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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues that society values news about prominent figures more than ordinary pains. It notes Lord George’s abscessed tooth as newsworthy while similarly common suffering by a railroad engineer is overlooked. The author calls for equal coverage to prevent jealousy and strife.
The piece ridicules selfish hoarding of wealth and petty possessiveness. It cites a New York woman on Fifth Avenue who refused to sell a 50 foot lot valued at 750000 so her cat could roam her back yard, comparing such behavior to a dog in the manger and labeling it a foolish hobby.
The notice warns motorists that speed limits are in effect across streets including West High Street. It cautions that speeding endangers drivers and the public and warns of enforcement actions near a trap for offenders.
Lieutenant C. T. Coleman is unanimously chosen as commander of the Montgomery Post American Legion, succeeding Lewis Kilpatrick who resigned. Coleman is considered well qualified and will be an excellent officer. The piece also includes a reflective quote about adversity and criticism.
Camargo and vicinity feature Mrs Fannie Rye of Lexington as a guest of Mr and Mrs P W Norris and Mrs Lee Rose. Miss Mary Maupin Wyatt hosts honors for Miss Rye. Nelson Chaney visits from Morgan county with county residents. Jeff Cooper travels to Ohio. Manford Toliver sells a Jersey cow for 100 dollars to Ray Moss. Findley Norris sells 13 yearling steers at five cents. Lee Rose farm traders sell over 300 cattle to buyers from other counties. Farm prices drop while taxes for war-time lands rise. Rev J W Crates, new Mt Sterling Methodist pastor, has many county family ties. Whitt Cecil of Wilmore visits Camargo.
A poetic line affirms faith as the divine star guides humanity, lifting spirits beyond earthly distances. The verse suggests heaven’s proximity through spiritual illumination and steadfast devotion.
The Ninth District Division B convention met in Frenchburg on Tuesday with 15 members enrolled. State president Mrs Frances E Beauchamp spoke to students at Frenchburg College and a later lecture at the Methodist church capped the day. Officers were elected for the Frenchburg Union and district posts noted.
John M. Gatewood accepted the post as local agent for Great Southern Refining Company of Lexington and has begun duties. Headquarters will be at the Montgomery Motor Company on East High Street. Gatewood is well known and popular with the trade and expected to be highly valuable to the company.
Martha Jones reports on community visits and greetings from Winchester Tennessee. Residents Mary M Todd Mary M Todd Bradley Wiseman Hoskins Hardin relations and relatives are noted with local family visits and illness updates.
Anti-beer legislation stalled as Senate returns from vacation with the same fight over the search and seizure clause. Senator Thomas Sterling of South Dakota, allied with President Harding, reintroduces the Willis-Campbell conference report while calls for quorum and adjournment hinder progress.
Obstructive tactics stall action as Senator James A. Reed of Missouri blocks a fixed vote date, leading to Senate adjournment.
On September 17 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Curtis. The child is named William Chastine. Mrs. Curtis was formerly Miss Easter Reynolds.
While on an outing with Joy, the engineer applied heavy steam, causing the locomotive to derail as it left the track. No injuries reported, but the train sustained damage and officials opened an investigation into the incident.
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