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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1919
Page
10
The column lists Miss Leota Henderson visiting Carlisle and many others traveling to Louisville Lexington Winchester and Richmond for business family visits or returns. Attendees include Dr J A Shirley Rev Clyde Darsie Judge C C Turner and others with notes on furloughs discharge and travels among residents and officers.
Miss Elizabeth Guthrie won the Mt Sterling Public School declamatory contest this afternoon securing a ten dollar prize. Miss Ann Ruth Kelly took second prize. Guthrie belongs to the Cawien Literary Society. Best hams and breakfast bacon at.
On Tuesday May 13 a son Jack Darnell Stofer Jr was born to Mrs Stofer nee Mildred Tonkin wife of Mr Jackson D Stofer The item also notes a new pie plant and asparagus in the area.
Professor Georges Vignetti presents pupils from the primary and intermediate classes in a recital at the Lexington College of Music tonight. Local students Evelyn Prewitt Laura Ray Crooks and Elizabeth Fogg are on the program. Also advertisements for rolled oats hunting grits and cereals at Vanarsdell's.
The pupils of Miss Minnie Graves will present a recital Thursday evening May 22 at 7 30 in the Sunday School Auditorium of the Baptist church. The public is cordially invited to attend.
A playful remark notes that there is no marriage in Heaygu and suggests if it existed married men might favor another place. The line reads as light regional humor with a cheeky comparison.
Mrs. Robert Collier hosted a Monday dinner at her Richmond avenue home for Mrs. Will Hinton and Mrs. Roger Jeffers of Sparta Wisconsin, joined by Miss Ella Priest and others. Mrs. Pierce Winn held a Friday bridge party on North Maysville street with a long guest list. Thelma Pierce’s Sycamore street party honored the Senior Class with about twenty five attendees, featuring dancing, cards, white and yellow decor, and refreshments.
The daughter of Salvation Army founder William Booth, Evangeline Booth, is noted for disguising herself in London’s East End to aid the poor. The piece highlights her role heading the Army in the United States as it plans a May 1926 appeal seeking thirteen million dollars for its after the war program.
A man proposes frugal smoking by quitting five 10 cent cigars daily and replacing them with ten 5 cent cigars, aiming to cut costs while maintaining habit.
Fresh produce line appears at Vanarsdell's featuring beets radishes onions and lettuce for weekly shoppers. Local market signs display daily specials and seasonal greens.
A motivational reflection stating that most men learn success comes only through pursuing goals rather than waiting for opportunity. It emphasizes proactive effort and self-reliance without naming individuals or events.
The notice reports Mrs. O. 8. Elain ill at home on Richmond Ave and Mrs. Wm Reese gravely ill on High St. A.M. G Crail remains ill at St. Joseph’s hospital. J.W. Vanarsdell confined to his room with rheumatism. Mrs. George Eastin, treated at a Louisville hospital, is to return home tonight and is recovering. New brains, fresh every day at
The Corinth C W E M will hold an all day meeting at the church on Tuesday May 27. All church members and others interested in missionary work are invited to attend.
A large Fourth of July event will be held at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds with horse racing and baseball in the afternoon and fireworks at night. A brass band provides the music for the celebration inviting all to attend and enjoy a festive day.
The Mt Sterling Garage reports Buick sales listing James Horton a 5 passenger touring car to W C Tabor and W R Robinson a 7 passenger touring car.
On the morning of May 20th, a heavy snow fell here marking an unusually cool late spring. The city recorded rare wintry weather for the time of year as observers noted the chill and comparing conditions to seasonal norms.
Readers are urged to scan today’s Classifieds for deals across jobs real estate vehicles and services. Find limited time offers and special ads with contact details for local sellers and agencies.
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