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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1914

Page

3

Doctors Endorse Newbro s Herpicide For The Hair

Doctors from Covington Tennessee Cor Hollis Street Massachusetts Duncan Arizona all praise Newbro s Herpicide as effective against dandruff and scalp itching. They report hair brightening softness and growth after use though some patches show improvement with continued applications. The remedy claims to kill dandruff germs stop hair loss and is backed by satisfaction guarantees and barber shop availability.

J. J. Boyd Covington, Tenn Newbro J. B. Thompson M. D Burrough Place Cor Hollis St Mass T. A. Moore Duncan, Ariz

Railroad Conditions Under Freight Rate Debate

The Wall Street Journal reports Daniel Willard chairman of the eastern railroad presidents committee and Clifford Thorne leader of militant western railroad commissioners agree in the pending freight rate advance case that railroad affairs in this country are in a critical state and require careful handling by regulators and industry leaders.

Wall Street Journal Daniel Willard Chaiman Committee of Eastern Railroad Clifford Thorne Western Railroad Commissioners

Courier-Journal advertising notice and subscription offer

The notice announces daily and weekly Courier Journal editions with prices and trial orders. It notes the Weekly edition was discontinued and promotes Farm and Family as a successor magazine. Louisville Kentucky.

Courier-Journal Farm and Family Courier-Journal Company Incorporated Louisville, KY

Railroads face financial crisis in eastern states

In seven months ending January, gross earnings of railroads in the eastern district fell about 5.6 million, with net income down 52 million. January alone shows an 11.2 million drop in gross revenue, while taxes rise and maintenance cuts fail to offset costs. Dividend cuts loom as traffic stays weak.

Commerce Commission Mississippi Eastern Railroad

Brickmaking Without Straw or Clay Warns of Shortages

A historic note discusses alternative brick production when straw and clay are scarce. It traces methods proposed to preserve building material supply during material shortages and emphasizes practical challenges for masons and builders.

Kentucky Fire Insurance Crisis Urges Business Sense

The Insurance Field of Louisville argues Kentucky firms must rely on themselves as fire insurers retreat. Critics say Supreme Court and Laffoon policy leave insurers scarce and profits hard, calling for practical business action over political rhetoric.

Kentucky Supreme Court Congress China Laffoon Louisville

Governor McCreary Faced Insurance Bill Fire at Louisville

The Kentucky governor addressed Louisville business interests explaining why he signed the Glenn-Greene Insurance Bill. He blamed the Legislature’s overwhelming support, saying they would override a veto, and urged continuing his cautious record in public stance.

McCreary Adam Louisville Glenn-Greene Winchester Sun

Social Session at Mt. Sterling Lodge No 723

Mt Sterling Lodge No 723 B P O Ellis invites members to a social session tonight at its club on Main and Maysville streets. The organization promises a royal good time for attendees.

Mt. Sterling Lodge B. P. O. Ellis Main Maysville Streets

Recognition of Great Men Turns to Thorn Crown in Death

The remark notes that society honors its greatest figures posthumously, while the living struggle for recognition. It reflects on how fame becomes a perpetual memorial, yet real tribute arrives only after death, gifting enduring names as monuments.

Catarrh Cure Advertising at Geiger's Pharmacy

Catarrh is claimed to be constitutional and curable with Hall's Catarrh Cure from J Cheney & Co Toledo. The ad asserts internal dosing 10 drops to a teaspoon and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure, with requests to send for circulars and testimonials.

J. Cheney & C Toledo Ohio

Cardui the Woman s Tonic Converts Downtrodden Health

Houston readers report a recovery with Cardui the woman s tonic after months of illness. A Mrs S C Burton says two bottles restored strength gained 15 pounds and allowed her to resume housework. The ad urges other women to try the purely vegetable remedy and requests a free 64 page home treatment book.

Houston Texas S. C. Burton Cardus

Beckham Drives Mercer Primary Crowds in August Contest

The Harrodsburg Leader reports Beckham’s likely five hundred vote edge over the opposition in Mercer county in the August Democratic primary. A Monday appearance drew a crowded courtroom and overflowing galleries with hundreds of Mercer’s leading citizens including at least two hundred women in attendance.

Beckham Mercer County Mercer Harrodsburg

Brick Street Suit Seeks 600 Dollars From County and City

The L. W. Hancock Company of Louisville files a Montgomery Circuit Court suit against Montgomery County and Mt. Sterling seeking about 600 dollars for brick street assessment on High street near the county jail. If the county is not liable the plaintiff asks judgment against the city. The case hinges on whether the contractor can recover from the city, following an appellate decision absolving the county in a related dispute over brick streets around the courthouse.

L. W. Hancock Company Louisville Montgomery Montgomery County Mt. Sterling High Street Court House Broadway Court and Maysville Court of Appeals

Local Ford Agent Eyes Third Carload Sale This Summer

Paul Strother, local Ford agent, received a second carload of machines this spring and expects another shipment before summer. He is described as a hustler.

Paul Strother Ford Automobile Mr. Strother

President Wilson Defies Soft Soap In Press Coverage

The speaker praises Woodrow Wilson as a real man who cannot be flattered or silenced by Washington correspondents. He contrasts Wilson’s blunt, no-nonsense style with Theodore Roosevelt’s more versatile, approachable manner.

For Sale Extra Good Seed Corn 1912 White-crop

For sale Boone County White-crop seed corn 1912 advertised by George R. Snyder. Phone 601 38-41.

Boone County George R. Snyder

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