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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

4

Sherman Goodpaster Emerges as Possible Democratic Governor Candidate

The Louisville Times notes Sherman Goodpaster of Owingsville, 34, State Inspector and Examiner, added to leading candidates for the Democratic nomination for Governor. A Bath county native, Kent State University graduate, he served Bath county attorney from 1906 to 1910 and has earned backing from Allie W. Young and Justus Goebel. He recently visited from Frankfort for races and business, with supporters touting his strong record and businesslike administration potential.

Sherman Goodpaster Owingsville C. W. Goodpaster Bath County Kentucky State University Allie W. Young Justus Goebel Cincinnati Enquirer Frankfort Goodpaster Louisville Times

Post Office Primary Challenge and Democratic Party Unite

The piece argues against blocking the people’s choice in a post office primary and urges selecting a suitable Democrat from the county. It extols good roads and education, notes high consumer costs, and quips that Americans drink vast amounts of whiskey and tobacco, concluding a public vote is the people’s choice.

James Fields

High School Notes From The Purple And Old Gold Club

The bi monthly meeting of the Purple and Old Gold literary society met in chapel on Friday afternoon May 15. The high school baseball team suffered two defeats last week Lexington 7 to 3 and Winchester 5 to 2. Wood pitched well for Mt Sterling while Owings held Winchester to the win. Next Friday May 22 the team travels to Cynthiana to face Harrison County hoping for a win. Return games likely against Winchester and Lexington. Edward Saxon to perform at the High School Auditorium Friday evening with Camp Fire work led by Miss Mary A. Lockridge. Stanley A. Harris visited May 18 and Rev Clyde Darsie spoke to students May 19. Examination week for Seniors.

Purple and Old Gold” Literary Society Chapel Lexington High School Wood Reed Vistors Winchester Winchester High School Coleman Mt. Sterling Owings Cynthiana Harrison County Lexington Edward Saxon Mary A. Lockridge

New Neckwear and Belts Highlight Novelty Store

The Novelty Store presents new neckwear and belt styles with current fashion appeal. Shoppers can explore diverse fabrics, colors, and designs to refresh outfits this season.

County Gains New Dirt Graders For District Roads

Two small dirt graders recently purchased by the county have arrived and will be deployed immediately to improve dirt roads in Magisterial Districts Nos. 4 and 5.

Sanitary Meat Market Keeps Everything Clean and Fresh

The Sanitary Meat Market emphasizes cleanliness and sanitary practices to ensure fresh, safe products for customers. Staff follow strict cleaning routines and quality checks to maintain hygiene standards.

Sanitary

Brooder for Little Chicks Promotes Warm Sunny Care

A guide urges providing a dedicated brooder house for hens and chicks with sunlit dry warmth and an artificial heater. It argues that confinement with the hen deprives chicks of warmth and activity, risking weaker birds each spring.

Spading Up Feeding Areas Boosts Flock Health

Farmers should regularly spade feeding spots on the ground to purify soil, reduce disease spread, and encourage exercise. Spading once or twice weekly helps bury scattered grain, prevent contamination from droppings, and improve access to green, succulent feed for confined flocks.

Vermin on Setting Hen Warned About Lice

Advice warns that setting hens with a few lice will multiply unless lice-killing powder is applied at least three times during the three weeks of setting.

Feeding for a Setting Hen

The guide advises against mash for setting hens and counsels offering abundant clean whole corn. Keep corn free of must and mold and ensure feed is not served dry or damp.

Enactment of New Child Labor Law Promised by Official

J W Newman Commissioner of Agriculture Labor and Statistics pledges enforcement of a new act to go into effect next month. The law requires 14 to 16 year olds in certain cities to read write and show arithmetic progress including fractions to obtain permits to quit school and present an employment certificate signed by employers. It bans street work for girls under 18 and boys under 14 and limits work for boys over 14 to 6 am to 8 pm.

J. W. Newman Agriculture, Labor and Statistics

Swat the Fly Antifly Crusade Urges Action in Warm Weather

The piece warns that flies spread disease and breed as the weather warms. It urges readers to join the anti fly crusade, noting flies land on sugar, cream, and baby bottles and asking readers to consider their daily actions to curb infestation.

Mt. Sterling Boy Wins Mile in Kentucky State-UT Meet

Mitchell Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sullivan of Mt. Sterling, won the mile in 4:45.15 at the Lexington meet between Kentucky State University and the University of Tennessee, breaking the Kentucky record by four fifths of a second.

Kentucky State University University of Tennessee Lexington Mitchell Sullivan Joe Sullivan Sullivan Kentucky

Bradley Refuses Re Election Bid

Senator W. O. Bradley declares he will not seek re election saying he cannot bear the campaign hardship. Rumors name Robt. H. Winn as a possible Republican candidate if Bradley steps aside.

W. O. Bradley Bradley Hon Robt. H. Winn

Clean Tips to Fight Flies This Season

Clean up, keep clean and urge neighbors to do the same to curb flies. Have your swatter ready for early arrivals and swat promptly. If at first you don't succeed, swat again to reduce later swatting.

Piano lessons offered in Mt. Sterling and Winchester

Miss Aline Wilson offers piano lessons starting June 16 to a limited number of pupils in Mt. Sterling and Winchester. Write for terms. Care of Rand 46 41 off Macon Institute Danville VA.

Mt. Sterling Winchester Rand

Contract Let For New Loose Leaf Warehouse

Kirkpatrick and Clay let the contract for erecting a new loose leaf warehouse to Mr Ed. W L William of this city. Work will start as soon as materials can be obtained on the ground.

Kirkpatrick & Clay Ed. WL. William

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Advocate Publishing Co Kentucky Press Association J.V. Hedden, JR B. Senff Eorrors New York Chicago Internal Revenue Bureau Courtney Horton Leila Harris Richmond Stanley A. Harris Clyde Darsie The Christian Church Novelty Store Eastman Kodaks Eastman Supplies Land & Priest Thos. Kennedy Japan Grand Palace MT. Sterling Boy Aline Wilson Acon Institute Danville, Va E. S. Earp Justin Manhattan Knox J.and M Straw Panama Walsh's Live Store Walsh Co
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