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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
11
Former Louisville mayor W O Head is named as a likely congress candidate. He would draw support but must challenge Representative Swager Sherley, an accepted congressman and capable organizer, in a rivalry reminiscent of past Jefferson County campaigns.
A local advertisement highlights Vanarsdell's as the dependable source for groceries and meats. The notice emphasizes a broad selection and steady availability for shoppers seeking quality and value.
Attorney General announces AT and T will relinquish its interest in Western Union Telegraph Company and reorganize its business to fit Sherman act interpretation. The plan, approved by President Wilson, also frees Bell long distance lines for independent company subscribers.
Admiral Toddington a two minute nineteen trotter and rising prospect was found dead in a pasture at owner E. R. Little’s home in the county. The horse valued at five thousand dollars. Leave orders for Xmas poultry from Vanarsdell & Co.
Parcel post rates drop as Uncle Sam expands the system. New January 1 1914 rules raise weight limits to 50 pounds within 150 miles and 20 pounds beyond, with tiered rates from 5 to 16 cents per pound. Example: a 50 pound package within 50 miles costs 30 cents.
Annual report to Daniel C. Roper says Sunday mail ban raises costs and reduces efficiency. He proposes amending the law to allow Sunday work with compensatory time off for workers. A local ad notes rockers on sale at 2.98 dollars at J. W. Baber near the post office.
Mr. Clay Miller, the job printer, began again Saturday issuing his Christmas paper called the Advertiser. He releases it yearly during the holidays and sends it free to residents of the city and county. Merchants typically take space, and the issue features a variety of reading material reflecting well on its editor.
An especially nice line of hand-painted china is featured at Prewitt & Howell's store. The display highlights delicate patterns and vibrant colors crafted for refined table settings. Shoppers are invited to view the selection in the window and at the counter.
The Department of Agriculture estimates the fourteen principal farm crops at 4.94 billion dollars for the year, up from last year and 1911. Acreage reaches 299 million acres, with corn covering over a third and average value around 16.50 per acre across crops.
Gov. Dunne of Illinois opposes sex hygiene and eugenics education in public schools. He argues it may provoke prurient curiosity and encourage immorality, saying parents can better guard children at home.
For sale 300 shocks of corn and fodder and 300 shocks of fodder with place to feed. Apply to J Ed Young R F Mt Sterling Ky. Phone 309-2.
Police arrest John Thompson and Jesse Red as ring leaders after a Tuesday night burglary at Glicks poultry house on East Locust street. Between 40 and 50 dollars in hides and furs were stolen and sold in Winchester to Tooh ey Bros. The two suspects were held over in police court until January circuit court.
Mr Samuel Henderson and Miss Sallie Jones both of Bath county were married in this city at noon Thursday by Rev A H Hibchman. Bryan Robinson open nights.
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