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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1922

Page

5

Notable Social Roundup From Lexington and Neighboring Cities

Dr. D. H. Bush was in Lexington on professional duties yesterday. Jack Owings returned to visit friends in Cincinnati. The Chiles couple came back from three weeks in Hot Springs. Several residents hosted or visited family and friends in Louisville Little Rock Charleston and Columbia. A charity society gathering hosted by Belle Crockett was set for West Main Street. Several relatives traveled for a death in the family prompting calls from Winchester Deland and other locales.

D. H. Bush Lexington Jack Owings Cincinnati Marcella Chiles J. H. Stephenson Clara Stephenson Charleston W. Va Clyde Stephenson Martha Morris Keller Greene Keller Columbia, MO Belle Crockett Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church West Main Street

Various Locals Visit and Recoveries Reported in Kentucky

Mrs John E Freeland spends today in Lexington Webb Blevins of Fayette county visits the city Mr and Mrs J Miller Hoffman and son Jouett left for Martinsville Ind and will visit Mrs Hoffmans sister Mrs A M Pulaski in Chicago Dr Russell Henry of Winchester visited his mother Mrs James Henry Tuesday evening she fainted and fractured an ankle Mrs Henrys condition favorable The N H Trimble visits Lexington to see his sick wife at a hospital both improving and Trimble able to visit after three weeks away

John E. Freeland Lexington Webb Blevins Fayette County J. Miller Hoffman Jouett Martinsville Ind Chicago Hoffman A. M. Pulaski Russell Henry Winchester James Henry

Hats in Bloom Spring Millinery Line Unveiled by Miss Roberts

Miss Bettie M. Roberts highlights a new season collection of hats with daily arrivals. The advertisement invites readers to call and view the shop's latest spring millinery offerings.

Bettie M. Roberts

Births announced for Ca nan and Cockrell families

Born, to the wife of Howard Ca nan, yesterday, a fine son named James Taulbee. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cockrell welcome a son born Tuesday at their Harrison avenue home, named John Howard Jr. J. & M. now Oxfords just in- The Walsh Co., Inc.

Howard Canan James Taulbee Howard Cockrell Harrison Avenue John Howard, Jr Oxfords The Walsh Co., Inc

Mary Keeps Grace After Soda Spill Joke

A speaker recounts an embarrassing fountain visit with Mary where a bottle of soda spilled on her lap. Mary remained poised and replied with a playful line that the drinks are on her.

Mary

Local Health Notes From The Community

The sick list shows Mrs. 8 B Lane improved and Mrs ST G Denton suffering with an afflicted foot. Mrs George Anderson Sr and Mrs J W Chenault are on the mend. W P Oldham I F Tabb and Mrs L E Griggs show varying improvements after illness. Capt C H Petry and Joe T Wilson family members suffer ailments at home. J Will Clay shows no improvement. Emma Magowan James R Magowan at Elmwood are improving.

8. B. Lane ST. G. Denton George Anderson, Sr J. W. Chenault W. P. Oldham I. F. Tabb L. E. Griggs C. H. Petry Lexington Avenue Joe T. Wilson

Religious preaching and services across local churches

The weekly religious schedule lists Rev Noel Hodges preaching at Howard's Mill Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, Grassy Lick quarterly meeting affecting Camargo Methodist, Dr G E Cameron of Lexington preaching at 11 am, and enthusiastic Sunday School at 9 30 am. The Nazarene and First Baptist Lexington note evangelistic events and potential Dr George Truett visit.

Howard's Mill Noel Hodges Grassy Lick Camargo Methodist Church G. £. Cameron Lexington Baptist Church A. L. Mitchell Man Jesus Church of the Nazarene R. M. Reynolds A. Savage Young People’s Society Eva Mae Hatton First Baptist Church of George Truett Dallas Texas Porter Truett South G. E. Cameron

Exquisite Spring Creations Adstrom Bettie Roberts

Bettie M. Roberts promotes a line of spring hats and creations inviting customers to view and buy. The notice emphasizes ready-to-wear millinery items and stylish accessories for the season.

Prayer From Mississippi Preacher Sparks Ethnic Rhetoric

An earnest pulpit cry from a Mississippi negro preacher asks for divine aid with dramatic imagery. The call seeks eyes of the eagle, wisdom of the owl, a gospel link to heaven, energizing gifts, and fire from the glory to empower his ministry.

Mississippi

Cant Fool Him Overheard at the Ballgame

A playful exchange from a ballpark recounts admiration for a pitcher named Paul who dominates opponents, prompting fans to joke about his bat handling and prowess. The remark highlights the player’s impact and crowd enthusiasm during the game.

Paul

Walsh Co. Sells Boys Shoes at Reduced Prices

Local retailer Walsh Company promotes discounted boys shoes with marked down prices and limited stock.

Walsh Co Dne

Painful Lesson in Lumber Camp Courtesy

An eastern college graduate starts work at a Michigan lumber camp and shares a cross cut saw with a veteran lumberman. After an hour the old hand stops and tells the rookie bluntly that his scraping feet on the ground while working is unnecessary and distracting.

Eastern College Michigan Sonny

For Sale Fresh Cows With Phone Contact

For sale one or two fresh cows. Call phone 645. Also a note mentions the world has too large a nut crop.

The Recipe

A humorous dialogue about an explosion injury blames yeast or sugar. The child recalls the mother’s account and the father’s version, framing a kitchen mishap as a family discussion rather than a serious event.

Government savings certificates touted by Kentucky postmaster

Postmaster Turner notes recent stock losses in Kentucky and reports Mt. Sterling issued 3800 in treasury savings certificates in February. The 1922 certificates offer 4.5 percent interest compounded semi annually and are tax free. Denominations of 1000 100 and 25 are available up to 5000 per person or entity.

Kentucky Turtler United States Mt. Sterling Post Office Treasury Saving Turner Treasury Savings

Buy boys suits now while stocks are new

Store advertises bright and snappy patterns for American boys with fresh stock available for immediate purchase.

Walsh Co., Inc

Study Yourself and Act on Faults

The idea urges not merely to identify flaws but to take concrete steps to address them. It emphasizes personal accountability and proactive change rather than passive reflection.

Billy Sunday

For Rent Three Rooms and Bath by Mrs McCormick

Classified notice lists three rooms and a bath for rent under Mrs Dora McCormick with phone contact 237. The rest of the excerpt discusses a quip about old age and a comment on women’s clubs holding afternoon meetings rather than night meetings.

Dora McCormick

Six Best Smellers At The Perfume Counter

A young salesgirl at Tardad’s perfumery tells a customer that a bottle from her shop is “one of our six best smellers.” The trainee, recently trained at a local bookstore, answers after briefly assessing the display.

Tardad

For Sale Pure bred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs

Mrs J Will Barnes Route 1 offers pure bred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for sale. Contact via phone 444 W-2 or knock only on request and with prior arrangement to avoid strangers.

Plymouth Rock J. Will Barnes Route 1

The Easiest Way Dear Editor Letter on Oratorical Flow

A reader asks how to acquire fluent speech. The response suggests a simple practice. Two film actors discuss domestic issues with a quip about sending a wife on vacation to the Thousand Islands for a month on each island.

Louie Thousand Islands

Classified Wanted for Ford Car Seller and Sewing Machines

Wanted good honest man with Ford car to sell sewing machines supplies and collect on accounts. Good contract to right man. Open in Bath Rowan and Menifee counties. Singer Sewing Machine Co O C Dansl son Manager Winchester Ky.

Ford Car Bath Rowan and Menefee Singer Sewing Machine Co O. C. Danielson Winchester

John Deere Wagons and Post Buggies Sold Here

WM Adams & Son advertises marble and granite monuments with large stock and prompt delivery at 503 West Main Lexington. J R Lyons announces selling the famous John Deere Wagons and Post Buggies and carrying a full line of saddles and harness with motor truck service and delivery.

WM. Adams & Son West Main Street Lexington John Deere J. R. Lyons

Old Woman Walks In With Skirt Over Head In Winchestermen

In a Winchester shop a Negro woman entered with her skirt draped over her head. A clerk urged her to cover because she was exposing her anatomy. The reply claimed the woman had worn such anatomy for sixty years but the hat was new.

Winchester

Stetson Hats in a Complete Show Ing The Walsh Co Inc

The Walsh Co Inc presents a complete show of Stetson hats likely featuring a range of styles and models. The note suggests a showcase or catalog style event highlighting brand and product lines.

The Walsh Co., Inc

Belief in Pre-Influence Noted by Mt Sterling Church

A member of a sister church asked about pre-influence, and the response was affirmative. In Mt Sterling, observers note young men with few brains differing from their fathers, reflecting a local sentiment.

Mt. Sterling

Mrs Sterling Known For Her Chauffeur Tongue

A Mrs Sterling is described as having a chauffeur's tongue, always running something down.

Mr. Sterling

Farm wagon for sale by Mc Cormick Lumber Co

Classified notice from Mc Cormick Lumber Co offering a farm wagon for sale. Listed details include the seller name and the item type with no additional specifications. Suitable for local buyers seeking agricultural equipment.

McCormick Lumber Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society J. M. Jenkins J. Will McCormick J.S. Rogers Deland, Fla Henry W. Seuieur James M. Nesbitt Broadway Mattie W. Coleman Samels Avenue Coleman Traders National Bank A. B. Oldham & Son MT. Sterling, Kentucky New Oxfords the Walsh Co., Inc I, Morris Clothing CO W. E. Jones East High Street J. W. Stephens
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