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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
1
The Advocate reports a growing brick and concrete plant valued at $25,000 with 8,900 square feet floor space. It features modern refrigerating and sanitary meat handling rooms, a general upper floors area, and future sales space for dealers. E T Hon oversees operations aiming for up to a large weekly payroll as production expands.
A meeting in Louisville with executive committee members named by Robert W. Bingham and Walter E. Hughes approved completing a co operative marketing association for Burley tobacco. Farmers in Paris had earlier assured Kentucky and American Farm Bureau support. Ten Kentucky counties expect 85 to 90 percent sign ups under the Sapiro plan, with Indiana counties also signaling. An organization chairman will be named in counties lacking a body to elect officers and precinct chairs to relay the plan.
Ollie French Toy eleven year old daughter of Arch Toy died Monday night at the T. J. Bigstaff farm of lockjaw. Funeral arrangements not yet set but services expected at the family residence tomorrow.
A playful call to action urges boys and girls to engage in a prize campaign offering a pony as the top reward. The prompt emphasizes activity and participation to win the prize.
The disposal of offal has been solved by Mr A S Hart who offers an out of town site at his own expense for a temporary fertilizing plant. The project will boost farmers and merchants by increasing payroll and business. Congratulations are extended to the Meat Co owners of the plant for their enterprise.
The Advocate launches a profit sharing subscription drive offering 1500 in prizes including a Ford Sedan and vacations for readers who solicit subscriptions. Participants vote via coupons, with no entry cost. All white residents may join. every candidate earns rewards and top nominees get 1000 free votes to start.
The Strollers from the University of Kentucky staged The Admirable Crichton at the Table Theatre Friday to a large appreciative audience. Miss Katherine Conroy led with a strong performance and the cast displayed notable talent. The troupe received social attention with a History Club tea and a dance, followed by a buffet supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Prewitt and J. Burton Prewitt.
The pupils of Miss Minnie Graves present a recital Friday evening at 7 30 oclock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
A Ford sedan valued at 875 dollars is offered free in a big prize race by Strother Motors Co. The promotion invites participants to enter for a chance to win the vehicle.
Mother's Day falls next Sunday May 8 and will be observed nationwide with floral tributes. The custom honors mothers with bright flowers for living mothers and white flowers for memories, celebrating maternal love and guidance.
Judge H. Clay McKee advances the building spirit in Mount Sterling by planning a three story apartment and business block on South Bank street. The project will connect his existing residences with a frontage of sixty six feet and continue the ongoing construction of the third story at his residence.
White and light colored hats suitable for wearing with gowns and frocks. Available in all styles. Miss Bettie M Roberts featured in the notice.
Sunday School Day drew large crowds across city churches with a total of 1,469 attendees, the highest on record. The Christian church led with 686 participants, Methodist 406, Presbyterian 219, and Baptist 158, as Rev. Clyde Darsie marked eight years of service with gifts including an angel food cake and twenty dollar pieces.
The City High track team, including Davis, Coons, Stamper, Benton and Kirk, earned second honors at the inter high school meet in Paris last Friday afternoon. Davis won first honors in the 100 yard dash in 11 seconds and the 50 yard dash in 6 seconds. Coons took first in the high jump at 5 feet 2 inches. The relay team of Benton, Coons, Kirk and Davis won in 1 minute 5 seconds. Davis earned three medals, Coons two, Benton two, and Kirk one.
Henry Botts a respected local Black citizen and former Third Ward councilman had an above the knee leg amputation at a Lexington hospital Friday. His friends report he is recovering well.
Lieutenant Jesse Creech and Col James Maret of the Lexington Aviation Company aid a Maryland Sterling group in selecting a landing field and planning a plane purchase. The local six to eight businessmen aim to acquire a craft to share parts and support, while the Lexington company offers training, passenger service, advertising aerial photography, and upkeep. Creech, a WWI flyer with seven confirmed kills and the British Distinguished Flying Cross, was honored by the Prince of Wales in 1919. The Mt Sterling venture mirrors similar aviation aims without schooling.
Car listing for a Ford coupe in excellent condition offered by The Smoke House. Prospective buyers are invited to write or call for a demonstration. Contact details indicated by the 56-3t-pd notation.
The State Federation of Women's Clubs will convene in Danville for a three day session starting in May. President Mrs. Lafon Riker of Harrodsburg will preside and a varied program is planned with delegates from Mt. Sterling and several local clubs including the Woman's Club, Women's History Club, and Country Woman's Club represented by named members.
57-21 two desirable rooms for rent each with kitchenette available through Mrs. Jennie Thomas on East High Street.
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