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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
6
Advertisement notes Ximas Suggestions offers a range of items including satchels, men’s pockets, Bibles and Testaments, cards and envelopes, books, games, and letters. Subscriptions for magazines are available by mail order.
Local society page records visits from Mr J P King of Lexington and Rev J B Wil Dr, Col Huntington in Brankfort on business, and many guests staying with local families including Dr and Mrs Thompson, Mrs Drake, and Miss Fisher. Several trips to Winchester and St. Louis noted, plus a planned dedication of a new Baptist church in Winchester.
Ribival aap by Weeks visit at Hot Springs Arkansas. John B. Spratt left for La Crosse Wisconsin after visiting relatives. Mrs J R Hobbs and two children visit then go to Winchester and Jonesboro. Winchester attendees at Baptist church dedication include Rev C C Carroll and many family groups. Xmas safety ad promotes razors, tools, harness, buggies, skates, fishing tackle, ranges, sewing machines.
Rental notice for three rooms on the first floor to apply to Mrs N G Robinson at 16 Harrison Ave. Also an advertisement for Black Cake Material and sanitary meat products from Sanitary Meat Co.
Mr James Johnson and Miss Ora Pieratt were married in the city on Wednesday afternoon. Both are well known in the Aaron's Run neighborhood and the ceremony drew local families and friends.
The Baptist church ladies announce an annual bazaar at the Cockrell building on Friday and Saturday December 15 and 16. A delicious lunch will be served each day and dinner will be offered on Court Day Monday December 18.
Tea costs only a few cents per pound in China but transporting it there involves a long journey across seas and borders. The note highlights the high distance and effort required to bring tea from production to distant markets.
The Advocate notes that Sanitary Meat Co offers free delivery daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This service detail appears in the newspaper’s public notices or advertisement section.
A chiropractor advocates that spinal subluxations cause most illnesses and that adjustments restore function. He cites cases of deafness and heart trouble improving, and quotes Dr Alfred Walton endorsing nerve pressure removal. The piece promotes chiropractic practice and urges readers to investigate the truth.
Miss Olivia Anderson bought a handsome Buick runabout from Mt. Sterling Garage, the local agents. The car had just arrived at the garage and is described as a splendid one.
A local sale lists robes ranges stoves and a food chop event. The notice indicates a sale date this week with items priced and described for buyers.
Master Robert Laughlin and Little Miss Christine Ramey show signs of recovery after Lexington surgeries and illness. Dr. J. F. Lockhart and Mrs. P. K. McKenna improve at home. Master Allen Prewitt's appendectomy recovery proceeds smoothly with home return planned. Mrs. Robert Vanarsdell improves after surgery, likely home soon. Mrs. Mary Moffett’s hip fracture remains serious in hospital. Mrs. Thos D. Jones of Tampa is critically ill. Mr. R. M. Trimble Sr. has traveled to her bedside. Jones' Jewelry Store promotes a diamond gift.
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