Co operative Marketing Act Moves Through Legislature
The Kentucky burley growers bill progresses in both chambers as the Senate advances the cooperative marketing act. Introduced by Senator Newton Bright and Representative John E. Brown, it goes to the agriculture committee with a full 21 page text detailing cooperative pools and legal considerations. Miss Jeannette Ranking attends to advocate a minimum wage for women and girls during a joint session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Committee On Agriculture
Senate
Newton Bright
New Rules Committee
John E. Brown
Shelby County
Thompson
Edwin Morrow
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Jeannette Ranking
Montana
National
Hend
Burley Growers
Kentucky
Robert W. Bingham
Louisville
Bingham Co-operative Marketing
Red Cross Elects Officers and Announces Trachoma Clinic
The local Red Cross met in regular session at the Rest Room and elected officers for the year. Killpatrick remains chairman, Mrs Li y secretary, R. G. Kern treasurer, with Mrs. Percy Bryan as vice chair. An executive committee includes Mrs. Lloyd, Van Sant, Chenault, Stofer, Snyder, Conroy, Punch, Welch, Thompson, Keller, Sharp, Imble Jr., and Quisenber. A trachoma clinic is planned for January 11 to 14, directed by Dr. John McMullen of the Public Health Service with Miss Linda Neville assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Killpatrick
Li Y
R. G. Kern
Percy Bryan
W. A. Lloyd
J. A. van Sant
Elizabeth Chenault
John Stofer
George Snyder
Joe Conroy
McMullen
Thoughts on debt and keeping up with neighbors
A brief reflection notes that many people incur debt by trying to match their neighbors. It emphasizes budgeting and prudent spending over social striving.
City Council Re-Elects Police and Officials
The city council held a regular session at city hall with Mayor McKee presiding. Police officers Lloyd, Guilfoile and Stockdale were re-elected for six months, Dr. Cox was re-elected city physician, Dan Holbarn was reappointed supt of street cleaning, and John was named chief of the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Lloyd
Guilfoile
Stockdale
Cox
Dan Holbarn
John
Sentinel-Democcrat
Gate City Oil Company
McCormick Lot
South
Queen Street
Chamber of Commerce Resumes Mt Sterling Meetings
The Mt Sterling and Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce resumed its semi monthly luncheon at the Country Women's Club with 35 members. President Harry G Hoffman presided. A roads committee was formed to discuss improving eastern and southern routes into the city and connecting to a new model thoroughfare. A second committee was set to meet January 17 with the Montgomery County Fair Association to boost the 1922 fair and make it the biggest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Country Women’s Club
Harry G. Hoffman
Capt
C. H. Perry
G. H. Strother
J. P. Highland
Sterling
Winchester
Jackson
Montgomery County Fair Association
Miss Jenmel Gatewood Returns from Lexington Visit
Miss Jenmel Gatewood returns from Lexington where she visited Miss Lucreta Little, sharing details of the trip and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenmel Gatewood
Lexington
Lucreta Little
Musings on a Changing Winter Country Life
A reflective piece contrasts nostalgic childhood days with modern conveniences and urban life. The narrator recalls old times around a cabin, while noting new gadgets, commerce, and rapid change shaping daily living. It laments the loss of simple comforts to technology and consumerism.
Breathitt Man Sentenced to Life for Jail Attack Murder
Tom Porter, charged with the murder of Miss Maggie Allen during an assault on Breathitt county jail in Jackson on December 10, was found guilty by a Lee county jury and given a life term in the reformatory. The verdict came a half hour after deliberations began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Porter
Maggie Allen
Breathitt County
Jackson
Lee County
Reformatory
Dillard Turner Improves After Illness in Frankfort
Dillard Turner of Frankfort, badly ill with double pneumonia, shows signs of improvement after several critical days. A revival or preaching service will be held at Howards Mill on the second and fourth Sunday afternoons at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Noel Hodges. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard Turner
Frankfort
Howards Mill
Noel Hodges
Advertising Rates And Publisher Justification
The Mt. Sterling Advocate explains ad rates rise with production costs and circulation value. It argues rates reflect production costs and distribution quality, warns against undercharging or overpricing, invites buyers to review circulation records, and urges advertisers to base decisions on proven value rather than guesswork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling Advocate
Advocate
Health and Welfare League Elects Officers in Montgomery County
The Health and Welfare League met at the Rest Room with Mrs. Jamies Kennedy presiding. Stuart Sharp elected president. George Snyder first vice chair, John Storer second vice chair. J. E. Lindsay and R. G. Kern re-elected secretary and treasurer. December report praises work. Miss Wallingford led Santa drive for needy families, delivering 30 baskets plus flour meat potatoes and beef roast. Community contributions funded a memorable Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health and Welfare League of
Montgomery County
Jamies Kennedy
Stuart Sharp
George Snyder
John Storer
J. E. Lindsay
R. G. Kern
Miss Wallingford
Lexington Firm Awarded $105000 Road Contract
The state highway commission awarded a $105,000 contract Monday to Louis des Cognets of Lexington for three miles of concrete on the Lexington Winchester pike. The project closes the gap to the Fayette county line where the road becomes asphalt to Winchester. Rock asphalt bid $6,000 under concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington-Winchester Pike
State Highway Commission
Louis Des Cognets
Lexington
Fayette County
Winchester
Hanley Ragan Buys Two Well-Bred Colts
Hanley C. Ragan of this city purchased from Pat Dunne two coming two-year-old colts by Undesire one out of Rookery and one out of Jessie C. The purchase was noted in local racing circles as a strategic move for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley Ragan
Hanley C. Ragan
Pat Dunne
Rookery
Jessie C
Fatty Rawson Sighted With Hidden Jug in Arm
A shorthand remark notes Fatty Rawson could hide a gallon jug under his arm. The comment appears as a brief caption or gossip item in the column.
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Fatty” Rawson
Listen Irene Show Delights Mt Sterling Audience
The Mt Sterling audience praised Manager Small for bringing Listen Irene to town. Nyla Brown as Irene impressed from the start, with stylish costumes and strong supporting acts including Johnnie Getz and Lew Nelson. The male quartet and Ace Wingfield’s singing drew praise as the performance drew large local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Sterling
Mt. Sterling
Blacksmith Shop Rented by Stockdale and Grayson
Rented 0. Q. Stockdale and William Grayson hold the Locust and Bank streets blacksmith shop. They are expert workmen in their line and are bidding for the trade in the area. They are competent and will offer service and fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Stockdale
William Grayson
Locust
Bank Streets
Real Estate Notice by F D Richardson Mt Sterling
A brief real estate notice invites readers to contact F D Richardson Real Estate at the Mt Sterling office upstairs over the Duerson Drug Store to sell or exchange farm or city property.
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Duerson Drug Store
F. D. Richardson
Mt. Sterling
Rural Mail Boxes Get Federal Inspection Report
A post office representative surveyed county free delivery routes to evaluate box conditions and approaches. Owners must maintain boxes under federal law or face penalties. compliance ensures better service for all residents.
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Post Office Department
For Sale Privately in Central High Street Area
Modern home of R H Dale on High Street near court house and business center. Lot fronts 48 1/2 feet, deep with rear Bank Street passway deeded. Two story frame house with entrance hall parlor family room dining kitchen four bedrooms bath upstairs. Electricity for lighting gas for heating and lighting. Good condition in best located neighborhood with garden, stable and front yard. W Hoff man Wood real estate agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Dale
High Street
Court House
Bank Street
W. Hoffman Wood
It Pays 5 Ways Advertisement Praised by Reader
A reader confesses interest in the It Pays 5 Ways advertisement appearing in other columns. The note argues protection at small cost is wise and merits attention despite not normally appealing to the reader.
Weekend Specials at J. B. Riddle's Store
Friday and Saturday specials announced including canned hominy at 10e per can blue label Karo syrup 50c per gallon Trish potatoes 45c per peck Chum salmon 12c per can pink salmon 15c per can and remaining pie peaches at 50c per can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Riddle’s
Young Couple Wed at Methodist Parsonage
John Hays a popular Duerson drug store clerk wed Lillian Henson in a quiet ceremony at the Methodist parsonage performed by Rev. J. W. Crates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hays
Duerson
Lillian Henson
J. W. Crates
Hospital Notes From Mary Chiles Ward Report
Mrs. Holter of the county is improving after a serious operation. Jeff Norris and Mrs. Ronnie Mackie are improving. Webb Gaitskill continues to improve. Margaret Coppage is doing nicely after a serious operation. Mrs. Frank Horton and Dr. Lockhart remain about the same. Mrs. Rice Crooks, operated on Wednesday morning, is doing nicely. Mrs. Marion Carter is very much improved.
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Holter
Jeff Norris
Ronnie Mackie
Webb Gaitskill
Margaret Coppage
Frank Horton
Lockhart
Rice Crooks
Marion’ Carter
Exchange Tuesday Club Sale at the Rest Room
The Tuesday Club hosts an Exchange on February 25 at the Rest Room with candy and assorted edibles for sale.
Two Day Sale on Singer Sewing Machines
Only two days remain to buy a Singer sewing machine at a reduced price. The Singer office promotes the limited time offer with emphasis on savings.
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Singer
Singer Office
Lost sapphire bracelet linked to reward offered
A note asks for the return of a gold link bracelet set with three sapphires addressed to Elizabeth McNamara with a reward offered. A stray line mentions Barnam's Hound Dog and hanging up a “Peace Stocking” as already done.
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Elizabeth McNamara
Barnam
Identity of Two Children Unknown
On Wednesday December 7 two children rode a brown horse to Mrs. J. M Sewell's near Sewell's Shop and asked for water. They stayed the night, claimed to be Goldie and Ollie Blanton aged thirteen and fifteen, said their parents were Frank and Mrs. Blanton of South Portsmouth, and that an uncle named Frank Blanton had placed them on the horse. The children gave conflicting stories and were later reported to County Judge Evans in Winchester. South Portsmouth authorities deny knowledge of them. Mrs. Sewell seeks information on their identities.
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J. M Sewell
Sewell
Winchester Pike
Portsmouth
Frank Blanton
Hatfield
Winchester
Lexington Pike
Mr. Hatfield
South Portsmouth
Evans
Ten Day Land Sale Near Camargo Pike
For ten days only about 37 acres of land three miles from the city on Camargo pike. Modern residence with light plant water system and conveniences. Ideal home offering good living and satisfaction. Real Estate Agent Ray Moss guardian invites prospective buyers to view the property and learn more.
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Camargo Pike
W. Hoffman Wood
Ray Moss
Marion Miller Marries Winifred Hutson in City Ceremony
Marion Miller, a prominent local automobile man, wed Miss Winifred Hutson of Paris on Wednesday. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hutson, is described as cultured. After a brief bridal trip the couple returned to the city to start their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion J. Miller
Winifred Hutson
Paris
Theodore Hutson
Mr. Miller
Joe Miller
Sterling
Caywood Named on Important Committees
Hon. H.S. Caywood state senator from this district has been named on key committees including Revenue Taxation as chairman Public Roads and Highways Charitable Penal and Reformatory Institutions Fish Game and Forestry Municipalities and Kentucky Statutes.
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H.S. Caywood
Kentucky
Mr Utz Dies In Cincinnati At Eighty
Mr August Utz aged eighty years died in Cincinnati on Saturday. He was the venerable father of Louis M. Uts of this city. Funeral and burial arrangements followed in Cincinnati.
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August Utz
Louis M. Uts
Cincinnati
Satsola Orerarae
Sheen
Eiehai Dat
Real estate transfer on Queen Street to Ben Copher
F D Richardson as agent sold a house and lot on Queen Street to Ben Copher for 1200 dollars cash. Possession is to be given March 1 by H R Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Richardson
H. R. Fitzgerald
Queen Street
Ben Copher
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Chamber OF Commerce
Breathitt
Health and Welfare League Meeting
M. C. Ayres
Mary Chiles Hospital
Marion Miller
Caywood
MR. Utz
the Advocate
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