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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1920

Page

6

Run of Mined Coal Helps by Famine Relief in Kentucky

Governor Morrow reports a coal shortage across Kentucky with towns facing winter risks. He conferred with the Southern Appalachian Coal Association and discussed car supply with the Louisville and Nashville railroad. A supply of run of mine coal is ready to ship to Central Kentucky as cars become available.

Kentucky Southern Appalachian Coal Association Hazara and Harlan Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company

Government urges distress orders to be sent to bank official

The Governor advised that distress orders should be directed to R. A. Hord at the Fayette National Bank Building in Lexington, detailing how patrons should proceed.

R. A. Hord Fayette National Bank Lexington

Chenault and Carcrs Rugs Offered at Reduced Prices

Get one of Chenault and Crcar's handsome automobile rugs at reduced prices before they are picked over. The offer emphasizes limited stock and time to act on the sale for car enthusiasts seeking stylish floor coverings.

Chenault & Crcar

Dies in Denver After Long Illness

Mrs. Reese Ribbons wife of Harry Ribbons and daughter of H O James of this city died of tuberculosis on the eleventh in Denver Colorado at age 22. Survived by her husband and father the remains were buried at Machpelah cemetery after services by Rev Clyde Darsie. A Christian church member she had been in the West four years and was said to be a faithful, example to others.

Christian Church West

Foot Specialist to Stay in Mt Sterling for Good

Dr. J. W. Weber will remain in Mt Sterling permanently due to his large practice. He will stay at his current location, take new patients, and reports wonderful success treating feet. He is in his office Mondays and Thursdays.

MT. Sterling J. W. Weber Weber

A king in your hand is Worth two on a throne

A compact saying about a political or strategic choice, noting a kingly decision or advantage gained by holding power locally rather than relying on distant authority. It reflects tension between personal influence and centralized leadership, implying variable outcomes.

Grain and Hog Prices Plunge Across Commodities Market

Prices for grain and hogs fell sharply last week with corn leading the decline. Wheat dropped to 1.731 4 dollars for December and 1.63 for March while corn slipped to 6 7-8 cents for December and 465-8 for May, signaling heavy selling and a bear market amid unsettled financial conditions.

Chickens Warm Water For Drinking Advised

The Poultry Department of the College of Agriculture urges Kentucky farmers to provide warm drinking water for chickens since water is vital to egg production. In well built houses water won’t freeze easily. in cold weather, carry warm water to the poultry house two or three times daily. A two-pan method with ashes between them and a board across the center can help prevent freezing so birds have access to water on both sides.

Poultry Department The College of Agriculture Kentucky

Welch Must Serve A Life Sentence

James Welch convicted of killing J. 8. Thompson, a Lexington man, on Christmas Eve receives a life term affirmed by the Kentucky Court of Appeals. Welch, jailed in Fayette county, faced motion for new trial denied. an appeal upheld the lower court sentence. Susan Thompson, widow of the victim, was indicted as accessory but released on $5,000 bond pending Welch's appeal.

James Welch J. 8. Thompson Lexington Main State Reformatory Fayette County Kentucky Court of Appeals W. C. G. Hobbs Maury Kemper Kerr Welch Susan Thompson E. L. Martin

Man Believes He Receives Worst Break in Sports

A reflective note on how many fans feel every athlete faces unfair outcomes in competition. It suggests widespread disappointment with perceived balance in sporting events and outcomes.

Golden Medical Discovery Marketed For Skin Ailments

An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable blood medicine and skin beautifier. It claims to clear pimples and eruptions by increasing blood supply and circulation, urging readers to buy tablets or liquid or send 10c for a trial package to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.

Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo, N. Y

Pepto Mangan Promises Vitality For Office Workers

An advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a tonic to restore red blood and energy for deskbound workers. It claims thin blood causes pale appearance and weakness and promises improved health, endurance, and resistance to disease with Gude's Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form.

Gude

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