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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1915
Page
5
A local drug store on Court Street advertises a complete line of state adopted books. The notice highlights availability at Pinas Duerson's Drug Store, signaling a broad inventory for students and educators.
A sequence of personal visits and trips across Kentucky and neighboring states is reported. Guests include Mrs. A L Lamey of Chicago with Mrs. Fannie Reese. Rev J B Wilson and Rev E T Caton returning from trips. Misses Mattie Judy Botts Susette Johnson and many others visiting relatives in Lexington, Winchester, Washington New York and beyond.
Protracted religious meetings begin next Sunday afternoon at Howards Mill with Rev. Frank Hardin preaching. The community is invited to participate and support the gatherings. Union services at the Court House Sunday evening at 7 30 led by Rev. T W Watts.
Local note reports coffees priced up by 15 cents per pound at Sanitary Meat Market, as shoppers note rising costs and steady stock.
Mrs James Bogie Jr. underwent a serious operation at a Lexington hospital Monday. She is reported to be getting along nicely. White Crown fruit jar caps are available at Vanarsdell's.
Tinware offered at giveaway prices including five pint cups for 5e and 4% gallon cups for 4e. Cord buckets in 3 quart for 5e and 6 quart for 10¢, 8 quart for 15¢. Opportunity to stock up at the fair.
Thomas A. Edison has accepted an invitation to lead an advisory board of civilian inventors for a Navy Department bureau of invention and development. The secretary cites submarine warfare as a key area and believes Edison can devise devices that will ensure peace through effectiveness.
The New York Sun canvassed voters from the Republican and Democratic parties and found Wilson likely to be re-elected if business conditions improve. Elihu Root is the leading Republican nomination choice with Theodore Burton a close second.
Transfer notice states J. W. Baber is handling a transfer. Contact phone is 840 for further details.
The Shelby News argues Mr. Stanley, favored by the liquor crowd, is the choice of Kentucky liquor men due to his votes in Congress and 1911 Democratic Convention influence. It counters that Mr. McChesney, a lifelong abstainer, represents the people’s side and is the better qualified candidate for governor.
Jane Cowl stars in a five reel Broadway Universal feature based on Justus Miles Forman's novel. A thrilling duel over a princess abducted by a prime minister unfolds with Eleanor as central figure and a cast including Dennis Mallory William Russell and Violet Horner in a period drama at Table Theatre with show on Saturday July 17.
A Kansas farmer sold an acre of strawberries for 998 dollars and 75 cents and used the proceeds to buy all automobile. If strawberries were not perishable the purchase would be more solidly satisfying and less expensive.
The Baptist church ladies present the fair’s dinner menu. The listing details dishes to be served at this year’s event, outlining savory and sweet offerings prepared for attendees.
A long reading lists country ham bacon beans Irish potatoes corn pudding lettuce cucumbers tomatoes mayo dressing corn bread light bread coffee iced tea and dairy items. It repeats fried chicken creamed potatoes and corn with similar sides and desserts and ends with a fragment cucumbers dressing corn bread.
Promotion urges readers to buy season tickets for the Montgomery County Fair at 1.50 dollars. It highlights milk pie and sweet milk items as part of the event offerings and emphasizes immediate purchase.
The Montgomery County Fair hosts top racing events next week attracting guests for daily competitions. Officials urge attendance for all days as the marquee attractions showcase prominent horses and racing talent.
A classified notice advertises five thousand pounds of country bacon available in assorted fat and lean cuts. The listing notes bulk sale terms and delivery options.
Work has begun on the new turn pike from Jeffersonville to the Menefee county line with state aid. Preparations will start in a few days on the Owingsville pike as officials push to finish by early fall. Mr W C Stone of the State Highway Department oversees the project.
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