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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
4
We are authorized to announce L. G. Howard as a candidate before the State Primary on August 2 1914. The announcement names mayor G. Be Coons Co K Oldham Second Ward and Fourth Ward as part of the slate under the Republican party.
The paper reports three week communications from S. M. an unnamed mother and a third writer described as indignant women. Editors praise the writers but decline publication due to anonymity and lack of responsibility, citing a rule against printing unsigned submissions.
A Philadelphia church has vaccinated its entire congregation. If the illness begins to recur, the plan is to hire another pastor to lead the fight against the outbreak.
The Progressive party meeting set for Monday has been postponed to Saturday at 2 o clock in the Court House. Chairman James O Connell says several speakers will be present.
County reports show women expect a good crop with healthy young stock. Hens hatch high chick percentages as Fogg Poultry Farms sells White Leghorns worldwide. Emphasis on careful chick care, lice control, and hard work for profitable poultry farming.
The Cincinnati street car strike ended Monday with the company conceding to the demands of the striking employees. All union and nonunion workers will receive wage increases and former employees will be reinstated. The stoppage caused significant inconvenience to residents.
The Archie Botts residence at Howard's Mill in the county burned to the ground on Thursday afternoon with all contents. Mrs. Botts narrowly escaped serious burns while trying to save household goods. Mr. Botts was not at home.
County tax levy for the year remains unchanged from last year with 60 cents per 100 dollars, a 1.50 poll tax, 20 cents school tax per 100 dollars, and 50 cents school poll tax. The Laughlin Co announces continuing tin and plumbing services after selling harness department to Dale and Nelson. 341f A. W. Stofer notes lot for sale in Martin Brown Addition on West High Street with 70 feet frontage and 490 feet depth describing one of the city’s finest lots.
Bulk and package garden seed available at Variety Store on Bank Street. Best of home killed meats advertised at Vanarsdell’s with 40 items in stock.
California Governor signs bill targeting foreigners with a color based restriction on land ownership. The measure, opposed by Japan and U S leaders, prohibits any foreigner of a different color from owning land within the state.
Cabbage and tomato plants available at Corbett's Greenhouse. 41-tf.
A gold headed umbrella bearing the initials L. E. W was found. The finder should return it to this office to receive a reward.
Frank Gibbons advertises a wind mill with pump and tank for sale. Contact phone 116 for details and pricing. Oh you spring lamb tender and juicy offered at Greenwade's appears as a nearby ad.
County courts are scheduled in nearby counties with specific days: Bath Owingsville on the 2nd Monday, Bourbon Paris on the 1st Monday, Clark Winchester on the 4th Monday, Fayette Lexington on the 2nd Monday, Fleming Flemingsburg on the 4th Monday, Harrison Cynthiana on the 4th Monday, Madison Richmond on the 1st Monday, Montgomery Mt Sterling on the 3rd, Nicholas Carlisle on the 2nd Monday.
Col. A. W. Hamilton returned from Chicago after an operation on his right eye. The procedure was successful and doctors predict no further trouble.
A small newspaper item notes a stock of initial paper in the Advocate Publishing Company catalog. The brief reads like an advertisement snippet highlighting new stationery stock and a spring lamb mention in fragmentary form.
Local real estate firm Clay McKeen and Sons advertises buy sell and rent services loans and insurance execution bonds and investments. It promotes Waite Motor Car autos and urges readers not to miss offerings.
Mrs Eliza Samuels Ross seeks transient boarders in Lexington for Mt Sterling visitors. Located at 140 Barr Street with contact 2554. Advertising in a local lodging notice.
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