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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1915
Page
8
At a Kentucky Press Association Executive Committee meeting in Louisville last week Lexington was chosen as the site for the midwinter gathering to be held December 27 and 28. The Program Committee includes Woodson May F. M. Thomason and B. L. Elkin.
G H Strother repainted the Combs Studio building last week with R I Settles assisting. The improvement greatly enhanced the structure’s appearance.
A pithy remark contrasts domestic bill settling with wartime payments. The speaker notes many people owe consequences they never receive and hints at frustration with accountability amid global conflict.
The Rev. Mr. Agee resigns from the Christian church at Flat Rock and will relocate to Alaska. His farewell sermon drew a large crowd as he prepares his future home. A lighthearted local note mentions sausage at Greenwade's and a Missouri jury quip from the Exchange.
Owensboro Messenger reports Republican candidate Morrow faces harsh critique of his opening campaign speech. critics call it ill digested with alleged facts from dubious sources. The piece argues Kentucky will favor the Democratic ticket amid war confidence in Wilson and national mood.
The Kentucky Democracy selects its standard bearers and issues a clear platform at a Louisville convention. It pledges county unit continuity, opposes statewide prohibition, and endorses a united Democratic action to elect the ticket, while criticizing McChesney’s corporate offers and Stanley’s nomination prospects.
The Owensboro Inquirer reports Hon Edwin P Morrow has disappointed Republicans by delivering tame speeches for governor. As Bradleys nephew he was hoped to revitalize the party, but his remarks are described as ineffective and factually unfounded.
An Elizabethtown News item states a Hickman bootlegger caused the death of a former county judge and a fine young man. The paper condemns bootlegging as an execrable product of the age and urges making illicit traffic a felony with penitentiary punishment.
J L Robinson offers painting contracts with guaranteed work and invites contact at phone 661 W for discussions.
The Springfield church ladies announce an ice cream supper Saturday night. Everyone is invited to attend.
To the Ladies Use the Standard Patterns the best patterns on the market For sale at The Novelty Store For Sale by Recleaned and graded seed barley W H Wyatt Phone 611 ll
The eighty sixth opening of Georgetown College drew crowds for the opening address by Rev. R G Bowers D D. Registration showed a 35 percent enrollment increase from last year with students from eighty Kentucky counties ten other states and two foreign countries. Dormitories are full and the football squad has sixty candidates. The college plans new buildings as it continues to grow its reputation for honest work and clean living.
The Burns family thanks friends for their support during the illness and passing of their wife and mother. Yell Burns and family.
Warned farmers report a man wearing a badge posing as a health department official who inspects poultry then condemns hens and offers to kill and dispose of them. He sells the chickens to a merchant and pockets the proceeds in a repeated scheme across many places.
Mr. Steve Pieratt purchased the building lot of Messrs R. H. and W. B. White on Pocahontas Heights last week to erect a modern residence.
Advertises pumps and filters with a promise to save money on purchases. Provides a phone contact and notes the ad is for the Advocate newspaper.
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