This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
5
Friends stay updated as Misses Sallie and Lydia Clarke visit East millinery markets to buy goods for Mrs. K. C. Clarke’s shop. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Keller visit Lexington to see Joseph’s mother, Mrs. Jerry Keller, Sr., ill at Good Samaritan Hospital.
A long list of visits and travel among Frankfort residents and neighbors. Includes Dr H L Clark in Frankfort on business Mrs Hugh Mearns in Clay City Lola Lawrence visiting Cincinnati George E Coleman leaving for Manchester Mrs John Woolfolk visiting mother Mrs John Taul Catesby Woodford of Bourbon County visiting relatives in town and more from Lexington Hamilton Ohio and Winchester with trips to Pittsburg Columbus and New York to shop or visit family and attend events
Advertising blurb from Punch Co incorporated promoting new spring fashion of patent oxfords and sandals with a note to come early before sizes run out.
A Baptist church invites members to a Wednesday evening gathering at 7 with a prayer meeting, followed by a Bible study of St Peter and an 8 o'clock teachers training class. All teachers and substitutes are urged to attend along with other participants.
A remark notes that some women feel ready for life once they have a husband and a can opener. It reflects dated views on domestic roles and preparedness within marriage.
The column reports several residents recovering from influenza and other illnesses. J W Thompson and Mrs J Dunlap Gay show improvements, while John Robinson and Mrs Charles Wilson suffer influenza at home. Mrs Sarah Winn remains critical. J Will Clay improves. Charles Ragan and Squire Turner regain mobility after illnesses and an automobile accident.
R. E. Punch Co. announces new spring footwear collection featuring Laird Schober oxfords and strap pumps with hosiery to match all shades.
Mr and Mrs Henry Willoughby and Mr and Mrs George Kerns hosted guests Sunday evening. Miss Emily Pieratt visits relatives in Owingsville. Susie Leach tours relatives near Cincinnati. James Leach visits with Dan Leach near Sharpsburg. A party at Sewell's Shop included Susie Ella Leach Hattie Willoughby Brynne Allen Dudley Kline Robert Willoughby. Mack Willoughby born to Willie Morgan and Mrs Dudley Parker visiting grandmother.
Bargain sale by P Greenwade Commission and Coal Company offers Mansfield Best Flour 24 pounds at $1 per bag and 48 pound Patents at $2, Maple Leaf and Partridge lard 50 pounds at $5.40, and breakfast bacon 7 to 8 pounds at 28 cents per pound. Cash purchases only, call on phone 2-8S.
Father E. B. Corby of St. Patrick's church hosted a surprise party at the rectory Thursday night where over a hundred gifts of linen silver china rugs and household articles were presented by his congregation. He expressed delight and appreciation for the thoughtful gesture.
The W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at Mrs. Jennie Thomson's home on West High Street. All members are urged to be present.
A concise saying notes that asserting something is straight or true too often reveals complexity or doubt. The remark highlights skepticism about definitive proof in debates over orientation or correctness.
Irvine Police Chief Charles Gurley was shot and killed in his office Sunday night. Harris Daniels was arrested and charged with murder, with no witnesses and an unclear motive. A Richmond report claims Gurley was drunk at the time.
For rent a three room apartment with one bath starting March 1. Contact Mrs. Thos Heinrich at phone 256 for details.
Mrs. Nannie May Donaldson of Stepstone near Mt. Sterling cut her forearm badly when a frozen cream churn collapsed. The churn’s bottom gave way and its top portion, with its weight, struck her. A doctor arrived quickly, tied two severed arteries and sutured the wound. she remains in serious condition.
The J. R. Watkins Co announces openings for live agents to handle city trade. Offer includes free sample and particulars. Respond with interest to Dept. 73 Memphis Tennessee.
Clayton Howell, a local graduate auctioneer, is in Cincinnati this week conducting an auction for L. Gordon's large general merchandise business. The sale will continue for the remainder of the week and Howell’s selection is noted as a compliment.
Advertisement for Spring Oxford shoes from Punch Co Inc announcing a brown calf oxford with a double row of golden brown stitching and a new low military heel in the latest spring style.
Kentucky sheep specialists say failing to dock and care for lambs before sending them to market causes annual losses. Docked lambs sell for more, look uniform, and resist maggot infestation. castrated lambs fatten faster with better meat. Docking takes place at seven to fourteen days old on clear days with simple implements and disinfectant.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.