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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
6
The piece reflects on the Declaration of Independence, praising America’s growth since 1776 and its role in defeating tyranny. It notes postwar liberty movements in Europe, the spread of republican ideas, and urges continued public support for liberty loans.
29 acre small farm on Brush Creek near Camargo with 6 room dwelling, new 4 acre tobacco barn and other buildings. Land grows tobacco and corn, has good orchard and ample water. Terms reasonable. Further information from Haden Reynolds Mt. Sterling Kentucky R R 6.
Mr. Tinsley Barnard son of Mr. Charles Barnard and Miss Leonora Holbrook were quietly married last Wednesday at the bride’s home in Morehead with Rev. T. F. Lyons officiating. The groom works in his father’s business here and friends wish them happiness.
For Rent store room on Court street now occupied by Food Administrator. Will repair to suit renter and give possession at once. For further particulars see H. R. Prewitt, Atty. 22 1f Richard Reid Rogers.
A column notes that many people show strong interest in you, with some estimating as high as ten percent. The remark highlights public scrutiny and fascination around a public figure or celebrity.
Sheriff John G. Roberts announces a public cash sale on February 17, 1919 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse door in Mt. Sterling to recover taxes and costs. List of taxable parcels across districts with acres and amounts due from numerous property owners including Hamiline, Laughlin, Willoughby, Crow, May, Shultz, and others.
A fragmented district record lists residents and properties with addresses in Anderson and nearby locales. Names include Lee Butcher, Sallie Baird, Nettie Burns, Mary Vance Charon, Florence Cornwell, Cora Zailey, Carrie Davis, Mary Gist, Patsy Holly, Wade Hall, Ella Jouett, Patsy Jouett, William Leach, Fannie Magowan, Deitaler Morton, and others with assorted land or street entries on Locust and Mill streets and nearby towns.
A. S. Hart bought the 250 acre farm of Dr. C. B. Duerson and Frank C. Duerson at about 245 dollars per acre in a private sale Wednesday. Possession is to be taken March 1. The property, once managed by W. Hoffman Wood, was advertised for a public sale and is described as one of Montgomery county and state’s richest lands. Judson Anderson acquires the 87 acre Sledd place while Hart retains the remainder.
The Griggs Motor Car Company of Mt. Sterling Kentucky announces it is closing its business and winding up affairs. Creditors must promptly present claims for payment and all debts owed are to be settled. Going forward L E Griggs will conduct the business. L E Griggs is president and Robert H Winn attorney are named.
Mrs. Mary C. Hadden sold her Antwerp avenue property to Mr. John W. Wilson at a private price. Possession is set for around February 1st when Mr. Wilson will move in, with T. Foster Rogers, the real estate agent, handling the transaction.
The city clerk H. B. Ringo urges residents to call and pay the occupation tax before February 1 to avoid police collection. The note warns of enforcement and includes Bryan era political commentary praising equal suffrage and transportation line ownership.
A reflection on how love accepts even false promises while envy refuses true statements. The contrast highlights the power of emotion over factual accuracy and the distortions it creates in judgment.
A witty reflection on life’s music and the tendency of aging women to seek youth. The speaker notes the paradox of dancing through life while resenting the fiddler’s role in paying, and observes that older women often wish to be seen as new.
Miss Wingate Evans purchased a two story Sycamore street residence from Rhodes Burton of Carlisle. Lindsey Douglass's home will transfer possession March 1 and Evans plans to move in. The price was about $3,000.
J Louis Engdah and Victor L Berger face Judge Landis in Chicago on espionage charges. Engdah concedes no lines aiding war prosecution appeared in the Socialist but says editorials and interviews opposed the draft. He notes a Leavenworth night school and cites war costs narrated as critique of federal aid to allies and U S war effort.
A historical advertisement claims a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. It includes testimonials from a bank and a promise of free tests and home remedy details.
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