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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
4
Publication note states second class mail status for The American and that two dollars per year must be paid with orders. It warns no announcement will be inserted until payment is received and advertising is presentable in association.
A mass meeting of 75 Montgomery County residents voiced strong opposition to the Hinkston pike route for the Midland Trail. They cited safety near Main and Maysville streets, school crossing dangers, and economic concerns favoring a Mt. Sterling to Owingsville turnpike path through the business center. The consensus named the Owingsville route as the people’s choice.
A dated editorial proclaims laws against alcohol must be enforced to deter violators. It argues that Uncle Sam's stance will curb making and selling intoxicants, warns violators will be caught, and predicts future generations will read of prohibition as history.
The piece argues President Harding already holds sufficient powers to enforce prohibition. It urges him to deploy enough men and money to end moonshining and bootlegging, likening his potential impact to Grant subduing a rebellion.
Willie Ragan and Shirley Thompson wed Saturday with Miss Mildred Phipps noted as a relative of the bride. The groom is the son of Shelton Thompson and wife, and the couple received many congratulations.
In Lexington the shop invites Christmas shoppers to lunch daily from 11 30 to 2 30 at low prices. They offer sandwiches biscuits salads hot chocolate and coffee outside lunch hours and stock Apollo Mavis and Belle Camp candy plus homemade candy and cakes. Mail orders receive best attention.
Mary Chiles Hospital James Moore shows improvement after serious operation Everett Govedon improving after operation William Robison improved slightly following surgery All other patients improving Small courtesies enhance social charm more than display of talent
John Fox Jr. is praised for his mountain characters in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. The drama comes to Table Theatre Friday December 15 with matinee and night shows featuring Chad Melissa and strong Squire and Major roles in a celebrated love story.
Ss Baldwin of Winchester advertises a Christmas trade auction of diamonds rare jewels and standard silverware without reserve. The jeweler with 30 years in business offers high quality goods at prices named by bidders along with clocks watches umbrellas and canes.
A pithy paradox notes a father once tolerant now finds a son strict about rules. The reflection contrasts evolving attitudes within a family.
Cumberland Pipe Line Company directors call a special meeting for December 27 at Winchester to consider increasing capital stock from 1 500 000 to 5 000 000 dollars.
A 100 per cent stock dividend may be approved by the directors to distribute new stock. A for sale notice advertises one registered Duroc Jersey male from W. E. Farris, phone 335-W-1, with the entry numbered (17-21).
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