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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues that normal patterns favor Republicans but a Progressive split helps Wilson. It notes many Progressives and Republicans may back Wilson in a critical hour, while money interests back Hughes. It urges voters to support Wilson on November 7 for peace prosperity and preparedness.
The Shelby Record argues that state aid road patrols should be maintained like a well tailored suit. Small rents or rips in the system, if not repaired promptly, undermine road life and usefulness. A stitch in time saves nine. preserve patrols to prolong road quality.
At the current pace the new asphalt streets now under construction should finish by January 1918 if luck holds.
A sharp political commentary argues Ohio debate over Col Roosevelt, noting divisions between Hughes and Wilson. It claims Roosevelt could speak if he chooses, while accusing Hughes of courting Kaiserists and urging voters to back Wilson as defender of American ideals. Ends with a retailer plug for Boys 500 suits at Punch Graves & Co.
At the Kentucky Christian churches convention in Winchester Montgomery county sent 75 delegates. J. T. Coons earned the banner for highest Sunday School efficiency while Mt Sterling’s Mt. Sterling church boasted the largest men and women Bible classes. Rev. B W Trimble was re elected Recording Secretary and Rev Clyde Darsie became president of the Bible School Association. The county returns home proud and ready to improve on 1915 1916.
Auction sale set for Saturday Sept 30 1916 at 2 pm on East High street to sell the Mrs John Feehan place. Residence described as in good repair with 5 rooms kitchen bathroom water gas light and other modern conveniences. Frontage 54 feet by 150 feet deep with a well and outbuildings. Agents Oldham Frazer invite prospective buyers to view before the sale. Our ladies shoes advertised by Punch Graves Co.
Mrs. Jennie Samuels has secured the local agency for J. M. Hanson Bennett Magazine Agency and will take orders for any magazine at the lowest price obtainable. All orders will receive prompt attention. The shop also advertises a complete children's shoe department.
Mrs. James Caldwell died at her home near Sharpsburg last week. She was widely connected in the county and known as a good Christian woman. The community received the news with sorrow.
For Rent Four rooms in residence on Holt avenue. Mrs. R F Greene advertises furnished or unfurnished space available in her home. Contact details noted as 12 tf.
Senator J. N. Camden of Versailles will be operated on in New York today after a period of poor health. The public figure has been in declining health for some time and the procedure aims to improve his condition.
Ladies can choose two tone footwear from Punch Graves Co offering stylish options. The item highlights classic design and versatile color schemes suitable for dress and casual wear.
The Montgomery County High School begins its fifth year with 70 attending and high hopes for a record year. Home Economics under Miss Bernice McClure is highlighted for practical study, while senior Carrie Cecil suffers a sprained ankle from a buggy jump. The Black and Old Gold Literary Society held its first meeting on September 8, electing officers from the Senior Class: Gerald Cecil president, Mattie Baker vice president, Mary Lee Hoskins secretary, Bernice Holley critic. A program on September 22 featured pupil performances and readings by Mary Belle Campbell, EuNice Holley, and others. Victors from the Class of 1916 included Julia Wyatt, Neville, and Gertrude Guilfoile.
Friday night event at Council Bluff school house features a spelling contest humorous readings and music Admission ten cents Prize to best speller attendees invited via local notice
The Antioch School reports a financially successful Sal magunda Supper and thanks the Advocate and Gazette for the free advertisement. It also thanks candidates Judge Chenault Messrs Roberts Cravens Turpin and May for attending and aiding the event. Special praise goes to Fred Bassett for his dialect readings and to E W Senff for a liberal check though he forgot to write Votes for Women on it.
Small black pony plus phaeton buggy and harness offered by Henry W. Senieur. Used briefly, pony described as good and outfit nearly new. Alee Walk-Over shoes for ladies and ...
E. R. Wade of Clark county buys seven acres from Sam Ashley of the same county for a price described as satisfactory to both parties, marking a notable local land transaction.
Seed rye for sale by W. E. Harris contact phone 638 W-2. Listed December 21.
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