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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
1
At the city board meeting Prof. H. A. Babb was re-elected superintendent. The endorsement praises his leadership and predicts the faculty will continue to be a credit to Mt. Sterling.
The copy claims a De Laval separator saves 20 to 25 dollars per cow yearly versus gravity creaming and 6 to 10 dollars versus other separators. It asserts the unit pays back in ten months and lasts five times longer than rivals, noting 2.5 million in use and urging purchase via Chenault & Orear.
The History Club plans a program on Friday at 2 p m presented by the University of Kentucky. Music by Prof and Mrs Carl Lampert. A brief address by Miss Frances Jewell dean of the university. A one act play The Gift of the Magi with cast Miss Kitty Conroy Mr Sterling Ed Gans of Louisville and Miss Sue Chenault Richmond.
Auction set for Friday March 17 at 10 A M rain or shine. Livestock includes milk cows hogs horses and mules. Farm implements of W R Tipton A R Turley and Mrs S D Hall to be sold regardless of price. Bring surplus property to sale and call 913 or C Howell Cravens for details.
Five year old Jack Ensor son of Mr and Mrs J M Greer fell and broke his leg at the ankle while playing near home.
Advertisement from L. Jones Olney Illinois seeks owner selling a farm for fall delivery at the lowest price. Respond with terms to Box 551 Olney Illinois. PD status indicated.
Mr and Mrs C A Richardson depart for Deland Florida to be with Ornan Richardson who is seriously ill at his brother’s bedside as friends and family await news.
Tobacco setter almost new for sale or trade for a fresh young Jersey cow. Also 5,000 tobacco sticks for sale. J. W. Riley contact. New shirts at Walsh's.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Spencer Church held an all day meeting March 8 at Mrs. T. Perry's home. President Miss Emma Coons led the business session. morning program on On the Roof of the World Tibert. afternoon program Africa led by Mrs. Lawrence Kratzer with pictures and discussion. Ice cream and cake followed. visitor Mrs. Houston Beall of Winchester attended.
Walsh's advertises women’s Silk Hole-Proof hose priced at $1.50 a pair, highlighting durable construction and reliable wear. The offer emphasizes value and quality for everyday hosiery needs.
A letter to editor from Thos J Bigstaff endorses Charles E Marvin of Scott county as the ideal governor candidate. He argues Marvin favors agriculture while managing all state interests and emergencies with training and intellect. Also notes local sale listing for a gas stove gas heaters and living room draperies from Mrs T Badger Robertson.
Luther Kratzer was admitted to the hospital Saturday night. John W. Wilson was admitted Friday evening. Mrs. H. C. Prewitt returned home Sunday after a throat operation. Mrs. J. Rabkin returned home Thursday. Mrs. B. F. Caudill is somewhat improved. Miss Jennie Orear Mrs. Steve Pieratt and Mrs. Lee Orear are improving. Floyd Stamper continues to improve.
Walsh's English Tweeds offers new Easter shirts for boys featuring classic styles and durable fabrics. Shoppers find bright colors and sizes for gifts or churchwear, with store hours and in stock selections updated for the season.
Rev Oakley R Miller a converted Mormon spoke to a full auditorium last night. He leveled serious charges against the Mormon faith and described various disguises used in this country. The event raised a free will offering of 41 80 for his cause. Ladies invited to shop Walsh Hose Proff bound best weaves.
The old National Hotel building hosts the Citizens' Committee stock drive as nine teams totaling ninety salesmen prepare for next week's sales push. Leader John A. Judy notes careful selection by division chiefs and captains to build a strong organization for Mr. Sterling. Mt Sterling students will help by competing in essays on why to build a new hotel, with Chamber of Commerce prizes for grammar and high school divisions.
Officials warn a wage dispute in the central competitive field may trigger a strike. Mine operators refuse to meet with the United Mine Workers to negotiate a new contract while the union insists on preserving 1920 wage scales. Employers seek reductions of about 20 percent or more.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Mazola oil with a brief line noting the product and a seller or brand reference.
The Rev. Andrew Davidson Harmon of Corner University Bethany Nebraska was unanimously elected president of Transylvania College Lexington at a joint meeting of the college boards. He will also head the College of the Bible and Hamilton College.
For sale all kinds of seed potatoes Ayres C Co See San Tan Stetsons at Walsh s.
The Mission Band of the Christian church led by Mrs. George R. Snyder and aided by Mrs. Mary Prewitt Turley held an open session Sunday afternoon. The program featured songs and speeches with music by Mrs. Emilee H. Reid and Messrs. Billy Reid Peyton and Darwin Ray. Refreshments followed and about 150 children attended.
A. G. V. Cook aged 87 prominent Bath County citizen died at his home from age related infirmities. He was brother in law to the late Ches Glover and survived by step sons John and R W Carter of Bath County. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 at the family burial ground. Evaporated peaches and apricots at Vanarsdell's.
A red bay mare with a scar on the left hip strayed from West Main Sunday night near Madison V Leach location on South Maysville Street near the C and O depot. Roy Domigan offers a reward for information from North Middletown Kentucky.
At a country dance Friday night a mistaken swap occurred with hats. The speaker misidentified a black hat as theirs while another attendee received their brown hat. Contact C. B. Taylor at 448 for details.
County High School presents a week long chautauqua style entertainment on Friday evening March 17. The program is free to all and followed by a pie and box supper by the school girls to support the Near East Relief Fund.
Dr. R. H. Bennett of Emory University Atlanta Ga will speak at the Methodist church Wednesday evening March 15 at 7 o'clock He is described as a man of striking personality attractive address and a brilliant son of the south All members and all are invited to hear this distinguished visitor
County hosts Farmers Field Day on March 18 with noted speakers. Morgan Hughes of the University of Kentucky Agriculture Extension will discuss live stock value. M G Ivan Barnes will address farm training for young men. Prof. Roberts will cover soil maintenance. Miss Guard will talk on home economics for women. lunch served by the Home Economics Department. pruning and spraying demonstrated by students.
Vikoware guaranteed for 20 years offers a 6-quart tea kettle 2-quart percolator 2-quart rice boiler 10-quart dish pan 6-quart preserving kettle 1 12 and 2-quart sauce pans three in set round roaster all for $1.00 See display in window.
At this date 25 cattle pens are engaged at the Mt Sterling Stockyards with reservations for six carloads of mules. The Pieratt pens are also showing a heavy demand.
The notice promotes the White Flame Burner praised for twice the light, urging readers to secure one. It highlights the device’s superior brightness and reliability, as presented by C. N. Triplett in the advertisement.
This morning at about 10 Miller Martin son of Marion Astin shot and killed his uncle Martin at Jeffersonville. Officers were notified and rushed to the scene but no arrests had been made by press time. A nearby still had been captured yesterday and officers believe Miller thought he had been tipped off by his uncle. No further details were available.
The State Tax Commissioner announces a statewide equalized assessment drop of 64 million dollars, citing declines in intangibles and livestock. Only fifteen counties show gains led by Perry, with Magoffin and Harlan also rising, while Jefferson, Fayette, and Franklin face sizable losses.
A large crowd of business men gathered for sale day in Owingsville. About 150 head of cattle sold quickly at strong prices with mares and pairs bringing up to 270 dollars. Plug horses moved 15 to 65 dollars, hogs around 10 cents with 27 head bought by 8 P Greenwade at ten dollars each.
Officer Neal Guilfoile conducted a noon raid on Spruce Creek and seized a ten-gallon still. Operators fled during a gun battle. no arrests were made.
Ayres Co advertises Alsike Suplin and Red Clover seed for sale at best prices with contact details for buyers seeking quality forage seeds.
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