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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
9
A note from the Mt. Sterling local editor states no announcement will be inserted until payment is received. The notice mentions a two dollar per year rate for second-class mail matter and implies pending publication until funds are secured.
Hon. H. O. Caywood of Bourbon county is announced as a candidate for State Senator from the 28th district which includes Bourbon Clark and Montgomery counties subject to Democratic primary action in August 1921.
The piece celebrates Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ, praising faith, peace, and national blessings. It contrasts sorrowful events with joy, invokes prayers for health and prosperity, and ends with a verse urging truth, noble ends, and freedom.
An advertisement offers a tonic claim to double egg output within 30 days or money back. It details ingredients iron phosphate calcium phosphate ginger and aloes and notes one bottle lasts 30 hens for 30 days priced at $1. Contact W. E. Bean Mt. Sterling Kentucky by mail or phone 622. The piece also mentions a Pure Pork Sausage claim from Hon Meat Co.
Sidney Johnson winner in agency contest of Hoffmans Pacific Mutual. prize a gentlemen's suitcase with ivory fittings. Contest ran two months from October 15 to December 15. second to fourth prizes awarded to R L Coleman Lewis A Judy and Mrs Mattie Myers. Also note sale listing: 22 shocks of sugar cane for sale by H C McKee.
The Mary Chiles Hospital in Mt. Sterling approaches opening after completion of painters in January. Local philanthropy funds furnishing rooms and a doctor’s consultation area. Groundkeeping by W C T U and city sidewalk and driveway work advance.
The ad offers fruits such as Bandhas oranges apples grapefruit and lemons and a large line of confections figs raisins dates and a wide toy selection to delight children. It also promotes a large staple and fancy groceries selection and recommends buying meats from How Meat Market for best value and quality.
A compact display showcases a range of travel and writing goods including leather bags, suit cases, brief cases and book items. The exhibit features fitted roll-ups, diaries, memorandum books, writing sets, card and poker sets, umbrellas and handkerchiefs.
Miss Elan and Reva Estill of Hamilton College Lexington spend holidays with aunt Mrs. R C Byron. Miss Virgaline Byron of Kentucky College for Women Danville returns home. Several residents, including Mrs. S F Owsley and Fassett Botts, attend events in Winchester. Many others travel between Mt Sterling Lexington and nearby towns for Christmas break and family visits.
The report describes a wedding purchased at five thousand dollars with a platinum guard set with diamonds and a gold engraved ring. It notes the couple, Jean Paige and Luise O'Hair Smith, attract many screen admirers and friends who praise her charm, ingenuousness, refinement, and past artistry, and predict increased public interest in her work after marriage.
A local sale announces 500 bushels of Black Twig apples must be sold within the week at Wilson's. The notice emphasizes timely action and cautions against false claims of effort.
M R Hain Line on Main Street advertises greatly reduced prices for his entire stock including wallpaper paints window shades window glass and all items in stock. Call to examine the selection across from the post office.
Fragmentary notes describe Montgomery M windows and how to view and value stained glass or artistic panes. The text hints at appreciation steps but is unclear and lacks a complete event or names.
An advertisement promotes Nature's Remedy laxative tablets as a cure for constipation and biliousness. It claims the product cleanses the bowels liver and promotes appetite while supporting digestion. The tablet is marketed at 25 cents per box with a five day supply mention.
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