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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
4
The article reports President Wilson questioning profiteering by big wholesalers using Europe war conditions as justification. He asks the Attorney General for guidance on possible investigations or legal action and what federal steps would be warranted to protect the public from rising food costs.
The piece argues Gov. Beckham won a landslide 6806 vote margin over rival Stanley in a 3 candidate race across 85 of 120 counties and 8 of 11 districts. It denounces press claims of a scant plurality and urges continued support against alleged manipulation. It also notes frequent dog bites and rabies mentions in papers.
The State Board of Health urges officers to kill all dogs running at large not muzzled. It cites costly incidents and warns police cannot improve public safety without a wholesale dog killing expedition.
The proverb God help the rich the poor may beg appears to reflect wartime Europe where those in power use the war as justification to raise prices on essentials already unaffordable for the average laborer.
The Paris Democrat urges Democrats to vote for the party nominees and work for the selected men. It emphasizes respecting the majority and bowing to it as a core democratic duty, urging unity among faithful party members.
A terse meditation on wartime violence contrasts with claims of progress and culture, noting how bloodshed surrounds civilized pretensions. The piece probes moral tension amid ongoing conflict and technological or political advancement.
Official counts show Democrat Beckham with 72 677 votes for long term senator while Camden leads short term with 73 856. Beckham’s statewide plurality is 6 806 and he outpaced Willson by 45 366 votes, while he surpassed all Republican and Progressive long term candidates by 15 564.
Mr. John C Pecar died at his home in Maysville Sunday afternoon. He was a brother in law of Mrs T F Rogers Sr of this city.
A note from B. Prank Perry, agent, invites readers to obtain hail insurance for crops. The message advertises protection against crop damage and mentions three companies facilitating the coverage.
An ice cream supper will be held at Spencer church on Friday evening August 21 inviting all residents to attend.
Two gallons of rich cream available weekly for sale by Mrs Hughes Atkinson. Phone 356 X.
An agent identified as B. Frank Perry invites readers to contact him for crop protection services, highlighting farm safety and protection strategies for harvests.
For Rent three nice rooms of residence on Harrison Avenue first floor applying to Mrs John English.
The White Sox forged a pennant bid behind a stellar pitching staff Ed Walsh Dec White Nick Altrock Roy Patterson Frank Owens and Frank Smith. They limited opponents to few runs while batters like Jigua Donohue Lee Tannehill George Roche and Fielder Jones supplied enough speed and timely plays to win.
The Pasteur Institute’s Dr Roux and pupil Dr Michael Cohendy report that sterilized conditions from birth could yield humans larger and sharper intellects. Experiments on guinea pigs show rapid growth and increased size under antiseptic care, implying future knowledge might enhance human welfare and vigor. A Boston Herald note mentions a sham poo recipe using soap and eggs.
The Topeka Journal reports a heated courtroom scene with a plaintiff exclaiming “she ought to drop dead” as the witness testifies for the defense. The judge cautions both sides while the exchange escalates over judgment and propriety.
The Medicean Venus stands five feet five inches and 138 pounds is listed as the proper weight for that height. A well formed woman can carry about ten more pounds. The piece notes Brazilian ladies avoid shopping, sending a servant for samples, then inspecting boxed selections.
A fragment from a Baltimore American column uses dialogue to emphasize self respect and moderation. The exchange urges not to overdo a social tease and to avoid crafting too strong a face in public. The tone reflects era concern with morals and propriety.
A Washington Post reflective piece laments vanishing rural conveniences like ash hoppers, open fireplaces, and attic spaces. It recalls historic items such as red hoppers, mackerel kits, boot jacks, and cavalry saddles, contrasting them with modern prospectuses for rural habitations.
A Vienna study reported by the New York Tribune finds liars breathe differently from truth tellers. Tests by Professor Benussi of Graz used star-marked cards and observers. the inspiration to expiration ratio rose with false statements and fell with truth. Commentary by Dr Anton Rose notes this gives a criterion for truth, as even clever liars fail to control respiration.
A reflective line from George Eliot on the true waste of life, noting the love not given, the service not rendered, and the sacrifice未made in a life not fully lived.
A fragmented note discusses the origin of the dollar sign linking it to gifts and the easy wart but suggests the idea is older and mentions Birmingham News with a comparison to a barrel without hoops tumbling without restraint.
Public auction at the Court House door Mt Sterling Kent on Tuesday September 1 1914 at 10 am sale of a farm near Jeffersonville in three tracts first tract about sixty acres with main dwelling six smaller houses barn well cistern corn crib hog house etc second tract about fifty acres unimproved east side of Cook s Branch Road third tract about thirty acres unimproved west side of road. Deferred payments six percent interest from sale date possession given March 1 1915 Court may reject any bids. W O Chenault County Judge Mt Sterling Ky Wm Cravens Auctioneer.
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