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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
2
The Kentucky Educational Association announces its annual meeting in Louisville from April 10 to May 5. Expecting at least 5 000 teachers, the event aims to improve access to accommodations that have hindered attendance in smaller towns. The note encourages teachers to attend and test their mettle.
An old advertisement touts ethine double strength to remove freckles and lighten spots. It claims a small amount nightly and morning application will fade freckles, with a money back guarantee if the product fails to deliver results.
A solid walnut wardrobe is offered for sale in good condition. Apply at this office for details.
United States Department of Agriculture announces a gold medal contest for rural school children aged 10 to 15 to write up to 800 words on the repair and maintenance of roads. The winning entry aims to improve rural road conditions and access to education and healthcare, with details sent to rural school superintendents.
Barred Plymouth Beck hen eggs and Indian Runner duck eggs for sale. Hen eggs 75e for 17. Duck eggs 75e for 12. Phone 603. C. B. Stephens.
A reflection on listening as a noble skill in the current business era. It argues that hearing others matters whether one buys or sells and that time invested in listening proves valuable. The piece notes many talkers fail while a good listener seldom does.
A Southern Farmer advice piece emphasizes hand care for workers, detailing inexpensive tools and home remedies. It warns against harsh soaps, recommends rose water with glycerine, a small scissors and file, mutton tallow for cracks, and cotton gloves when handling coal ashes. It promotes gentle nail care after washing and keeping hands presentable despite rough work.
Carriage and transfer wagon available to meet all trains. Phone numbers 21 or 337. Sif Li will bean.
Henry R. Prewitt offers a private sale or trade of his residence on North Maysville Street for farming land. The statement presents a straightforward property exchange proposal without additional terms.
A portable ad notes prompt hauling to and from trains by Geo W Anderson. Contact phone 321 for quick freight and transfer wagon services.
A list shows county court days by county and town near Mt Sterling. Bath Owingsville meets on the 2nd Monday, Bourbon Paris on the 1st Monday, Clark Winchester on the 4th Monday, Fayette Leington on the 2nd Monday, Fleming Flemingsburg on the 4th Monday, Harrison Cynthiana on the 4th Monday, Mediess Richmond on the 1st Monday, Montgomery Mt Sterling on the 3rd, Nicholas Carlisle on the 2nd Monday.
An advertisement from C. H. Rowan Drug Co Chicago offers a free securely wrapped sample of a supposed remedy for bed wetting and frequent urination to readers of The Mt Sterling Advocate. The claim targets both children and adults with alleged cures for urine control issues.
On the first floor of a residence on Antwerp Avenue a small collection of four items was found and recorded. No further details on ownership or disposition were provided in the report.
An old fashioned drug company advertises free medicine for all family members. It urges readers to cure affected relatives then tell neighbors and friends about the remedy.
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