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Mount Sterling Advocate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky
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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
4
Campaign liars and the need for fact checking
The article warns of fabrication about county and city elections and urges readers to verify confidential rumors before believing them. It notes unscrupulous partisans and relatives may spread falsehoods and says repeated verification will raise campaign standards and reduce harm.
A GOOD MOVE AGAINST PARASITES IN THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Oldham advocates forcing those without visible means of support to work or face the workhouse. The editorial links this to a broader debate on social policy and conscription, praising Senator Beckham and endorsing T. R. recruiting for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldham
Beckham
Want to graze mares on grass land near ASA BEAN
Person ASA Bean seeks grass land for roughly six mares. Offers to trade or rent grazing space and requests interested landowners to telephone 622 with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Bean
Thieves Are Busy at Vanarsdell's Market
Reported late thefts hit fresh produce at Vanarsdell's with beans beets onions and lettuce taken. Police ask for tips as shoppers notice increased shoplifting activity around the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanarsdell’s
Mr James R Shrout Dies In Bath County
James R Shrout, 62, longtime Bath County resident, died after a lengthy illness. Former grocer and butcher, he later moved to a farm near Sharpsburg. A Shrout family member, he was active in the community. Funeral service held at his home with burial at Crown Hill cemetery in Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Shrout
Bath County
Sharpsburg
Shrout
K. B. Bowen
Crown Hill Cemetery
Plants for Sale at Farm on Hinkston Pike
Finest cabbage and tomato plants offered from superior seed. Includes Early Dechling cabbage Earliana tomato and the Giant Tree Tomato. Famous Old Reliable Ponderosa and $5,000,000 Tomato cited. Call at farm half mile Hinkston pike or leave store orders. 8S. P. GREENWADE. Pepper plants also available later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkston Pike
Sons enlist in Officers' Reserve Corps as family serves
Mr. Joe P. Sullivan reports his son Wallace has joined the Officers' Reserve Corps in Ohio. This marks the third Sullivan son to enlist with Uncle Sam after brothers Henry Wilbur and Virgil recently joined the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe P. Sullivan
Wallace
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Henry Wilbur
Virgil
Navy
Smith Form A Truck promises full features at $755
Advertisement touts a Smith Form A Truck that combines with a chassis to complete the vehicle for 755 dollars with a guarantee. It urges buyers to compare prices and promises savings and satisfaction, naming G. D. Sullivan & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Sullivan & Son
Prominent Owingsville Pair Wed in Cincinnati Nuptials
Miss Mattie Ewing and Mr. Glen Perry of Owingsville were married in Cincinnati last Wednesday afternoon. They come from prominent families with many relatives in the county who will be glad to learn of their wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Ewing
Glen Perry
Owingsville
Cincinnati
Summer Underwear Deals at The Fair
The Fair markets men's and ladies summer underwear priced at last year’s levels. Specific stock and sizes unspecified in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fair
Hail Storm Reported Across County Monday
Reports describe a noon hail storm in the northern and eastern county with stones about the size of a bird's egg in large quantities. Fresh brains and sweet breads offered at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanarsdell’s
DeHaven Purchases Lexington Home
Mr. Kenney N DeHaven buys a beautiful Lexington residence and moves in. He recently joined Perry Lumber Co of that city. Vanansdell's offers new potatoes tomatoes and fresh vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney N. DeHaven
Lexington
Mr. DeHaven
Perry Lumber Co
City
Vanansdell’s
Mt Sterling High Beates Cynthiana 5 3 At Fair Grounds Park
Mt Sterling High School defeated Cynthiana 5 to 3 in a splendid baseball game at Fair Grounds Park Monday afternoon. Kelly pitched well and the local team overall starred in the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Cynthiana
Fair Grounds Park
Kelly
J. and M. Shoes Endure Wide Wear Test
The advertisement explains shoes must remain on lasts at least twenty one days to retain shape. It notes some people ignore shape and fit and thus avoid J. and M. Shoes because the brand stands for more than mere wear.
U. S. Oil Ship Vacuum Sunk Off Ireland By German Sub
The American armed steamer Vacuum, an oil tanker, was sent to the bottom by a German submarine off the Ireland coast. It is feared that a U S naval lieutenant and nine gun crew members perished. The captain and several crew members are reported drowned. Details remain scarce on whether the crew could fire back or if torpedoes were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
For Sale Privately My Residence and 6 Acres of Land
Private sale listing for a residence with six acres of land offered by W. T. Tyler. Includes 43 tf. reference. No location or price details provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Tyler
Bigstaff Subdivision
Sycamore Street
Maysville Street
Bigstaff Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. R
France
Pasturage
L. T. Chiles
W. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr
Hoffman
Bryan & Robinson
Jewelers
McDonald Brothers
McDonald Bros
Sterling, KY
P. Greenwade
The
Advocate For Printing
Walsh
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Rogers
Coats
U. S
Ireland
J.H. Keller
Mary E. Bigstaff
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