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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
4
Mt Sterling Advocate details edition schedule every Tuesday and Thursday. J W Hedden Sr and Jr serve as editors and business manager with Mrs Mary Ayres as local news editor. Subscription rates and payment terms noted with post office filing.
The Advocate lauds Commissioner Joe Boggs of the Department of Roads as the Legislature supports his appointment as State Highway Engineer. The editorial argues his long service, technical skill, and knowledge of federal and state road projects merit continuity in leadership during the policy transition and county negotiations.
Citizens of Mt Sterling contribute funds for permanent street improvements under a bond system. Officials supervise the work with no expectation of repayment, while property holders accept costs. The community, with few exceptions, supports countywide road efforts to ensure quality streets for all residents.
Mrs Amanda J Reid marked her 88th birthday with a family reunion last Sunday. All of her children attended, including daughter Mrs Fannie Combs of Winchester, as friends joined in wishing her many more happy occasions.
A broad wave of price cutting in retail clothing spreads from the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific Coast. Reports from 24 cities cite reductions from 15 percent to price reductions near cost. Merchants blame tight money and transport delays for selling pressure and inventory risk, while some warn the cuts may be temporary.
Retailers from Everett Washington to Knoxville Tennessee announce 20 percent discounts. In Omaha three large stores slashed prices 20 percent with others following. Some departments offer broader cuts while a few contract price items remain excluded. Shoe discounts also reported.
The Cynthiana Board of Education in adjourned session elected teachers and set salaries for 1920 21. Superintendent R I Cord was re elected at 3000 dollars. Grade teachers gain 50 dollars, rising from 200 to 250, and high school teachers from 250 to 300 dollars additional.
Sherman See Jr a 10 year old son of Dr and Mrs Sherman See died at his parents home near the Levee Monday after a prolonged illness. The body was laid to rest in Machpelah Tuesday afternoon with services at the grave conducted by Rev Clyde Darsie. He is survived by his parents a sister Miss Ila See and a brother Guy Lee.
Central Kentucky recorded an eight inch snowfall twenty seven years ago with widespread damage. Residents debated whether the snow actually fell and many still recall the event when it disrupted communities and caused extensive losses.
The Alumni Banquet is now set for June 2 at 8 o'clock. The venue remains Ringo's Hall, correcting an earlier June 5 listing in Tuesday's issue.
A brief aphorism urges weekly learning to avoid consequences from carelessness. It emphasizes proactive knowledge gains over reactive regret and suggests consistent self improvement as risk management. The line implies a habit of continuous education.
Paul Merriman an automobile mechanic was acquitted in county court Monday of careless and reckless driving. The case stemmed from a Sunday night accident when he backed into a buggy on High Street driven by Miss Frances Samuels and Mrs Albert Botts causing only slight damage to the buggy and harness.
R T Judy sold to A W Smith of Greenville South Carolina one Short horn heifer one Shorthorn heifer calf and one Shorthorn bull for 850 dollars. He also sold to Thurman Young a Shorthorn bull calf at private price. Judy is a leading Shorthorn breeder in the region and gaining national reputation.
Mr and Mrs James Y Rogers and their son visit relatives in Louisville this week Mrs Rogers will stay until June 2 for the marriage of her fianc Edward Davis to Miss Mary Speeden in Louisville on that date
Mrs. Rebecca Ragan died at her Kiddville home Sunday afternoon. The funeral service was held at the late residence by Rev. Greene before burial Tuesday in Machpelah Cemetery. She was about 75, survived by her husband and five children.
The phrase questions the choice of Benedict Arnold as a patron saint, implying strong disagreement with the selection and sparking debate over appropriate symbolism and historical perception.
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