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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
4
The piece urges caution before city acceptance of asphalt street work by last year’s contractors. It notes late completion beyond contract time and questions if the workmanship and materials meet promised quality, emphasizing citizens should avoid rushed payment until performance is verified.
The editorial lauds Alabama voters for promoting theKentuckian Oscar W Underwood to the upper House of Congress and denounces demagoguery. It expects Kentucky Democrats to act similarly and calls for a general cleanup day in Mt Sterling under Mayor Oldham.
The operetta Snow White and Seven Dwarfs directed by Miss Ethel Ferguson will be performed at Table Opera House on May 8 with Ruth Barnes as the Princess and Mattie Judy Botts as the Queen. Gemmill Senff plays the Prince and Norman Brown the Huntsman.
The column lists multiple individuals with illnesses and recoveries. Mrs. C. W. Compton and Mrs. S. F. Hamilton show improvement or steady conditions. Judge Lewis Apperson and Mrs. R. L. Vanarsdell face serious health issues. S. P. Greenwade returns home after pneumonia treatment in Lexington. Jack Burbridge, Mayme Porter, Frank Laughlin, Will Turley, and Louise Morris are noted for recent medical events or recoveries in Lexington and local areas.
Books ledgers and day books offered at regular price 25c each this week 10c each at The Fair.
An advertisement for the Sanitary Meat Market promotes dressed fowls, fish, and a wide range of fresh and cured meats available to customers.
The text credits Lillian Russell with declaring men are fools and forever so, insisting she understood and had already ensnared five husbands with her marriage ploys.
An advertisement argues many chest pains stem from stomach issues and promotes Meritol Tonic Digestive for indigestion with claims to restore stomach function. It notes price and exclusive agency, Mt. Sterling Drug Co, and mentions Stone's cakes offered for sale.
Heavy four tie brooms offered at April Court Day for 18 cents each with a limit of three per person.
An old newspaper ad fragment promotes footwear from Brunner and highlights a garden seeds selection and a printing advocate. The clipped text underscores retail offerings and local commerce in a period ad style.
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