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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1921
Page
1
A long campaign urges readers to secure subscriptions for a prize drawing offering a Ford Sedan and other prizes. The race is neck and neck with four days left, urging candidates to campaign vigorously, secure both old and new subscriptions, and avoid overconfidence as final votes are counted at 6 PM and close at noon on Saturday July 30.
A campaign manager instructs securing subscriptions with payments made payable to the manager, converted to cash, and then used for final settlement. This description notes potential improper handling of campaign funds and requests to convert funds to cash before final accounting.
The Great Montgomery County Fair closed Saturday after a highly successful week. Attendance met expectations despite not matching 1920, with harness and running races as major draws, ideal weather, a large Midway, and a Floral Hall showing strong visitor interest. Gate receipts were lighter than last year, but the fair was financially sound and praised as among the best locally.
On Thursday a pair of glasses in a gold and tortoise frame were misplaced in a new case bearing the name Lee Baldwin. Reward offered for return to this office Mr J W Fon.
William Payne died last night at his son Robert Payne’s home on East Locust Street after a period of declining health due to old age. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made but are expected at the residence tomorrow afternoon.
H Gordon advertises the highest market price for poultry and eggs in Mt. Sterling. The cashiered caller directs neighbors to Corner Queen and Locust Streets and provides the phone number 460 for inquiries.
Voters reaching age since regular registration and those absent or ill total 139 stored with County Clerk Keller Greene at the Court House on Saturday. Of them 135 are Democrats and 4 are Republicans.
A lively snippet notes Walsh's promotion offering faultless night shirts for 98 cents. The piece also recalls Jack Dempsey wearing a forget‑me‑not in his belt before facing Carpentier and jokes about marital finances and spouses' desires.
Advertising pays when done right and honest. Use plain words, short sentences, and simple type to turn store news into attention grabbing ads. Show personality, avoid misrepresentation, and introduce something new to attract customers. Hartman Wardrobe Trunks featured by The Walsh Company.
Mrs Catherine M Smith aged ninety celebrated at her daughter's home by doing the family washing. She says good health stems from proper development in girlhood and can work a full day with little fatigue. She has lived here 65 years. Walsh Co offers new collarless shirts at discounted prices.
Oil Springs will be open to the public on Saturday July 30 1921 with Mr and Mrs W D Judy of Winchester in charge Mrs Judy has improved the hotel to rekindle its former popularity Attending guests include Miss Mary Hull Chicago Mrs F K Suter Louisville Mr and Mrs Byron E Reed and baby Betty Jane Mrs W Porter Huls and Anne Reed Huls Dallas Texas Also listed is an advertisement for new collar attached shirts at Walsh's
An ice cream supper will be held at Stepstone Station on July 30 to benefit Mrs. Leslie Utterback and five young children. The event invites all neighbors and friends to attend.
Misses Mary Kathryn Moss Mary Beall Frances Reese and Vivian Al frey join Messrs Richard Eubank French Anderson Philip Greene and Asa Eubank for a week long camp at Oil Springs. Chaperone Mrs Emma E Beall accompanies the group.
Mrs A 8 Trimble of North Middletown daughter of Mr and Mrs Mason Botts was operated on at a Paris hospital last week and is improving nicely.
The Montgomery County Colored Fair Association plans a major event with stockholders in surrounding towns creating a cooperative network. Funds are ready for initial meetings and the elaborate catalogues reflect high credit. President P L Hensley and team push to ensure a successful meeting with a first rate carnival and music.
Major J. J. Crowley reported alarming US accident figures at a Chicago meeting. He said about 30,000 killed or injured daily, five deaths and twenty one injuries each minute, totaling 11,000,000 yearly.
Dr. Erasmus Arlington Pond, a Brooklyn eye specialist, says his serum has cured nine cases of blindness from atrophy and will be demonstrated before the Academy of Medicine and the American Medical Association. The cure involves injecting the fluid that nourishes the optic nerve. injuries from accidents may not be cured.
A pocketbook lost Saturday contains $32 and Advocate subscription blanks. A reward is offered for its return to this office.
Miss Myrtle Click resigns as nurse in the surgical department at Mary Chiles Hospital after long service since opening, with departure set for August 1. The hospital praises her efficiency and regrets her leaving the institution.
Private sale offer for a very modern six room bungalow located on Samuels avenue. The listing notes a brief sale period of a few days and is referenced by F. Hamilton with the code (82-31).
Union Church announces an ice cream supper Saturday night to raise funds for church needs. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Weidemans of Newport defeated the local club 8 to 3 Sunday afternoon at Pair Grounds park. The performance was judged the poorest exhibition seen here this year. For printing see The Advocate.
Neale Cox of this city has been appointed manager of the local Western Union offices. Hockaday days ago indicated the appointment. Cox is described as an efficient operator and courteous, expected to be a valuable asset to the company.
Sterling Bush and wife of Cotton Plant Arkansas return after 18 years to visit relatives. Mrs Belle Bush, daughter of Mrs Mary McClure, is known to many locals. Mr Bush, brother of Dr David Bush, is a respected citizen and business man who has served as mayor of Cotton Plant. The couple plan to aid improvements in the city and county.
Dr Isaac J Spencer ends twenty six years of active pulpit service at Canal Christian church and retires with full salary. Dr A W Fortune of Lexington College of the Bible is being considered as successor.
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