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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
8
A vision from the Kentucky State Convention in Louisville praises unity and hopes for a San Francisco National Convention candidate who embodies genuine Democratic principles and wise governance. Supporters express faith that the party will win decisively with electoral votes to spare.
The Advocate adds young writer Charles McCabe of this city to its staff. He has contributed to several issues and shows talent in paragraph writing. Readers will enjoy his wit and humor in the Facts and Fancies column.
The speech by Senator Beckham before the State Convention in Louisville shows thoroughness and that he has not slumbered in his duties. The piece advocates returning him to the Senate by a large majority, aiming for about 40,000 votes.
A New Jersey study notes that about one in six high school graduates will pursue teaching. The insight frames teaching as a common vocation rather than a dwindling art in the state.
The local high school baseball team will play Cynthiana at Fair Grounds Park Friday afternoon. Officials anticipate a strong turnout for the home game and praise the squad’s excellent season.
Fire of unknown origin caused about $15,000 damage to a barn and other out buildings belonging to Mrs. M. L. Tribble & Sons in Fayette County on Monday night. Mrs. Tribble is noted as a former resident of the county.
Mrs John K Ottley associate Democratic National Committeewoman in Georgia argues Democrats should continue in power citing wartime policy progress and expanding suffrage. She notes 17.5 million American women with presidential suffrage and 339 electoral votes influenced by women in elections.
Lumber prices have fallen about 5 percent in recent days despite material shortages and a 30 to 50 percent drop in production in states serving the area. Predictions of further cuts by June 15 exist, with yellow pine quoted at 47.50 to 125 dollars per thousand feet. Southern mills have curtailed output due to rainy weather in the Lower Mississippi Valley, and several may close within a week if conditions do not improve. Officials say log supply in the region is only about 30 percent of normal.
Rainy conditions reduced the crowd at Sabbath School services across churches as hundreds stayed away, decreasing attendance on Go-to-Sunday School Day.
Mrs. Pattie Julian has been appointed administratrix of the estate of her husband T. G. Julian, deceased.
An article urges truthful parenting about birth explaining that children learn from honest explanations. It advocates early open discussion of new life, animal reproduction as a teaching tool, and cultivating kindness toward mothers and animals. It links parenting to shaping the next generation and promotes establishing kindergarten programs.
The Boyle county grand jury indicted Keith Phillips a 16 year old white boy for abducting and beating 7 year old William Trimble. The boy testified a black accomplice may have been present and Phillips is believed to be of unsound mind. No indictments were returned against mob members who attempted to seize Lucian Jenkins. Jenkins will be released from Lexington jail.
Ladies white oxfords are now ready at R. E. Punch and Company for the current season. The store advertises a new shipment of comfortable stylish shoes suitable for daily wear and school use.
Democratic leaders plan a comprehensive survey of expenses and activity of House investigating committees. The probes, created by Republicans, covered war programs and executive departments with large costs and partisan reports. No fraud findings or legislation resulted.
A seven-bushel barrel of salt can be purchased at the Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Company cheaper than anywhere else. Palm Beach and Mohair Suite line offered by R E Punch and Co, with urging to come early and pick your size.
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