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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
5
Notice from the publication office stating second class mailing for Mr Sterling, with two dollars per year subscription and cash payment required before any announcement insertion, attributed to Foreign Advertising Representative The American Press Association.
In 1921 Mt Sterling celebrated a Santa Claus Day conceived by Marvin Gay to unite merchants and families. Children led the event as gifts were distributed, turning the day into a memorable blend of joy and commerce.
A moral exhortation urging readers to strive for honesty energy and optimism. It contrasts half hearted effort and greed with the value of genuine work and a positive outlook, urging self improvement and consideration for others.
The Advocate notes its front page plates were produced in its own stereotyping department and presses by its regular staff. It credits reader support for enabling equipment upgrades to make cuts for advertisers and highlights that most illustrations are created in house. The note ends with season’s greetings and thanks to readers.
The article notes a bright mood in the black belt as tobacco sales rise and prices hold steady. Expectation grows that activity will spread locally once tobacco starts moving in a few days.
The newspaper will publish a single issue the week of Christmas due to Christmas Day on Sunday and a holiday on Monday. The December 28 edition will be the sole issue to allow staff a full holiday.
Democrats in Washington charge President Harding abandoned Wilson era practice of allowing opposite party appointees to serve out their terms. In the latest action John A. Thornton, Philadelphia postmaster, faced a resignation request and near dismissal for alleged lack of supervision, amid claims he was railroaded from office.
Centre College star quarterback Alvin Nugent McMillin and Miss Marié Miers of Fort Worth will marry January 2 in All Saints Roman Catholic church Fort Worth. He will play his final game with Centre that day as they face Texas A&M at Dallas.
Richard Eubank and Miss Mary Katherine Moss eloped to Lexington and were married by Rev. Mark Collis. The couple, recently engaged, left for Louisville after a brief bridal trip and will reside in the county. The bride, daughter of Herbert Moss, has been with Kentucky Utilities Co. The groom is son of W. W. Eubank Sr., a popular local farmer.
Boyd Spencer was found guilty of manslaughter by a Clark county jury in the case against the commonwealth. He shot Vernon Bryant after a dispute following religious services at Spencer’s school house in Powell county near Old Furnace. Bryant died at Clark county hospital the next morning.
Prohibition Officer Robert Duff and two deputies raided a Bath County still Tuesday night capturing a 55 gallon still 14 barrels of mash and supplies. Five men Frank Ingram Charles Epperson Carl Schultz Taft Embry and Frank Hoffman were arrested. Ingram pled guilty as half owner with Kelly Harris escaping. Schultz Epperson Hoffman and Embry released for no operation link. Silas Reffit also tried with whisky possession and held to U S court. Whisky seized poured into street after hearings.
Christmas falls on Sunday with full post office staff on duty to ensure parcel delivery. Monday December 26 is a holiday. city and rural carriers will run routes. General and stamp windows open 8 to 10 a m. money order and registry services unavailable. office closes for remainder of day.
Commissioner Blair in Washington holds that under the 1921 revenue act a debt may be deducted if surrounding circumstances show it is worthless. The part written off or down to a nominal amount on the taxpayer books qualifies as a deduction in calculating net income.
The Baptist parsonage is refurbished with a large pantry for a pantry shower on December 27. Rev. O. Hamilton and wife will arrive for the Sunday service on January 1 to find furniture and furnishings in place for occupancy.
Ladies of Fayette County open a rest room in the Lexington court house. Mrs. Fred W. Bassett, formerly of this city, will serve as hostess.
An aphoristic line notes reformers avoid heaven fearing the glitter of golden wings will hurt their eyes, framing reformers as cautious about heavenly visions and beauty.
H. H. Coppage notes he bought coal at lower costs and will sell at those low prices while stock lasts. Early buyers secure the deal. Clover and timothy hay offered at 1 dollar per 100 pound bale. Mixed feed at the lowest market price and straw at 65 cents per bale.
For rent four rooms and bath in a Bank Street flat. See H. Clay McKee for details and quick arrangements.
Lafe Risner plans to occupy a newly built 28 by 50 foot store room on Queen Street by January 1 with a stock of general merchandise. He states he will offer goods at prices cheaper than competitors.
A scientist asserts the earth undergoes fourteen distinct movements, suggesting such varied motion could explain widespread disturbances and unsettled conditions observed.
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