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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
4
A district ticket appears with Representative Samuel Turley H. K. Greene and Dr. B. M. Manning for magistrate third district. L. Dean for mayor with G. B. Coons and C. K. Oldham for wards. C. G. Thompson named for county judge.
Rev B C Horton has sent pledge forms to county candidates and an open citizen letter. The Advocate supports the pledge and urges delivery to governing authorities for better law observance and impartial enforcement.
The writer notes non affiliation with any party and opposition to vote buying and bribes. They advocate observance of laws and support pledges aimed at removing corruption from city, county, state, and national elections.
C L Dean asks fellow Democrats for renomination in August primary. A respected member of the Fiscal Court, he advocates economy and county interests, citing the recent purchase of three iron bridges to replace dangerous wooden ones in his district. He is described as popular and likely to be renominated and elected without opposition.
A clipped dispatch notes that crashes are common as motorists push limits and incidents rise, reflecting a trend of frequent vehicles overturning despite warnings.
Track trainers report slow work for multiple horses this season with several promising prospects. Notable names include Mark Hart, Lula Watts, Emma Gatewood, and the Magowan string as well as Lucile Brooks, all trained under various owners and managers while the track remains in good condition.
Mrs. A T Wood 81 wife of Major A T Wood suffered a bad hip fracture when she missed a chair and fell at her daughter Mrs G N Cox home near Camargo. Doctors rushed to the country location and she was later moved to her city home where she rests and receives care as friends in the county learn of her misfortune.
Advert says $20,000 available to loan in sums from $1,000 to $5,000. Loans secured by city or farm property. Terms and approval not specified.
E W Senff reports on a June Columbia Law Review issue discussing the Mt Sterling versus Montgomery county brick street suit. The article calls the local case the leading US authority and cites a principle that taxes for municipal improvements should be presumed not intended to disturb county tax freedom without explicit wording. Argo Starch on sale this week for 34 cents per package at Spot Cash Grocery.
Five hundred head of cattle fed by John T. Woodford & Sons on distillery slop near the region will soon be market ready in first class order. The pens are modern and convenient and the herd is claimed to yield superior meat. Spot Cash Grocery advertises sweet potato plants at 15c per 100 and cheaper cabbage plants in season.
Advertises Balti more and Ohio Southwestern fast trains from Mt. Sterling using Louisville or Cincinnati connections to St. Louis and the West. Schedules list 8:10 am 9:00 am and 2:20 daily on B&O and 2:15 am Sundays. Cincinnati departures at 9 am noon and 9:15 pm daily with late trips. Sleeping cars are electric lighted. parlor and dining car service on day trains. Contact 8, T Seely or Advocate Pub Co for fares and orders.
F O March of E B Smith & Co bankers said newspapers beat magazines as an advertising medium. He cited New York firms using syndicated and individual papers in major centers with tabulated results showing heavier and quicker responses from newspapers than from magazines.
Local shop W. A. Sutton and Son advertise fresh honey for sale. Bright jars and pure honey expect quick patronage from nearby residents and visitors seeking natural locally produced sweetness.
The Yash Feature Film Company offers a five lesson course teaching moving picture story writing for children and adults. They state stories sell from $10 to $500 and advertise motion picture acting by mail. Send for their advertising materials from Suite 617 619 Gaiety Theatre Blog 1547 Broadway New York.
An Advocate Publishing Company notice promotes a stock of initial stationery lines described as a beautiful range of initial paper. The brief item markets the product as stylish and ready for use.
Mrs Armenta Hall aged 87 died at her home in this county of general debility on Friday and was buried in Powell county. She is survived by four children. The community regards her as an excellent woman and her death deeply regretted.
A large crowd witnessed the Friday night show by classes of rooms 1 and 2, praised for careful training and notable ability. Teachers Mrs Randall and Miss Owings earned credit for guiding the performance.
J A M Day and Floyd Day of Winchester have sold their timber and coal holdings in Eastern Kentucky and their railroad to an Eastern syndicate. The deal is said to exceed one million dollars. The Day brothers will manage the business for the new company.
Miss Nell Pangburn departs for Cincinnati to enroll in the Conservatory of Music for the summer term, entering the Cincinnati institution to study music for the coming season.
Latonia track opens with races starting Monday led by Gowell the mare who wins the Inaugural Handicap to feature the day. Gowell secures victory as the main highlight of opening events at Latonia.
Local real estate and financial firm advertisement promoting buy sell and rent real estate, loan money, issue bonds, and provide auto sales. Claims to offer best investments and insurance execute bonds services.
Geo W. Anderson offers hauling and prompt delivery to and from trains. Contact phone 321 for schedules and service.
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