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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
7
A wry saying recalls prospectors in the gold country who would sell out for little and stay idle. The speaker jokes that some men trust theory to justify owing rather than paying, a long hair on a coat metaphor for misplaced faith.
A common refrain in conversations is a tale where a doctor reportedly gives up on a patient. The line suggests a perceived loss of hope in medical treatment and invites reflection on trust in physicians and the limits of care.
A column of light verse and quips on everyday life. The piece mixes social observations about age, fashion, and propriety with playful one liners. It jests about teachers audiences lipstick automobiles chickens and marriage under prohibition with a gentle local-flavor tone.
Mrs. Bertha Grimes of Louisville Kentucky reports taking two bottles of Tanlac and overcoming six months of weakness pain and constipation. She says her appetite improved sleep returned and she can do housework again after Tanlac. Land and Priest sell Tanlac in Mt Sterling.
A terse line notes that a man has no more chance in a dispute with his wife and daughter than a deaf man has at a telephone, underscoring the futility of their quarrel.
J Adams recalls a busy restaurant ruined by a rat infestation until using RAT-SNAP. The ad claims steady customers returning after treatment and urges restaurants to use RAT-SNAP. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear with three packaging sizes and price.
A man who is slightly ill may struggle to convince friends that his condition is not laziness. The remark highlights how mild sickness can be mistaken for lack of effort.
Union meeting closed by Rev Dawson and Rev Ficklin with seven new church members. They will travel to Sugar Grove for a two week revival. Local events include a large Peeled Oak Ball Park dinner and an ice cream social at Upper Spencer.
A health column notes that poor dental care harms school performance and behavior. Correcting teeth improves learning, potentially boosting relative achievement. Parents are urged to teach children the habit of a clean mouth, per Dr. H. M. Wright.
Henry Watterson defends Cox as a practical, decisive leader fit for the White House. He contrasts Cox with Wilson, praising Cox’s hands-on record, judgment, and readiness to unite Democrats in Kentucky to push forward the 98 resolution and 54 forty or fight.
The Brunswick tire proclaims itself the best in endurance and mileage with a unique one side wall construction and long fiber fabrics. It claims superior testing, costly additions, and worldwide recognition, all at a price no higher than comparable tires. The Brunswick brand is promoted by The Brunswick Balke Collender Co of Cincinnati.
In wary seasonal conditions harness and saddle galls stem from ill fit and pressure. Proper cleaning, rest, and careful wound care prevent irritation, while extensive galls may require cutting and open-wound treatment. Summer sores represent a severe infection risk, sometimes making destruction necessary.
The remark envisions a functional veto as a practical tool for collective governance. It suggests reliance on a capable veto to manage decisions effectively, highlighting a desire for stronger executive checks.
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