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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
1
The economy shows a rising pendulum with business improving nationwide and in Kentucky. The February industrial survey by the Department of Labor reports actual payroll figures, indicating a broader upswing and optimism for spring and summer, suggesting last year's depression fading.
Day-old Brown Leghorn chicks offered at 20 cents each with future delivery. Egg settings of 15 eggs priced at 1 50. Contact Roger Stephens in Mt. Sterling by phone 603 or write for orders.
The Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association shows strong finances as First Hardin National Bank and Security Trust Company of Lexington approve drawing on half of a $5.5 million note. The loan, taken February 1 for ninety days to enable growers to receive advances, has half paid in under a month with expectations to settle the remainder within a week or ten days. Funds come from selling about 60 million pounds of the barley pool, bringing $15 to $20 million.
At Mt Sterling Lodge No. 23 F and A M a regular meeting Friday night March 3 candidates received the Master Masons degree in the presence of a large crowd Charles E Duff W C Hamilton 8 K Nickell T Newton Duff and H Bruce Duff were among those initiated.
Announcement invites customers to take their hemstitching to the Singer sewing machine office on Bank Street starting tomorrow for prompt and careful attention.
The Advocate Publishing notes latest monogram stationery styles on display. Prices are advertised as much lower than former rates and readers are invited to inspect the offerings.
President James Stone reviews the Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association progress in Central Kentucky. Since January 26 warehouses opened, about 85 million pounds of tobacco received and roughly 60 million sold at prices about three times the advances to growers. The group operates 94 receiving plants across 54 locations and has repaid about half its bank borrowings, with $10 million War Finance Corporation funds anticipated for future use.
Elizabeth DeLaney of Winchester and Conrad Richardson of Mt. Sterling were married in a quiet Sunday ceremony at the home of Rev. W. N. Briney. The couple, popular in Montgomery and Clark counties, will live in Mt. Sterling after a short bridal trip. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Hart DeLaney.
The residence of the late Dr. J. A. Shirley sold at public auction Saturday with Mrs. Belle Rice bidding $9,300. The purchase includes 1922 taxes and street assessment balance. Mrs. Rice and her daughter Monstherine Goodpas ter plan to remodel and reside there. Col. Clayton Howell conducted the sale, praised as a masterful auctioneer.
For rent three rooms with garden and immediate possession by R. M. Haddix. Also ad for six acre tobacco barn with sticks by Rich Wilson, phone 348 W-1.
Mrs J Will Barnes Route 1 offers purebred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs. Contact via phone 444 W 2. Listing appears in local classifieds with date code (39 11). For Rent Three rooms and bath by Mrs Dora McCormick call 237.
The American Legion minstrel show Dixie Capers of 1922 staged by A. J. Owens at the Table Theatre drew a crowded house. Ben Scott hosted in formal attire while end men Marvin Gay Henry Barnes Joseph Keller and Stewart McCormick provided lively comedy. Other acts featured The Joyful Steppers led by John McNamara and Everett Igo and a jazzy trio by Peyton Darwin Ray and Earl King Senff. The finale showcased a striking tableau with Nell Pangburn Liberty Tom Jones as a sailor Stanley Kerns as a soldier and Sid Calk as a disabled veteran.
Seed Dats advertises a carload of high quality white seed oats and various forage seeds including red, alsike, sweet clover and timothy. All seeds priced at 99.25 or better with a sales pitch to avoid poor seed. Commission & Coal Co. lists phone 2 at S Queen and Railroad.
John A Judy heads a Citizens Committee to canvass Mt Sterling and Montgomery County for selling stock in a new hotel. Nine captains will recruit a 94 member committee and an 18 member executive group to form a 111 person sales organization. Judy cites need, pride, and projected returns as drivers of the project.
Short classified note stating property for rent of 90 acres of good grass land attributed to Stan ley Thomas. Nearby ad notes boys shoes at reduced prices offered by The Walsh Co Inc.
The Saturday election approved issuing 30000 dollars in bonds for a new addition to the city school buildings. The vote stood 528 to 99 amid bad weather, with supporters citing a likely larger margin on a fair day. The addition should be ready for the fall term.
Will Clay, ill for two months at his home, was taken to Lexington last Friday for special treatment at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Clay and W. C. and Matt Clay remain at his bedside. his condition remains about the same.
Smith Warner and Miss Bessie Dillon wed at 7:45 in the home of Rev. Clyde Darsie with intimate friends present. Miss Dillon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dillon of Jame son street, while Mr. Warner is an ex service man from West Locust street working for the Burley Tobacco Growers' Co operative Marketing Association. The couple reside with the groom’s parents.
For rent a farm of 14 acres close to the city with all improvements a 4bed tobacco barn and about 4 acres suitable for tobacco. Phone 842 E B Taul.
Col S M Newmeyer is named Montgomery county chairman for a drive to raise 150000 for Jewish European war relief. A Lexington meeting at the Lafayette hotel with Col Fred Levy and state officers approved plans as the drive opens later this month.
Ayres & Co offers an Overland car in trade for a heavy team of work horses or mules. Trade-in proposition highlights sturdy vehicle in exchange for capable draft animals.
Lumber firm Mc Cormick Lumber Co advertises a wagon for sale. Listing notes price and contact details likely from a classified section.
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