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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

3

Centre Ends Athletic Ties With Georgia Tech

Centre College announces severing all athletic relations with Georgia Tech after a dispute over alleged unfair play in a recent game in Atlanta. Centre officials cite unsportsmanlike conduct by Tech players and failure to repudiate hostile newspaper attacks as reasons. Georgia Tech replies that it will not schedule a 1921 game and criticizes Centre for not disavowing the published assaults on Tech’s team.

Frank L. Rainey Centre College Athletic Association Georgia Tech Tech Atlanta Centre College J. B. Crenshaw Danville Louisville

Christmas and New Year Cards On Display At Advocate

Advocate Publishing Co invites customers to inspect new Christmas and New Year cards and place orders early. A humorous line notes the busy man praying during offerings may not have many prayers answered.

Advocate Publishing Co

Armistice Day Tribute Sparked by Paris Boy

A Paris Kentucky boy, moved by Armistice Day meaning, stood alone before the Bourbon County courthouse at 10 55 awaiting bells and whistles that never came. He bowed at 11 k and his tears spoke for fallen brothers, inspiring others to vow a future quiet tribute in Paris.

Paris Kentucky Mt. Pihes Montgomery County Flanders Field Bourbon County Brother

Rat problem ends with seven dead rodents in bin

Robert Woodruff reports his premises were infested and after using RAT-SNAP, seven rats lay dead in the bin the next morning two near the feed box and three in the stall. He notes many more have since died and praises the product. Chenault & Oreer advertise the item in three sizes B5e 65e 25 and guarantee sales.

Robert Woodruff Chenault & Oreer

Opportunity has quit and gone gallivanting across the country

A fragmentary report notes Opportunity has departed in an automobile, leaving behind mixed emotions of sadness and gratitude. The brief item hints at a broader journey or farewell without specific names, dates, or places.

Ban Tightening On Home Brewing Prohibition Order

Prohibition enforcement officers nationwide move to curb the sale of malt and hops to nonbrewery customers. Officials say selling hops and malt as parts of home made beer violates the Volstead Act, with details of the order still lacking. Litigation is expected to determine government jurisdiction as the bureau awaits treasury approval.

Prohibition Kramer Washington Prohibition Enforcement Bureau Treasury Houston

Thanksgiving Market Opens as Turkeys Arrive

WANTED TURKEYS We begin receiving turkeys for the Thanksgiving Market the coming week. Highest market price paid. E. T. Reis, Trig. All right for a young man to commence at the bottom, but not if he is learning to swim.

E. T. Reis

Not Much Difference in Brains and Inexperience

A reflective line contrasts two types of men, one lacking brains and the other lacking the know how to use his limited gifts. It suggests minimal practical distinction between intellect and applied insight in certain cases.

Dates When to Send Christmas Packages

Christmas packages for American troops on the Rhine must reach Hoboken by December 5 for Christmas delivery. Send to the oral superintendent, army transport service, Hoboken. Parcels for Hawaii and the Philippines must reach Fort Mason San Francisco by December 5. Shipments to the Panama Canal Zone and Puerto Rico must be at the general superintendent, army transport service Pier 3 Brooklyn by November 20. Germany gifts limited to seven pounds. Canal Zone and insular possessions limited to twenty pounds and two cubic feet.

Rhine Hoboken War Department Army Transport Service Hawaii Philippines Fort Meson San Francisco Panama Canal Zone Porto Rico Army-Transport Service Army Supply South Brooklyn Germany Canal Zone Insular

RAT SNAP Claim For Rat Removal In Butcher Shop

Local advertisement quotes Ralph Watkins praising RAT-SNAP to repel and remove rats from a butcher shop. He reports rats fed on bait then stopped touching stored goods after ten days. Product offered in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 dollars, sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear.

Ralph Watkins Chenault & Orear

411 Acre Farm for Sale in Shelby County

A 411 acre farm ten miles from Shelbyville and three miles from Waddy offers 100 acres of rich woodland and the rest cultivated. Includes tenant house, barns, and tobacco acreage. Located near a depot, schools, and churches. Price and terms flexible. For details apply at this office. What has become of the old fashioned home where father was the chief consideration.

Shelby County Shelbyville Waddy

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