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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
7
Women in Chicago denounce police bans on nearly thirty swimsuit styles. Critics argue many styles are ridiculous and mock the male form, recalling ancient Greece while noting modern fashions have changed since Homer.
Private sale offers Mt Sterling Kentucky property on West High Street. The Mrs Mary A McClure residence and adjoining vacant lot each have 150 feet frontage and about 300 feet depth. Will sell as a whole or separately. Residence is new with modern conveniences. Apply to Robt H Winn or the undersigned Pierce Winn Trustee.
Home grown beans peas and beets at Vanarsdell's. 1913 model motorcycles and motor boats at bargain prices with easy monthly payments. Also bargains in used motorcycles. Write today and enclose a stamp for reply. Address Lock Box 11 Trenton Michigan. 57-10t
Local notice from Advocate Publishing Company promotes purchasing parts from the Variety Store with emphasis on everyday affordable pricing. The message stresses practical availability over specialized printing services.
Henry Judy offers metal roofing with emphasis on savings and quality materials for various builds. Contact him to compare options and prices.
The piece argues that buying locally strengthens the town, schools, churches, and community mood. It warns that sending money away sacrifices long term prosperity and family stability, urging shoppers to spend where their children grow and where neighbors live.
Mt Sterling Kentucky resident Mrs Laura Willoughby reports back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She suffered backache dizziness and fatigue with restless nights before obtaining relief from Duerson's drug store. 50 cents a package. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertise.
An advertisement boasts Winchester fruit trees as widely known in the United States. The dealer notes no second or third-class trees are available and promotes a general nursery line.
The piece notes lawsuits against papers including a $100000 suit by Louisiana’s governor against the Daily States of New Orleans amid rising libel actions and press censorship fears. It argues for free press and public access despite publisher pressures and high office scrutiny. Also mentions fresh vegetables at Vanarsdell's.
John A. Judy master commissioner for Montgomery circuit court announces sittings in the Piff versus McClain case at Mt. Sterling Kentucky from August 13 to August 30 1913. Creditors must present proven claims against the estate of L H McClain within the dates specified.
L. C. Ogg administrator will close claims against Ella Freeland at Mt Sterling Kentucky on August 4 1913 and August 1913. all persons claim must present proofs within the date.
Quinn McMasters and Mrs. Della Pence reportedly wed without a minister or license in Louisville. They drew up a mutual contract declaring they were husband and wife, sworn by both, and under common law are considered legally married though no officiant or license exists. Florist Charles L. Simon notes the affair.
Carriage and transfer wagon ready to meet all trains. Contact via phone numbers 21 or 337. Advertisement for a tea product “Ladies Favorite” mixed tea suitable for iced tea. Available in 25 and 30 cent cans at Vanarsdell's.
Personal letter from Mrs. W. C. Greve of Binghamton New York praises Saxo Salve for eczema and cracked fingers as a fast relief and complete cure. The notice asserts the product treats eczema salt rheum tetter barber's itch and other skin conditions and offers a money back guarantee.
A central Kentucky city saw a pregnant toll as a wife and later the nurse both died from tuberculosis. The piece urges a properly equipped hospital for consumptives and notes Kentucky has only one ten bed sanatorium outside Louisville. It calls taxpayers to support the Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission in Frankfort.
Public notice states Ellis Wade is authorized to conduct any business and sue or be sued as if he were twenty one. Dated August 1 1913 by James E Wade at 521.
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