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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
Weed Situation is
Critical at This Stage

The tobacco situation is the most
critical in the history Of the indus
try in Kentucky, despite optimistic
reports from certain corners, and
growers Of the leaf should prepare
calmly, in a spirit Of cooperation,
and with an intelligent understands
ing of the factors in the situation,
to prevent disaster to themselves
and the prosperity Of the Burley to-
bacco belt, seven leading tobacco
men agreed at a conference last
night in Lexington.
The situation as presented at the,
conference is:
Loss of farms purchased at high
prices last fall and spring with the
second payment to be made from the
proceeds of the 1920 hurley crop,
threatens many tobacco growers.
An unestimated amount, probably
more than $1,OO0,OOO in the BurYey
belt, has been lent to farmers by
banks and many hundreds Of thou
sands of dollars worth of merchan-
disc has been sold to growers on the
strength of returns from this crop.
Banks may be forced to renew notes
indefinitely and merchants may have
to await delayed payment on their
bills.
The average cost of production Of
this years hurley crop is expected to
be more than 25 cents, reaching in
some cases 60 cents a pound.
Every indication points to the
market opening at Is cents a pound
and not going higher than 25 or 80
cents unless strong pressure is
brought to bear by the growers, the
merchants, the banks and the COM
munity.
Lexington warehousemen do not
expect to make one cent profit OF
this season and are prepared to lose
considerable money, if unavoidable.
Dumping of low grades on the
market is certain to make the stu
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
Congress Re-Convenes
With Brief Session

Congress re-convened yesterday
with the customary brief and routine
opening sessions which we're attend
ed by great crowds and marked by
an address in the Senate by Presi-
dent elect Wsrren G.. Harding as a
unique and historic feature. Senator
Harding took his seat, answered his
name when the Senate roll was
called and made a brief address
from the rostrum.
Other features of the opening Of
the third and final session Of the
Sixty-sixth Congress were receipt Of
annual appropriation estimates ag-
gregating 1868, 100000 and intro
duction in the House of an unusual
volume of new bills and resolutions.
Senators held up their bills until to-
day in accordance with the custom
of limiting the first day to formal
convocation.
The principal business Of yester-
days session was to arrange for re-
ceipt today of President Wilson's
opening message.
A joint committee called upon the
President at the White House and
the latter told them he would have
"a communication Tuesday. He did
not state whether he would send or
road his message, but it was under
stood that he would send it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
Black Belt Tobacco
{ Brings Low Price

Four hundred tobacco growers at
tended protest meeting held at the
courthouse at Greensboro yesterday
afternoon to enforce objection to
prices being paid for tobacco on the
looseleaf floors.
A committee was named to con-
slider marketing this years crop, f.
x. Mosely being designated as the
chairman Of the committee.
At the opening of the market yes
terday more than 100000 pounds Of
tobacco was offered, but bids we're
rejected on all but 250,165 pounds,
which brought $12,75O, or an aver
age of 1928 per hundred.
All hurley bids were turned down.
The hurley price offered averaged
1885.
The prices received were the low
est since 1915. Last years average
on total sales of 4O,OOo,OOO pounds,
was $15.
The growers will hold another
meeting today, when it will be pro-
posed to cut out next years crop.
Steps will be taken to secure finan-
cial backing, storage space will be
secured and proposal made by the
five tobacco handlers to prize the
week for the growers probably will
be accepted.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
Only 16 More
Shopping Days

Therf are only 1e more shopping
days uHtil Christmas and by care
fully reading the columns of The
Advocate you are sure to find some
thing that will appeal to you as a
gift. Our merchants are ready for
you and they invite you to call,
NOW, while stocks are complete and
avoid last-minute rushes and con-
sequent disappointments. Owing to
prevailing market conditions dealers
have been more cautious about their
buying this year than usual and for
this reason it behooves you to SHOP
EARLY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
Republican Postmaster
Will Make 1t a Draw

The contest over the postmaster
ship at Frankfort, which has con-
tinued through several years, seems
likely to be settled by the appoint
ment of a Republican, leaving it a
draw battle between Senator J. G..
w. Beckham and Congressman j.
Campbell Cantrill, each Of whom had
undertaken to name the postmaster.
Word has gone forth that the Re-
publican senators in the final ses-
sion of the Sixty-sixth Congress will
not confirm any of President Will
sons appointments.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07

service and devotion; solo, Mrs.
Jack BuJbridge; violin Isolo, Miss
Ramey; the evening program closed
with a strong and well delivered
speech on "Loyalty" by "Dad" Ter
foss.
Sunday morning Sunday school
and church of choice.
At 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the
Christian church DIR. j. A. Stucky,
of Lexington, delivered highly in
structive lecture on "Sex Hygiene"
The program was finished Sun
day evening at the Tabb Theatre in
the presence Of one of the largest
crowds ever in attendance at a
boys conference. DR.. w. A. Gan
field, introduced by the president
Of the conference, delivered a most
excellent address to the delegates
and citizens on the most important
issue Of the day. 1t was certainly a
rare treat-one worth the entire ex-
penses Of the conference.
After DIR. Garfield spoke reports
from Mr.. Zerfoss, Prof. Babb and
the different delegations of the con-
ference were heard. The resolutions
from the Hi-Y Club of this city, were
as follows: 1--WE expect to carry out
the plans of the Hi-Y Club, Bible
study, athletics, etc. Secondly, to
participate in the track meet at
Paris, KY, the first week Of May.
Thirdly, to form an anti cigarette
league"
Because of limited space we can
not give in detail the reports from
all delegations, the others, however,
were Similar.
Every human being on this earth
has his or her faults and particular
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
MT. STERLING TOBACCO MARKET
TO OPEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 4

II has been definitely decided that the Mt Sterling market
will Tuesday January 4h and all local houses will open
ceve tobacco beginning Monday, December 9th
Owing the late opening the Burey belt the is expected
start off with rush growers great
their tobacco according grades facilitate matters
warehouses. W az Aee
representing all the big manufacturers will be
that they viii high price the local brakes
grade for grade, any market in the state
The local tobacco market probably the biggest Mt Sterling
has and citizen of Montgomery county interested the welfare
of Mt Sterling and her citizens urged to sell his weed the local
treatment the
price the growers slogan be- BRING YOUR TOBACCO TO MT
STERLING where the manufacturers have given they will
pay high price anywhere in the State
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07

ly every organization its faults, but
turning to the spiritual, the cooper
alive side of the conference, any
by-stander is at sea in detecting
faults. Citizens, you are indebted
for just such meeting to your
State Y. M. G. A.
The boys made their resolutions
and are as good as our word
Watch us!
On concluding this article (which
is seriously pressed for time), the
boys of the Mt. Sterling High
School an dthe Montgomery County
High School wish to make an at
tempt, for that is all we are able to
do, and thank the citizens, the va
rious churches and all local organi-
cations for their untiring and un-
selfish support during the confer
ence. We appreciate it and we hope
to be able to repay you for yuor
kindness by proving to you the BEN
efits we derived from the confer
anna
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
WILLIAM FOWLER DIES

William Fowler, aged seventy
three years, died Thursday night at
the home of Mrs. H. B. VanEvera,
following a long illness. Mr.. Fow-
Ter was a well known and highly
respected citizen. Funeral services
took place at the grave Friday af-
ternoon by Rev. Clyde Darsie. Burial
in Machpelah Cemetery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
MOVING TO CLARK

Fl. B. Browning and Mr.. and Mrs.
Virgil Browning and family, who
have been in Mt. Sterling for the
past year, are moving today to their
former home in Clark county. Dur
ing their short stay here this ex-
cellent family made many warm
friends and it is with sincere regret
that Mt. Sterling gives them up.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07

The Paris District Older Boys
Conference held in this city last
weekend started their good work,
seated around the banquet tables in
the Baptist church. The visiting del
egates numbered ninety-two, while
the two local schools furnished for
ty-eight. Prof. Babb acted as toast
master. Welcome speeches from the
schools, churches and citizens we're
delivered respectfully by J. A. Sam
uels VIM. Cord, VIM. Moss, DR.. M.
v. P. Yeaman and Mr.. Charles d.
Grubbs. Mr.. M. d. Mathews, presi-
I7ent Of Maysville Y Club, made the
response
The nominating committee gave
its report through Mr.. Atkinson,
Stanford; J. A. Samuels, president
for conference; VIM. Cord, vice
president, and Mr.. McMurtry, Gym
fhiana, secretary.
dad" Zerfoss, district secretary,
State Y. M. C. A., gave one Of his
usual delightful talks "Test We For
get" An address. playing the
Came" Newland Ray, captain and
fullback Of the Pennsylvania football
team 1919, was thoroughly enjoy
able. Mr.. e. V. Donaldson, State
Boys Work Secretary, gave short
but interesting talk to the boys.
Saturday mdrning the delegates
met at the high school auditorium
and carried out the following pro-
gram:
9 to 9 :3O-Song service and de-
votion.
9 $50 to 1O-'Dad" Zerfoss.
10 to 1I--Address, principles
Underlying Choice Of Life Work,"
Mr.. Donaldson.
IL to IL :45-Open forum of work
for boys-Suggestions for Sunday
school organizations, Hi-Y Clubs,
Vacations and Resolutions from the
delegations.
IL :45-Conference photo.
The afternoon program consisted
of song service and devotion, open
forum work, dad" Zerfoss, leader.
Address, Mr.. Donaldson.
3 O'clock-Recreation.
Saturday evening at the High
school auditorium the delegates
witnessed changed program, how
ever it was highly appreciated. Song
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
PROGRESSIVE

J. B. Riddle, successor to the
Parkway Grocery, is adding a fine
stock of groceries and by the aid of
c. L. Dean is making good sales.
Mr.. Dean asks his friends to see
him for fresh goods at very reason
able prices.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07

You can get the Lexington Cream
Flour, the best on earth, at The Mt.
Sterling Commission & Storage Co.,
Phone 2.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07
SIP PER HUNDRED

Standard graduated sugar at
Richardson Bros. & Cornwell at $12
per cwt., cash.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07

WANTED-A good second, hand
Wilson heating stove. Call ia.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-12-07

Continued on Page A
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
MUST HAVE ENvIED COMRADES
Pathetic Happening in English Court
That Marked the Observance
of Armistice Day.

The great clocks of London doomed
out eleven strokes. The city became
as silent as though it were a second
Pompeii miraculously swept clean or
its ashes. Motor cars and tram CARS
creaked to sudden stops. Policemen
stood like craven blue images at their
posts. Pedestrians doffed their hats
and stood as though they had not
known motion for centuries. 1t was
Armistice day and the city was doing
honor to those youths who had expe-
rienced the Great Adventure.
In dingy courtroom a murder trial
came to a sudden halt. Judge, counsel,
witnesses and the prisoner stood, and
for two minutes, with bowed head, did
silent reverence to those poppy
wreathed graves of France. Before the
prisoner fiickered visions of that same
France only one year before. He again
saw the faces of comrades he had loved
and whom he had watched in the throes
of death. Incidents of that last des-
perate sprint across No Mans Land,
with death on every side, came back TO
him. Again he heard the shout with
which the trenches had greeted the
armiStice. He had come safely through.
and now
The two minutes ended. The city
came out of its trance. The somber
voice of the judge resumed-"and shall
hang by the neck until dead"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
Poison Gas to Fight SQUIRRELS.

Experiments in the use of poison gas
in exterminating grain-eating ground
squirrels are under way, according to a
report of the county horticultural COM
mission to the Los Angeles board OF
supervisors.
At the same time il was announced
that Los Angeles county has sold its
surplus stock of saccharine and strych-
nine to Orange county In order that
the neighbOring county can join in the
campaign being waged against the de-
structiye ground squirrels.
According to Horticultural Commits
siOner Ryan, the use of poison gas is
necessary at this time because the
squirrels, which have been practically
eliminated from the worst affected re-
gions in the county by the use Of pol
sons during the past few months, fail
TO eat the poison at this time, pre-
ferring the new vegetable growth
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
MAKE MAPS FROM AIR
AirpIanes to Be Used to Chart
Amazon Area.
French Experts Plan to Survey Route
of River From Flying
Machines.

Para, Brazil.-Airplanes may be en-
ployed to map the valley Of the great
Amazon river If the French are sue
cessful in their effort to use aircraft
for surveying the routes Of the rivers
the Brazilian government will apply
the Same method to the survey Of the
Amazon and its af1uents.
A French company is said to have
been formed in Cayenne, with hangers
on the Maroni river, and French avia-
tors with flying experience gained in
the war are being employed to run the
% hydro-airplanes said to have been
furnished by the government.
In addition to making maps. the ma
chimes will be employed for carrying
valuable freight, mails and passengers
There are immense rivers in French
Guiana, which, because of the presence
OF many rapids, are now only navt-
gable in canoes, which take weeks TO
transport freight over distances which
the hydro-airplanes can cover In as
many hours, with always large
stretches of smooth wates offering a
suitable surface for landing and take
OFFS
The freight charges are said to be
high. and the traffic is expected to con-
sist mainly of gold, balato and essence
of rosewood, which are the principal
exports of the colony. The passenger
business is not expected to be heavy.
These hydro-airplanes will also be
used for prospecting the forests for
balato trees, which grow in groups.
so that the foliage can, it is said, be
readily distinguished by aviators flying
low over the tops of the forest trees.
In the past the securing of fresh
sources of balato has been work OF
much danger and difficulty. Specially
trained balato workers, well armed,
travelling in bands of Is or 20, have
been employed to explore the forests
and they had to carry with them sup
plies to cover many months.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
SOLDIERS LIKED THE PRINCE
Heir to British Throne Fond Of Min
Cling With the Fighters, When
He Was Permitted.

In the front lines a Canadian soldier
was building a fire one cold night Of
late autumn. Out Of the night behind
him came a footstep. He turned, and
became dOubly alert when he saw that
the man was not an officer of his regi-
ment. The visitor approached the
blaze, held his hands out over it and
said:
This fire certainly looks good to
me-"
The tone was pleasant enough, and
suspicion was almost unarmed when
the voice went on:
"Have you wood enough? If you
haven't I'll get you some more"
The fire builder felt some regret that
there had been a special warning
against strangers not of ones own
regiment. In response to 1T he was
about to question the newcomer close
ly, when an officer whom he did know
came within the firelit circle and ad-
dressed the stranger:
your royal highness, it is best that
you return TO the automobile at once"
And the prince of Wales reluctantly
left the fire and returned to the place
where he officially belonged. 1t was
not the first time he had left that place
OF his own accord and gone forward
among the men. The Canadian who
tells the story learned afterward that
the princes staff had its hands full to
fVnY
the official circle prescribed for him
and mingling with the men on their
own ground.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
AMERICAN LEGION
MEETS THIS EVENING

Marion County Post No. 1, of the
American Legion. meets tonight at 8
o'clock in the Board of Trade room
There will be a discussion tonight of
ways and means of adding more at
tractive features to the post. The
post members are asked to come to
the meeting prepared to make sug-
gestions along this line. 1t has been
proposed that the post have baseball
nine during the coming season. The
entertainment committee is expected
to report tonight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

A rather noted criminal was brought
before Judge Bullock this week. Sid
ney Rhymes, wanted for murder in
Pennsylvania, also wanted for robbery
in Sumter county, was brought here
by Sheriff Coleman of Sumter county.
1t seems that both the governor of
Pennsylvania and the governor of
Florida want Rhymes extradited, but
Sumter county wants to hold him. and
so far does hold him. Rhymes must
be considered dangerous man, as he
was heavily manacled.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

The young folks of the Ocala high
school will give a carnival in the
Ocala House garden on the evening of
Feb. 20. They will precede the car
niyal by street parade. Everybody
must encourage the young folks and
look out for their entertainment.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

Mr.. Herbert 3. Weaver, one of our
clever young naval men. is in the city
to take the place as naval recruiting
officer efficiently held for months by
Mr.. Coady. Mr.. Weaver is a we'll
trained young sailor and a pleasant
man to meet. Mr.. Coady will be here
until the 18th and then will go to Or
landO.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

First Lieutenant NJ. /. Woodward,
who saw much service during the
war, and is now stationed in Jackson
vile, is going around the state on a
tour Of inspection, and is in Ocala in
connection with the army recruiting
drive. He will probably remain here
until the end of the week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
MAN POWER ABUNDANT
Draft Records Show 100000 Ameri
cans Fit for Army Service.

A study of the selective draft rec
ords fixes the military strength of the
United States at 100000 in poten-
tial man power. Almost go per cent
of those examined In the several
drafts we're found to be physically
fit for military service"
The medical reports indicate that
the zone where men were found to he
most healthy runs through the center
OF the country from north TO south
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. I. Miller and son
Thomas of Richmond. Va, are in the
city, on visit to Mr.. Miller's sister
Mrs. F. E. Wetherbee. Mr.. Miller is
president of the J. P. Taylor Leaf
Tobacco Company of Atlanta, and will
tour the East Coast with his family
after leaving Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

Lieut.. Commander J. w. Hayward
Of the navy station in Jacksonville,
was in the city yesterday and today
on one Of his welcome visits to his
friends here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

With so many army and navy men
in the city, the town has looked quite
lively with uniforms Of khaki and
blue. The wearers are all picked men
and it is a pleasure to see them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

Give her a box of beautiful station
cry on Valentine Day. 1t will be a
most acceptable gift. A wonderful as
sortment at THE SPECIALITY SHOP,
A. E. Gerig. 3-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR SALE-(Wood Cut to Order. }
Reduce the high cost of keeping COM
Portable this winter by buying your
wood cut read to burn direct from the
producer, thereby saving the profits
of the city wood yard. Orders filled
anywhere in the city. Phone SO NJ. c..
|P. Howell. Ocala. pom
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

WANTED-Reliable man to
represent us in OCala. At
tractive proposition. Refer
ences required. Palatka Es-
senkay Service Co., Palatka,
Fla. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

Capt. w. G. Roper, of the navy, who
has been here some days, left today
for Orlando.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

! Jonteel Oliver Plated Vanity Box
and Jonteel Rouge, all for one dollar
while they last. The Vanity Box alone
is worth $3.50. Gerig's Drug Store. :
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR SALE-One registered Poland
China bred sow. Call at Connor place,
Orange avenue. B. w. Pullen, Route
A, Box Al, Ocala. 2-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
UNcLASSlFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

RATES-Six line maximum, one
time, 25c. ;three times, Soc; six times
75c.; one month So. Payable in ad-
vance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR RENT-Five room house with
bath and back hall and garage, 112I
Sanchez street. $50 per month. Pre-
fer long lease. Apply Box 821, Tampa,
Fla. 2-2-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05
LATEST LOCALS

Temperature this morning, AZ; this
afternoon, 55.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

WANTED-Young lady to work at
filing station. Must know how to
make change and keep records. Apply
Auto Sales Co. Aft
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR SALE-Our seeds are carefully
selected and tested for Florida. Send
for our special price list for farmers
and gardeners. Mann-Hodge Seed Co.,
Palatka, Fla. 1-27-1m
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

Cherry Bark Cough Syrup is one of
the best. New lot just in at Gerig's
Drug Store. 1-30-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms,
place to store car, two miles out Or
.ange avenue No children. B. w.
Pullen, Route A, Box At, Ocala. 2-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR SALE-Fancy selected ninety
day Georgia velvet bean seed in
blocks of 100 bushels or more, $3.50
per bushel; less than 100 bushels,
$3.75. All f. o. b. Monticello, Fla. Cash
with order. Address Fred J. Baird,
Box 1888. Ocala, Fla. Reference. Mum
roe & Chambliss National Bank of
Ocala. 2-5t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR SALE-One Is model Ford. At
the Florida House. Must sell quick
E. Dobbs 3O-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-05

FOR SALE-Ten acres land in coun-
ty. Sec. 26. TIP. II. R. %. Make offer.
A. c. Roth. Armstrong, Ind. 31-9t*