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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1914

Page

5

Local Personal News From Lexington And Nearby

Rev T W Watts visited Lexington earlier this week. P H Davis of Cincinnati is in the city on business. Joshua Owings Jr spent Monday in Paris on business. Olive and Kathryne Wood were in Lexington Monday. John White Trimble in Richmond on business Monday. James R Magowan in Lexington on business. Clayton Howell and Stanley Brown spent Sunday in Lexington. Virgil Barnes of Bath county spent Sunday with relatives here. George R Snyder left for a week in Tennessee. Leslie Shrout Bath county Clerk was in the city Friday. Mrs Robert Fletcher of Hinton West Virginia visiting relatives here. Grace Jones of Washington DC visiting her sister Mrs Anderson C Bogie. H Benton Kinsolving of Louisville in town early in week visiting parents. Ermine French came from Lexington Saturday night staying until Monday. Willie Maye Nelson of Winchester spent weekend with sister Mrs J C Anderson. William Enoch returned Monday from a week in Atlanta. Mrs Stanley Smathers and son Howard of Sharpsburg visiting her parents Mr and Mrs O S Bromagem. G L Kirkpatrick J A Judy C B Patterson and W B White motored to Lexington Saturday to attend the races.

Kentucky Social Notes From Frankfort State Journal

Mr Ewing A Flynn visits Clark county relatives and Mrs Alice Turner with Miss Stella Robinson remain in Martinsville Indiana this week. Mr George Hamilton returns home from Memphis after months away. George W Anderson leaves for Jacksonville Florida to attend the Confederate reunion at seventy plus he attends. Mrs Caswell Saufley from Pensacola Florida will visit her parents Judge and Mrs E C O Rear later this week. Lieutenant Saufley now in the aviation corps is ordered to Mexico and Lt John O Rear and wife with baby have been in Galveston Texas awaiting orders and plan Kentucky visit to Mt Sterling and the Rears in Frankfort.

Caswell Saufley Pensacola Fla E. C. O’rear Saufley Aviation Corps Mexico John O’rear Galveston Texas O’rear Kentucky Mt. Sterling Frankfort

McCormick Lumber Co Promotes Home Building Materials

There's No Place Like Home invites readers to discuss material needs for a new home with McCormick Lumber Co. The ad emphasizes local expertise and product selection for residential construction.

McCormick Lumber Co

Local Market Offers Fresh Produce and Suits

Home-grown asparagus and rhubarb at Vanarsdell's. Before buying a suit, see silk lined blue serge suits at 15 18 and 20 dollars at Punch Graves and Co.

Vanarsdell’s Punch, Graves & Co’s

Births at Home Honor Henrietta and Cecil Greene

Mr and Mrs Henry C Prewitt welcome a daughter Henrietta born Monday night at their home Mrs Cecil S Greene formerly Miss Sarah Weathers also greet a son born Monday night at their home two congratulations noted for the families

Henry C. Prewitt Henrietta Cecil S. Greene Sarah Weathers

Wall Paper Sale At McCormick's Rackett Store

A local ad promotes a new wallpaper line priced from 3 to 5 cents a bolt at McCormick's Rackett Store on Maysville Street Opposite Oldham's. An unrelated note proclaims self-slaughter cattle are raised and sanitary precautions are observed by S. P. Greenwade.

McCormick’s Rackett Maysville St Oldham’s

The Last Creation in Panama and Straw Hats at

The fragment hints at a Panama event featuring a final creation and a focus on straw hats. Further readable details are limited in the supplied OCR snippet.

Panama Punch, Graves & Co’s

Religious events and services listed for local churches

Sunday morning sermon at the Baptist church on the kind of Christians we should be. Sunday evening meditation. Methodist Missionary Society hosts an all day meeting May 8 at 10 30 am at Mrs Oliver Howell on Samuels avenue. Baptist praise service Sunday evening at 7 30. W C T U meets at Mrs C K Oldham on Samuels avenue Thursday at 3 pm with topic Christian Citizenship. Sunbeam Society formed May 3 at Baptist church with 22 names. Mother s Day events noted May 16 with Methodist service and white flower tribute.

the Baptist Church The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Oliver Howell Samuels Avenue L. C. McCormick C. K. Oldham Baptist Church Fred W. Bassett W. O. Hopper Methodist Church

New Beans Peas Potatoes and Tomatoes at Vanarsdell's

Vanarsdell's lists fresh produce including beans peas potatoes and tomatoes available for customers. Local shoppers may find these items in season with daily updates on stock and prices.

Vanarsdell’s

Notable Local Illnesses And Health Travels

The Sick Mrs Lucy Russell has been quite sick for the past week. Mrs O S Bromagem has been quite sick for several days but is improving. Mrs H B Kinsolving, who was quite sick last week, is getting along nicely. Mr J H Brunner was confined to his home for several days last week. Judge Lewis Apperson is at Atlantic City for a month's stay by direction of his physicians in the hope of bettering his health.

Lucy Russell J. H. Brunner Lewis Apperson Atlantic City

Sanitary Meat Market Slices Ham and Breakfast Bacon

A Sanitary Meat Market advertises sliced ham and breakfast bacon available fresh. The notice emphasizes quality cuts for everyday meals and inviting customers to shop.

Evanston Bride-To-Be Harriet Marimon Engaged to Dr Cockrell

The Evanston Index announces the engagement of Harriet Tilghman Marimon of Valparaiso Indiana formerly Evanston to Dr Benjamin Alison Cockrell son of L B Cockrell Winchester Kentucky. The wedding is planned for September and Dr Cockrell has practiced in Pineville for several months.

Evanston Index Evanston Ill Frank Marimon Valparaiso Ind Harriet Tilghman Marimon Benjamin Alison Cockrell L. B. Cockrell Winchester Cockrell Pineville

PACTS POSSIBILITIES OF DAIRYING

The article argues large profits lie in well run dairy farming as U.S. population grows. It stresses profit potential from details and business principles, noting cows convert crops to dairy and that selecting high-yield cows matters. one cow may lose money while another with the same care can yield $75 annually.

SELECTION OF BEST BREEDS FOR DAIRY FARMS

A dairyman argues against mixing dairy cow breeds. He favors a single breed per private herd citing distinct milk types and separation issues. He notes Jersey milk vs Holstein milk responds differently to separator speed and churn temperature, affecting butter fat and texture.

Jersey

Results From Good Sires In Iowa Dairy Herds

In an Iowa county pure bred dairy sires were introduced twenty years ago and now yield 7400 pounds of creamery butter per square mile annually. districts still using scrub or beef bulls show weaker results. beginners misjudge the time needed to see benefits and avoid ill advised crossbreeding.

Iowa

Japan Awaken to a New Religious Consciousness

A voice within Japan says half of life is neglected and inspiration must come from above through revelation. The government aims to introduce a basic moral and religious principle and has convened Buddhist, Shinto, and Christian representatives. Japan is awakening to a new religious consciousness and may see Christianity become influential in national life.

Phi Geom Home Affairs Education Japan

Fine Dahlias Offerings and Price List

A gardening ad lists varieties including Decorative-Cactus and Show Dahlias priced $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen and Cannas at $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen. The listing notes collection from 44-31 L and includes the name Ty CHILES.

Ty Chiles

Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends

I extend sincere appreciation for kindness and sympathy during my wife illness. I also thank Dr Spratt for tender care and untiring efforts. S F Hamilton.

Move Back to Farm by J. Carroll Hamilton Family

Mr J Carroll Hamilton and family return from city life to their country home on Fiat Creek after several months away. The note confirms the family’s relocation to the farm setting and their ongoing residence.

J. Carroll Hamilton Fiat Creek

Locust Posts Available in All Sizes at McCormick Lumber

Locust posts, two carloads, straight and in good condition. McCormick Lumber Co offers all sizes. Listings suggest checking Punch Graves & Co for summer under wear.

Wichita Bible Class Converts 2323 in Eight Months

The Men's Bible class of Wichita Kansas reports 2,323 men won to Christ in the last eighteen months. It runs twenty four gospel teams and conducts services in shops offices halls churches and outdoors.

Wichita Kansas

For Rent 150 Acres Grass Land in Kentucky

For rent 150 acres of grass land offered by J Ed Young of Mt Sterling Kentucky R F D No 4 contact via phone 354 B The listing includes a reference number 42 41 and directs inquiries to the landowner at the given rural route address.

J. Ed. Young Mt. Sterling

Charles L Simon Florist Succeeds Corbitt

Charles L Simon takes over as florist successor to John Corbitt with contact at 435 19 tf.

Charles L. Simon John Corbitt

Colonial Pumps and Oxfords Lead Eastern Kentucky Line

See the largest and most complete line of ladies misses and children's Colonial Pumps and Oxfords in Eastern Kentucky at local store offering wide sizes and styles for all ages and needs.

Kentucky Punch, Graves & Co's

Fresh Produce and Seafood At Sanitary Meat Market

New potatoes tomatoes lettuce onions cucumbers and beets featured with berries as offerings. Sanitary Meat Market emphasizes fresh fish received daily for customers seeking reliable produce and seafood options.

Salted Butter by Brine Method Explained

Placing fresh butter into strong brine and allowing it to remain until it has absorbed sufficient salt to preserve it is one of the best ways to salt butter. This method ensures even salting without gritty salt crystals.

Determine Profitable Cow From Production And Feed Costs

Analyzing profitability requires identifying the cow’s outputs such as milk or calves and comparing these gains to the costs of the feed and other inputs. A cow is profitable when net revenue from production exceeds total input costs including feed.

Famine Strikes United Provinces Disaster Affects Millions

Relief efforts begin as government funds assist farmers with well digging and cattle feed. Food prices soar to famine levels while many endure cold weather without sufficient food, clothing, or bedding. estimates show up to twenty million affected and five million severely impacted.

United Provinces India

Judge Young Joins State Racing Commission

JURIST ON COMMISSION Judge Allie West Morehead adds to the State Racing Commission a distinguished lawyer and jurist. He is probably the first lawyer named on the commission. Judge Young is an ardent racing devotee and will bring eminent qualifications to the body as it handles judicial functions. He is among Gov. McCreary’s close friends and advisers. Louisville Times.

Allie West Morehead Bers State Racing Commission Gov. McCreary Judge Young

For Rent Holt Avenue Residence In Mt Sterling Ky

Residence on Holt avenue with modern conveniences available. Contact Miss Mary C. Welsch, phone 241, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Also an ad noting a $25.00 look in a $15.00 suit at Punch Graves & Co.

Holt Avenue Mary C. Welsch Mt. Sterling Punch, Graves & Co's

We Buy and Slaughter Extra Fine Fat Cattle

We buy and fatten our own cattle and are now slaughtering some extra fine beeves that have been fattened on silage. Try a steak or roast and we know you will come back for more. S. P. Greenwade.

S. P. Greenwade

Boarding Applications for Mrs FE Harper

Several table boarders apply to Mrs FE Harper at 44 Main Street.

FE. R. Harper Main St

Chinese in U S Oppose State Religion Petition Widens

The Chinese Daily News reports meetings across the United States where Taoists Buddhists Roman Catholics Protestants and Muslims sign petitions to President Yuan Shih Kai to block Confucianism as official state religion. Petitions are authored by Chinese residents themselves, not by Christian mission boards.

The Chinese Daily News Vancouver B. C United States China Yuan Shih Kai

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duerson’s Drug Store Court St T. W. Watts Lexington P. H. Davis Cincinnati Joshua Owings, Jr Paris Olive and Kathryne Wood John White ‘Trimble Richmond James R. Magowan Clayton Howell Stanley Brown Virgil Barnes Bath County George R. Snyder Tennessee Leslie Shrout Bath Robert Fletcher Hinton, W. Va Grace Jones Washington, D. C Anderson C. Bogie H. Benton Kinsolving Louisville Ermine French Willie Maye Nelson J. C. Anderson Wm. Enoch Atlanta Stanley Smathers Howard Sharpsburg Mrs O. S. Bromagem Messrs. G. L. Kirkpatrick J. A. Judy C. B. Patterson W. B. White Mr. Ewing A. Flynn Clark County Alice Turner Stella Robinson Martinsville, Ind Joe. H. Kemper George Hamilton Memphis, Tenn George W. Anderson Jacksonville Fila Anderson Punch, Graves & Co Kerr’s Perfection Ballard & Ballard Self Rising Obelisk Self Rising Graham Wilber J. Fraser University of Illinois Brunner E. S. Earp Maysville Street W. Hoffman Wood
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