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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1921

Page

3

University of Kentucky Hosts Junior Week for 4-H Club Members

Farm boys and girls visit during Junior Week June 20 to 25 for instruction and recreation. Boys judge hogs sheep and cattle with prizes. tours of experimental plots and farm mechanics. Girls learn home economics topics including butter making and home improvements. Health and sanitation instruction provided for all.

University of Kentucky Junior Agricultural Club Department College of Agriculture Maybell Cornell

The High Cost of Luxury Outspends Education in 1920

A U S Education Commissioner figures 1920 luxury spending totaled 22.7 billion while education since colonial times reached 16.645 billion. Salaries in 1918 were 492.735 million. tobacco and luxury goods vastly exceed education costs. Claxton urges reallocating tobacco funds to raise teacher pay by over 120 percent.

United States P. P. Claxton Uncle Sam Claxton

Battle Over Windows Opens After Marriage

A newlywed couple argues over drafts versus fresh air, each preferring opposite window habits, leading to a long term domestic dispute as they seek a workable compromise.

Special Election to Approve County Bond Issue in Montgomery Ky

Sheriff John G. Roberts announces a May 28 1921 special election in Montgomery County to decide if bonds totaling 250000 dollars shall be issued to fund roads and bridges. Registered voters not on city rolls may vote at local precincts between 6 AM and 9 PM. The question asks voters to approve the bond issuance for road and bridge construction.

Montgomery County Gion Kentucky John G. Roberts Montgomery Co Montgomery County Court G. H. Strother

Special election on May 28 1921 for road bond issue

Montgomery County Kentucky to hold a special election May 28 1921. County Fiscal Court seeks 250000 dollars in bonds to build and repair roads and bridges using various paving methods. Polls open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in all precincts. sheriff signs notice.

Divorce Reasons Highlight Infidelity as Chief Cause

A brief notice notes infidelity as the primary factor behind a divorce, indicating marital breakdown centered on an affair. The report emphasizes personal relationships and legal implications for the involved parties.

Apostolic church seeks building funds for mission needs

The congregation in Columbus asks for support to complete a new church home near Camp Benning with 108 members, noting growth and a June Rally Day. W A Chastain leads as minister and Chas J Greene serves as treasurer with a promised loan from Church Extension.

Camp Benning Columbus W. A. Chastain College of the Bible McGarvey Graham Grubbs Loos W. A .Chastain 8Th Street Chas. J. Greene Treas 11Th Street Chas J. Greene Mt. Sterling Advocate

Advise Early Repeal of Extra Taxes

Secretary Melon urges Congress to enact four tax revision proposals to raise 400 to 500 million dollars this year. Repeal excess profits tax and $2,000 corporate exemption, adjust income tax rates to cap at 40 percent this year and 33 percent thereafter, repeal luxury and nuisance taxes while keeping certain sales taxes, and add broad new internal taxes to reach about 400 million dollars in fiscal year revenues.

Congress Mellon

A Good Name Worth More Than Riches and Favor

A proverb emphasizes that a good name matters more than great riches and loving favor than silver or gold, underscoring moral value over wealth.

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