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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
4
J W Hedden Jr is described as associate editor and business manager with Mary C Ayres as local news editor. The piece notes the Mt Sterling post office designation as second class mail matter and lists subscription price two dollars per year with payment required before insertion.
Advertises T. J. Bigstaff selling thoroughbred Poland China hogs at stock pens in town on September 19. Argues pure bred stock yield lower costs, higher prices, and stronger market demand, urging farmers in Montgomery and surrounding counties to buy now for profit.
Good news from Southern markets as sales begin and the Cooperative Marketing Association gains influence. Montgomery and nearby counties have contributed, and the group aims to pressure manufacturers to pay a fair value for the 1921 crop.
Mr. George N. Connell of Lexington, longtime Advocate patron, has recovered from injuries suffered in an automobile wreck and is now able to be at his desk in his business house. The report notes his weeks in Lexington Hospital and acknowledges his improvement.
W L Killpatrick cashes a 1921 bank statement sworn before notary C P Killpatrick with attestations from directors. The column lists totals for Montgomery County Kentucky with numerous resident notices and short society items from Mt Sterling and surrounding towns.
A tribute highlights a local craftsman praised by many friends for his decorative work and generous contributions to community projects. The obituary notes his skill, generosity, and lasting impact on public spaces.
The fragment hints at a struggle to obtain life preservers, mentioning ongoing fight and the need for safety gear. No named entities, dates, or places are readable to anchor a fuller summary.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Pieratt and their daughter Pearl were listed as guests in a social columns item detailing their visit and company.
Jr. and Mrs. Liew Bhiar of MK Sterling hosted Sunday activities. T. R. Bowen sold twenty eight hogs to Charlie Faulkner of Winchester last week. The Y W A social at Miss Zora Finney’s home Friday featured games and refreshments. Grace Martin of Clay City visited Miss Bernice Conlee over the weekend. The ice cream supper at the schoolhouse Friday was a success. Walter Vivion and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Frankie Vivion. Orville Daniel of Lexington and Oscar Boone of Tucson, Ariz. visited Mrs. Cliff Daniel Sunday. Ruby Swope hosted a birthday party Saturday night. Jesse Morton of Rosslyn sold cattle to E F Pieratt last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ewen and Miss Mary Douglas of Stanton were weekend guests of T R Bowen and family. The Pace dinner Sunday entertained Mr. Sterling Hisle and family and others.
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