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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
4
Announcement states W J Fields as a candidate for Representative in Congress from the Ninth Kentucky District and subject to Democratic party action and the August 5 1922 primary election.
A historical column condemns ongoing charity drives as exploitative. It argues ordinary people suffer from constant requests for money for various causes, notes widespread unemployment and labor shortages, and urges ending drives while calling for practical work and reform.
The article argues for mandatory prior knowledge before running for public office, proposing four years of farming experience or a thorough agricultural college background for congressional hopefuls. It warns that legislators without farming insight cannot adequately address tariff and agricultural policies affecting urban and rural citizens, urging standards to raise the level of legislative action.
Corresp t Mr and Mrs 8 and Oldson hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Walter Waeeh and family from North Maletown. John M Crouch visited Mrs Crouch's sister Mrs Noah Gilvin at Donaldson. James Keeney lost a jersey last week. Troy May’s sister Mrs Charles May hosted Friday to Sunday. N A Pletcher and son Henry along with Roy Bentley visited Sterling Monday night. Stanley Lane and children from Germantown stayed a few days with Mrs Troy May. Nelson Craft of Montana returned to see Homer Ishmael near Judy and Gam Ishmael spent Sunday with his brother.
The lavish spectacle Deception enthralls audiences with massive scenes faithful to historical detail. The plot follows a virtuous heroine ensnared by slander and treachery then saved by maternal love. European stars Henry Porten and Emil Jannings lead the cast.
Mrs. Jesse Calbert visited Mrs. George Richardson Friday afternoon. Mrs. Harlan Wilson was in Mt. Sterling Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kline visited her father the latter part of the Carl Richardson attended court at Mt. Sterling Monday. Miss Etta Wells and brother Emmett took examinations in town Friday and Saturday. Misses Hester and Etta Wells spent Tuesday afternoon with Miss Mary Colliver. Mrs. Goebel Colliver visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Copher, Tuesday. Oste Gulley was in Owingsville on Friday. Misses Susie and Mary Leach spent Friday evening with the Misses.
The piece hints at a full inquiry into leasing naval oil reserves after secret talks between Secretary Fall and Sinclair interests. It praises Sinclair’s rise and criticizes government reticence while noting Wall Street awareness and limited public input, urging a public airing of the affair.
A fragmentary poem reflecting on friendship and virtue as lasting through life and storm. The text contrasts belief in a good friend with faith in the Great Creator, notes casual Sunday churchgoing, and ends with a street scene referencing a sale and a Punch Co. Inc listing including shoes priced to 19-REB.
Mrs. Ed Givins spent Tuesday with Mrs. Tom Roberson. Miss Susie Leach visited Mrs. Geo Richardson Monday. George Hays visited the family of George Richardson last week. Miss Susie Leach will visit in Mt.
Howards Miss Arthur Triplett Chester Johnson William Anderson Jr Henry Gast and Elmore Botts spend the week on Licking river fishing. Mrs Rhoda Haggard and daughter Irenia of Missouri visited relatives last weekend. Espie Wyatts little boy James William is very sick. Mrs Lee Jones and two daughters are also mentioned.
Hedges Thompson returns from near Torrent after a two weeks' revival meeting. Miss Gertrude Goodpaster of Owingsville visits her uncle Lee Goodpaster and family. Miss Thelma Skidmore spends the week at Stanton with relatives. Work has started on the new school building. Simon Wills is the contractor.
Markets note produce is plentiful and cheaper than a decade ago while Ayres Co urges shoppers to reserve canning supplies now before the peak passes. Buy while crops are at their best and prices stay favorable.
Furnished rooms available at 28 East High Street. Call in person or phone 909 for details.
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