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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
8
An exhibit of sewing class work will be held at the County High School building Monday morning May 15 at 10 o clock. Miss Buckman, Professor of Textiles and Clothing at the State University, will judge the sewing contest and deliver an address. All friends of the school are invited.
Mr. J. K. Miller purchased a handsome seven passenger Buick from Mt. Sterling Garage. The new car has been delivered and is described as one of the finest in the city.
The Fiscat Court decided to issue bonds to redeem outstanding vouchers drawing 6 percent. A bonding company will take the bonds at 5 percent, yielding a substantial interest savings for the county.
A two year old Bates Shorthorn bull described as splendid and well bred was shipped from R T Judy to Mr J C Mahan of Williamsburg. The animal is noted as a fine and valuable specimen.
Local shopper bargains highlight a 25 cent can of Wesson Oil advertised at J B White’s store. A brief sale notice emphasizes low price and immediate availability.
A historic defense of clean reporting notes the decline of scandal sheets and praises newspapers like The Times for improving news quality. The piece recalls Waterbury Connecticut attempts to publish such papers, halted by legal action, and argues filth is not news.
Classified notice listing six rooms on the first floor suitable for two families or one with water and gas. Mentions Mrs. Eliza M. Jordan and a date code 40-11. Includes promotional lines for Fortress coffee and Navy Beans pricing at local stores Vanarsdell's and J. B. White's.
Postmaster Turner authorized by the Department to add an auxiliary clerk Mr Stewart C Sharp designated for the position and Mr Courtney Horton chosen as substitute city carrier. A new rule lets the stamp and parcel post window stay open seven am to six pm daily, replacing prior closure during mail sorting.
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