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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
3
The notice touts the best candy in town at 10c per pound and indicates meat for sale from a home-killed supply. It also advertises old papers for sale at the office and mentions C. S. Humphries & Co. as a related trade reference.
The report lists first through eighth grades with student names, notes no honor rolls for third and freshman or senior high classes, totals 516 enrollment and 93.4 percent average attendance. Superintendent W. O. Hopper signs the data. Also promotes Greenwade's groceries for Thanksgiving and The Delicious Cafe with holiday boxes and treats.
The Freshman list includes Laura Bramblett, Mary Campbell, Neale Cox, Minnie Henry, Fanny Turley, Sallie Webster, George West, Mary Wyatt. Sophomores are Ethel West, Stella Garrett, William Garrett. Juniors include Carrie Cecil, Gerald Cecil, Henry Barnes, Nettie Chase. Seniors are Nellie Guilfoile, Gertrude Guilfoile, Breckinridge Horton, Willard McGuire, Frank Robbins, Julia Wyatt.
Teddy bears priced from a quarter attract fairgoers while a two headed version showcases novelty attractions at the event.
George Lewis of New York visits Paris as Serv-Us announces Power Grocery Company as Kentucky distributor. The Serv-Us chain touts eighty five wholesale grocers with annual sales near one hundred fifty million dollars, cash purchases, and a coupon premium program worth about eight percent. Paris becomes Kentucky headquarters with future depots planned as trade expands.
Mr W L Ricketts son of Dr J T Ricketts near Camargo had his hand caught in a cutting box Wednesday morning. Three fingers were cut off and another badly mashed. He was brought to town and the injured fingers amputated. No serious outcome expected. The mishap drew much regret from friends.
D B Skidmore and William Ledford have rented the Mt Sterling Stockyards from Greenwade Brothers for the coming year and will conduct the business. Both are noted stock men and widely known through the mountains and will command good trade.
A broad assortment of china ware glass ware and vases is offered for shoppers. The display promises variety in patterns finishes and price points to suit home decorating needs.
A motivational quote emphasizes shaping one’s own identity through effort rather than wishing to become someone else. It urges disciplined practice and self creation to achieve authentic character.
All work first class and guaranteed. Office in Masonic Temple building, formerly occupied by Dr. S. F. Hamilton. Phones: Office 697, Residence 510. 7-lyr
Readable fragments list fresh produce including mango peppers radishes tomatoes celery and lettuce. No clear event or context observed.
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