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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
4
An old notice states cash must accompany the order and no announcement will be inserted until payment is received. It outlines a one dollar yearly fee and payment conditions for publication. The terse directive implies immediate monetization before any insertion occurs.
In Sunday's Enquirer John D Wakefield reports strong support for Major A T Wood of Mount Sterling as Pension Agent for Kentucky and notes his long friendship with Senator Bradley Both parties admire his character and wish him a long tenure despite past near misses in Senate appointments.
A letter condemns the Democratic Seventh District call for a March 16 primary. It accuses Cantrill of haste to avoid opposition and to shield a compulsory primary law, urging the State Central Committee to review legality and member eligibility for the benefit of the party.
The piece recalls serious charges leveled at Mr. Cantrill by a Mr. Noel in a race against Senator Thomas. It notes Cantrill’s denial and lawsuit promise, then asks readers what became of the suit and whether vindication occurred.
The Mt. Sterling National Bank invites readers to open an account, claiming it accepts all balances, large or small. The message, signed by cashier C. B. Patterson, frames banking as a guard against impulsive spending and a steady financial aid.
Dr. Toyokichi Syenaga of Chicago University told the Civic Forum in the Hudson Theater that Colonel Roosevelt is the only man fit to solve China’s current difficulties and proposed him as temporary President. Amen.
A reflective piece contrasts winter travel with poverty of means, praising simple forest bungalows over the glitter of resort life. It argues that sunshine and pine odors outshine diamonds and perfumed airs, noting the holiday appeal of Florida and California to those with funds. It ends with a brief mention of Vanarsdell’s pure pork sausage.
Public auction planned on a Monday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mt. Sterling Court House door to sell one fourth interest in about 119 acres in Montgomery county held by D. Lee Henry to satisfy four executions issued January 4 1912. Debts listed include L G Auxier Co 19.82 Lizzie Lewis 176.47 R Harper for J D Harper 77.02 Aultman Miller Co 101.07 total 382 to include ads. Sale on three months credit with bond. Sheriff W F Crook signs January 16 1912.
A community piece urges buying locally to bolster home merchants, create jobs, raise storefront stocks, and increase property value and public improvements. It argues local purchases keep money circulating for fraternal, church, and club activities, and cites Vanarsdell's buckwheat flour and pure maple syrup as examples.
The Niles county unit local option bill passed 70 to 19 after members rejected postponement until January 29 to allow the Huffaker county unit extension measure to be considered. Representative Peter Lee Atherton of Louisville spoke against it, saying it harmed the state’s interests. Among the Fifth district, all present opposed except L C Owings who backed the measure to align with the Democratic platform. Voting breakdown: 51 Democrats and 19 Republicans for. 17 Democrats and 2 Republicans against.
The complaint claims muckraking prevents borrowing, leaving workers with the only harsh choice to seek employment. This view argues investigative exposure harms credit access and pushes people toward work instead of capital.
Eight hundred shacks fodder some corn and millet hay feed boundary plus three fat hogs and fifteen cattle shoats listed. Seller S. M. Walker at 292 Greenwade’s Seeded raisins and currants stock from 1911 at 124c.
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