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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
4
A brief article notes the annual cost of a service or subscription at one dollar and fifty cents per year, indicating a modest price point for readers. The record emphasizes affordability and maintains period press tone.
A Carter County candidate runs in the Ninth Congressional District state primary. The event is set for August 3rd, 1915, reflecting a local party effort in the statewide nominating process.
A wartime pledge urges every man woman and child to join the effort bankrolling the fighting army by buying War Savings Stamps. Readers are encouraged to sign pledge cards borrow if needed and attach stamps as collateral or pay the limit to support national defense. The piece highlights monthly interest costs for a full commitment.
The Advocate announces advertising rate hikes starting with the July issue due to rising labor rent paper inks and production costs. It notes fourteen months of free space donated to Red Cross Liberty Loan drives and patriotic causes and pledges continued support for local merchants and government war efforts.
The Advocate marks its twenty eighth year with founders John H. Mason and C. W. Harris still living and honored in the community. The paper pledges to continue a clean, truthful and public serving mission, thanking loyal supporters and noting its moral stance.
Mrs John Williams, a respected local woman, died last Friday at the Lansdale home. She is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Lansdale residence with burial at Preston.
A message to Mr. Wm. D. Oldham reports that he has arrived safely in France. Friends of the young man are glad to learn of his safe arrival and well being.
Mayor McKee and Chief of Police Tipton declare intent to enforce the State Work or Fight law to the best of their ability. Citizens are urged to report known wilful idlers to these officials.
For sale a complete modern cottage with a good lot listed by T Foster Rogers, real estate agent. Ten dozen men's and boys sport shirts offered at 48 cents each by S Meyer Newmeyer.
Mr M L McNeal and Bill Hors, Ky bes accepted the depot Chief Clerk and Cashier at the C and O depot in this city. Neal McNeal becomes brother of Agent J C McNeal. Miss Arris Chiles accepts a Clerk position at the depot and begins duties. Mr C L Exbridge, previously acting Chief Clerk, resumes duties as ticket agent.
The county high school eighth grade will hold commencement exercises Thursday morning at 10 30 in the circuit court room. The public is invited to attend this community event. Mrs S M Newmeyer notes a sale of ladies vests at 10 cents each.
Public auction to Carl T. Turley at Mt. Sterling Court House on a May term equity order. Lands total 364 3/4 acres across two tracts on Somerset Creek with detailed metes and bounds. Purchasers must bond for payment, bond as replevin, with a lien on land until full price. W E Jones master commissioner serves notice.
A public notice urges immediate enlistment of stenographers, bookkeepers, and clerks to support federal offices. It cites demand from the U S Government and daily contact with firms seeking trained staff, calling for diligent workers and intensified training through day and night classes.
Miss Margaret Leach and Mr. George Bowman eloped to Lexington last Tuesday for marriage. After a brief bridal trip they will move to Erie where the groom has a new job. Leach is a longtime local telephone operator and Bowman is regarded as an excellent gentleman.
Jack Winn returns from Camp Meade Maryland for a brief visit to his parents Hon and Mrs John G Winn. The Montgomery Motor Truck Co announces heavy hauling services after delivery of their new 3 ton motor truck. Also advertised are calico pieces priced at 10 cents per yard with lengths up to 8 yards.
The standing of contestants is listed up to 1 p m Tuesday. Readers are urged to clip 50 vote coupons from the paper to renew subscriptions to The Advocate and vote for their favorite. Votes are free with all subscriptions.
The latest standings for contestants list Ruth Day Mamie Shields C P Pierce Carolyne Ratliff Josephine Shackelford Arris Chiles Emma Walker Clemma Clark Maggie Henry Martha Jones Mary Belle Monroe Zora Finney and Daisy Rose with varied vote counts. Any counting mistakes must be reported to the Campaign Manager before Monday night.
Lexington figure W P Kim has filed in Frankfort to seek the Democratic nomination for Kentucky Senator to oppose incumbent Ollie M James. Kim endorses prohibition and woman suffrage, and his entry is described as a surprise move. Chautauqua brains praised for patriotism and public vigilance.
John Allen Strossman accepts a summer position as reporter and advertising solicitor for this paper. Any courtesies shown to him will be appreciated. Also note S. M. Newmeyer advertises fabric at 10 cents per yard.
Mr H H Pieper and family have arrived to supervise installation of new furniture for the H H Pieper 5 and 10 cent store to be opened in the old National Hotel building. Pieper formerly managed the Kress 5 and 10 store in Winchester and plans a Central Kentucky chain. The Sterling store will be the first and Pieper will lead operations, aiming for a July 15 opening. We welcome the Pieper family to Mt Sterling.
Governor Stanley spoke in the County Court room before a large crowd on Saturday urging Montgomery County residents to buy War Savings Stamps and support patriotic efforts. The event included references to peer pedetelians and a large cameo breast pin was noted in the report. A return to Mrs. Will T. Hunt or the office offered a reward.
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