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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1916

Page

4

Winchester hosts large Democratic campaign kickoff in Kentucky

The Kentucky campaign opening at Winchester drew a large, enthusiastic crowd and widespread county reports suggest the state will back the administration. Gratitude is extended to Chairman Jnc. E. Garner and Winchester’s open-hearted residents for hospitality. A Roumania wartime liquor ban note parallels temperance.

Winchester Kentucky Montgomery County Jnc. E. Garner

Colored School Opens in Mt Sterling

The Mt Sterling Colored School opened on Monday September 4 with many students and an active turnout of over 36 patrons. Dr B F Hickman Rev J C Cross Rev L R Johnson and others spoke urging education and community support to keep students focused and away from idle street life.

B. F. Hickman L. R. Johnson J. C. Cross J. M. Hodges W. H. Brown

New Champion Lee Axworthy Targets Lexington Clash

Lee Axworthy, who broke the stallion record at Cleveland with a 2 00 groove, plans to race at Lexington on October 2 or 3 to push for a 2:00 mile and challenge the world record of 1:58 held by Uhlan on the Lexington track. The owners anticipate a record attempt and a high-stakes showdown.

Lee Axworthy Cleveland Lexington Uhlan

Money To Loan Offerings From Hoffman's Real Estate

City or farm property loans listed: $500 and $800 various terms, $2,000 on farm property in two $1,000 sums, and $25,000 five year loans in $5,000 to $10,000 quantities for farm property only. Apply by October 31 to Hoffman's Real Estate and Loan Agency.

Hoffman

Still Winning Races at Salem as Col Bean Dominates

Col W E Bean driven Bernice Moore to two wins at Salem Indiana last week with the good trotter labeled a possible 2 10. Peter Royal yearling colt by Peter Montgomery out of Baronetta in the Ed Willis string clocked 2 28 for a mile, a 1 13 4 last half. J L Dodge praised the performance as superior to any yearling in 2 30. A bay filly trotted 2 34 with 1 14 last half, Agnes Winn 2 15 at 1 06 last 31. Peter Patchen owned by A B Setters ran 2 12 with 1 01 34 last half and 31 44 last quarter.

W. E Bean Salem Ind Bernice Moore Horse Review Lexington Leader Peter Royal Peter Montgomery Bean Bros Baronetta Baron Wilkes Ed Willis J. L. Dodge Agnes Winn Richmond Turley Peter Patchen A. B. Setters

Millinery Display At Roberts Mastin Store

Roberts Mastin will display a complete line of ladies hats on Wednesday September 13 and Thursday September 14. The store invites the public to attend and inspect its other merchandise as well.

Roberts & Mastin

Store Room for Rent Near Market

Central location store room formerly used by Sanitary Meat Market. Apply to Mrs. Nannie A Baum or phone 5 for details.

Nannie A. Baum

Democracy's Banner Day at Winchester Boosts Wilson Marshall

The Winchester Democratic rally drew 10 000 to 20 000 supporters. Speakers included Congressman Hardy, Vice President Marshall, and Senator Heflin praising Wilson era achievements. A grand feast followed with ample hospitality as Kentucky peered toward a likely victory.

Winchester Kentucky Clark John E. Garner John M Stevenson Abe Rennick Steve Vaught Judge Garner J. Campbell Cantrill State Campaign Committee Congressman Hardy Texas Gov. Stanley Thomas R. Marshal Indiana Marshall Woodrow Wilson W. J. Fields Thomas J. Heflin Alabama A. B. Rouse Speakers’ Bureau

Beckham Joins Kentucky Effort for Democratic Campaign

A Washington dispatch reports Senator J. C. W. Beckham leaving Washington Saturday night for Kentucky to pledge his support to the Democratic Campaign Committee and to speak on their behalf.

Washington J. C. W. Beckham Kentucky Democratic Campaign Committee Beckham

Kentucky Figure Draws Crowds With Popular Orator Status

A noted Kentucky figure plans to devote most of his time to his home state while remaining a popular speaker. The piece notes his high esteem among locals and the public’s anticipation of his appearances. It contrasts this with the generic chatter about high brow flub dubs and a humorous line about preferring a Good Cook to a Soul Mate as a side partner.

Kentucky

Fish Have Voices Audible to Human Ears

A study reports that over 300 fish species produce sounds detectable by humans, using range of grunts, croaks, pops, and other vibrations to communicate. Researchers note the sounds aid behavior such as mating, feeding, and territorial displays in various aquatic environments.

Whale blubber yields oil: one ton produces 2000 gallons

A report notes that distilling one ton of whale blubber yields about 2000 gallons of whale oil. The calculation underscores the efficiency of the blubber processing method used at the time.

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Democratic New Jersey Thomas R. Marshall William J. Fields Carter County J. M. Roberson Pike County Russia Colored’ School The Mt. Sterling Colored School W. A. Sutton & Son MT. Sterling, KY Wideawake Wilson Old Commonwealth J. D Walsh Walsh CO
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