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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
4
The notice lists pricing for precinct city and county state district offices, with rates per card line and per obituary line. Fees shown include 7.50 for Precinct and City Offices, 15.00 for County Offices, 20.00 for State and District Offices, 10.00 per line for Cards, and obituaries charged per line.
The state primary ballot set for Saturday August 6 1921 lists Henry S Caywood for Senator S B Lane for Representative H R Prewitt for Circuit Judge W C Hamilton for Commonwealths Attorney Anise Hunt for Circuit Clerk E W Seuff for County Judge W A Samuels Henry Watson for County Attorney Sidney J Calk Charles E Duff for Sheriff Lindsay R Douglas W H Wright for Tax Commissioner T M Greene R M Montjoy L B Mason James M Greer Charles B James Will S McCormick D D Salyer Wm F Stewart for County Jailer Ben R Turner R F Mastin Co W Nesbitt for Councilman J C Shoemaker Thomas H Turley.
A New York calumny of modesty unfolds as Dr John Roach Stratton quotes a risqué joke about a skirt while preaching on Music of the Beauty and Harmony with God. The sermon evokes mixed reception with critics calling it indecent.
Mr. John V Moore of Lexington urges local capital to build a modern hotel to serve travelers, arguing a mixed use could be profitable before the hotel is finished. He cites the Brown Praetoria in Winchester as a successful model and invites investors to contact him at 571 575 Cleveland Building Lexington Ky.
Former State Librarian Hon Frank K Kavanaugh of Frankfort visited the Advocate last Wednesday. He proved himself a capable librarian and deserves a life time lease on the office. An old line Democrat, he stands for something and may be called to serve again when another election arrives.
Rain washed out some plans but Sunday school proceeded at 2 30. Swope family from Cincinnati and Kiddville guests joined relatives at Grassy Lick for baptizing and meeting. Local residents attended automobile races in Mt Sterling while others visited kin across the region.
Ewing Flood of Ashland guests relatives here. Jas Arnold Mark left for Chicago for work. Dr H J Daily went to Oklahoma City to visit parents. Larue Byron of Indianapolis visiting his parents. Emma Wilson of Cynthiana visiting Dr Daily. Fassett Botts of Louisville spent weekend with parents. Several locals hosting visitors and attending dances in Mt Sterling and Owingsville. Mrs Ulery at bedside of sick mother in Stepstone. many others visiting kin at Lexington, Defiance, and more.
Grace Crooks, Micha Martin, Lucille Vice, Ellen Gillon, Isabelle Corbett, Angie Young Jackson, Louise Lacy and Louise McAllister appear among participants or honorees in a local notice. The text provides only names without context or roles.
Little William C Redmond, son of Mr and Mrs William Redmond, is at home and improving after a pony trap accident. A daughter Martha Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Sparks Wilson near North Middletown. Several locals attended commencement exercises at Richmond. Daisy Dutwiller returned from Richmond where she studied. Margaret Adams Cook visits relatives in Paris. Mrs T J Jones plans a Huntington West Virginia visit. Rev F M Tinder conducts a two week revival at Bethel. Mrs T W Wells recovering after appendicitis operation. Mrs O C Peters and son Samuel visit Lexington. Delia Tinder visits friends and relatives in Richmond.
Prof. L J Horlacher of the University of Kentucky argues for better grade meat animals in a Louisville Livestock Exchange campaign. The plan includes 200 purebred bucks and 2,000 high grade ewes at Bourbon Stock Yards August lith. The drive is backed by the Exchange, Kentucky Purebred Livestock Association, and federal agricultural agencies. He notes a five to six cent spread between cull and choice lambs, plus purebred-sired lambs bring more per pound and weigh about ten pounds more at five months.
The text advises starting breeding from August to have lambs in January and February. It stresses purebred Down breeds like Southdown Hampshire Shropshire and Cleviot for market lambs, rejects Cotswold Lincoln and Leicester as not profitable due to coarse wool and poorer meat. A vigorous yearling ram can cover 35 to 40 ewes. rams should be hardy with strong top lines and masculine quality. Uniform ewes improve lamb uniformity and market appeal. ages range from one to ten years with good udders and mutton ton.
A verse by Berton Braley contrasts business focus with human warmth. It laments how profit can smother faith and brotherhood, urging readers to pause from rivalry and seek friendship and comradeship. The piece champions shared humanity over endless scheming.
New Laurel County farmers in cooperation with County Agent F B Wilson organize a county purebred bull association. The group contains 150 cows and will purchase three registered Jersey bulls that have tested dams as mothers to be used by the association.
A short verse invoking a calm start to the day. It prays for cheerful industry, a blithe pace through duties, contentment at day’s end, and peaceful sleep. The author cites Robert Stevenson as the source of the blessing.
A thoughtful remark on how a woman balances deep affection with prudence, keeping a portion of her heart guarded despite strong emotions. The line highlights caution alongside tenderness in intimate relationships.
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