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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
6
A stern reminder urges paying by check to prove receipts when receipts are missing. The text emphasizes using checks as verifiable records and warns against alternative payment methods. It argues that paying by check provides a safer, traceable method.
A man from another state praises a local paper subscription as the best investment. He recalls saving time and four dollars on a cow purchase after reading the paper, noting many similar savings across the year from a one dollar annual cost.
Encourage every home enterprise and invest in faith and goodwill across the city. Buy home made goods and support merchants, manufacturers, schools, and churches. Stand by local press as a sentinel guarding municipal interests.
Get our prices on sugar flour and lard before buying from Vanarsdell and Company. Compare quality and cost for your household or business needs today.
Dr. H R Henry leases floors of the Burch building adjoining the Brown Proctor a Hotel on West Fairfax in Winchester to open a private hospital. The second floor will house an operating room two wards and a private room. The third floor will add about twelve beds. A September opening is planned with dedications and public inspection. Henry aims to fill a noted lack of hospital facilities in Winchester and has earned a reputation for surgical success.
A New York couple killed themselves after stealing food and drink worth nineteen dollars at a high priced hotel. The act, possibly a fear of starvation, followed a meal that included home killed beef pork lamb and veal at Vanarsdell's.
Clippings note editorials in The Phinkville Patriot opposing compulsory prohibition. Local gossip covers a Panther Creek teacher lecture, a preacher at Panther Creek, jailer concerns in Plunkville, a book on matrimony, editorials on turning rascals out, a rabbit sighting near Coon Holler, a Musket Ridge fire, Emma Allen songs with Dr. Cook, an acrobat at Peavine Ridge, and a pistol fight at Coon Holler where Ralph Lynch damaged his glasses.
William the 1.58 percent world champion pacing stallion, sold by A. Earl Vanatta to New York horseman C. K. G. Billings for $35,000. He won a North Randall match against Directum 1, set new records, and will be retired to stud.
A brief insurance notice directs readers to consult Henry Judy for details about coverage related to a fire incident at a Hurst home. The terse item references policy arrangements without additional context or figures.
A Missouri study shows yellowing in milk and butter does not signal higher fat. Colostrum has high fat but low percent, while color comes from dietary carotene in feed. Winter feed lacks carotin but spring and summer feed adds it, yet fat percentage may actually rise more in winter.
The Frankfort State Journal calls on Democrats to quit bickering after the primary and focus on building a Democratic majority in the upcoming general election. It notes Republicans could win Kentucky only if Democrats cross party lines, and urges unity without overestimating strength.
Advertises reduced rates at Parker Photo Car for photo cabinets at 1.40 per dozen and Swell 20th century at 1.98 per dozen. Post cards 0.90 per dozen and Ping Pong 0.35. Claims limited-time offer with designation 49-tf. Pee.
Winchester Sun notes that Ed Morrow has virtually no chance in the fall race against Democratic nominee A O Stanley, reflecting strong GOP doubts about defeating the challenger.
The Frankfort State Journal argues Republicans cannot gain and should focus on keeping the organization intact and securing votes while Democrats are favored to win by a wide margin. It urges every Democratic voter to stay vigilant and work for a sweeping victory. The second quote mocks an unsteady home life and the country’s affairs, remarking on a father returning to supper finding mother away and children absent.
A quirky incident describes a man at his doorway failing to locate the keyhole while love reportedly flies out the window, a vivid metaphor captured in a lighthearted moment.
A parental exhortation urges a son to study hard, avoid arguing, and resist stalling. It cautions against thinking one knows everything and promotes continuous learning.
A brief note argues that certain individuals press for the benefit of doubt even when evidence does not support it. The remark suggests vigilance against undue leniency and highlights fairness in judgment.
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