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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
5
A long list of residents and relatives from Pikeville Lexington Paris Louisville and beyond visit, stay, or travel. Names include C. Turner J. Y. Rogers Kathleen McCabe Howard M. Wyatt Hanly Ragan Hattie Brockway Prof W. C. Jetton Mattie Pangburn Nettye Richardson Elizabeth Bailey and many more across Kentucky Ohio and Indiana with trips to Cincinnati Georgetown Bay View Michigan and Lexington.
In this city, Monday, July 31, 1916, to the wife of James C. Peters, a son John Paul. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, July 18, to the wife of Henry C. Reasor, a nine pound daughter Margaret Elizabeth. Mr. Reasor is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Reasor, of this county.
A playful critique of male scorn for women’s fashion shows men mocking high heels hair trends and dress but admitting admiration. The poem ribbedly argues that despite protests and sermons style remains irresistible and enduring, with lovers and brothers conceding to the latest creations.
McCormick Lumber Co offers tobacco sticks for sale. Catalog notes specify quantity format (5 6t) and price terms. Local timber supplier markets wooden sticks used for tobacco drying or packing.
Mr. R. Scott resigns after years with I. F. Tabb and has not chosen his next business venture. The note ends with a social jab about grouchy appearances when you meet someone unhappy.
The Sick Mrs Ewing Flynn will be operated on at Lexington this week. Mrs Joe H Scott left Tuesday for Lexington to be operated on for appendicitis. Mrs Jas OConnell, ill for months, is slightly improved. Mrs Andy James, who had a stroke, remains serious. Mr Letcher Tipton is quite ill at his Levee Pike home with a past stroke.
An article reviews railroad trespassing deaths in 1914 and 1916, noting 85 fatalities on Chesapeake and Ohio lines with 22 in Virginia, 29 in West Virginia, 32 in Kentucky, and 2 in Indiana. It cites Safety First campaigns, legal penalties, and calls for caution as vacation season nears. The piece also mentions shoe sale information from Brunner Shoe Co.
The speaker quips that fools and money separate quickly while blemished subscribers claim wisdom and question the value of wealth. This light remark playfully contrasts cleverness with fiscal behavior in a tongue in cheek tone.
A brief notice invites workers to submit job applications to the Ad Vocate office. The call emphasizes timely delivery of materials and directs applicants to the newsroom for submission. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The Kentucky Christian Bible Association will hold its annual convention at Somerset in Montgomery county on August 10. All Sunday School workers of the association are invited to attend. The Senior Epworth League meets at Miss Ida Heath Jones on West High street Friday August 4 at 7 30 p m for a monthly business and social session. Full attendance is requested.
Motivational exhortation on mindset and effort urging confidence and self belief to overcome fear. Encourages starting strong and maintaining pluck to achieve success. Also a classified line notes a for sale listing: spring wagon buggy harness set in good condition with phone number 688. Bananas ends oranges at Vanarsdell's.
Last Tuesday Miss Adelaide Gay hosted a 500 party at Mrs Shields D Gay home on Holt Avenue for guests Miss Lena Reymerson of Danville and Miss Lorraine Caton of Morehead. About twenty attendees enjoyed Sunshine themed decorations and refreshments before departing happily. Mr A R Schultz Jr of Frankfort hosted a dinner Saturday at the Lexington Country Club in honor of Miss Ida Lee Harris and Miss Lucy Woodford visiting Miss Frances Saffell. Guests included Harris Woodford Saffell Sue Scott Frances Saffell and Jeff Harris with a Saturday dance to follow.
The jury ruled in favor of Cardui makers Patten Jr and Chattanooga Medicine Co against the American Medical Journal which was found guilty of libel. The court affirmed Cardui as a legitimate remedy after a lengthy trial, a decision welcomed by Chattanooga and attracting national attention.
The Methodist church women announce an ice cream supper in the Court House yard Thursday evening with a cordial invitation to attend. The Brunner Shoe Co. advertises shoes with pumps and oxfords cut to 3.45 from 4.00.
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