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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
4
The announcement states H. C. Duffy of Harrison County seeks the Democratic nomination for Representative in Congress in Kentucky's Ninth District, subject to party action.
W J Fields s8 a candidate for Congress subject to Democratic party action in the primary election to be held on Saturday August 6 1922.
Increasing interest signals the largest fair in Montgomery County history with plans by merchants to showcase Mr. Sterling and his works. The article hails the fair as the garden spot of the world and the gateway to the mountains as Eastern Central and Western Kentucky converge for events from the 19th to the 22nd.
The report outlines June totals for health work including 24 nursing visits 2 infant welfare visits 17 tuberculosis visits 3 office treatments 54 other visits 1 social service visit and 101 total visits. It notes 24 cases under care 10 new 9 dismissed 15 remaining with 2 recovered 4 improved 3 died and 5 discharged to family or self 1 to hospital 8 died. It records ages 2 under 2 0 in 2 to 6 1 in 6 to 20 and 7 over 20. nature of cases tuberculosis 2 chronic illness 3 others 5. Activities include a Home Hygiene class for colored women 27 pupils andGirl Scouts camp with tooth brush drills and minor accidents care. Florence Wallingford signs as Public Health Nurse. Robert M. Trimble Jr chosen chairman to sell season fair tickets to fundraise for the League.
The church held an all day rally on July 2 with three services. About 700 members attended and the meeting raised $750. Pastor W. H. Brown was assisted by Rev. G. C. Campbell of Chicago and pastors from the Baptist and Methodist churches. Van Hensen collars at Walsh's.
Miss Amie Sanders spent the past week with Miss Lucy Howard and Friday evening with her. Social visits include Cecil Sanders, Dave King of Jackstown, Tollie and Charles Lanter, and others from this place. Several residents attended court at Paris on Monday. One note mentions Mrs. T. D. Carmichael’s ill relative in Cynthiana.
James O Connell proprietor of Labortory in Mt Sterling marks forty years in shoe making and repair with a new finishing machine that speeds work to about one twentieth of the old time. A shaving and skin ner combination machine is added. both are new for 1922. Labor tory plans better work at lower prices and remains well equipped. Palm Beach suits urged for Chautauqua and Griefs Balto summer clothes offered by Walsh Co Inc at fifteen dollars.
Mrs Nettye Chase Welch died at her parents home after an 18 month illness described as the great white plague. Funeral services were held at the family residence and she was buried in the family burying ground. She is survived by her husband Albert Welch Jr and her parents Ray and Gala Chase. She was 22 and a devout Church of God member.
Citizens are urged to try Richardson Bros at 901 or 917 for fresh and tender meats. The ad promises premium quality at the same price as lesser cuts, inviting readers to choose the better option.
Dorsey Ratliff sold 135 lambs to Thomas Fitzpatrick weighing 6030 pounds at a price of 6 12 cents per pound. The Advocate page is cited for full printing.
Livestock receipts total 2800 hogs 800 cattle and 3000 sheep with demand strong. Hogs rise 10 cents with heavy sows and light shippers notable. cattle show varied gains on fat cows and steady medium cows while calves and heifers firm. sheep demand up with lambs and ewes mixed by grade. Black and White Oxfords and Pumps are all the rage-R. E. Punch Co., Inc.
A group of local women organized a Woman's Exchange and rented space in the Brockway newspaper store on West Main Street. The venture is a permanent business operating under the name Woman's Exchange. Vassar underwear is featured at The Walsh.
The Woman's Exchange will hold a formal opening this Saturday July 8 at the Brockway paper store on Main Street. The ad also notes the Punch Shoe Store showcasing Patent Leather and Gray Nubuck Pumps.
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