Harding and Coolidge Win Historic National Election
Early returns show Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge elected as President and Vice President with the highest turnout in U.S. history. Kentucky Cox leads with a small Democratic edge in Clark county. Fields defeats Blair for Congress. Beckham defeats Ernst by over 30,000. Louisville votes solidly for Harding and the GOP. News delayed by record vote totals.
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Union
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Clark County
Fields
Blair
Congress
Gilbert
King Swope
Beckham
Richard Ernst
Louisville
Harding
Jefferson County
Harding landslide reshapes election map across the nation
The report notes strong Republican gains in several states led by Ohio and New York, with Indiana and Illinois showing large margins for Harding. Cox faces uncertain Kentucky results as Beckham defeats Ernst for the Senate. Bourbon and Bowen counties tilt toward Cox and the Republicans respectively, signaling broad national momentum for the GOP.
Gentle Jokes and Oddities from Roy Morris
A humorous clipping notes several good Jersey cows and a quip about a man seeking a divorce over a stray hair in his comb. It contrasts his alleged infidelity with a roaming moustache and a washed armoire image, while hinting at men seeking opportunity in social rituals.
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Jersey
Roy Morris
Person Lacking Magnetism Compared to Flat Champagne
A witty comparison notes that a person without magnetism is as dull as champagne lacking fizz, implying a dull, uninspiring presence.
Montgomery County Voters Give Record Democratic Edge
Complete county returns show Cox for Senator Beckham for Congress Fields for Representative Prewitt for Circuit Judge and a large Democratic majority overall. County trustees elected Morton Faulkner R C Palmeter H B Prewitt F M Lockridge Shirley Mason. Prewitt appears to have defeated Wallace Guddell of Owingsville by a landslide.
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Cox
Senator Beckham
Congressman Fields
Prewitt
Morton Faulkner
R. C. Palmeter
H. B. Prewitt
F. M. Lockridge
Shirley Mason
Wallace Gudgell
Owingsville
Pangburn Post Meeting Called For November Seventh
Commander Stanley Brown calls Pangburn Post to meet in the county courtroom at 2 PM on Sunday November 7. Ex service men not in the American Legion are invited. Hon. William A Robinson will address Montgomery county service men on government in France disability compensation and vocational training.
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Stanley Brown
Pangburn
William A.robinson
War Risk Buretta
Washington
Montgomery County
France
Brown
United States
Centre and State Meet Defeat on Foreign Field
Centre College, the pride of Kentucky, fell 31 to 0 to Georgia Tech on their field. The form reversal followed a standout Harvard showing, while Kentucky lost 20 to 0 at Nashville to Vanderbilt as the State team battled heavy odds and a strong opponent.
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Entre College
Pride of
Kentucky
Football Warriors
Georgia Tech
Harvard
Cambridge
Nashville
University of Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Turkey Market Opens With Guaranteed High Price
The ad from G. D. Sullivan & Co announces a turkey market opening promising the highest market price and inviting customers to sell. It notes readiness to receive turkeys and guarantees favorable pricing for producers.
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G. D. Sullivan & CO
Lyceum Entertainers to Appear Here at Mt Sterling High
Under the Mt Sterling High School auspices the Federated Lyceum Bureau will host a four month series in the school auditorium. The Alumni Sextette opens on Monday November 8 followed by Harold Morton Kramer the noted lecturer and novelist, the Copely Quintette on February 23 and Mrs William Calvin Chilton the monodramist on March 22.
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Mt. Sterling High School
Federated Lyceum Bureau
Harold Morton Kramer
Copley
William Calvin Chilton
Jones Case Direct To The Grand Jury
Verne Jones charged with the murder of Woodson Hengy in a local restaurant. The case was continued to Wednesday to allow the Commonwealth to marshal witnesses. The grand jury will hear the case directly with Jones's defense citing the unwritten law.
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Verne Jones
Woodson Hengy
Commonwealth
Grand Jug
Jones
Wanted We Begin Receiving Turkeys November 3rd
Wanted notice from Thomas Heinrich and Son seeking agents to represent them as they begin receiving turkeys on November 3rd. The notice urges prompt engagement with interested parties and outlines the hiring intent.
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Thomas Heinrich & Son
Baptist Revival Opens November Ninth at Local Church
Evangelist Rev Degarmo to deliver sermons starting Wednesday evening the ninth at the Baptist church. Singer Mr Elsy will lead music and join the revival. Public invited to afternoon and evening services.
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Degarmo
the Baptist Church
Elsy
Loretta Kerns Engaged to Joseph Keller in Local Notice
Mr and Mrs John J Kerns announce the engagement of their daughter Loretta to Mr Joseph Keller. The wedding is planned for the latter part of the month at St Patrick s Church in this city. The couple s popularity promises wide interest in this and other blue grass cities.
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John J. Kerns
Loretta
Joseph Keller
St. Patrick’s Church
Musicale at Mrs Stoners party adds beauty to the occasion
An omission in last week’s report left out performers Mrs Jack Burbhige Mrs Roger Drake and Miss Evelyn Prewitt who appeared singing piano and violin numbers. Their performances greatly enhanced Mrs Stoners party and the overall success of the musicale.
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R. G. Stoner
Jack Burb
Hige
Roger Drake
Evelyn Prewitt
Card of Thanks for Loss of Son and Husband
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown in our sad bereavement over the loss of our son and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henry. Mrs. Woodson Henry.
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Joe Henry
Woodson Henry
New Dentist Opens at Masonic Temple Building
Dr. J E Goodwin announces permanent location in the Masonic Temple Building after purchasing Dr. S F Hamilton’s dental equipment. He offers prompt efficient service and publishes notice in The Advocate.
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S. F. Hamilton
Masonic Temple
J. E. Goodwin
A Message to Our Front Page Friends
A note explains front page choices in a small town newspaper. It discusses readers who request front page placements and the balance between display news, locals, church notes, and regional items. The piece likens readers to careful housekeepers and reflects newsroom page divisions.
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Advocate
Alumnae Dramatic Club Show At Mt Sterling
The Mt Sterling High School alumnae present Friday night at the City School Building November 5 featuring the play Joint Owners in Spain with Marguerite Newmeyer Elizabeth McCoun Frances Henry and Vivian Alfrey. Mr Gemmil Senff performs in his usual way Miss Elizabeth McCoun reads a selection curtain at 8 oclock admission 25 cents.
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Mt. Sterling High School
Spain
Marguerite Newmeyer
Elizabeth McCoun
Frances Henry
Vivian Alfrey
Gemmil Senff
Thanks to Friends for Kindness During Illness and Death
Mrs. John W. Redmond extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during her husband’s illness and death, assuring their generosity will be remembered.
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John W. Redmond
Election results delayed in The Advocate
This issue of The Advocate is delayed in reporting Tuesday's national election results for Kentucky and the nation.
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Kentucky
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