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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

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GOP Blamed For High Sugar Prices In Henderson County

Congressman David Kincheloe blamed the Republican Congress for thirty cent sugar prices amid criticism of delayed action on extending the Lever Food Control Act. He argued prompt passage would have kept Cuban sugar affordable in 1920, noting the 1918 price and delays until December 1919 reduced benefits for Americans.

Henderson County David H. Kincheloe Republican Congress Congress Wilson Senate Republican House House England Sugar Corporation

Couple Marry in County Yesterday Afternoon

Denman Highland Duke and Miss Vinnie Saunders wed yesterday in the city after a ceremony conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. L. Clark. The couple are well known in the county and have many friends who share in their happiness.

Denman Highland Duke Vinnie Saunders Stanley Hen J. L. Clark Mr. Duke

Honors to Mt Sterling Boy at Massanutten Military Road Woodstock

Anklin Reynolds son of Dr J F Reynolds of Woodstock was named First Lieutenant assigned to Company A and chosen president of the Jefferson Literary Society His promotion and society leadership bring pride to his friends in the community

Massanutten Military Road Oodstock Virginia Anklin Reynolds J. F. Reynolds Jefferson Literary Society Literary Society

Tire Price Cuts Spark Rate Drop Across Industry

The Lee Tire and Rubber Company of Conshohocken Pa cut its entire tire line by 15 to 20 percent signaling a broader shift after recent automobile price reductions. Dealers report widespread discounting while industry observers expect sales to pick up as prices normalize.

Henry Ford Lee Tire & Rubber Company Conshocken

Trained Nurses Opportunity Promoted By Health Boards

The National and State Boards of Health urge young women to pursue nurse training. After one year of high school, women may qualify as nurses. The program promises valuable training, good pay, and strong job prospects, with writing directions to Dr. A T McCormack in Louisville, Kentucky.

Boards of Health America A.T. McCormack State Board of Health Louisville R. G. Stoner

Rumors Spread On Killing In Denman Case At Threlkelds

N H Trimble returns from Nicholasville with details of the fatal shooting at the Denman Bros. office. He reports an altercation between Logan Threlkeld and the Denmans, after which a locked door trapped Professor Threlkeld who fired the fatal shot.

N. H. Trimble Nicholasville Arthur Denman T. B. Threlkeld Trimble Professor Threlkeld Denman Bros Logan Threlkeld Denmans

Freelands Purchase Modern Bungalow on West Main

W. C. Clay and W. R. McKee sold their modern bungalow on West Main Street to John and Mrs. Leena Freeland for 6200 dollars. The buyers take possession in a few days and will move in. The home is described as one of the prettiest and most modern in the city.

W. C. Clay W. R. McKee John Freeland Leena Freeland West Main Street

Lewis Ecton Dies at 63 in Moorefield Area

Lewis Ecton formerly of the county died at his home near Moorefield Nicholas county Tuesday night. Burial was in Machpelah Cemetery this afternoon with services at the grave. He is survived by his wife and two children. He was 63 years old and held in high esteem.

Lewis Ecton Moorefield Nicholas County Machpelah Mr. Ecton

A Worthy Contribution to Mrs. Cora Stewart Story

Roscoe Gilmore Stott writes in the November Green Book about Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart and her life work. The piece recalls her early impressions, aims to educate Cumberland foothill communities, and urges teaching the young and old alike to reach higher learning under a common school system.

Roscoe Gilmore Stott Cora Wilson Stewart Cumberland Stewart

Country Women's Club Holds Regular Meeting With Program

The Country Women's Club met in regular session at the club rooms presided by Mrs. Charles W. Anderson. A lecture on Color Selection in Dress by Miss Mary Lesh of the University of Kentucky and violin numbers by Miss Endora South highlighted the program. Hostesses were Mrs. W. E. Jones Mrs. George Blevins Mrs. R. M. Jones Mrs. Charles Anderson and Mrs. Earl Farris.

Country Women’s Club Charles W. Anderson Mary Lesh University of Kentucky Endora South W. E. Jones George Blevins R. M. Jones Charles Anderson Earl Farris

Johnson A Young Sails to Honduras for United Fruit Post

Johnson A Young formerly of this city and now with United Fruit Co has sailed with his wife for Honduras in Central America where he has accepted the position as manager of the company in Panama and South America operations.

Johnson A. Young United Fruit Co Panama Honduras South America

Messages to Mr Joe W Lang Denver TB news

Messages report Cecil Langston is critically ill with tuberculosis in Denver Colorado. Rev Clyde Darsie left Sunday for Denver to bring the son home if travel is possible this week.

Joe W. Langston Cecil Langston Denver Col Clyde Darsie

Store room for rent in prime city site

For rent a store room now occupied by Clay Cooper's pool room. Desirable location with possession January 7. Contact Mrs. E. M. Jordan at phone 284.

Clay Cooper E. M. Jordan

Saturday Bargains and Fresh Stock at McGuire Bros

McGuire Bros advertise a Saturday bargain sale with a fresh stock of table supplies and other goods. The notice ends with humorous quips about corsets and trousers, suggesting light editorial tone and playful commentary on gender norms.

McGuire Bros

Stipends Earned by Section Hands Not in Question

The report notes that while some workers take their time, no section hand has been accused of not earning his stipend. It emphasizes that earnings are being paid to the laborers despite varying paces.

Democratic Congressman Aswell Addresses Louisiana Rally

Congressman J B Aswell from Louisiana spoke to a courthouse crowd Tuesday night for the Democratic ticket. Judge FE W Senff introduced him and the address emphasized campaign issues and exposed Harding’s blunders as portrayed by Republican speakers.

J. B. Aswell Louisiana FE. W. Senff Warren G. Harding

Traveling Men Form Cox Supporting Club in Ashland

Eastern Kentucky traveling salesmen met in Ashland to organize a Cox Commercial Travelers' Club with E. H. Phipps as chairman and W. H. Caudill as secretary treasurer. The group will back Cox Roosevelt Beckham and Fields for Ninth District Congress. They denounced Republican literature as false.

Kentucky Ashland Cox Commercial Travelers’ Club E. H. Phipps W. H. Caudill Cox Roosevelt J. C. W. Beckham W. J. Fields

Gypsy Smith Endorses League of Nations in Louisville

English evangelist Gypsy Smith, in Louisville for a revival, expresses strong support for the League of Nations. He argues it can prevent war and promote peace aligned with Christian teachings and divine will. Smith notes recent arrival from England and says the English want the League.

Louisville Gypsy Smith League of Nations Iit Jesus Christ Harimony Brotherhood of Nations America England Smith

John Redmond Dies on Holt Avenue at 80

John Redmond aged about 80 dies on Holt Avenue. Three marriages noted. Survived by his wife a son in Florida and a daughter in Missouri. Funeral arrangements to be set on arrival of his Florida based son. He belonged to the Christian church and was reportedly a Confederate soldier.

Holt Avenue John Redmon Florida Missouri Christian Church

Local Ladies Attend Seelbach Hotel Luncheon

Mrs. R. G. Stoner of this county and her daughter Mrs. Sydney G. Clay of Paris joined a Seelbach Hotel luncheon in Louisville last Saturday with guests Mrs. Luke P. Blackburn Mrs. Simon Bolivar Buckner Mrs. Helm Bruce and Mrs. George R. Washburne.

R. G. Stoner Sydney G. Clay Paris Seelbach Hotel Louisville Luke P. Blackburn Simon Bolivar Buckner Helm Bruce George R. Washburne

from honeymoon to disillusion a tale of a wife and husband

A wife at first idealizes her husband as a Greek god during their honeymoon. About ten years later she views him as an overgrown insect, reflecting a drastic shift in perception within their marriage.

Death of William Beecraft at 46 in Antioch church circles

William Beecraft 46 a county resident and Antioch church member died yesterday from a tubercular bone affection. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the family graveyard conducted by Rev. Reed. Survived by wife four children and four brothers Edward and Mike in Clark County James in Fayette and Tom in this county. He was regarded as a good citizen and devoted husband and father.

William Beecraft Antioch Church Rev Reed Beecraft Edward Mike Clark County James Fayette Tom Mr. Beecraft

Aged Lady Plans Straight Democratic Ticket

Dorcas Soper, 93, living with her son-in-law Dr A H Robbins on Grassy Lick pike, says she will vote the straight Democratic ticket in November. She recalls being old enough to vote in 1848 when Cass lost to Taylor. She has waited long for the ballot to come.

Dorcas Soper A. H. Robbins Grassy Lick Pike Lewis Cass Zachary Taylor

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 and efficient service to patients.

S. F. Hamilton Masonic Temple J. E. Goodwin

Surprise Birthday Dinner in North Middletown

D H Webster was surprised by friends in North Middletown with a Sunday birthday dinner. The gathering recalled past events and looked to history for future reflection.

D. H. Webster North Middletown

Revival services announced for November 8 at Baptist church

Evangelist DeGarmo and singer Sam Elsey will begin a revival at the Baptist church on November 8. The event features DeGarmo’s preaching and Elsey’s singing as part of the church outreach.

Evangelist DeGarmo Sam Elsey the Baptist Church

Slayer of March Is Freed by Jury

George Rose, 65, is freed by a Fayette Circuit Court jury on charges of killing E L March a Lexington furniture dealer. The verdict cites temporary emotional insanity and the defense argues Rose acted to protect his granddaughter Mary Margaret Rose who was assaulted by March. The court ordered arrest of the jurors but none occurred.

George Rose Fayette E. L. March Lexington March Rose Mary Margaret Rose Kerr Harry Miller W. C. G. Hobbs Mary Margaret Miller Keene Daingerfield Commonwealth Hogan Yancey George P. Sprague C. A. Nevitt John J. Riley Charles P. Dodd

%87 of people would waste money if they had it

The quote asserts that a large portion of people would act foolishly with extra funds, suggesting widespread imprudence when wealth is available. It imagines a common human flaw in managing money and avoiding folly.

Town Woman Shocked by Husband In Old Pants

A humorous note describes a wife strolling downtown in a sheer skirt while her husband stays home in an old pair of pants and an undershirt, highlighting household contrasts in everyday life.

Comment on princesses grooming habits and appearance

A writer quips that some princesses could improve their looks by using more soap on their necks and less powder on their noses, suggesting a focus on natural grooming over cosmetics.

Doctor’s Advice Favors Daughters Over Mothers

The remark notes a pattern where physicians tell daughters to exercise while mothers receive no such guidance, implying a gendered approach to health advice. The quip highlights differing expectations for women across generations in medical counsel.

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