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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
5
Jesse N. Gathright of Louisville named administrator of the late R O Gathright estate valued at about 110000 60000 realty and 50000 personalty. Heirs include Jesse N Gathright of Louisville and Mrs A J Gatewood of this city.
All persons having claims against the estate of S W Evans deceased are notified to present same properly verified to D D Evans executor Mr Sterling Ky or to my attorney O R Bright Flemingsburg Ky on or before October 1 1919 otherwise claims will be barred D D Evans Ex
Miss Myrtle Hamilton has accepted the position as bookkeeper at the Mt. Sterling Bottling Works.
Kentucky aims to build a state memorial on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington to honor those who died in World War I. The university provides the site and the building will belong to the state, funded by public contributions with significant support from faculty, students, and alumni who have raised about 9000 so far.
The National Bank of Commerce in Springfield Missouri becomes the first bank in the Eighth Federal Reserve District to organize a War Savings Society. Bank officers and employees joined after visiting organizers from the War Savings Organization. John Landers, chairman of the board, helped form the group and signed pledge cards.
Farmers in Bath county faced a heavy loss of wheat as they could not obtain help to harvest and thresh their crop. Despite offering half the yield for labor, much of the wheat was destroyed. The report notes the crisis disrupted local farming efforts and emphasized shortage of assistance.
Treasury Department order eases redemption by allowing moved holders to file a form at their current post office. Postmasters forward to original registry, returning full value minus a small postal order fee. L A Wilson, War Savings Organization director for the Eighth Federal District, notes improved safety and simplicity in cashing stamps.
A. A. Sharp, local manager of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company, will resign to take the toll chief position in Louisville offices. Sterling and residents regret the change, noting improved service and efficiency under Sharp’s leadership.
Mrs Georgie F Doyle entertained about 100 guests with a tea last Tuesday in honor of Mrs C H Covington of Richmond and Mrs J R Hobbs of Birmingham Ala.
Quote from John Wanamaker on saving money as the foundation of wealth. The line appears as a business aphorism attributed to Wanamaker, emphasizing frugality as the key to profit.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy and offers $100 for any uncured case, with circulars free and distribution by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
Governor Gardner extols thrift campaigns and War Savings Stamps as vital for workers and families. He urges savings from earnings, investing in War Savings Stamps, and cites examples of practical finance linked to national effort and growth.
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