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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
9
The United States Department of Agriculture launches a nationwide crusade with state colleges to replace scrub stock with pure bred and high grade animals. The plan seeks greater production efficiency and will recognize meritorious breeders with an official emblem.
An author argues English schooling shapes the next generation and notes American fathers must secure financial means for their sons. The piece reflects on education as a path to leadership and empire building in 1940, stressing training and preparation.
The Government offers easy access to short term securities and War Savings Stamps to fund a boy’s college future. Plans include two $1,000 Treasury Savings Certificates for the August Baby, costing $1,676 and yielding $2,000 by 1919, then $3,000 at age fifteen. Other options buy stamps weekly or yearly over a decade.
Dr. W. B. Robinson and Dr. D. L. Smathers dissolve their partnership of Robinson and Smathers. Robinson will continue in business while Smathers plans are not yet known. The dissolution occurred on August first.
Local market notes Georgia grown watermelons priced to attract buyers at Vanarsdell's. Vendors display fruit on ice to preserve freshness as shoppers browse, with summer sale momentum in the city.
Investigations by the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World reveal that buyers pay far more in express charges than the goods are worth. A Los Angeles man found $1.99 goods cost $3.84 when charges are included, while a nearby grocer could duplicate the order for $1.85. The report warns against so called mail order houses not operating on legitimate bargain principles.
The Walsh Co. sole agents promote Hartman wardrobes for both men and women, emphasizing easy living and affordable fashion through a stylish trunk collection.
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