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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
3
Ben R. Turner Jr. was taken to Cincinnati last week for the removal of tonsils and adenoids. He is recovering well and doing nicely.
A Kentucky Sunday School association speaker drew about 120 attendees at a Mt Sterling union service, contrasting church goers with nonattenders. Vaughan-W., a product of mountain education, told vivid tales of rural life and mission work, likening potential literary success to enduring mountain stories. He praised regional voices and warned that many miss meaningful church experiences.
Lee Fisher a well known colored citizen who runs a barber shop has perfected a cure for croup frost bite toothache and related ailments and received a U S government trade mark for his remedy used locally by many people who highly recommend it.
Virgil Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs Joe P Sullivan married Miss Martha Berger in New York last week. Sullivan recently discharged from the service and now holds a position with the Atlas Refining Co of New York.
I F Tabb sold his West Main Street home to William Highland for 7500 last week. Highland will take possession March 1 with his family moving in. Tabb and Mrs Cushman will live in apartments above the Table Theatre building.
Hon Elijah Hogge, a widely known Morehead attorney, has been appointed to the state prohibition enforcement force with a salary of 2500 dollars per year. The appointment is expected to bring strong official service.
C. R. Thompson, brother of Dr. W. R. Thompson, is elected president of the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington succeeding the recently resigned Lewis Lee Haggin. Ten million silver dollars are being melted into silver bars at the Philadelphia mint to be formed into dimes, quarters, and half dollars as the government cuts costs by melting dollars.
John F. Prewitt considers Alvin Myers a fine No 1 walk trot sorrel mare and will place her in training when weather allows.
The narration laments human behavior as causing chaos and fear. It argues that aggressors enforce misery on others by relentless noise and sleeplessness, denying relief or response to the afflicted. The tone critiques moral failings and social harm.
Mrs. J. W. Baker was taken yesterday to Lexington where she underwent an appendicitis operation. The many friends of this popular young matron will wish for her a speedy recovery.
Miss Bessie Wilson sold her bungalow on Sycamore street to Charles Anderson for 8000 dollars. The purchase price is described as well worth the value of the property.
American railways are to be returned to private management on March 1. Steel workers expect large equipment orders with about 100,000,000 tons of rails sought. Leading railroad men estimate five year spending for new equipment at no less than 3 billion dollars, likely not fully covering depreciation and new needs. The outlook shows broad promise with a golden fringe for all.
The readable lines show a playful greeting about happiness and a warning that a visitor may not come every day. The passage resembles verse with rhythm and informal phrasing, suggesting a song or poem fragment rather than a news item.
The writer reflects that many old family lines are valued more for their sturdy trunk than for the achievements of today’s descendants, suggesting a critique of prioritizing heritage over current accomplishments.
The YWCA is described as the world’s largest women’s organization, founded in Boston in 1866. It aims to promote Christian character and efficiency through physical mental and social training. It was the sole women’s organization asked to do war work and now has a balanced peace program.
The Walsh Co promotes its suits and overcoats with a one-third discount sale. Quality and price differences are highlighted to attract shoppers.
W. E. Farris purchased Saturday J. M. McGuire’s 125 acre farm on the Grassy Lick pike about two miles from the city. Land sold for 325 dollars per acre and is regarded as one of the county’s best properties.
Cravens and Turpin sold H. C. Hoskins farm of 6114 acres near Kiddville to Sam Manley of Sharpsburg and G. S. Gillispie of Owingsville. Possession will be given March 1.
L. E. Griggs of this city sold his 336 acre Madison county farm to D. T. Bogie of Richmond for 150 dollars per acre. Possession is to be given on March 1.
Pearl Chandler of Lexington was arrested on a charge of driving an auto truck without a license. The tobacco laden truck lay stalled on the Paris and Mt. Sterling pike with wheels sunk to the hub. County Road Engineer Canan will place guards and enforce road laws. Chandler posted bond to appear in County Court before Judge Senff, but the hearing was postponed for two weeks.
The Mt Sterling Laundry owners have purchased a new truck and renovated offices with new furniture and machinery to serve rising business. The Evans Brothers will receive broad support from local residents as Mt Sterling gains a first class laundry service.
Sears Roebuck & Co of Chicago closed the year with total sales slightly over 255 million dollars, up from 198.5 million in 1918, an increase of about 57 million dollars or 28 percent.
The report notes William Jennings Bryan’s Jackson Day banquet remarks in Washington showing he aims to be a leading Democratic figure until the June presidential convention. He opposes President Wilson on the peace treaty and hints at forming a new party, following Theodore Roosevelt’s Reform era moves.
Harrison Kimbrell has leased the store room of J. H. Estill on East Main street and will open a soft drink and confectionary stand. All Suits 1 at cut prices. 3 off. All Boy's Suits The Walsh Co.
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