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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1921

Page

4

Post Office Notice at Mt Sterling on Second-Class Rates

Fragmentary notice notes Mt Sterling post office second class rates, pricing at two dollars per year, with no announcement inserted until payment is received.

The Hotel Project Move Urges Local Investment

The Advocate reveals a local interest in a new hotel by a syndicate linked to Bryant C. Morris from Norrisburg Pennsylvania. Supporters argue the project would boost profits, circulate money, raise property values, and boost demand for farm dairy and garden products.

Bryant C. Morris Norrisburg Sterling Our Cve

T. K. Barnes & Sons Advertises in The Mt. Sterling Advocate

An advertisement notes T. K. Barnes & Sons choose The Mt. Sterling Advocate for their notices. The piece praises the paper as a path to prosperity and thrift, urging other businesses to follow suit.

Iorother T. K. Barnes & Sons Mt. Sterling The Advocate

Birth of Kenneth Earl Wilson in county family

A son weighing ten pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilson on Saturday evening. The baby was named Kenneth Earl. Mrs. Mary Lowe Owen, formerly Miss Mary Lowe Owen, is the mother. Mrs. Gilbert Baker and her sons Edward Allen and Cecil Owen visited and then returned to Winchester. Mrs. Grnder Owen and daughter Grace weekended with the Wilsons. Rev. ER. N. Richardson of Winchester is leading a revival at Jeffersonville with his wife. attendance grows nightly. Mr. Wilson and Everett Wilson traveled to Stanton on business Saturday.

Everett Wilson Kenneth Earl Mary Lowe Owen Gilbert Baker Edward Allen Cecil Owen Winchester Grnder Owen Grace ER. N. Richardson Jeffersonville Mr. Wilson Stanton

Jefferson Farmers Plan Potato Field Tour

Jefferson County Certified Seed Potato Growers' Association will tour several potato plots in mid September. County Agent F. E. Merriman notes the visit offers members a chance to inspect top fields and observe dusting and spraying demonstrations conducted by specialists.

Jefferson County Certified Seed Potato Growers’ Association F. E. Merriman Couunty

Agriculture College to aid tour demonstrations

The College of Agriculture will be present to assist with the demonstrations and other features of the tour, providing expertise and support for attendees.

The College of Agriculture

Plum Lick Social Notes and Weekend Visits

Plum Lick correspondents report Mr John Tanl on the sick list this week. Mrs John Couch hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Payne of Mt Sterling and Mr and Mrs Grant Payne of Crawfordsville. Conner Fletcher of near Paris visited N H Fletcher over the weekend. Mrs W B Couch returned from a week with relatives in Winchester. Mrs W F Harburg and children returned to St Louis after two months with her parents. Mr and Mrs Walter Ishmael and children of near High Top visited his brother Sam Ish. Marguerite Crouch and Ada Rivine hosted a Monday night gathering. Farmers are busy housing tobacco.

John M. Couch Charles Payne Mt. Sterling Grant Payne Crawfordsville Conner Fletcher Paris N. H. Fletcher W. B. Couch Winchester W. F. Harburg St. Louis John Taul Walter Ishmael Near High Top Sam Ish Marguerite Crouch Ada Rivine Middletown

R L Coleman Secures 100000 Life Policy in Ashland

R L Coleman placed a fifty chose life endowment policy for John C Mayo Jr worth 100000 with a premium of 4757 50. The Ashland article lauds Coleman as a top life insurance man and key booster for Ashland naming him a real live wire and noting his 1920 personal written business near 750000.

RL. Delemee Bee Ashland John C. C. Mayo, Jr Coleman Kentucky Mayo John C. C. Mayo Bob’ Coleman

Road Work in Clark County to Start Soon

Clark County road project on the Winchester Mt Sterling pike will close the road from the city limits to the Montgomery county line. A large rock crusher arrives Friday and Scarifying to begin, with concrete bridge work planned after installation. detours via Ecten pike and Sewell’s Shop will be used.

Winchester Sun Clark County Winchester Mt. Sterling Pike Billiter Wiley Brent Haggard Wades Mill Sewell Shop Road Montgomery County Mt. Sterling Sewell

Poor Housing of Machinery Costs the Farmers Millions

The 1920 census lists over 48 million dollars of Kentucky farm machinery with an average life of 15 to 20 years when housed properly. Exposed machinery lasts about seven and a half years, causing annual losses around 6.3 million dollars versus 3.22 million if protected. Farmers are urged to store gear in suitable sheds, clean and grease parts, and keep part lists for restocking during slack seasons. Plans for sheds are available from the Lexington Experiment Station.

Kentucky Lexington

Miss Elizabeth Wyatt’s Stenography School Opens

The School of Stenography by Miss Elizabeth Wyatt will open November 1. Applicants must enroll on or before October 2099-11 to enter the class.

Elizabeth Wyatt

Wise advice on battles helps guide tough decisions

A reflective column contrasts intellect with courage in wartime strategy, urging leaders to balance knowledge with decisive action. The piece emphasizes practical judgment, warns against overthinking, and highlights the value of tested experience in navigating conflict.

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Secon American Press Association Jefferson Farmers John Tanl Ick Bank Street Mt. Sterling, Ky the Traders National Bank R. L. Coleman Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company of California Clark Mr. Kelly J. A. Coburn Greater Minstrels Tabe Theatre Armistet Rus Brussels Wilton Rugs China Coco Mats Whitrex Rugs
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