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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
7
Editorial urges the city and its contractors to delay formal acceptance of Maysville Street until next summer to ensure the work meets contract specs. It argues that once the city accepts via its agents, owners cannot challenge the quality, risking loss of their rights and public injustice.
The editors recall backing the Big Brother Movement begun by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks to aid children before Christmas. A Kentucky woman and her husband reported that a small gift investment brought notable joy to both sides. A suffragette told the President to "let me go home and think."
Citizens boast their town as the top in the state and invite skeptics to attend a local tobacco sale to prove the claim. The event highlights community pride and economic activity centered on tobacco commerce.
The notice advertises dining at Ringo's Cafe during last shopping days and promotes a Christmas present idea a chase bug gy robe. It also mentions Prewitt & Howell and Jones Jewelry Store offering fine engraving services.
The Christmas Service begins Sunday morning December 21 at 10 45 with the cantata White Gifts for the King Miss Vitula Kinsolving soloist and choruses from Sabbath School choir and congregation A second service Sunday evening featuring the Holy Night cantata by a 35 voice choir with orchestra and several soloists The young people present Santa's Secret Society Monday night with a full cast and musical numbers from Overture to Mother Goose choruses and groups detailing festive pageantry
The notice lists performers Carroll Crear Grace Carter Harold Wilkerson Kath leen Reynolds and others for a holiday program including solos like I am Jack Frost and The Candy Pig and numbers Snow Caps and Night caps with a Little Tots chorus. The finale is an ensemble chorus and services invite attendance with free seating and a free will offering.
Advertisement notes all china glass granite and tin ware at actual cost with fancy cake plates and other useful Christmas items offered at special closing out prices at 23-31 Spot Cash Grocery.
Master Courtney Taylor son of Judge W C Taylor of Winchester seeks to be a page in the next House of Representatives. It is believed he will win easily as his father is well known locally and has many friends who wish his son success.
The National Child Labor Committee urges a mass drive to gain 10 000 members and outlines a plan for universal 14 year age limits, stricter work permits, hours limits for minors, medical checks, and prohibitions on night messenger work. It also calls for educator social worker input and stronger enforcement, plus notes on related industrial education and needy families.
Local shop touts its name through offerings of fine meat boxes and bulk candy enhancing store image. The store emphasizes quality selections and variety to attract customers seeking both meat products and sweets.
An informed Democratic politician in Louisville says a boom for former Appellate Judge James H. Hazelrigg for Kentucky governor has begun and grown. Hazelrigg, once Mt. Sterling resident on the Court of Appeals bench, now practices law in Frankfort and is highly regarded in the state. He denies any United States Senate ambitions and faces strong eastern and western Kentucky sentiment for the gubernatorial bid.
Promotes a Macey Sectional Bookcase as a preferred Christmas gift. Mentions Co W Harris and the Novelty Store with baskets trays and meat and grocery delivery from Sanitary Meat Market. Includes a line about first class delivery and a request to phone in wants.
Wholesale druggists of Kentucky announce a new external treatment for cold symptoms imported from North Carolina. Mt Sterling druggists offer refunds of 25 50 or 1.00 to users who do not find the salve best ever, with vapors released through the chest and skin absorption to relieve soreness. Free samples are promised to regular customers while supplies last.
A coupon offers one 25 cent package of Vick's Croup and Pneumonia Salve free with purchase. Present the coupon to your druggist who will reserve the item for you. Includes space for name and address.
The article depicts a rare musical treat Wednesday night featuring Mr. Clark whose voice and selections were well received. It also notes Huylers' Chocolate at the fountain and Geiger's Pharmacy. Red Cross Seals are praised for aiding tuberculosis sufferers and saving lives. For rent a modern 9 room residence on West High Street noted by M. R. Hainline.
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