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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
8
The piece urges planting Orange Sorghum Seed to make molasses noting corn syrup sells above 60 cents per gallon and sorghum is worth more for real merit. It cites cane grown near Grassy Lick as producing the finest flavored molasses and says cane grows where corn does, with high demand and seeds favored by poultry.
Mr. Buford R. Boone attended a birthday dinner for his uncle Mr. Robert M. Guy near Winchester on Monday. About thirty guests joined the celebration marking Mr. Guy’s 46th birthday and wishing him many more happy days.
The High School Cadets ended their drill period Friday by presenting Capt. W. H. Strossman with an officer's revolver and holster. First Sergeant Carroll Chenault delivered the presentation speech. The cadets say the gift shows the love and esteem they hold for him due to his time devoted to drilling them.
Prof. G. W. Adams of the colored school announces commencement exercises at the Court House next Tuesday evening June 5. The bachelor laureate sermon will be preached at Evergreen Baptist Church Sunday evening. Prof. Adams extends a cordial welcome to all to attend.
Alumni are urged to send their names to W. O. Hopper, Secretary, for the banquet at 7 o clock. Do not be late.
The Advocate notes Vanansdell's offers head and leaf lettuce fresh daily. The shopper guidance emphasizes daily freshness and reliable produce at the store.
W M Acworth, Britain's top railway authority, tells the Newlands committee that the United States faces a serious transport crisis. He urges higher freight rates to cover rising costs and the creation of a centralized regulator, warning government ownership can falter under political control. He cites Prussia as an exception and notes U S railways lead worldwide in efficiency.
The Kentucky Pure Bred Livestock Association announces a summer tour of Kentucky meetings to enlist breeders in standardizing breeding, establishing a publicity bureau, and holding public sales next fall. Directors from multiple counties will attend, with events scheduled from June 6 in Hopkinsville to August 6 in Somerset.
The Mt Sterling Baseball team will face Lawrenceburg tomorrow afternoon after the flag raising ceremony. Both teams are strong and a fine contest is anticipated.
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