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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
4
Entry indicates Mt Sterling post office second class mail matter for subscriptions. It notes two dollars per year and requires cash with order to ensure delivery.
The article describes Dr. Elwood J. Bulgin as a lawyer evangelist who presents sermons like a court case. He states his proof and uses facts to persuade, leading listeners to faith by the Holy Spirit. It presents orthodox preaching as effective in saving souls.
The city considers a Standard Oil refilling station within its limits. Supporters cite tax revenue and consumer gasoline savings while critics oppose the chosen site. The council is urged to select an alternate location acceptable to both the city and the oil company.
The New York Americans defeated the New York Nationals 3 to 0 in game one of the World Series. Carl Mays pitched for the Yankees as Frisch collected four safe hits for the Nationals, Babe Rath drove in the first run, and McNally stole home in the fifth. The crowd reached about 40,000 as both teams fielded error free defense.
The noted Yankee pitcher dominated the game, allowing Giants five hits and delivering a 3 to 0 victory in the Series opener.
Louisville Colonels routed the Baltimore Orioles by 16 to 1 in the first game of the Little World Series at Louisville. Cullop and Myers teamed for the Colonels while Baltimore exhausted three pitchers in a losing effort.
Grassy Lick section records visits and health updates. Ella Mae Leach and other residents are mentioned alongside trips to Lexington and Sharpsburg. Movements include Mr Frank Blount returning to the farm and tobacco housing nearing completion as Rev Rankin to Donals for services.
Nine white and two negro schools in Clark county have been ordered closed on account of diphtheria.
Oil prices for Somerset and Somerset light crude rose twenty cents per barrel in Pittsburg reports, marking a second uptick in days and a third in weeks. Kentucky grades showed a low point of ninety cents earlier, with current prices listed for Pennsylvania grade and several regional crudes.
The first frost of the season occurred Tuesday night followed by a second light frost last night. Both frosts were very light and caused practically no damage.
Helen Dillon bred and owned by Alexander B. Coxe of Nawbeek Farm Paoli Pa driven by Joseph L Serrill takes first. Suavity owned by Good Time Stable Goshen N Y and driven by Earl Pitman finishes second. Jeannette Rankins owned by George E Dudley Youngstown Ohio trained and driven by Alondo McDonald also places second for Good Time Stable with Emma Harvester driven by W H Cane. Cold raw day yet a large crowd stayed for the final heat.
Cash sale for 225 dollars at once. J H Brown advertises from Bank Street offering a used Armstrong piano in a mahogany case for immediate purchase.
Rose Scott bred and owned by Henry W. Oliver of Pittsburg and trained and driven by Thomas W. equaled the stake record of 2 03 1 2 in the second heat. Nelson Dillon was second in each heat, driven by J L Serrill. Guardian Trust faltered in both heats and finished outside money as The Cumberland failed to finish after the second heat with Jimmy McKerron and Walter K. earning heats.
Franklin Garage in Winchester plans a Franklin touring stock car showcase in Mt Sterling on Thursday October 13. The car carries a pint gasoline tank and will offer free rides to demonstrate how far a pint can power a Franklin. Contact Mr S B Lane to arrange a party or ride.
Clark county road work on the Winchester and Mt Sterling roads was suspended for the day. Mr Wiley blamed lack of labor rather than a strike and noted unemployment factors, saying 31 men he approached in Winchester did not join the project. He urged media attention to the issue.
Advertises a furnished room suitable for two men with adjoining spaces. Contact by phone at 428.
Cash Grocery Co offers choice meats for weekend dinners with roasts at 15 and 18 cents, steaks at 25 cents, pork roasts chops and steaks at 25 cents, and in season fruits and vegetables.
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