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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
4
Elizabethtown News urges Kentucky Democrats to support Beckham and Camden in November. It argues two Kentucky seats could decide Senate control and endorses President Wilson's administration as worthy of strong Democratic endorsement.
A brief, urgent note urges readers to take action while the Advocate subscription status is in question, hinting at a psychological push to join or engage.
The Mt Sterling National Bank of Mt Sterling Kentucky receives extension of corporate existence until September 7 1934 under the 1882 act as amended by the 1902 act. Comptroller John Skelton Williams certifies extension after satisfactory evidence of compliance. Charter No 2155 Extension No 1196.
Gladys Richardson reports a busy tobacco season in Camargo with births and visits. A ten pound daughter born to Mrs Ever Ett Trimble’s family. Protracted meeting at Anti Och school house concluded last night. Mae Richardson from Hope Ky visiting. Sunday School reunion planned at Mt Sterling. Glen Stafford visited Rothwell. Howard Cockrell improving after illness. Floyd Halsey and family visiting from Spout Springs. George Ware of Spout Springs buys B F Stafford residence. occupancy planned Oct 1. D C George in serious condition. J A Trimble pushes fall stock of goods.
Farmers adjust tobacco work as rain remains scarce and silos fill up. Local residents report illnesses, school rally planned for October, and meetings set at Springfield Church led by Rev S M Logan. Missing notes include Barn accident injury and mail carrier back on duty.
Notice says several dairy owners request an advance of milk price to nine cents per quart due to high feed costs. The Advocate for Printing.
A district judge praises Montgomery County's peace and prosperity and urges voters to reject prohibition by voting NO. The ad argues that license controls abuse better than a change and cites high property values as evidence of stability in Mt. Sterling and Montgomery County.
Voters in McCracken Davies and Christian counties rejected prohibition Monday under the County Unit plan. Paducah Owensboro and Hopkinsville counties gave large majorities against change with McCracken 818 Davis 585 and Christian 558. Farmers and business leaders voted to let well enough alone avoiding risk to farm lands town lots and property.
The Courier Journal reviews Kentucky’s annual equalization showing large gaps in land, livestock, and goods tallies. It notes acres, animals, libraries, paintings, and whisky holdings are undervalued and urges a better system ahead of a proposed constitutional amendment addressing taxation.
Leaks in the roof drive up damage costs and call for immediate action. Now is the time to patch or replace the roof with guidance from Mc Cormick Lumber Co. Phone 48.
Mr Alban C Tipton accepts a position with Barnes and Hall at Lexington and will relocate with his family. The community regrets losing these excellent people and wishes them success in their new home.
House and lot in prime area described as 65 by 238 feet with seven rooms and modern improvements. Includes contact phone 48. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Note: sale ad fragment with limited details.
The page ad for C. K. Oldham urges readers to attend the upcoming lot sale featured in the paper.
A Montgomery area advocate advertises services to residents and neighboring counties with a promise of satisfaction. The notice lists contact details and references a Missouri School graduate Allie W. McCormick as the claimed professional.
Rice and Arnold, Richmond, KY, traders in shoes and men’s furnishings, report fifteen years in town and a move from a wet to a dry town. They note steady growth since Prohibition and highlight last year as the best since opening.
In a 1914 statement from State Bank and Trust of Richmond Kentucky cashier R E Turley cites bank accounts and deposit stability during the saloon era and after prohibition. He asserts banks gained from saloon closures as merchants prospered and moral conditions improved with funds redirected to essentials.
Richmond Kentucky September 4 1914 R C H Covington Co proprietor of Outfitters for Men and Boys cites thirty years in business and seven years under Local Option praising dry towns for healthier commerce. He notes fewer drunks and no whisky odor and urges local merchants to prefer dry enforcement.
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