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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
8
The page lists pianos talking machines and car parts from J H Brown Templeman and Ragan Gay Motor Co with free admission promos for Misses Virginia Coons Linnie Hoskins Eleanor Frisbie Bowen and others at The Table Theatre on June 1 plus offers on John Deere Wagons and auto repairs including radiators and batteries. It highlights Timmins Machine Shop and Fayette Motor Co with farm sale and real estate services in Lexington Kentucky.
Alfalfa thrives in Kentucky with proper care per Circular No. 93 from the College of Agriculture. The guide covers sowing harvesting and crop care for junior agricultural clubs as a club project. Free copies available by writing the Experiment Station Lexington.
County agents report Barren County farmers created a senior Farm Club after observing junior members progress. Elected leaders include 8. H. Bowles as president H. M. McQuown as vice president and H. W. Jolly as secretary. The club plans several demonstrations by members.
A wry adage notes that backing a popular trend carries obligations, suggesting supporters should expect eventual payments for upkeep and favors as the journey continues.
Leslie Garrett, a colored man from near Camargo, was struck on the head with a shovel by Frank Walker in a road altercation on the Paris pike. Garrett suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Lexington for surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Walker was arrested by Sheriff Roberts and jailed awaiting trial.
Mr and Mrs Ben T Wright of Sharpsburg have moved to this city and taken possession of their newly completed residence on North Maysville street. The family will join Mr Sterling's church and social circles.
Albert Martin of this city underwent a leg amputation yesterday at Mary Chiles Hospital. He endured the operation well and his condition is regarded as favorable.
Kentucky health officials announce a campaign by the State Board of Health to revoke licenses of physicians guilty of illegal operations and criminal abortions. Dr A T McCormack says revocation is immediate punishment and a broader crackdown will target all guilty doctors. The board recently revoked Dr Charles L Cawein s license amid prior charges.
Instructions urge readers to inform friends to ask for votes when making purchases at stores. Stores grant votes only when requested at the point of sale. Candidates must collect correct subscriber names and addresses and note receipt slips as old or new.
A compact list shows subscription terms with old new values for 10 to 1 year plans. Amounts rise from 1.60 for one year to 28.400 for ten years, with intermediate figures. Campaign Manager The Advocate Mt. Sterling Ky invites votes, nominations, subscriptions and communications.
Latest standings through 11:30 A M Tuesday show many new nominations and several removals. District by district lists include Miss Ethel Baker and Chas Sanderson in District 1 and Miss Linnie Hoskins plus Miss Lena Staton among District 2 contenders with numerous Kentucky town entries listed.
Advertises buying country cured hams at top market prices by 2 1 Hon Meat Co. Note cites uncertainty and social commentary about giving the benefit of the doubt.
Geoffrey Morgan of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation says a large share of the state 5,000,000 pounds of wool will be marketed outside Kentucky due to no local market. The federation suggests pooling counties with the Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association in Columbus to handle wool for Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Circular No 94 from the College of Agriculture provides complete instructions for boys and girls club members on growing soybeans from inoculation to harvest. It includes guidance on keeping a club record book and may be obtained free by writing the Experiment Station in Lexington. It notes that it doesn’t take much noise to arouse suspicion.
Tommy Milton drove an American car to win the 500 mile race at Indianapolis yesterday. Roscoe Sarles finished second three minutes behind. Milton earned $20,000 for first place plus over $8,000 in other prizes. The record time was 5 hours 34 minutes 44.65 seconds at an average speed of 89.66 mph for cars under 183 cubic inches.
Mrs Allen D Prewitt in the Jordan Building invites customers to nominate their preferred pleating style. Orders can be completed and returned within two days.
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