Mt Sterling Advocate masthead and mailing notice
Advocate Publishing Company publishes the Mt Sterling Advocate with J W Hedden as editor and Mary C Ayres as local news editor. It notes subscription price of one dollar and fifty cents per year and that cash must accompany orders. postage and mailing details appear as a low fidelity imprint.
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Advocate Publishing Company
MT. Sterling Advocate Eee
J. W. Hedden
Mary C. Ayres
Mt Sterling
Meitiete
Movement to organize 2 Y M C A in Mt Sterling
A local prospect urges the county and city to form two YMCA groups and begin a campaign to raise funds. The piece expresses strong support for organizing and expanding services, praising the effort and calling for women to start similar work, citing Mt Sterling as a model.
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Y. M C
Jou
W.C
Mt. Sterling
Physical Education Bill Seeks Statewide Tracing in Schools
A Kentucky Legislature bill would require physical education and tracing in all public schools including State Normal and graded schools, funded wholly or in part by the state. Support from leading educators cites reduced death rates and sickness, noting thirteen states already have similar laws achieving positive results. The call goes to representatives to back the measure.
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Kentucky
Courson
Mr Sterling Advocate to go semi weekly and grow
The Commonwealth notes the Mr Sterling Advocate will switch to a semi weekly schedule. It suggests the move could boost profits and press standing if the new venture stays as lively as the earlier weekly edition. Local chatter hints the publication aims to keep pace with political allies.
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Mr. Sterling
Commonwealth
Somerset
Bill
Thele
Homes in Demand Push for More Housing Construction
A letter describes a displaced renter forced to move his family to Eastern Kentucky after a sale. It notes high rents and urges local investment to build houses to meet demand, arguing housing would yield good returns for lenders and developers.
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Kentucky
Public sale of automobile in Mt Sterling Kentucky
The undersigned will hold a public auction on Monday February 16 at 2 PM in front of the Court House Mt Sterling Ky for one second hand 490 model Chevrolet Touring Car. W A Triplett.
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Court House
Mt. Sterling
W. A. Triplett
Organized labor launches national nonpartisan campaign
The American Federation of Labor says its 3,000,000 members will back a national campaign committee to oppose candidates unsympathetic to labor. The group will mobilize unionists and supporters, analyzing records and publicizing findings through primaries, starting immediately and extending to presidential nominees.
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Congress
American Federation of Labor
Farm Sold in Clark County Auction to Florine Delaney
The Delaney heirs farm of 299 12 acres in Clark County sold at public auction last week to Florine Delaney for 235 dollars per acre. The sale was conducted by W Hoff man Wood, known as the Man Who Sells the Earth, with Wm. Cravens as auctioneer.
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Clark County
Delaney Heirs
Florine Delaney
W. Hoffman Wood
Wm. Cravens
Eve and Adam debate sacrifice over a rib in Life
A playful dialogue imagines Eve asking Adam if he would give up a rib for her, and Adam answering in a face value exchange about love and sacrifice. The exchange mirrors timeless questions of devotion and union.
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Eve
Adam
C H S News Highlights Local Charity Lecture Program
Mr John Burke of the American Humane Society visited Campbell county car school securing pledges from pupils. Miss Georgia Dunn of the Kentucky Children's Home Society lectured in chapel. The Emersonian Literary Society presented Komikal Komundrams with Elsie George and Rena Steele, Robert Moss, Clara Foley and others performing various acts.
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John Burke
American Humane Society
Campbell County
Car School
Georgia Dunn
Kentucky Children’s Home Society
Chapel
Emersonian
Komikal Komundrams
Elsie
George
Rena Steele
Robert Moss
Clara Foley
Myrtle Holder
Bessie West
Wiliam
To Avoid the Flu First of All Make Your Bisod Red and Trim
A quirky health note urges readers to focus on core habits and daily routines. It highlights simple steps to boost resilience and reduce illness risk, emphasizing consistency and practical daily choices. The tone mirrors periodical wellness columns with concise guidance.
Pepto Mangan Tonic Promoted For Vital Blood Health
Advertisement urges readers to take Pepto Mangan to build rich vigorous blood and prevent influenza by maintaining health. It touts both liquid and tablet forms and asserts decades of physician use and effectiveness under the brand Gude. The note from Malvern Record editor adds a cheeky aside about baby prattle.
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Malvern Record
Public Sale Announcement for February 14 1920 at Harrison Avenue
A public sale is scheduled for Saturday February 14 1920 at 2 PM at No 12 Harrison Avenue. Items include an antique Cherry Bed spool bed half bed two wood beds a marble top washstand eight day clock three rocking chairs stool chairs carpet spinning wheel gas heater quilting frames stand table cook tables hand painted pictures a pony and phaeton and other various articles. Terms are cash. Buford R Boone and WM Cravens are auctioneers.
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Christian Association
Uncle Bill
W. A. Sutton & Son
H. G. Hoffman
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Organized Labor
C. H.S. News
Hobart Growars
the Advocate
Harrison Avenue
Buford R. Boone
Easus
Chicago
Census Bureau
Life Assurance
Worcester
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Modern Life Insurance
H. D. King
A. S. Johnson
Traders National Bank Building
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