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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
4
We are authorized to announce the following as Democratic candidates at the State Primary Saturday August 6 1921 for Senator H S Caywood Circuit Judge H R Prewitt Commonwealth's Attorney W C Hamilton Circuit Court Clerk Miss Anne Hunt County Judge E W Senff
A local Mt Sterling notice urges merchants and customers to settle debts promptly during the readjustment period. It argues timely payments help wholesalers and retailers, prevent bad habits, and keep the economy flowing by ensuring both sides meet obligations on time.
The announcement names Sidney J. Calk as the Democratic candidate for Sheriff in the August 6 1921 primary with Ben Scott and Roger Greene on the ticket. All three are ex service men and Democrats who pledge faithful duty and strict enforcement of laws if elected.
The one year old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J G Hicks died at their Lexington home Monday and was interred in the Kemper family plot at Machpelah Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and two sisters and Mrs Mildred Kemper, formerly Miss Mildred Kemper, of this county.
The Department of Labor reports 3,473,466 idle workers in the U S this month, a decline from a year ago. Michigan leads with an 82 percent drop, followed by Ohio and Indiana at 50 percent each, then Illinois 44 percent and others with smaller declines. Automobile and accessory industries show the largest 69 percent cut, while textiles and leather industries fall about 35 percent. City-by-city losses appear in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland and more, with Southern states totaling roughly 100,000 idle.
The text argues for a revised tobacco marketing system to aid growers and manufacturers. It contends current prices are too low, the market is rushed, and credit mechanisms are lacking. It proposes redrying tobacco, storing in warehouses, and insuring shipments to enable fair pricing and timely payouts.
Cable from J. H. Patterson industrial leader and National Cash Register president urges U S to heed Europe’s economic distress. He cites unemployment idle ships war spending and lack of global leadership and calls for an international body to promote peace credit and progress.
Excellent opportunity at one of Kentucky's best hospitals. See De, P. K. McKenna. Four applicants may be considered.
The Kentucky Manufacturers' Association and the Employers' Association of Louisville report that a typical family can buy yesterday’s $100 of goods with about $76.27 today. Food clothing shelter fuel and sundries comprise the 100 percent budget and the drop is likely echoed in other Kentucky towns.
The Electric Shop advertises all kinds of electric bulbs and an electric radiator for cold mornings. A table percolator makes coffee fresh and hot at home. The display notes the items are beautiful table ornaments and lists a special price.
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