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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
4
The fragment lists editor LW Hedden Sr and W Bedden Jr with Mary C Ayres as local editor, and notes a one dollar fifty cent annual subscription rate. It appears as a small-town paper masthead with post office routing and class mailing, typical of early 20th century format.
The Advocate urges formation of a Blue Sky like committee with bank representation to warn citizens about bogus stocks. It proposes a county wide notification and requires endorsement by the committee president before any promoter can pitch a security. The aim is to protect Montgomery County investors and keep funds local.
The Advocate records the burial of Lieutenant Charles E. Blevins and Private James C. Gibbs, two Montgomery County natives who died in World War I for democracy. Their sacrifice is honored as a defining moment for the community and nation, with prayers for families and the perpetuation of liberty and faith.
Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Company offers a high grade flour branded as The Cream. Bakers report premium quality for cakes and breads and claim fairs reward products baked with this flour.
Mrs. Charles E. Daff hosts a gathering with Mr and Mrs Clarence White, Mr and Mrs Robert Howell, Mrs S D Hall, Miss Lizzie P Coleman, Miss Virginia Daft and Gus Shumfessel among attendees.
Mrs Brown served a delightful salad course to a group of guests including Mrs Lane Mrs Bowden Mrs Tipton Wilson Mrs J M Hoffman Miss Alice Young Mrs H C Prewitt Mrs D W Hunter Miss Elizabeth Cilar Highland Mrs Tom Greene Mrs Shields Gay Mrs Garrett D Marshall Mrs Stewart McCormick Mrs J W Hedden Jr Mrs J C Gait Skill Mrs David Chenault and Miss Rath Wyatt during a dainty needle work gathering.
Mrs Henry P Reid's piano class presented a Friday night recital at the Christian church to a large audience of friends and patrons. Students performed with ease and grace, including Frances Scobe, Gladys Tabor, Eugene May, Marian Cockrell, Mildred Cockrell, Anna Turley, Alice McAllister, Millie Thacker, Chalma Thacker, Beulah Kirkland, Amasetta Hoskins, Nola Highland, Maxine Pierce, Myrtle Richardson, Evelyn Prewitt, Christine Ramey, Lillian White, Laura May Crooks, Mildred Cisco, Mrs Jack Burbridge, Mrs Reid, and Georges Vigneti from Lexington College of Music.
Mrs Sneer entertained her card club Friday night at her West Main street home. Quantities of spring flowers were used in the decor, adding fresh color to the gathering.
A long list of women including Mrs. Harry G. Hoffman Mrs. A C Bogie Mrs. Percy D. Bryan Mrs. Mary Coleman Ayres Miss Lizzie P Coleman Mra Clayton Howell Mrs J Oldham Greene Mis Mary E Turner Mra J Will Clay Miss Aliee Young Miss Bess Shackelford Mrs C W Kirkpatrick Mrs A S Johnson Miss Judith Hathaway Johnson and Mrs Charles A Lind appear in a local society notice detailing attendees and social affiliations. The fragment suggests a formal gathering or social register segment from a historical society page.
Beginning May 15 to January 15 all storekeepers and dealers in eggs will be required to candle eggs. The Kentucky State Legislature enacted the law to improve egg quality and reduce losses. Farmers should gather eggs two to three times daily during hot weather and store them cool.
The graduating class of the grammar school held their commencement in the school auditorium last evening. The program of speeches and dialogues was enjoyed by the large crowd. Diplomas and prizes were awarded by Supt. H. A. Babb. Miss Virginia King Conroy won first honors, with Miss Elizabeth Kelly Barnes second.
The Fitzpatrick will case involving a large sum of money has been settled out of court. Terms of the compromise have not been made public.
A freight wreck on the C. and O. Railroad near Hedges Station tied up traffic for hours Sunday. Spreading rails are believed to have caused the derailment. Five cars were thrown into the ditch and badly damaged.
Fayette county farmers met in Lexington to pool and sell their entire wool clip through the State Central Wool Auction on June 31. The pool will be managed by Dr. R. H. Stevenson Lawrence Shropshire and A F Shouse. Stevenson president of the Kentucky Sheep Breeders Association said the auction will dispose of 1 000 000 pounds with full backing of the organization.
Irwin Jackson of this city has received his diploma from the Louisville College of Pharmacy after several months of study. He is now a registered pharmacist and plans to locate in the area.
A prominent figure has secured a splendid position in Louisville, strengthening ties with local institutions and signaling a boost for the city’s professional scene. The appointment highlights ongoing efforts to attract talent and elevate regional prominence.
Mansfield's Best Flour is praised as a fine seller by distributors and customers. The remark notes high recommendation and universal favorable opinion among those who have tried it.
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