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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
1
Special registration will be held in the county clerk's office next Saturday for voters with legitimate excuses or those reaching age of majority since last registration. Requirements include one year in state, six months in county, and sixty days in precinct, with reasons such as absence, illness, or family sickness. Only registered Democrats who voted Democratic in the last election may participate in the Democratic primary.
Three letters lie unopened on local streets and a finder is asked to return them to W. C. Hamilton.
The Mt Sterling Advocate urges readers to browse advertising columns for daily special values and bargains. It encourages downtown shopping to cut living costs and restore normal values, noting more deals appear each day.
Advertises fair week specials from J. B. Riddle's featuring granulated sugar coffee canned goods and seasonal fruits and vegetables with emphasis on quality and low prices.
Mrs. H B Kirby of Louisville died at the Levee pike home of C B Paynter Tuesday morning after a long illness. The funeral was held this morning led by Rev J L Clark with burial in Machpelah cemetery. She was a Baptist and believed in His Word and is survived by her husband and three children.
A six room brick bungalow with 30 acres of fine land in Woodford County three miles from Versailles near church school and trolley. Features hardwood floors concrete basement gas for light and heat new six acre tobacco barn. Former price 19500 present bargain price 12000. Party forced to sacrifice. W H Bailey Versailles Ky.
The Odd Fellows Home band from Lexington will perform at the city High School Auditorium Monday night July 26 at 8 o clock. Admission is free and all are invited. Members should meet at 7 30 at the lodge hall and march to the venue. The program includes music recitations and songs, and features a noted speaker touring the state for the home.
Advertisement by O C Atkinson of Stanton Kentucky offering drilling services for stock wells. Emphasizes providing cold pure water during hot dry days with a reliable drilling rig and reasonable prices. Contact details and location included.
Jockey B Meehan of Louisville was thrown when Our Alice bent in a pocket in a three year olds race. He suffered cut limbs and facial bruises but was moved home after receiving care from Red Cross volunteers and Dr Keller Johnson. His escape from death was described as miraculous.
The Wiedeman Baseball team from Newport Kentucky will play at Fair Grounds Park next Sunday at 3 pm. Mt Sterling brings a strong lineup seeking revenge for a prior defeat and aims to deliver a close hard fought contest.
The Electric Shop promotes its top lectric washing machine, highlighting efficiency and value for households seeking reliable laundry performance.
Contestants must turn in every subscription before 6 o'clock next Monday night July 25 to secure three times the usual number of votes on subscriptions.
Kentucky contest heats up with nine days left and a $1,500 prize pool. Candidates push hard for votes, urging timely subscriptions before July 25 to earn triple votes and edge toward the Ford Sedan prize.
The Ford Sedan, First Grand Prize in the Advocate Prize Race, will be insured against fire and theft for one year free of charge. The policy is a gift from Hoff man Insurance Agency to the winner, who should call at their office after judges decide the winner.
G. W. Maze purchases 50 head of lambs from a Menefee county farmer at 5.00 per cwt and 50 head of hogs averaging 200 pounds at 8.00 per hundred. The deal reflects local market activity with livestock pricing noted.
Surprise shifts in the Advocate prize contest place Eleanor Bowen from eighth in District 2 to leader and Chas Scott Sanderson from eighth to first. The leaders share top honors as six new prizes were added. Closing details note a last chance on Triple Votes at 6 PM Monday July 25.
The report notes multiple cattle purchases over recent days. H. H. Caywood of Swift & Co. bought 290 head of 1,350-pound cattle from Sharp Bros. at 7 to 7.5 cents, and 134 head at 7.25 to 7.5 cents. W. A. Thomason of Philadelphia bought 50 head of 1,400-pound cattle from A. B. Ratliff at 7.75 cents, with some delivered today.
H Gordon offers the highest market prices for poultry and eggs in Mt. Sterling. Contact at Corner Queen and Locust Streets or call 460.
Opening day at the Montgomery County Fair in Mt Sterling featured the Mt. Sterling Derby won by Mazola by a neck over Miss Patty with a $47.40 payoff to backers. The event drew a record crowd and included 2:18 pacing, five furlong races, saddle horse results, and a large Floral Hall exhibit. About 200 Lexington visitors arrived for Blue Grass Fair interest as the week’s schedule promises further record crowds.
Clyde Hockaday, manager of the Western Union Telegraph offices, was robbed of 390 dollars by a pickpocket during the Midway Tuesday night. He notified police who began an investigation into the theft.
An advertisement promoting electric irons as affordable modern helpers from The Electric Shop targets housewives seeking practical household upgrades. The brief copy emphasizes low cost and domestic usefulness.
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