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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
4
Advocate Publishing Company reports irregularities in distribution and bidding for local publications prompting review. The notice outlines potential conflicts and seeks clarification from involved departments and stakeholders.
An editorial ironizes that work remains the solution to high living costs. It claims longer workdays raise productivity and lowers prices through reduced unemployment, arguing against shorter hours and urging universal labor participation to boost wages and stabilize the economy.
City historians note the need for two modern hotels to spur growth as Ms Sterling’s plan faces delays. Local capital is urged to back the AB project and attract funds for erecting facilities. Citizens are asked to join a public spirited effort to advance the community.
William Farnum stars in Heart Strings a new Fox film about a violinist whose love for his sister tests his courage. The drama features Gladys Covurn Betty Hilburn Kate Blanche and others with Henry Albert Phillips story author E Lloyd Sheldon scenario J Gordon Edwards director. Also shown is the next episode of Smarok Partners.
Mrs Josh Owings has been ill with influenza. Harry Larsen has been ill for two weeks at his Richtsond avenue home. Miss Clara Stamper, homebound with flu, will soon return to her Mt Sterling National Bank position. Mrs Virgil Donahue can go out after influenza illness.
A dramatic wartime scene shows students reacting to a villain with chants of cheer and half-hearted praise for profiteers. The narrator urges thrift and saving to curb the high cost of living, promoting war bonds and thrift stamps as remedies.
Mrs. Frank E James of Indianapolis plans to graduate from Indiana State University in June alongside her 20 minute old daughter Shamp Corn Crowe Jets Hoosier Record. The couple’s daily quarrels vanish once they marry.
The text hints at community opinions about a villain named St and a stance against giving him support. It mentions tension, disapproval, and a call for reduced cheer or encouragement toward the figure, reflecting local sentiment and division.
CORRESPONDENCE Mrs. Ollie McKee and children from Spencer visit her parents. Miss Mae Jones ill with flu. Miss Mae Richardson returns to Mt Sterling after visiting her mother. Matt Jones from Ashland visits here. Miss Josephine Trimble in Mt Sterling Monday. Miss Lillian Richardson improved from illness. Mr. and Mrs. James Baxter once very ill now improving. A. B. Swango of Means Ky visits son C. F. Swango. William Stephens and son Jerry traveled to Louisville. This is a swift age. If your name is in the Also Rans list you are doing fairly well. A man will ask your candid opinion and then want to fight it. Nobody advances far by imitating genius. The Advocate for printing.
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