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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
7
A.8 Woodruff leaves Lexington Leader to run the Georgetown News now owned by J Wilbur Lancaster who purchased it from Jesse M Alverson. The paper is expected to prosper further under Woodruff's direction.
A saying emphasizes that the strength a man shows in saving measures reflects his overall power in all undertakings. It links frugality to personal effectiveness across life and work.
A historical notice introduces Dr H M Wright a dental surgeon based in Sterling Kentucky highlighting his professional designation and location in this archival item.
Old saying notes that land cannot endure neglect for long without a chance to rest and find nourishment. The idea links soil recovery to periods of rest and feeding the soil with nutrients.
A writer in Associated Advertising recalls dodging newspaper solicitors as a youth and discovering that avoidance was foolish. He asserts that advertising pays and that solicitors often offer sound suggestions.
The government launches a $125 million surplus army food sale direct to the public with postmasters and rural carriers acting as salesmen. Officials cite cost of living pressures, while the Justice Department probes price rises and Congress considers FTC investigations into coffee sugar shoes and clothing costs.
Mr Vaughn, a farmer, explains how pedigreed seed corn stored in a gurney sack hung from a roof rope was destroyed by rats. He found five dead rats the next morning and blames the pest control RAT-SNAP, sold by Chenault & Orear in three sizes.
Kentucky farmers in twenty counties pooled 332000 pounds of wool selling at 621 cents per pound for clear wool. Individual buyers paid 50 cents per pound. The 124 cents advance on pooled wool yielded about $41500 in clear earnings for the farmers.
Uncle Sam funds through War Savings Stamps promise a loan that returns your money after five years plus four percent interest compounded quarterly and paid at maturity.
The Government returns control of telegraph and telephone properties to private owners following a last week order by Postmaster General Burleson. The move follows Congress resolution and President Wilson’s signature. Potential rate war among telegraph companies looms as ownership reverts to private hands.
Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal Company, says rates could be reduced by 20 percent and still yield adequate revenue. Earlier, telegraph rates rose about 20 percent in March to cover higher employee wages.
Caroline Mitchell an aged and respected colored woman died at her home near Aarons Run Wednesday night. She was said to be over a hundred years old and perhaps the county’s oldest resident, with many friends among white residents and broad respect.
Philip Hollearn recently returned from service overseas has accepted a role with W. O. Mackie & Co. and began duties on Autist 1st. He is described as competent courteous and obliging and expected to be a valuable clerk for his employer.
Advertisement for RAT SNAP rodent killer from Chenault & Orear. Claims strong odorless effect, non-tasted by cats or dogs, with pricing 25c, 50c, and $1.00 for various pantry to farm and out-building uses. Guaranteed results.
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