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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1919
Page
4
The piece notes that more machinery gives a farmer more brains for farming. It mentions Stetson new flats at Walsh's and describes a man layering shirts and coats to face cold, while a woman wears an invisible waist and experiences prickly heat.
The Kaiser planned a Paris entry with 85 000 pickelhauben helmets and dress gear but the push failed. Doughboys found the helmets at Coblenz and later turned them into prizes for the Fifth and Victory Liberty Loans. Schoolchildren can win one by essay or effort, with proceeds aiding the Treasury and war effort.
A proverb states that a person skilled in public debate or craftsmanship may struggle in farming. The line links political talk with practical farming success, implying discord between expertise domains and daily labor.
Creditors of Sam B. Duff deceased and interested parties are notified that H B Duff as administrator will hold sittings under a court order at John G. Winns office Montgomery National Bank building Mt Sterling Kentucky starting Monday May 5 1919 and continuing daily through Saturday May 17 1919. Creditors must file proven claims at the stated place within the period.
Positive proof text from Mt Sterling resident W Scott Jones insurance agent at 662 Queen St endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes prior kidney trouble and pain, says the pills cured him and no further kidney issues since. Price is 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
The city of Mt. Sterling Kentucky repeals the 1919 ordinance requiring annual license tax for gas suppliers. The measure takes effect after passage and publication, and all conflicting ordinances are repealed. W R McKee mayor and H B Ringo city clerk attest.
Banks across Kentucky financed 75000 for club members in 1918 enabling stock purchases. Extensions Division headquarters at the College of Agriculture in Lexington foresee bigger loans and greater enrollment in 1919 as cooperation continues.
State officials will be charged under their laws with enforcement of the war time prohibition act. William H. H. Anderson, head of the Anti Saloon League, spoke to the New York East Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Brooklyn.
The Treasury reports total indebtedness at 19.438 billion dollars with 918.346 million in unobligated balance, leaving net obligations of 18.520 billion. The statement details the offset against current obligations and current balance.
County Agent Whitehouse wrote to the College of Agriculture about Rev. F. J. Timoney the Knottsville priest aiding club work. Timoney offered to furnish pigs or arrange purchase with funds to buy pigs and proposed a $10 prize to the boy who grows the best pig. Fifteen boys joined the club.
A proverb-like remark notes that many people choose medicines or cures after illness rather than invest effort in prevention, highlighting a common attitude toward health upkeep.
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