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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text shows an Advocate Publishing Company masthead with names and contact lines, but most details are garbled. No clear event, date, or readable facts to summarize beyond publication context.
The Advocate discusses Montgomery County road financing with critiques of the Fiscal Court view, notes on state aid contracts, and possible bond issuance to fund Ashland to Wardstown improvements. It cites Commissioner Kern and Judge Senff, urging clear terms and repayment assurances.
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts past oppression with postwar uplift. The speaker notes four feet of wet and fatigue, the locomotive's clatter, and spangled skies as symbols of a troubled era giving way to a growing sense of national prosperity. The South faces economic and social rebuilding amid fear and hope for a broader civilizational rise.
A partial OCR shows discussion of wheel wipes for instruments and the fall development of a highly endowed rem?er operometer or meter device. The readable terms suggest automotive instrument components and manufacturing progress.
An oil well on a two square mile tract owned by the Plesher Petreleis Company delivered over 1000 barrels per day from a depth of 1700 feet in the Tucker Sand. The discovery, described as one of the western field’s richest sands, centers on the company’s property as plans proceed for four additional wells under President Fiescher’s contracts.
A handful of petest lestriber oxfords and Stacy Adams style shoes priced at eight dollars and fifty cents are available as cash purchases at R. E. Punch & Cos.
Readable text notes a floral item sale at The Fair with a promotion to buy two Cemetery Vases for arranging flowers. The snippet emphasizes purchasing at a fair event and mentions cemetery-themed vases as a featured product.
The piece reflects on a recurring memorial for loved ones lost and those who served, noting the ritual of flowers and memory. It ponders the universal adoption of a day to honor the departed and the duties of citizens toward those who served.
Young men are urged to visit Punch & Co to choose spring styles featuring John B Stetson hats as the new season offerings.
A 18 inch saddle cut sold for 55 dollars this week in Cass County Missouri. Trade houses report Lexington Cream Flour received by Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co. For wholesale and retail supply RB E Pook & Company promotes a range of best makes with delivery options.
Michael Stern and Company showcase high class clothing while B. E. Punch and Company highlight fall attire options. The snippet notes a fashion-focused collaboration or competition between the firms.
The Walch Company urges shoppers to compare Hartman Trunks at 803 and 903 locations to see big city store prices and save. The message emphasizes saving money by checking prices now.
Bella Viste estate announces a sale of handsome furniture and household goods Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Clayton Howell. The auction features the celebrated E. and W. Shirts at R. E Punch & Co.'s listing.
Instructions direct to the Home Demonstration Agent in counties where one exists, otherwise to the rural Extension Service in Missouri or Columbia. The service is free to groups. only meal costs occur if the agent is hosted during the address.
Michael Stern and Co. offer high class clothing. RB BE Punch and Co. present this line. Bella Vista sale of handsome fg day afternoon at 2 o'clock by Clayton.
The firm announces distribution of two premier flours Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Co. products.
The ad promotes Arrow shirts and lifle hose in all colors at R. E. Punch & Co. It also touts Mallory Hats, a full stock line, and a large boys clothing assortment. The emphasis is on quality materials and a broad product range.
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