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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
4
A city editorial urges enforcement of existing ordinances to stop horse swapping on streets. It cites Section 166 fines of 5 to 20 dollars and criticizes crowds for blocking traffic, endangering pedestrians, and evading current laws. It calls for police and judge action rather than new legislation.
Official census figures show 225557 children in Kentucky of school age with only 35 percent attending school. The data reveal blacks attend school more than whites, and the state laments illiteracy while calling for more and better schools and compulsory education laws.
Billy Blair said he is not a speaker but a performer during a recent convention. Anyone who attended a Legislator session in the last decade can attest to that claim.
The United States government will establish a Postal Savings Bank at Mt. Sterling’s post office on July 10, one of the first six in the state. Individuals may deposit from one dollar up to one hundred dollars monthly, with a $500 total deposit limit. Once reached, funds may be exchanged for U S bonds at standard rates about 4 percent. Receipts are issued for each deposit and redeemable at any time. No interest on deposits under a year.
Walsh Bros and Punch Graves advertise suits cut from 15 to 10 dollars while 12.50 suits drop to 8.48. S. P. Greenwade offers 30 dollar suits at 22.50 and 3 dollar pants at 2.25. Vanardells sells genuine lamb daily as shop meats claim.
J. O. Shoup & Co., Dayton contractors, arrive with a crew and heavy equipment and start brick street work. The contract requires completion by October 1, but the company says sixty working days will suffice, with Maysville street first from the depot northward.
The notice lists suits cut from 22.50 to 16.50 pants from 5.00 to 3.75 hats at 5.00 to 3.75 plus high grade work at low prices. It also promotes fresh produce including new potatoes beets onions and rhubarb at Vanarsdell's.
Hon J W Newman a Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture Labor and Statistics in Woodford county visited the city yesterday. He has been a regular visitor and is well known here. He says he is a sure winner.
Store advertises year round low cash prices on groceries dry goods hardware and queensware with delivery to all city areas. This week special low prices on enamel dishpans and tobacco hoes.
Punch and Graves advertise $25 suits cut to 17.50 and 20 suits reduced to 14.50 at Walsh Bros, inviting shoppers to visit the Variety Store for mens furnishing goods at reduced prices.
The largest Fourth of July event in this region will feature a full day of baseball races and amusements, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 8:00 p.m. lasting about ninety minutes with a $1000 program of special pieces. The show includes a life size acrobat, War Balloons, Grand Canopy of Gold, Floating Stars and many other pieces. The Montgomery County Fair Association park hosts the display with the eastbound train at 9:47 p.m. leaving Mt. Sterling, inviting families to attend.
The John Howard Industrial Home in Boston marks its twentieth anniversary as a place aiding discharged prisoners. Since 1890 founder Albert Arnold and staff have helped about 21,000 men by offering support and pathways to new lives, arguing all are good men deserving a fresh start.
The article urges young lady candidates to mobilize friends and build reserve votes for a final push in the contest. It warns against sharing campaign plans, promotes active outreach via calls and letters, and notes that nominations close Saturday night. Voters are urged to cut coupons and vote at the Advocator office.
Mr Henry Reasor and Miss Florence Summers were married in Huntington West Virginia on Wednesday June 14 The groom is the son of W G Reasor of this county and lived here until moving to Huntington The bride is described as a charming and accomplished girl Attendants were Misses Emma and Mary Coons and Ollie Reaser Congratulations are extended from the groom's many friends
The item notes selling beef cattle and rhubarb at Vanarsdell's, attributed to S. P. Greenwade, indicating a local sale or market listing.
Blacksmith announces skilled man in charge at Owingsville pike Cockrell Shop for first class horse shoeing. Customers urged to bring stock for quality service and patronage. Vehicle address 474 W. W. Stoner. Also advertises Vanarsdell’s meat and Walsh Bros clothing price cuts and S. P. Greenwade grocery line.
Austin Crouch, a well known city bartender, secretly wed Miss Ethel Stephens of near Bethel Bath county in Flemingsburg. The couple’s nuptials surprised friends as local eating notes list home grown radishes onions and asparagus at Vanarsdell's fresh daily.
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