Prohibition Law Talk Highlights Enforcement Efforts
The 18th Amendment and Volstead Act receive a program by W C T U officials led by Mr Sterling. Judge H R Prewitt outlines enforcement across moonshiners bootleggers and buyers, urging public cooperation. Hoffman Wood and County Attorney W A Samuels press Vigilance while Rev B W Trimble calls for continued effort before a committee is formed to pursue violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
J. L. Clark
H. R. Prewitt
Hoffman Wood
U. S
B .W. Trimble
Dividend Declared on Preferred Stock by Kentucky Utilities Co
A dividend of one and one half per cent on the par value of each share of Preferred Stock is declared for the quarter ending December 31 1920. It is payable on or before January 15 1921 to holders of record at close of business December 31 1920. Kentucky Utilities Co Inc A A Tugtle secretary big sandy sorghum at Vanars-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Utilities Co., Inc
A. A
Prices Better On Local Brakes Prices Better On Local Brakes
A brisk morning sale drew a large crowd as bids ran high and the Reynolds Company led buyers. Prices ranged from a quarter cent to 42 cents per pound with few rejections, though quality on offer was generally inferior and floor averages look low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janao
Reynolds Company
Ing
Whitehall
Robertson
Evie
Barnes & Wyatt
Jack Storer
Burley
Paris
Harrodsburg
Richmond
Carlisle
Flemingsburg
Frankfort
Winchester
Tattersalls
Lexington
Et Eee
Neayette
Ayres Company Sells 40 Barrels of Apples on Court Day
A fragmentary note recalls the Ayres Company selling 40 bar rels of apples on court day. In a separate line a young man is told a girl will ask him to carry her handkerchief and powder rag, and to plan how he will pay for the furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayres Company
Lost Steers On Liberal Farm Prompt Reward Information
Lost, strayed or stolen two steers about 850 pounds each on the J Coleman Reid farm at Winchester Pike Liberal. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Also small farm for sale or rent at 32 Clay Street. Random ad snippets about a dictionary joke and beer comment appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coleman Reid
Winchester Pike
A. C. Bogie
Mary Evans
Clay Street
Million Dollar Shale Oil Plant Planned Near Mt. Sterling
The Central Shale Oil Corporation, Delaware chartered with 1 million dollars in capital and largely owned by Pittsburgh and Ohio interests, will develop about 1000 acres on Slate Creek nine miles from Mt. Sterling. The project includes a 250 ton daily unit, rail switch construction, by products from shale, and potential cement and fertilizer outputs with regional job growth anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Shale’ Oil Corporation
Delaware
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Slate Creek
W. C. Foulk
Urban population exceeds rural for first time in continental US
The 1920 census shows 54,318,032 people in cities and towns over 2,500, up 5.6 percent since 1910 and 51.4 percent of total population. New York leads urban totals. Rhode Island has the highest urban share at 97.5 percent. Texas tops rural counts with over two million outside cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Michigan
Texas
Indiana
Ohio
Florida
Oklahoma
New York
Pennsylvania
Mt Sterling Named Distributing Point By Local Growers
Introduction from Robinsons of West Virginia owners of a 500 acre orchard. They shipped 20 000 barrels of winter apples in 1920 and sprayed weekly from bloom to mid growth. Apples were hand picked machine graded worm free. The plan aims to make Mt Sterling a distributing point with 50 to 60 cent per barrel local freight savings and about a hundred dollars per car in savings for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Mt. Sterling
Robinsons
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Lexington
Sterling
Rural share of Mississippi population tops at 86.6 percent
Mississippi reports 86.6 percent of its population living in rural areas, highest among states for the total population distribution. The statistic highlights a predominantly rural state profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Sweet Clover and Honey from John A Sheehan in Kentucky
Grower advertises sweet clover cheaper and better than red clover with scarified seed for prompt germination. Offers prices and circulars free along with honey prices. Direct from John A. Sheehan R F D No. 4 Falmouth Kentucky.
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John A. Sheehan
Falmouth
Lawyers Should Study Hard Early in Their Careers
The line urges young lawyers to study diligently while they have time. It emphasizes the value of early preparation and the long horizon of a legal career. The statement underscores commitment to learning as a foundation for professional success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etady
Tobacco Meeting Endorses 1921 Crop Cutout by Growers
A large turnout of four to five hundred farmers gathered at the courthouse with Judge Henry R. Prewitt presiding. He urged removal of low grade tobacco from markets and called for halting the 1921 crop due to manufacturers holding a three year supply. Growers backed the cutout unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R.prewitt
Judge Prewitt
Gift to U of K brings experimental superheater
The University of Kentucky receives the best experimental superheater ever made as a gift from the Locomotive Superheater Company of New York. Dean F. Paul Anderson announces the installation to honor N. T. McKee, a university graduate now leading expert with the firm. McKee, also known as Trimble, hails from Judge H. Clay McKee and Mayor Reid McKee families and is presently in London establishing European offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kentucky
F. Paul Anderson
College of Engineering
Locomotive Superheater Company
New York
N. T. McKee
Sterling
McKee
London
Miss Anne Robinson Dies at 54 in Flat Creek Area
Miss Anne Robinson aged 54 died Thursday morning of pneumonia at Jim Alexander's home near Flat Creek. A respected Christian woman she is survived by several sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Machpelah Cemetery conducted by Rev Clyde Darsie of the Christian church. Burial followed in Machpelah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne’ Robinson
Jim Alexander
Flat Creek
Clyde Darsie
The
Christian Church
Machpelah Cemetery
Rockefeller Gifts 200000 To Southern Baptist Relief Board
John D. Rockefeller has given the Relief and Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention $200,000 in the past six months. The board in Dallas, Texas, cares for needy aged preachers. More gifts may follow as the plan keeps funds available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
The
Southern Baptist Convention
Dallas
Texas
Southern Baptist Churches
Mr. Rockefeller
Notice to Subscribers on Paper Delivery
Subscribers are urged to call 74 if a paper is not delivered. The Advocate aims to perfect its carrier system and ensure every subscriber receives the paper regularly.
Inclement Weather Suppresses Market in Winter Auction
Bad winter weather and a week of snow and sleet delayed mountain cattle shipments. A carload of Ohio mules sold for 200 to 400 dollars per pair, with one pair at 500. Cattle prices ranged 6 to 8 cents for steers, 6 to 7 cents for heifers, 2 to 3 cents for canners, 5 1 2 to 6 cents for bulls. A larger February court run is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Miss Bessie Lane Joins Mary Cumming Company
Miss Bessie Lane of this city accepts a traveling representative role with the Mary Cumming Company of Lyuisville. Her territory will be Virginia and she begins February 1. The company designs and manufactures ladies gowns and frocks, and Miss Lane’s appointment is noted with approval.
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Bessie Lane
Mary Cumming Company
Lyuisville
Miss Lane
Virginia
The
Cumming Company
Miss Jane
Whiskey Tax Case Heard by Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals has heard the argument on the whiskey tax law taxing whiskey in bonded warehouses. If upheld, the fifty cents per gallon tax would fund road construction.
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Court of Appeals
County Financial Report Noted in This Issue
The county financial report for Montgomery county appears on pages 2 3 6 and 7 inviting every taxpayer to review the county’s affairs and familiarize themselves with the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Financial Report
Montgomery County
Knights Templar Called Meeting in Montgomery January 20
There is a called meeting of the Montgomery Commandery No 5 K T on Thursday evening January 20 1921 at 7 oclock for conference of degrees. T H Wilson E C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Commandery No. 5
K. T
T. H. Wilson
E. C
Hemstitching Service Offered by Ola Rogers
Miss Ola Rogers announces she will continue hemstitching work though unable to attend in person. Requests orders by calling 31 or 605, dating from the notice period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Rogers
Coal from Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Company
Coal sellers urge residents to buy from the Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Company with delivery across town advertised in The Advocate for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Company
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Vanars
Land & Priest Druggists
Shale Oil Corporation
Faulk
Domipany
Foulk
U. of K
Knights Templar
the Advocate For Printing
Live Wire Real Estate Agency
C. Howell
R. R. Crouch
the Market Place
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