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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
3
The 166 acre farm of Mr and Mrs O P Clay on the Georgetown pike near Paris sold privately to farmer J Harney for more than 310 dollars per acre. Mrs Clay is sister to local resident Roy Kern.
McGuire Bros announces a fresh stock of quality candies available at old-time prices. The offer highlights value and product quality for shoppers seeking affordable confections from a trusted seller.
Deputy Collector Guilfoile and Police Chief Tipton nabbed Ralph Kelly of Winchester as he stepped off the C and O train with 212 gallons of moonshine in a suitcase. Kelly pleaded guilty before United States Commissioner Wood to prohibition violations, was held to a $1000 bond, and jailed awaiting District Court at Lexington.
John R. Salmons offers buggy robes and horse blankets at special low prices during Christmas season. The Saddle Man advertises fine goods with holiday pricing and urges customers to shop early.
Dr H C Winnes quits his post with the State Livestock Sanitary Board while investigations in the Lara Parsons death proceed at Harlan Ky. In his letter he asserts innocence, thanks the board, and hopes for eventual exoneration as his family endures hardship.
Steam era appeal urges immediate wagon delivery of lump and cannel coal. Readers are asked to rush to the Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co yards to have their coal demands supplied.
A traditional menu lists Green Peas Halved Grapefruit with Cherries Roast Turkey Oyster Dressing Cranberry Jelly Creamed Onions Mashed Potatoes Celery Nut and Green Pepper Salad Plum Pudding Frozen Brandy Sauce Coffee for festive meals.
Butter prices remained steady as demand rose and cooler weather boosted trading. Retailers report heavier supply than last year while poultry centers show weakness linked to broader food price declines. Farm movement stays steady and dressed poultry demand is expected to stay moderate. Fresh egg movement rises nationwide on mild weather with receipts likely to increase as markets fall.
Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co yarded 18 car loads of coal today. Proprietor S. P. Greenwade urges country people to rush wagons to fill coal houses with the best stone or cannel coals.
An advertisement promotes Mt Sterling Commission and Storage flour as the best for breads and cakes. It urges buying flour for Christmas baking and lists fruits such as apples oranges bananas raisins figs bulk dates from Wilsons and Vanarsdells with a reference to 21-21.
W. H. Haydon of this county killed three hogs last week each weighing 614 pounds. The trio yielded 54 gallons of lard. Also notes Mansfield’s Best cake mixes and new nuts available at Gay Wilson’s.
Gay Wilson offers the highest grade flour at reduced price at his East Main Street shop. Shop hours and pricing details available at the business location.
Five ideas for salad substitutes with celery and cabbage seed. instructions for pudding wrapping, cake icing, and nutmeg in stuffing. A note on a half teaspoon tool as a holiday gift. S. P. Greenwade secures top coal varieties for his yard. Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co invites farmers to haul wagons now.
The quote lists four core virtues for a man to form a true record: think clearly, love others sincerely, act with honest motives, and trust in God and heaven. These tenets emphasize clear thought, ethical action, and spiritual faith as guiding principles.
Local candy shop advertises Miss Holliday's Candies for sale with pricing and contact details likely in a classified insert.
In a playful exchange, Pobley questions why a bank is spelled with a peculiar evitol. The reply cites a wood big capital as a humorous reason, reflecting a light, whimsical moment from a Varational School Pcvord context.
In L. M. Redmond's storefront a complete Ferris wheel on view powered and lit by Mayor W. R. McKee. The wheel’s motor, ticket office, depot and overall operation are credited to the mayor’s mechanical genius and handiwork.
Bring your turkeys to us for the Christmas Market. We will buy them and pay the top prices. E. T. Reis, phone 645.
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