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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
8
Teachers in session at Paris presented a constitution which was adopted for the proposed Teachers Federation. The aim is to unite teachers and all interested in educational work more closely. Federations are being organized statewide.
The War Risk Insurance Act is loosened for disabled veterans cutting red tape. Total temporary disability payments rise from 30 to 80 dollars monthly for single men and higher amounts for those with families. Partial and permanent ratings redefine compensation as percentages of reduced earning capacity. Automatic insurance extends to more beneficiaries, including extended family, and the definition of parent expands to those who acted as parents to service members.
Lexington Y W C A girls win a close pool contest 29 to 28 against Paris girls. Other matches may be arranged.
The Kentucky Futurity is scheduled to be raced at Lexington on September 30. The event announcement specifies the date and location for horse racing fans and participants.
The 21st year Joe Coburn troupe presents strong feature soloists and one of the best quartettes in minstrelsy. A Charley Gano comedy farce, the star comedian, scenic "Farewell America" and dancers round out the act. One performance at The Table Theatre on Thursday Oct 2.
James McGuire of New Jersey extols RAT-SNAP rat poison as cost saving for farmers. He says a $1 spent on RAT-SNAP saved the price of a hog, noting cats and dogs avoid the cake. RAT-SNAP sold in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes by Chenault and Orear.
The report notes a gradual increase in American military personnel on home soil with the total under forty thousand, indicating a shifting domestic deployment status and readiness.
Millions suffer from acid stomach and related symptoms as digestion weaknesses lead to systemic illness. The ad promotes ACID IRON MINERAL as a quick relief, claims to restore energy and vitality, and urges use with AI M Pills, listing Ferrodine Chemical Company Roanoke Virginia and Kentucky Indiana managers, and Kentucky Indiana retailers.
The Country Women's Club held its first meeting of the year in the club rooms on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Highland presiding. The treasurer reported 898.80 in the bank to furnish maternity room at Mary Chiles Hospital. A program featured reading from Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Miss Elizabeth Highland and violin numbers by Miss Evelyn Prewitt. Hostesses were Mrs. Will Howell, Mrs. Albert Stofer, Miss Bernice McClure, Miss Georgia Sledd and Mrs. S. D. Hall.
Forbes, driving direct, won the Columbus 2:11 trot last week in three straight heats. The best time in the series was 2 07 4, showcasing strong performance across the final heat.
The Phoenix Hotel prize will be decided in Lexington on October 6 as a thriller among the pacing events of the year.
An ad urges shoppers not to buy a trunk until viewing the Walsh Company line of wardrobes steamers and three-quarter styles, highlighting a broad range of storage and fashion trunks.
T. G. Barrow, a well known Winchester businessman, died at his home last Wednesday morning. He was married to Sallie B. Allen, who has many relatives in the area. Read the Classified ads.
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