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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1914

Page

4

Candidate Notice for Ninth District Congress Nomination

The Hon J P Haney of Morgan county enters the Democratic nomination race for Congress in the Ninth District subject to the State Primary on August 1.

Opportunity Missed by Kentucky Governor McCreary

The piece laments Governor McCreary’s failure to seize a gifted chance for strong independent leadership. It criticizes his politics and weak policy, predicting that Beckham will surpass him in votes on August 1st, with McCreary and Stanley’s totals unlikely to compete.

James B. McCreary Edward Amherst Ott Kentucky Beckham McCreary Mr. Stanley

The Huffaker Letter in Louisville State Senate Fight

Mr Hite Huffaker a Louisville State Senator who led the whiskey interests fight during the last session against the amendment to the County Unit Law allowing twenty five percent of a county vote to petition for submission of the lo

Hite Huffaker Louisville

Bitter J C Beckham Dossier Sparks Political Feud

The piece denounces former J C Beckham angrily and recalls his moral push for a local amendment. Huffaker opposes Beckham and backs Mr Stanley the so called wet candidate. The writer mocks party figures and suggests additional names to complete the letter.

Cal Ani J. C. Beckham Dan Huffaker Mr. Stanley Charlton Mueller Lilliard

Haney Nominated for Congress by Montgomery Democrats

The Ninth District Democrats present Hon. J. P. Haney of Morgan County as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the upcoming State Primary on August 1. Haney, a former County Attorney, educator turned lawyer, has long been active in public affairs and pledges full effort to secure victory in November.

Montgomery J. P. Haney Morgan County Haney West Liberty Hazel Green Academy

Indeterminate Sentence Law Criticized After Bath Tragedies

A editorial critique argues lenient laws and jury systems fail to curb crime. It contends a jury of twelve taxpayers should determine punishment rather than a Prison Board, citing the Bath county tragedy and Cleveland Pergram case as consequences of parole.

Bath Cleveland Pergram

Be h am Senator Beckham faces Democratic opposition over prohibition votes

Elizabethtown News quotes a critic noting 95 percent of Democrats oppose Beckham for Senator due to his success in passing prohibition legislation. The remark frames the issue as a party line effect rather than broader policy disagreement.

Beckham Elizabethtown News

Politicians critiqued for misleading columns in Louisville Times

Adair County News condemns a Louisville Times writer for omitting sources and spreading untruths about the Senatorial race. The critique targets the writer's claims as deceptive and aimed at a less informed readership, urging readers to distrust unnamed party sources.

Louisville Times Neighbor Hatcher Adair

Hail Insurance Notice at Exchange Bank

B Frank Perry announces hail insurance services and invites customers to call and visit Exchange Bank to discuss coverage.

Exchange Bank Frank Perry

The Fair List of Jarware and Supplies

Jelly tumblers with tin tops priced at 25 cents per dozen Mason fruit jars pint size at 40 cents per dozen Red rubber gums for jars at 5 cents per dozen The fair offers these canned goods and accessories as part of its display and sale lineup.

the Fair

Fire destroys Kenney Bros Mill in Frankfort

A major blaze consumed the Kenney Brothers mill in Frankfort on Saturday causing about 50,000 dollars in damage. Investigators deem the fire incendiary in origin.

Kenney Bros Frankfort

Brunner's Offers Shoes and Fellowcraft Deals

Bargain footwear advertised with $295 Fellowcraft and $350 Farnum shoes plus $4 Oxford styles at J. H. Brunner's store.

Fellowcraft Farnum J. H. Brunner

Notice to settle accounts of McDonald Bros after death

All persons indebted to McDonald Bros. are urged to call and settle promptly due to the death of a member of the firm. John M. McDonald notes the need to settle the business, 52 31.

McDonald Bros John M. McDonald

Life-Sapping 90-Foot Worm Prompts Local Display

Hundreds visited Andes salesrooms to see a 90-foot tape worm removed from Mrs. E. H. Ransdall of Mt. Sterling. She credits Andes Great Prescription with restoring health after ten years of suffering from appetite loss, weakness, and digestive troubles. The ad touts the product and prices, with sales in Mt. Sterling and Montgomery interest.

Andes E. H. Ransdall Third and West Oak Park Louisville

Montgomery County Fair Opens with Daily Race Programs

Daily events include chariot, Roman standing, trotting pace, and mule races at the Montgomery County Fair, offering spectators a variety of racing exhibitions each day.

Montgomery County

Winchester Pastor to Quit Ministry

Rev. J. D. Gwaltney, pastor of the Winchester Central Baptist church, will resign at prayer meeting tonight. He has said he opposes modern movements and calls this era the worst in history, a statement that has stirred the sister city.

J. D. Gwaltney Winchester Central Baptist Church Gwaltney

Public Sale of Bank Stock at Mt Sterling Court House

On Saturday July 25 1914 at 1 pm I will sell to the highest bidder at the Court House door in Mt Sterling twenty shares of stock in the Mt Sterling National Bank on credit of 30 days. 221. M. O. Cockrell, Expr. of B. F. Cockrell.

Court House Mt. Sterling Mt. Sterling National Bank

Montgomery County Fair Set for July 21 25 in Kentucky

The Montgomery County Fair runs the week of July 21 to 25 promising the biggest and best event yet in Kentucky. Organizers urge wide attendance and celebrate the fair as a marquee community gathering.

Montgomery County Kentucky

Montgomery County Fair Opens July 21 For Five Days

Fair runs five days starting Tuesday July 21 inviting crowds to enjoy races bands and gatherings with the county’s best people and events each day.

Montgomery County

McCormick's Racket Store Offers Cheap Fruit Jars

Storewide sale at McCormick's Racket Store features fruit jars priced affordably for customers seeking value. Neighborhood shoppers visit the shop for glass jars and pantry supplies.

McCormick’s

County Fair Ad Invites Customers to Make Store Headquarters

Invites shoppers to use the store as their headquarters during the County Fair and afterwards while enjoying plenty of ice water. The notice emphasizes convenient amenities and continued service through the event period.

McCormick Extends Cut Price Sale to 21st at Fair Store

The Fair Store announces McCormick will continue his cut price sale through the 21st. Vanarsdell's advertises the best line of picnic goods in town.

McCormick Vanarsdell’s

Brunner's selling broken sizes of women pumps and oxfords

Advertises broken sizes in women’s pumps and oxfords at Brunner’s for 24 dollars. Montgomery County Fair in Mt. Sterling Ky hosts daily concerts by Seibert’s Band from July 21 to 25. Ready made aprons priced at 38 cents at McCormick’s.

Brunner’s Hear Seibert Montgomery County Fair Mt. Sterling

Old Virginia Also Going Dry

About 69 thousand Virginians have signed petitions urging Governor Henry C. Stuart to order a state wide liquor election. The enable act calls for a September 22 vote with 57 thousand signers from mostly dry counties.

Henry C. Stuart Virginia

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Havocate Publishing Co Kentucky Press Association Hedden, JR Borrows New York Chicago Congress W. J. Fields Carter County Mogan County Hail Insurance Mt. Sterling Drug Co W. S. Lloyd Winchester M. O. Cockrell B. F. Cockrell the Fair Store Mc‘Cormick’s E. S. Earp Incorporated
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