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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

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Vocational Training for Disabled Veterans Expands

The Federal Board for Vocational Education retrains World War I disabled veterans no longer fit for prewar work. Trainees receive up to four years of training at top schools and are placed in positions with ongoing payroll support until capable. Annual stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000 plus paid transport, tuition, and supplies. Married men may receive higher pay to move families. training sites may be near residence. Names listed include James W. Curtis, Luke Slusher, Taylor Shrout, and Dave Walsh from Kentucky.

Federal Board For Vocational Education Govn War Risk Insurance Bureau James W. Curtis Mbt Sterling Kylson Willoughby Jeffersonville Kentucky Luke Slusher Frenchburg Taylor Shrout Dave Walsh Rothwell

Mrs. Catt Allies With League of Nations Endorsed

Carrie Chapman Catt former head of the National Woman's Suffrage Association voices support for the League of Nations and urges U.S. ratification. Her stance, reported in Woman's Citi es, shakes several Louisville Republican women’s opinions and marks a shift from Catt's traditional GOP loyalties.

Louisville Carrie Chapihan Catt Woman’s Suffrage Association Tional Woman’s Suffrage al- 2 League of Nations Catt Cox and Roose

Baker praises Beckham for war service and Senate return

Secretary Baker, in Louisville with the Pro-League Special train, urges Kentucky to reelect Senator J C W Beckham. He credits Beckham with crucial wartime aid as a member of the Military Affairs Committee and on the Senate floor, noting unwavering work and broad national benefit. A Democrat supporter backs Baker’s praise, citing Beckham’s midnight readiness and restraint.

Newton D. Baker Louisville J. C. W. Beckham United States Senate Beckham Secretary Baker Senate Committee On Senate America Kentucky Washington

Halloween Scheduling Dilemma as Tricksters Eye Weekend

When Hallowe en, the Sabbath, and calendar quirks collide, revelers in ghosts and clowns debate whether to parade on Saturday or Monday. Most agree there will be no observance on Sunday, leaving questions about the best timing.

Lexington Market to Open December 1

Announcement says the Lexington Tobacco Market will open December 1. No exact date yet for the Lexington Market, but it is expected to coincide with Fayette market opening.

Lexington Tobacco Fayette

Inspector Richard M. French to Inspect Honolulu Postoffices

Richard M. French, longtime San Francisco postoffice inspector, reports he has been sent to Honolulu to inspect the United States Postoffices there. He travels with Mrs. French and expects to remain in Honolulu for several months.

Richard M. French San Francisco Honolulu United States

Verne Jones Examining Trial Postponed

The examining trial of Verne Jones charged with killing Woodson Henry was postponed until Saturday morning. Jones remains in custody without bond and trial proceedings were rescheduled before Judge E W Senff.

Verne Jones Woodson Henry E. W. Senff Jones

Threlkeld Held on Bond for Shelbyville Shooting

Threlkeld underwent an examining trial Tuesday for shooting Arthur Denman in Shelbyville and was held to the Circuit Court with a $3000 bond.

Threlkeld Arthur Denman Shelbyville

Wilson Addresses League Pact At White House Meeting

President Wilson, meeting fifteen Republicans and Independents, defended Article X of the League Covenant and urged voters to choose to redeem moral obligations. He spoke through illness and delivered the first formal address since falling ill, noting the contrast with campaign politics and urging unity for peace.

White House Wilson League Co United States

Fresh Canned Goods at McGuire Brothers

McGuire Brothers offer new canned goods lineup praised for value and freshness. Customers praised selection and affordability as store promotes timely stock.

McGuire Brothers

Circle Meeting Changes with Kentucky Circle Leader

The Girls' Circle will meet Tuesday evening November 9 at West High Street home of Mrs. Allie Ratliff. Mrs. W. C. Stanley of Louisville and Miss Helen Hutchcraft will speak. full attendance requested. Oranges and grapefruit at Vanarsdell's.

Halley Gillaspie Allie Ratliff West High Street W. C. Stanley Louisville Kentucky Helen Hutchcraft

Former Local Man Walter Cook Hurt in Accident

Walter Cook son of J E Cook owner of Shelby Steam Laundry was badly injured Saturday in Shelbyville when his car collided head on with Furman Cline’s car driven by a Mr Harris. He was thrown through the windshield and suffered a skull fracture and serious head injuries. His sister was only slightly cut and his brother Preston Cook was driving. Walter was rushed to Lincolnton hospital where his condition is described as quite serious. Both cars were badly damaged.

Walter Cook J. E. Cook Shelyb Steam Laundry LaFayette Street Shelbyville Furman Cline Mr. Harris Cline Preston Cook Young Cook Lincolnton Hospital

Mrs. Lucinda Thompson Dies at Home Here

Mrs. Lucinda Thompson died at her Harrison avenue home last Thursday night after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. M F Chappel, with burial in Machpelah cemetery. She was about 66 and survived by seven children and several siblings.

Lucinda Thompson Harrison Avenue M. F. Chappel Machpelah Thompson M. D. Stephenson Taylor Howard C. C. Combs James Thompson Joe Thompson Hedges Thompson Green Thompson J. C. Turley W. R. Hopkins J. W. Thompson W. J. Thompson George W. Thompson Charleston W. Va Enoch Thompson Louisville

Ad voters cast vote for Cox or Harding for president

The Advocate notes the upcoming vote will decide between Governor James M Cox and Senator Warren G Harding of Ohio. It urges support for the peace agreement and foretells prosperity if approved by nations and the people.

James M.cox Ohio Warren G. Harding

The Fair Sells Complete Line of Winter Underwear

The Fair offers a full selection of winter underwear for men women and children now on sale.

Decision Fatal to State Road Work in Kentucky

Judge Gus Thomas blocked Hopkins county from loaning 150000 of its bond issue to the state for the Dixie Beeline project, jeopardizing 56 of 65 highway projects and risking a major funding shortfall for state roads. State highway official Joe Boggs warns future construction hinges on new revenue or taxes.

Kentucky Gus Thomas Court of Appeals Hopkins County Joe 8. Boggs State Road Department Boggs Kentucky Court of Appeals James R. Rash W. W. Crick Thomas Department of State Roads and Highways Clay County Lee County Clark County Lawrence Pike Johnson Ohio County Commission Department of Agriculture Ashland Pineville Wickliffe Lexington Whitesburg Virginia Line Williamson W. Va Corbin Jellico

Baseball satire clash ends with Wall Street defeat

A humorous baseball piece portrays a nine inning clash featuring Woodrow, Dupont, and Wall Street against Labor with Federal Reserve in center field. The narrative highlights raises and shines, steals, and a late ninth inning hit as Ohio and California references flash amid a mock 1920 series rally.

McAdoo Ande Stone Woodrow Dupont Wall Street Penrose Penny Federal Reserve Ohio Kansas Minnesota California Governor Cox

Hazelrigg Death in Huntington Western Virginia

Oliver Hazelrigg dies in Huntington, W V from blood poisoning. His nine year old son James is buried at Machpelah cemetery after grave services led by Rev. R C Goldsmith.

James Oliver Hazelrigg Huntington W. Va Machpelah Cemetery Rve. R. C. Goldsmith

Polled Shorthorns Dispersal Sale At Walnut Ridge Farm

A dispersal sale of the late Robert S. Smith herd will be held at Walnut Ridge Farm Asheville Ohio on November 10 1920. Send for catalogue at the above address. Head of herd five times a winner grand championship this season. Fresh oysters celery and cranberries at Vanarsdell s.

Robert S. Smith Walnut Ridge Farm Asheville Ohio

Kentucky primary instruction tax plan urged by authorities

The text argues that Kentucky must move quickly to implement the General Assembly's plan for primary instruction. It calls for establishing a department and imposing a constitutional tax to fund early education, with donors and citizens ready to contribute to immediate construction.

Kentucky Iem

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