The AdvocaTE Publishing Co advises readers to order engraved visiting cards this month to ensure timely delivery before Christmas. They suggest copper plate cards and 100 cards as a dainty gift and offer to show samples.
Mayor James A. Hughes of Winchester faces a unanimous council petition calling for his resignation over long running friction about salary. The mayor contends council members push him to quit for vetoing their favored claims and plans a statement at the January meeting. In unrelated notes, Greenwade advertises special Christmas turkeys.
John Fay, recently arrested for drunkenness and jailed, set fire to his bed some nights ago. Jailer Anderson’s quick discovery stopped a much larger blaze with only slight damage. In other notes, advertisements urge early Christmas candy orders from Hugler’s candies and Geiger’s Pharmacy as sole agent.
A local ad offering pre made creams and ices for busy holidays. H. M. Ringo, contact at phone 46. 23-31 for ready to serve desserts.
Mr. H G Hoffman general agent for State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Massachusetts adds two modern sanitary desks to his office. The update leaves his space among the best equipped in the city and highlights careful handling of business and modern equipment.
Patrons flock to the two large stores opening a cut price sale described as the most successful ever. Hirsh-Wick wire and Co Michael Stern & Co Stacy Adams Walk-Over shoes and assorted goods are offered with no mark-up and genuine profit sharing. Greenwade's supplies black cake ingredients as part of the bargain push.
A Christmas stock list highlights umbrellas and a wide range of silver and ivory items. Includes 3 piece comb sets, Parisian ivory pieces, picture frames, vanity boxes, watches, rings, manicure sets, cuff buttons, card cases, shaving sets, boxes, and decorative brass items. A silver plated drinking cup is offered with every $5 purchase.
Last week Geo M Hill, Paris deputy game warden, visited the city reviewing reported violations. He said officers receive strong cooperation from sportsmen and that Kentucky will enforce game and fish laws to the limit.
A first class chef leads a quick service ready to serve everything the market affords during the holiday rush. The team emphasizes flexibility and rapid preparation to meet demand.
An advertisement touts Solace Remedy as a quick cure for rheumatism neuralgia and headaches. It claims to dissolve uric acid crystals purify blood with German scientists as creators and Battle Creek USA agents. Boxes priced 25c 50c and 1.00 with free samples and testimonials including R L Morris of Chico Texas.
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