Report of the Condition of Mt Sterling National Bank 1916
Bank official C B Patterson swears the bank’s condition as of March 16 1916. The report lists assets liabilities deposits and capital components including bonds, reserves, circulation and various bank balances in Kentucky and other cities. Notary Elizabeth Wyatt verifies the oath and date.
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Sterling National Bank
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Escsevee Seceerewes
Federal Reserve Bank
Fed. Les
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
C. B. Patterson
Elizabeth Wyatt
U. S
Fed. Res. Bk
U.S
Dre
Plea for Better Roads in 1916 Good Roads Year
The piece urges villagers to campaign for improved country and town roads, arguing better roads boost profits for farmers and town residents alike. It asserts every cent spent yields much in return and calls for declaring 1916 a good roads year with active effort to reach superior highway standards.
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Accomone
Special Edition of the Somerset Semi Weekly News
A reader notes a Special Edition of the Somerset Ky paper now under manager William F Schooler. The edition features local history progress and ambitious ads from merchants, praising the paper as a business booster for the town.
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Somerset
Sterling
Wm. F. Schooler
Bill
Jump in the River Opinion Cites Whisky Backing
In Cadiz Record editorial stance, the piece mocks supporters of Beckham’s campaign for whisky funding while contrasting Stanley’s fundraising. It frames the claim as unbalanced and calls for critical judgment from readers.
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Beckham
Stanley
Cadiz
Will Locate at Lexington
Mr J Stockwell Samuels of The Rogers Company will join Mitchell Baker Smith in Lexington and move with his family to make Lexington his future home. He is an experienced professional and expected to be a valuable addition to the Lexington firm. Friends at Mt Sterling regret their departure.
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J. Stockwell Samuels
Rogers Company
Mitchell, Baker & Smith
Lexington
Samuels
Mt. Sterling
Patriotism in War Time Advertising Urges Merchants
A commentary equates advertising to patriotism in wartime, urging merchants to attract customers by embracing promotional campaigns and patriotic messaging to draw people into their shops.
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Mr. Merchant
Hurt in Runaway Injures Camargo Farmer at 65
Henry Manning, aged farmer from Camargo, was badly hurt when the wagon he drove ran away. He was thrown and struck his head, with a deep cut and possible skull fracture feared. He is recovering and is the father of Dr. B. M. Manning.
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Henry Manning
Camargo
Manning
B. M. Manning
Frankfort session mocks Col. Taylor campaign claims
The Frankfort session mocked Col. Ed Taylor for denying funds to Stanley's campaign. Elwood Hamilton proved Taylor donated to Beckham's opponent indirectly by aiding Campbell Cantrill, clarifying the Franklin County committee understood the money wasn’t for Beckham.
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Frankfort
Col
Ed Taylor
Stanley
Elwood Hamilton
Beckham
Hamilton
Taylor
Campbell Cantrill
Franklin County
Taylors
Beckham Stanly
Tegan
Journal
She Stoops To Conquer Presented by Mt Sterling High
The Mt Sterling High School senior class stages Goldsmith’s She Stoops To Conquer at Table Opera House on Thursday March 30. The comedy aims for laughter with period costumes sourced from Cincinnati and reflects the play’s enduring popularity since its 1773 Covent Garden debut.
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Table Opera House
Mt. Sterling High
Goldsmith
Covent Garden Theatre
London
Cincinnati
Notary Affidavit Sworn In Montgomery County Kentucky
A 1920 court document shows Pierce Winn cashier swearing to a statement before a notary. Frank M. Hill and John G. Winn with G. H. Strother and R. C. Gatewood are noted as directors.
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Frank M. Hill
John G. Winn
G.H. Strother
R. C. Gatewood
Greene Blames Stanley for Liquor Bill Defeat
Representative Frank Greene of Carroll county laments that Governor A. O. Stanley blocked a bill to limit liquor shipments from wet to dry areas. He says brewers distillers and bootleggers influenced Stanley, denying the people any gain and accusing Stanley of keeping faith with liquor interests.
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Frank Greene
Carroll County
General Assembly
Stanley
A. O. Stanley
Upward Climb of Marys Skirt Ends in Wry Warning
A humorous verse trace tracks Mary’s skirt rising from toes to knee with sly social quip about aging wealth and a town’s preparedness. The piece ends with a cautionary aside on marriage and commercial welfare.
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Mary
Two $50 000 Suits Filed Over Pine Grove Crossing Deaths
James Munday as administrator for Phillip Black and for William Piersall filed separate actions in Clark Circuit Court at Winchester seeking 50000 for each death. The two men died when their automobile was struck at Pine Grove crossing by a fast C O train. Engineers Meadows of Lexington and Cheap of Mt Sterling are named in the petitions.
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William Piersall
Clark
Winchester
C. & O. Railroad
Pine Grove
Black
Lexington
Meadows
Cheap
Mt. Sterling
Joyriders Leave Trail of Damage Without Pause
A pithy, reflective line notes that joy riders continually cause damage yet fail to assess the harm they cause. The statement frames reckless behavior as ongoing and unexamined, highlighting social concern over property and safety.
Beautiful Year Book Shown By Tampa Morning Tribune
A copy of the Semi-Tropical Year Book issued by the Tampa Morning Tribune of Tampa Florida is praised for its beautiful illustrations. It is published on high grade paper and described as a gem of the pressman’s art.
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Tampa Morning Tribune
Tampa
Florida
the Tribune
Dentist Resumes Practice in Bush Office Space
S F Hamilton states he has resumed dentistry in the office once occupied by Dr Bush and formerly by Drs Compton and Brown. He signs as representative.
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Bush
Peace Dove Roost Vanishes Amid Ongoing Turmoil
A historical brief notes the dove of peace losing its roost as conflicts intensify, signaling shrinking safe spaces for diplomacy. The fragment hints at broader instability affecting international efforts toward reconciliation.
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U. S. Treasurer
I.e
Emcee
Teeter Eee
State of
County of
Montgomery
I. C. B. Patterson
W. 8. Lloyd
Steve Pieratt
M. D. Cockrell
Ford Performance
Ford
Universal Ford Service
F. B. Detroit
Stratherie Co
Bank Street
MT. Sterling, KY
the Advocate For Printing
Montgomery National Bank
Ae ‘Rai
Esteenee
Pierce Winn
Ashier
Rae
Bank
James Munday
Phillip Black
Sloan
Liniment
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