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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
3
Democratic members of the House met to pledge voting against the Republican tax bill and to back a motion to retire the measure ahead of the expected three o'clock vote. They said the bill favors profiteers and large-income taxpayers and breaches reform promises to tax all citizens and corporations fairly.
An advertisement from Greenwade Coal Yard touts Elk ton coal at 256 per bushel and 7.00 per ton. The ad lists contact as phone number 2 and location West 256.
New York modistes report skirts at the limit of brevity may ease after Paris edict. Dressmakers note American women favor leg visibility, contrasting European styles. Husbands and brothers tire of constantly pulling down skirts in theaters and cars. Next season’s dresses will balance length with artful lines.
Maxeys Georgia merchant A J Gilen reports a bedridden woman of three years regained strength after taking Tanlac. He quotes the patient doing housework and cooking for a family after two and three bottles, saying the tale comes from a credible letter. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
A list of county court days for Kentucky counties with the assigned judge or locality and the rule that most courts meet on the first or third or fourth Monday. Some counties have special timing such as Menefee Frenchburg meeting on the first Monday and the second Monday in June.
The Department of Labor reports July retail food prices up 2.7 percent from June while wholesale foodstuffs rise 1.5 percent and wholesale farm products 1.75 percent. Of 43 items tracked, 16 showed declines such as potatoes 26 percent, eggs 20, butter 16, and sirloin steak 1 percent, while 23 items fell including sugar 9, cabbage 8, onions 5, and bananas 2.
Salt price offer targets farmers with 100 pounds of fine salt in jute bags priced at $1.50 and barrels at $3.75 cash. Provides phone contacts for Sterling Commission & Storage Co and S. P. Greenwade, proprietor, with a business line 2 89 21.
The fragment hints the Kaiser spends idle moments removing jewels from his crown. It conveys a symbolic image of vanity or boredom without specifics on date or context.
Edward Hinkle and BE D Myers of New York close a deal with C L Steele of Lexington to buy his women’s ready to wear business at 130 West Main Street for about 190000. The sale includes seven years of lease, stock, and fixtures as they plan to form the Hinkle Myers Company Incorporated and expand the store. Steele will retire but may remain in Lexington. Myers will supervise from Lexington while Hinkle handles purchasing in New York. Purchase immediate.
Lower poultry prices prevail due to heavier movement with continued shipments to market. Hens enter the melting period affecting quality and dress markets while cream production rises on pasture and overall markets trend down. Eye production is light and traders turn to storage eggs as fresh supplies fail to meet demand.
A reflective line notes that affection alters perception across ages from a 16 year old feeling aged and prudent to a 36 year old feeling youthful and reckless. The text contrasts emotional growth with romantic experience.
A concise reflection on how achievement arises from steadfast effort across endeavors, emphasizing discipline, persistence, and resolve as keys to winning outcomes.
Private sale offers a 10 room brick residence in Winchester Kentucky on West Hickman Street. Lot measures 50 by 210 feet with a modern design. Offered until September 1 by Dr. R. Allen at Colonial Building.
A quip notes that after long marriage a man claims his wife is well only when her feet do not hurt, implying she has headaches otherwise. This humorous observation reflects domestic banter rather than a factual report.
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