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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
A historic call to win a Ford Sedan and other prizes dominates the final sixteen days of the big prize campaign. Candidates are urged to hustle, collect subscriptions, and boost votes before July 30 as club and triple vote offers change over time.
The Montgomery County Fair kicks off its thirteenth exhibition next Wednesday with a large expected attendance and a full program. Events include 2:18 pacing and trotting races, the Montgomery County Derby, pony day, cattle day, and a floral hall exhibit, plus band concerts, free acts, rifle drills by the American Legion, and amusements from Krause Greater Shows. An aviator plans daily aerial stunts above the infield to promote Lexington flights.
Announcement notes Saturday court day and a fair week at J. B. Riddle's with emphasis on quality and low prices for grocery items including granulated sugar coffee and canned goods. Also mentions Electric Shop selling electric irons and related supplies and directs readers to The Advocate for printing.
The Electric Shop promotes heat relief with fans and related electric cooling options for Saturday court day shoppers.
The Montgom ery County Fair booster tour proved a resounding success visiting Owingsville Wyom ing Hillsboro Flemingsburg Bethel and other towns. Speakers included Kincaid Prewitt and Nesbitt with strong hospitality noted from locals. A large turnout greeted the group and plans for a second Booster trip are set for tomorrow.
Mrs Alice Chilton Hamilton wife of Col George G Hamilton died in Memphis Tenn early Thursday after months of declining health. Born in Memphis she lived in Mt Sterling since marriage. Funeral in Memphis, burial to follow in Tennessee.
The itinerary lists departures and arrivals between Mt. Sterling Winchester Lexington Paris Millersburg Carlisle North Middletown and final return to Mt. Sterling. A Lafayette Hotel luncheon at Lafayette Hotel with a $1.00 plate is offered and tickets are available at the desk. Welcoming address is planned and prompt attendance is requested.
Miss Anna L Booher of Oregon City Oregon writes to the paper seeking information about old Montgomery county residents connected to her Booher, Moss and Young roots. She asks for letters and photos and mentions family lineage including fields in Mt Sterling and Fay ette County Illinois. Also notes poultry for sale from Mrs James Cravens.
The two chests of 1847 brand Rogers Silverware offered as prizes in the Advocate's big prize race are now on display at Bryan and Robinson's jewelers. Contestants and friends are invited to call and inspect it.
Bay horse with white hind feet and snip nose and white in front feet. Brown mare with white forehead spot and bar shoe on left fore foot. Right hind ankle enlarged. Reward offered. Call Charlie Overley at Ewington.
The Mt Sterling water works provide extra good quality water and adequate quantity. The superintendent hopes sparing use will prevent any alarm or shortages.
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