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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
5
Announcement notes J W Hedden Sr and J W Hedden Jr associated with Mrs Mary Ayres Illar and a fifty cent per year rate until paid for. The notice appears as a paid statement for the periodicals.
The article asserts 4 090 000 soldiers in the U S Army with 1 023 000 illiterate and 25 of white soldiers unable to read while 50 6 of Colored soldiers lack literacy. It argues illiteracy fuels demagogy and political danger and warns against federal centralization while urging local communities to abolish ignorance and restrict open saloons.
The passage notes the growth from 650 to 90,000 workers for the upcoming Fourteenth Census starting January 2 1920. It praises the 1920 census for its system usefulness and global standing and promises readers will be prepared to answer questions when the Census Man visits.
A call for thoughtful deliberation urges calm judgment and courage to address supreme needs and broad issues as the legislature convenes to advance justice across all state departments.
A public call urges vigilance as the Legislature approaches. Citizens must keep pressure on their elected representatives, ensuring they listen to mass concerns and honor commitments made to the people. The message stresses unity and bold action by courageous locals.
The message urges self review of 1919, pledging honesty, improved duties, and social and religious conduct. It calls for the dawn of January 1st 1920 to bring resolutions that promote betterment for all, with hearts of love and wishes for a prosperous year.
The article states the President has set March 1st to return railroads and express companies to their owners after World War II. It argues government management fulfilled its purpose and that the ownership question should not be debated now.
Ratliff H. Lane resigns after years as assistant cashier at Exchange Bank to become associate editor and business manager of the Sentinel-Democrat. Lane, a longtime local figure, earns respect and confidence and is seen as a valuable addition to the Sentinel staff. Dawson Brother of Owingsville succeeds Lane as assistant cashier at the bank.
Readers express appreciation for a copy of poems by Mrs. H. Clay McKee noting the thoughtful verses inspire daily life and the gift of poetic words.
The Mt Sterling Lumber Company expresses grateful appreciation for patrons in the past year and asks for continued opportunity to provide efficient service in 1920.
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