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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1922

Page

4

Advocate Publishing Company News Note

Advocate Publishing Company announces weekly publication schedule with editorial staff roles and local news duties. The notice identifies editors and positions for press distribution and organizational branding.

New Hotel Project Sparks Mt. Sterling Hopeful Rally

The Mt. Sterling community backs a new hotel plan urged by the Chamber of Commerce. The piece highlights road improvements, Midland Trail access, regional wealth, and local stock offerings to fund the hotel, with expectations stock sales will close quickly once the word go is announced.

Mt. Sterling Chamber of Commerce Kentucky

End of Kentucky Legislature Puts Partisan Strife Before State Needs

In a reflective critique, the author laments the impending close of the 1922 Kentucky Legislature, blaming party supremacy for neglecting tax, education, roads, prohibition, and reform. The piece notes few representatives pursued public interests, with one named exception, and condemns the high cost of limited achievement.

Kentucky Commonwealth

Mt Sterling Fair Promises Its Best Yet With Strong Entries

The Mt. Sterling Fair plans a standout year in four months with an improved floral hall, competitive stock, high purse trots and racing, and a top midway. Secretary Wilkerson assures orderly conduct and clear advance notices, aiming to be the most attractive fair yet.

Mt. Sterling Floral Hall Wilkerson

For Sale Farm Wagon and Cattle Notes

For sale a farm wagon and one or two fresh cows from Cormick Lumber Co. Call phone 645. Classified brief with contact for item pickup.

Cormick Lumber Co

Rowan County News roundup of local court and property notes

County court highlights include Sonny Johnson fined 50 dollars for attempting to shoot at plant No. 2 of Kentucky Fire Brick Co. Pfair Bros. & Co. sold their general store stake to partners, Pierce Blair acquired Drew Evans property on Main Street. Judge Allie W. Young returns home, and James Clay and others traveled to Frankfort for state normal school talks. County roads hear planned changes near Paragon and new deputy sheriff Lee Day. Caudill brothers prep costly family monument in Brady cemetery after several deaths.

Sn Vlee Ee Meds & Gabe Sonny” Johnson Kentucky Fire Brick Co Harlan Blair Pfair Bros. & Co Pierce Blair Drew Evans Main Street William Ault Allie W. Young South Arthur H Cge Pneumo E. Fowze Bradley James Clay Frantfort James L. Nikell L. H. Hall Fairbanks Street Morday Lee Day Hee Haldeman Judge Riley Paragon North Fork Caudill Brothers Abel Caudill Brady

Montgomery National Bank Extension Authorized to 1942

The Treasury Department's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies Montgomery National Bank of Mt Sterling Kentucky is authorized to extend its corporate existence to February 28 1942 under the National Banking Act. Charter No 6160 Extension No 4199.

Treasury Department Washington Montgomery National Bank of Mt. Sterling Montgomery Kentucky I. D. R. Crissinger D. R. Crissinger

Salmons Saddlery Slashes Prices on Robes and Harness

J. R. Salmons the Saddle Man on North Maysville Street announces deep reductions on buggy robes, horse clothing, collars, harness, and work harness.istles

J. R. Salmons North Maysville St

Eradication of Wild Onions Suggests Oil Method

A Kentucky cooperative letter from March 1 1922 discusses using heavy oils to kill wild onions in small patches. It notes Indiana experiments with orchard heating oil and warns gasoline and coal oil won t penetrate soil, recommending a heavier oil retained for agricultural use.

J. T. Coons Montgomery County College of Agriculture University of Kentucky Coons Lexington Sterling Indiana

Advice on weed control for crops and soil health

The letter from Associate Agronomist E. J. Kinney recommends starting vigorous cutting and liberal oiling as a method to kill weeds without harming the soil. He notes wild onions require repeated cutting over several seasons to exhaust and destroy them. Keep the tops cut all summer to prevent regrowth and ensure a quick end.

E. J. Kinney

Engraved Copperplate Visiting Cards for Sale

New line of copperplate engraved visiting cards advertised as the finest yet with attractive styles and lower prices. Advocate Publishing Co. invites inspections and urges customers to view the collection.

Advoecate Publishing Co

For Sale Bluegrass Seed Forty Bushels Roy Byrd

For sale sixty bushels of blue grass seed by Roy Byrd contact at 544 W-1 for details and pricing.

Roy Byrd

Shadowed night debate on Eighteenth Amendment stance

A moonlit encounter questions a man’s claim and hints at opposition to the Eighteenth Amendment. The remark suggests a skeptical view of following a gentleman’s example and hints at prohibition-era tension.

New Manhattan Shirts Arrive at The Wash Co Inc

Local retailer The Wash Co Inc unveils new Manhattan shirts in stock highlighting modern fits and casual style. Limited runs emphasize quality fabrics and quick turnaround for customers seeking refreshed wardrobes.

New Manhattan Shirts Just In the Wash Co., Inc

Barber Holds Line on Prices in Hard Times

A barber rebuffs a customer urging lower shave prices during a slump. He says prices stay fixed because now men’s faces are longer in hard times, giving him twice the territory to cover.

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Advocate Publishing Company Inco J. W. Hedden J. W. Hedden, JR Mary C. Ayres Erling Ling Representative Press Association Corn Products Refining Company City High School MT. Sterling, KY J. E. McCabe Chicago Domestic Science Kitchen Rowan County News Cassity Shakespeare Ment Fashion Park Kuppenheimer Griffon Clothes Times The Walsh Company Tom DeLay Frankfort Ohio Howell’s C Howell
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