Visit by Montgomery County High Sophomores at The Advocate
The Montgomery County High School Sophomore class visited The Advocate on Thursday afternoon as press day. The group toured the plant to learn how a newspaper is made, and met staff members Mayme D Carl, Fannie May Kendall, Nellie itt, Golden Wells, Mary EB, March sa Nell Guy, Ll Gartigon, and William Kincaid.
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Advocate
Montgomery County High School
Mayme D Carl
Fannie May Kendall
Nellie Itt
Golden Wells
Mary EB
March Sa Nell Guy
Ll Gartigon
William Kincaid
Has About Recovered M R Hainline Returns to Work
After six months of illness and treatment in Lexington and Indianapolis hospitals M R Hainline has recovered enough to resume his place of business. Friends of the cheerful attorney are glad to see him back and resume his role alongside Mr Sterling in the local progressive business circle.
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Lexington
Indianapolis
Kim
Millinery Cut Price Sale At Mrs Clarke Shop
Mrs. K. C. Clarke announces a cut price sale on all trimmed and untrimmed hats. Now is the time to secure real bargains.
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K. C. Clarke
Robinson Property Sold to Bath County Manley
Dr W B Robinson sold his East High street residence and veterinary hospital to J W Manley of Bath County. Possession is set for March first and the Robinson family will move to their farm.
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W. B. Robinson
East High Street
J. W. Manley
Bath County
Wanted Turkeys For Top Prices By Thomas Heinrich & Son
Local ad requests that readers rush in Thanksgiving birds with top payments offered by Thomas Heinrich and Son, noting phone contact 819. Published as a brief classified notice in The Advocate.
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Thomas Heinrich & Son
Harry Stephenson Injured at Lexington
Harry Stephenson of this city was working at the Oil Refining Company's plant near Lexington when a heavy wrench chain broke, throwing him 14 feet. A portion of the chain broke two bones, he was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and the next day returned home, badly bruised but resting comfortably.
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Harry Stephenson
Oil Refining Company
Lexington
Good Samaritan Hospital
Stephenson
Tobacco acreage to shrink in 1921 reports show
Forecasts indicate lighter 1920 tobacco crops and a planned cut of at least half the acreage for 1921. Statements from Fayette Woodford Bourbon Clark counties cite growers acting individually, with some reducing the crop while others switch to alternatives, estimating no more than half the previous acreage under cultivation.
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H. M. Bosworth
J. H. Graves
Louis Hillenmeyer
Fayette
Woodford
Bourbon and Clark
Flash light tops Christmas gifts at Prewitt Howell
Whether courting or on business the ad says a flash light is the ideal gift. It notes a telephone message would light up the Christmas stocking and promotes Prewitt & Howell as having the stock to choose from.
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Prewitt & Howell
Mrs. Thomas Wins Advocate Prize For Slogan
The Slogan Committee of the Chamber of Commerce awarded Mrs. M. A. Thomas on Rural Route 4 a year's subscription to The Advocate for the winning slogan United We Stick divided We're Stuck. Several strong entries were submitted but judges chose Mrs. Thomas as best.
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the Chamber of Commerce
M. A. Thomas
A Christmas Wish and Farm For Sale Ad
A Christmas poem wishes health wealth joy and peace to all during Christmas. The page also lists a small farm for sale or rent owned by Miss Mary Evans at No 32 Clay Street with an 18 1 £ mark.
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Santa Claus
Mary Evans
Clay Street
Shelving Collapses at Variety Store Causes Property Damage
A section of shelving loosened from the wall at The Variety Store in the city Saturday, crashing through two glass show cases and heavily damaging holiday glass and china. No injuries reported despite a crowded store and fallen stock including fine candies at R C Lloyd's.
Rural Carrier Examination in Bath County
The U S Civil Service Commission will hold an examination in Mt Sterling on Jan 8 1921 to fill a rural carrier post at Sharpsburg and possible future vacancies on Bath County rural routes. Salary for a 24 mile standard route is 1800 dollars annually with 30 dollars per mile per year for each mile over 24. Applications should be sent to the Commission in Washington D C at the earliest practical date.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bath
Mt. Sterling
Sharpsburg
Washington, D. C
Knights Templar Assembly at Moath 9 Commandery No 5
Sir Knights are ordered to meet at the Asylum of Moath 9 Commandery No 5 at 11 o clock Saturday December 25 for devotional services. Full equipment urged. Cooking quote questions nutrition and disease. note Paris scientist's claim while pondering meal preparation.
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Paris
AT THE RIGHT PRICE SEWING MACHINES FOR SALE
A short classified line notes several used sewing machines for sale from Singer at the office, suggesting bargains for buyers. The ad implies hasty pricing and quick turnover, typical of local classifieds.
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Singer Office
Guns for the Kiddies Free Paper Guns Offer
A newspaper ad invites children with a parent to visit the shop on Thursday December 16 to receive a paper gun free of charge. The note adds a personal clasp of respect for compromise and its value in making peace.
Hauling Services Entered by Local Operator
Riggs Sullivan advertises new hauling capacity with a freshly purchased truck and readiness to take on all hauling jobs. Contact by phone at 365.
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Riggs Sullivan
Stoves for Sale at Browning's and Lloyd's Stores
Favorite gas range and heater both in good condition. Call at E. V. Brownings Store. Bulk and in boxes at R. C. Lloyds.
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E. V. Browning’s
Traders National Bank Sends Xmas Checks to Patrons
The Traders National Bank mailed Christmas Saving Department checks totaling 30000 dollars, a 50 percent rise from last year. The funds benefit local merchants as more money will be spent on Christmas gifts. Many former Saw Club members join for 1921, with ambitions to surpass 50000 dollars in savings.
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National Bank
Where is the Fellow Knife Sale Ad
A compact classified ad notes availability of fine knives as Christmas gifts at Prewitt and Howell's with stock on hand. The notice runs in the 15-6t line.
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Prewitt & Howell’s
Farmers' Aid Bill Passed By Senate
The Senate approved an agriculture committee resolution to revive the War Finance Corporation to aid farmers. A section on extending liberal credits via the Federal Reserve was changed to express opinion only. Norris proposed the change and it passed 47 to 16. The resolution was broadened to cover financing exports of non farm products.
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Senate
Agriculture Committee
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Congress
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Finance Corporation
Exchange event at St Patrick's Church Saturday
The Ladies of St Patrick's Church announce an exchange sale in the Rogers Building featuring cakes pies butter eggs candy and other goods for community members Saturday.
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Ladies of St. Patrick’s Church
Rogers
Former Local Star Harry Welsh Visits from Montana
Harry Welsh formerly of this city, now settled in Montana, has spent several days visiting friends and relatives. After 16 years away he receives a warm welcome from old acquaintances. A former professional baseball player, he starred in numerous minor league teams. He retired four years ago and runs a wheat ranch in Montana.
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Harry Welsh
Montana
Welsh
Holliday’s Candies for Sale by R. C. Lloyd
Local ad lists Holliday’s Candies for sale by R. C. Lloyd. Item appears in a classified section with brief product note and seller name. The listing is short and lacks additional details.
Henry Corbett Shows Improvement After Illness
A message from Memphis, Tennessee says Henry Corbett, who had been critically ill at home, is now considered out of danger and is on the road to recovery, bringing relief to his many friends.
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Henry Corbett
Memphis
Tenn
For Sale of Electrical Fixtures by McKee
Debt recovery sale offers attractive bargains on a collection of electrical fixtures. Sold by H. Clay McKee to settle an outstanding debt.
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H. Clay Mc- Kee
Wreck at Carlisle Double Header In Bleak Train Crash
A Carlisle loss in a double header collision with Mt. Sterling ends in 28 Carlisle deaths and four Mt. Sterling fatalities. Rescue crews Benton Reissinger Pinney and others endured a chaotic scene as trains collided, with nine men fighting to West amid the wreckage.
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Carlisle
Mt. Sterling High School
Tapp
Pinney
Reese
Reissinger
Benton
Jones
Bach
Coons
Mt. Sterling
Orear
Clark Heese
Mr. Sterling
Benton, Reissinger
Davis
Stamper
Miss Miley Overly Paralyzed in Georgetown Incident
Miss Miley Overly, a Lexington trained nurse formerly of this city, was found unconscious in Georgetown last Thursday morning and is fully paralyzed on the right side. Her condition is critical with recovery very doubtful, and friends here will be grieved by the news.
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Miley Overly
Lexington
Georgetown
Miss Overly
Pure White Holland Turkeys For Sale
Purse White Holland turkeys available in tom and hen sexes. Call Mrs. Frank Boyd at 619-12, Box 16. 10-61-e.o.i.
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Frank Boyd
E.o.i
War Time Laws Repealed By House In Peace Move
The House voted 323 to 0 to repeal most war time statutes by adopting the Volstead resolution after two hours of debate. An amendment by Oscar Bland broadened the repeal to include most of the Lever food control act except rents in the District of Columbia, by 179 to 137.
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House
District of Columbia
Oscar E. Bland
Indiana
Senate
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Wilson
Charles F. Rea
Republican
Nebraska
Miss Holliday's Candies for Sale by R C Lloyd
Local shop Miss Holliday offers candies for sale through proprietor R C Lloyd. Historic item notes confection grades and pricing details in a brief commerce notice from a period newspaper page.
Billy Stone Dies in Tulsa Oklahoma
A telegram received by John H. Blount from Tulsa announces the death of 13 year old Billy Stone, son of William Stone and his wife Rulah Shanklin, deceased, and a great nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Blount.
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John H. Blount
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Billy Stone
Billy
William Stone
Rulah Shanklin
Turkeys for the Christmas Market Buyback Offer
The notice invites producers to bring turkeys to the Christmas Market for purchase at top prices. Contact EE. T. Reis at phone 645 for arrangements and payment details.
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EE. T. Reis
Also Mentioned on This Page
County High
the Advocate
MBS & Heibel
Mrs. Thomas
Edgar Guest
Ing
FAU
Land & Priest Druggists
R. ¢. Lloyd's
Knights Tegular
McGuire Bros
R. C. Lloyd's
Traders National Bank
Miss Miley Overly
Miss Holliday
R. C. Lloyd
R. H. White & CO
East Main St
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