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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
3
Governor James D. Black is described as an easy winner for the Democratic nomination in the August primary. The piece lauds his 1915 campaign work, notes a large lead over opponents, and portrays him as the strongest campaigner and speaker for the ticket.
The shutdown or delay in opening public schools stems from a muddle over school books, causing scheduling and enrollment uncertainties for students, parents, and educators.
A vintage promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce of Buffalo as creator of a vegetable based women’s tonic. It cites backache headache and pelvic disorders as targets and lists ingredients like lady's slipper and black cohosh roots, claiming no whiskey or morphine and wide pharmacy availability.
Local grocers report a sugar shortage with wholesalers unable to meet demand. In the aftermath, shops limit customers to four pounds, worsening prospects for housewives planning berry preserves as spring freezes curb fruit supply.
J. C. McNeal, local C. O. agent, completes twelve years in the city. He started with just over $150,000 in annual business, and last year more than $300,000 passed through his hands.
A reflective piece questions national leadership in thrift, progress, and race, arguing that effort and prudent buying can lift the United States. It frames ambition as a collective challenge to improve social and economic conditions.
Revival meeting at Kiddville Baptist Church ongoing with Pastor E. V. May assisted by Dr. L. L. Henson of Covington.
Notice of sale in equity in Montgomery Circuit Court Mamie Deck et al plaintiffs versus Cordie Ray et al defendants. On July 21 1919 at about 1 PM public auction at the Montgomery County Court House Mt Sterling Ky for a lot with residence in Smithville bounded Laura Hazelrigg Henry Bondurant Ben Lewis and street 54 by 56 feet title from 1887. Purchaser must give Bond with security as a Replevin Bond bearing interest from sale date. A lien retained until payment. W E Jones Master Commissioner M C C.
The Master Commissioner orders a sale of H M Wade’s undivided dower in a 77 acre tract on Peyton's Lick Montgomery County Kentucky. The sale aims to raise 696.75 dollars with bond terms secured for D T Howard and H M Wade and costs to be added. The deed traces back to J W Clark and Pearl Wade deceased with reference to Deed Book 201.
Henry Watterson declares love a game in which loyalty ensures victory and compares it to credit as the base of business. He frames love as the asset and trademark of happiness.
Ryland C Musick of Breathitt County visits a local audience as a Democratic candidate for Attorney General. The Georgetown College and law graduate with journalism background is described as upright, industrious, and confident in a sure victory. He seeks the Ninth Congressional District nomination.
Marie, daughter of Mrs. Lil lie Dickerson near Salt Lick, was bitten by a maddog last week. The dog was killed and its head sent to Lexington for examination while Marie was sent to Lexington for Pasteur treatment as a precaution.
Mrs. W. G. Baber reports her husband has arrived in the United States, landing at Newport News. He had been stationed with the Army of Occupation at Andernach, Germany, for several months.
A. E. Lawrence, contractor, has sold and given possession of his North Maysville Street residence to W. P. Lawrence. The Lawrences will occupy rooms for the summer in the old Bigstaff residence.
At Jolson in Oakland California a property settlement with his divorced wife awards her 16000 in cash 7000 in Liberty Bonds 7500 home and 2000 automobile totaling 32000. He leaves with a claim of being a real husband while admitting love of wine women and horses.
Noted Kentucky author John Fox Jr. has died after a short illness from pneumonia. He was buried in Paris Kentucky on Thursday.
T Foster Rogers acted as agent and sold the J M Henry cottage on Holt Avenue to Mrs Lida Duff. Possession to be given at once and she plans to make it her home after initial improvements.
A compact verse notes Jack and Jill reaching the hilltop without a fall. It hints at thrift as the unseen support behind the success, attributed to F. M. C.
Cato Fisher Charles Garrett and Chip Magowan colored soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces in France have received their discharge and returned to their homes in this city.
Miss Margaret Frost, formerly visiting nurse for this county, enlisted with the Barrow Unit for overseas service and now accepts the visiting nurse position for Garrard county with headquarters at Lancaster.
Wilbert Jones and Miss India Heddrick, both of Bath County, were married in the city on Friday.
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