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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
4
The notice lists pricing for notices per precinct and city offices, with rates of 7.50 and 15.00 for all publications in the interest of individuals or expressions of individual views per line, and obituaries charged per line.
The notice lists Democratic candidates for state and local offices for the August 6 1921 state primary. Names include Henry S Caywood for senator S B Lane for representative H B Prewitt for circuit judge W C Hamilton for Commonwealths attorney Anie Hunt for circuit court clerk E W Seuff for county judge W A Samuels Henry Watson for county attorney R G Kern A S Hart Dan Welsh for county commissioner Sidney J Calk Chas Duff for sheriff Lindsay R Douglas W H Wright for county clerk T M Greene R M Montjoy L B Mason for tax commissioner James M Greer Charles B James Will S McCormick D D Salyer Wm F Stewart for police judge Ben R Turner R F Mastin C W Nesbitt.
The notice outlines voting deadlines for contestants with the campaign manager handling corrections before the next publication. It warns that standings published must be accepted unless errors are reported and explains ballot limits and rollovers for overvotes or undercounts.
A June fair promotion advertises a big quart of Strawberry Kisses for five cents and an all you can eat option for five cents at THE FAIR.
The Walsh Co promotes silk hose at 75 cents per pair, contrasting with cotton options. This advertisement advocates affordability and suggests silk as a durable alternative available at Walsh Company.
The Mt. Sterling Advocate urges readers to subscribe or renew by June 21 to maximize votes in a campaign. Subscribers get free votes on new and renewing subscriptions at a special rate of 1.50 dollars per year during the contest, with 50 cent savings per year and two weekly deliveries keeping Montgomery County informed.
Dr. D H Bush accepts Salvation Army Hermon Service Campaign chairmanship with Dr O P Henry as vice chair. A central committee is formed including American Legion leaders C L William and J W Jones, Women’s Auxiliary member Mrs B G Nunnelly, War Mothers’ Club, Chamber of Commerce, and local church and club representatives. The pledge follows praise from soldiers, leaders, and citizens who credit the Army for wartime aid and call for continued support to fund nurseries, homes, and youth programs nationwide.
The piece lauds the Salvation Army as an alarm clock of aid and notes Montgomery County’s support. It mentions the Field Manager's headquarters in the Traders National Bank Building and a meeting called by Dr. Bush for the Central Committee tomorrow night at 7 in the County Court room to outline campaign plans.
J Dillard Hazelrigg C T Hazelrigg H G Enoch Hodge Morris Roger Hedden Walter V Turner and Dick Turner join a ten day fishing camp near Williamstown on the Cumberland. Willie Crooks serves as chef for the group. Holeproof silk hose advertised in assorted colors at 75 cents this week by The Walsh Co.
Elected commissioner G. P. Beidleman, formerly of this city and a leading businessman, will serve on the Bristol Tennessee city commission after the last Saturday election. The selection is welcomed by his Mt. Sterling friends.
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