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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
1
Report notes demand for tickets far exceeds supply as applications and checks flood in, with national league history cited. Groundkeepers at Eb in Field work to return the diamond to first-class condition amid influx of out-of-town fans and coverage by writers from across the country.
Mrs Orear, aged 74, died after a brief illness at her Spencer home. She is survived by a sister Mrs B W and another relative. Services were held late afternoon with burial at Machpelah cemetery following the funeral at the church.
A one acre farm for sale in Shelby County ten miles from a town and three miles from a day rail line. The live business includes 100 acres of rich woodland in high cultivation with a good tenant house suitable for stock and tobacco. Proximity to depot and good schools noted. Price negotiable to fit buyer. Apply for particulars at this location.
Walker Bourne son of Mr and Mrs Bourne suffered a broken arm when his horse fell on the Massville pike yesterday. He was taken to the hospital and his arm was set. He is now able to be back at school.
A brief sale notice lists Mrs Sara B Drake as the contact for an item or property sale with a phone number 1 101 3t, indicating availability for inquiries.
Eastern Kentucky society notes a Lexington wedding for Miss Margaret Bogie and B Frank Perry of Mt Sterling. The ceremony was at the Lafayette Hotel with Rev T C Stackhouse officiating. The bride wore blue tricotine. attendants included sister Mrs W P Huntington. Mr Perry, son of Mrs Alice Perry, is cashier of the Exchange Bank of Kentucky with substantial agricultural interests. The couple plan a short bridal trip and home on West Main Street.
Bowling Green reports that Goes to Bowling Green Mockbee Montjoy has resigned from the R. E. Punch Co and will assume new duties at Sam Pushin & Bro. He leaves today and is described as a splendid gentleman and expert salesman with shop department knowledge.
Mrs. Mary Dean Moss purchased L. E. Griggs modern frame cottage on Holt avenue, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Greene, for a reported price of 5800 dollars. For best and cheapest flour, Mt. Sterling Com. & Storage Co. S. P. Greenwade, prop., Phone 2.
The ladies of the Christian church will start a series of exchanges beginning Saturday morning October Mth at the Rogers building on Court street.
A pie supper will be held at the Plum Lick schoolhouse Saturday night inviting all in the community. The event promises fellowship and homemade pies.
President Wilson in his first campaign appeal urged endorsement of the League of Nations at the election. He said the whole world will wait for America’s verdict in November as it would await an intimation of its future.
The excerpt presents Woodrow Wilson urging Americans to view the Versailles treaty and the League of Nations as a national referendum. He denounces anti League critics, defends congressional war powers, and argues for US leadership to uphold free peoples and collective security.
Drastic price cuts hit the wheat market with spots down pushing December delivery to $1.96 from $2.07 to $2.07 ½. Heavy liquidation by holders increased from rural sources as futures fell below $2 a bushel for the first time since the government minimum price withdrawal. Other grains shared the weakness with corn down over 5 cents and oats about 2 cents.
The Baptist church hosts a fellowship supper Friday at 8 o clock. Professor John L Hill of Georgetown will be the principal speaker for the evening.
A note expresses gratitude to friends who loyally patronized the R. E. Punch Co. The writer signs as Mockbee Montjoy, sending warm appreciation for ongoing support.
Two fresh Jersey cows and one yearling Jersey bull offered for sale. Sale note from W H Bridges.
Franklin D Roosevelt addressed a large crowd of voters in central Kentucky and Montgomery county praising the League of Nations as a war preventive and challenging Governor Morrow's stance. He contrasted his view with Senator Harding and stressed postwar goals, while noted local merchants advertised new shoe styles by R. E. Punch Co.
Thomas E. Wilson president of the Institute of American Meat Packers told the Investment Bankers Association of America that the economic re adjustment is in full motion. He urged maintaining optimistic morale and gradual decline to normal production, warning against closing industries to prop up surplus. He noted curtailment of luxury goods, easing of the spending fever, falling commodity prices, good crop reports, stable bank deposits, and rising individual savings as signs of improvement. Labor should raise value and buying power by boosting production, while industry and labor must cooperate to solve shared problems.
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