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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
4
Fee schedule for precinct and city offices lists amounts of 7.50 15.00 and 10 in unspecified context, indicating charges or allocations. The fragment suggests a municipal notice detailing payment figures or assessments related to local elections or office duties.
Announcements list candidates authorized for the State Primary on Saturday August 6 1921. Names include Henry S. Caywood for Senator S B Lane for Representative H R Prewitt for Circuit Judge W C Hamilton for Commonwealths Atty Miss Anie Hunt for Circuit Court Clerk E W Seuff for County Judge W A Samuels Henry Watson for County Attorney Sidney J Calk Chas E Duff for Sheriff Lindsay R Douglas W H Wright for County Clerk T M Greene R M Montjoy L B Mason for Tax Commissioner James M Greer Charles B James Will S McCormick D D Salyer Wm F Stewart for Police Judge Ben R Turner R F Mastin C W Nesbitt 4 C Shoemaker Thomas H Turley.
Our four banks publish reports with a capital of 200000 dollars and aggregate deposits of 1998484.65 dollars. The items show sound financial management and a firm healthy money climate in the region, earning commendation for local banking leadership.
The Courier Journal and Lexington Leader editors praise civic service and condemn partisanship in Blair’s pardon episode. They note partisan reflexes harm voters and urge newspapers to mirror the Leader’s frank stance to aid electorate and improve politics.
The text suggests a growing independent electorate impacts party dynamics as voters influence governance. It implies politicians must appeal beyond traditional blocs to secure support, framing independents as crucial to future governance outcomes.
A gifted scribe notes training camp heat among pugilists and argues perspiration is the key to muscular perfection and happiness. The article contrasts loafing with hard work and outdoor labor, asserting that sweating aids comfort, mood, and health, even in shade.
Local harness track action hints at high class trotters prepping for upcoming races. Ivy Leaf and Maple Hill Farm’s two-year mare are praised alongside Jay Lee and Mr Sterling in Magowan’s stable. Other notable runners include Donna Cochata and a roan gelding from the Greene Brothers, with many horses described as performing well and promising competitive harness events at Pair Grounds.
Fayette county fairymen are organizing into a purebred Jersey cattle association. Twelve members who own 17 cows have joined, with PF. Prewitt of the College of Adventure and County Agent W R Gabbert assisting. Completion hinges on signing 200 to 250 cows.
A brief admonition about standards in journalism urging readers to adhere to gentlemanly conduct, noting that being courteous is easy in theory but not many men practice it in practice.
A collection of quick facts notes Blanket named for 14th century clothier Thomas Blanket, Elmira College as Auburn Female Seminary on 1852 charter, sneezewood dust acts like snuff, Smithsonian houses a three ton copper boulder, platinum wire of extreme thinness requires 3,000,000 wires per inch, San Miguel Church of Santa Fe dated 53 years after Columbus, Panama Canal earth and rock could build 63 Great Pyramids, best Persian carpets show patience and long labor, a 12 by 12 foot weaving task equals over 10 years for one man at six days a week.
All candidates are invited to be present in the County Court Room Tuesday afternoon at 2 PM July 12 1921 to draw for positions on ballots.
CORRESPONDENCE lists Price Cask of Mt. Sterling visiting cousin Russell Crooks. Ma and Mrs. Mason Botts of Sharpsburg visit relatives here. Miss Emma Wilson returns home near Cynthiana after visiting Mrs. H J Daily. Miss Lydia Dawson visits sister Mrs W B Kincaid after teaching in West Virginia. Mrs H C Knight and Edith Knight return to Sharpsburg after a week with Mrs J W Shankland. Mrs Roy Botts and children of Winchester visit parents, Pres Barnes and wife. Paul Hunt and Mr Sterling visit here during Chautauqua. Mr and Mrs A N Crooks and daughter Mary Robinson visit during Chautauqua. Mrs Robert Moore and child leave for San Antonio after visit here. Miss Lucille Vice leaves Monday.
Mrs Bedwine returns home after days with her daughters Mrs J R Day and Mrs O J West in Georgetown Lexington and Danville.
City council in Mt Sterling Kentucky enacts an ordinance increasing the police force to three officers in addition to the Chief of Police. The measure becomes effective upon passage and publication as required by law, approved by Mayor W R McKee and attested by City Clerk M C Ayres.
Saturday trade features Southern watermelons on ice and Florida cantaloupes on ice. Georgia peaches and apricots join Florida oranges, large lemons, well ripened bananas, tomatoes, and limes.
The Huntington Bear Cats lost 4 to 2 to the Mt. Sterling Out Laws in a Sunday ball game. The Out Laws scored twice in the first and twice late, securing the victory.
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