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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
3
Pangburn residents form a local American Legion chapter and apply for a charter from the National Organization. The proposed name Pangburn Post honors William B. Pangburn who died in the great war.
Judge Robert Winn has purchased and received a handsome Cole 8 touring car.
Rat Snap comes in cakes that do not require mixing with food and claim to prevent odors from carcasses. Available in 1 cake for 25c, 2 cakes for 50c, or 5 cakes for $1. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear.
The Western Petroleum Co., a Chicago oil and gas concern, has leased the vacant lot behind Indian Creek Coal & Feed Co. yards on the C. and O. Railroad and will soon erect a pumping house and large tanks for coal oil and gasoline. They plan aggressive bids for wholesale trade in the area, challenging long-time supplier Standard Oil Co.
A railroad service announces two through trains to Louisville with steel equipment and dining cars. The plan includes seamless connections for passengers needing Louisville access and onboard dining facilities.
A vintage ad claims millions suffer from acid stomach causing various ailments from biliousness to heart trouble. It promotes ACID IRON MINERAL and AI M Pills as quick relief, urging nightly use and promising renewed vigor, with Ferrodine Chemical Company of Roanoke Virginia listing Kentucky and Indiana agents.
Greg Russell and Marion Miller form a partnership to open a service station in the Laughlin building, adjoining the Ragan ay Motor Co. They plan an up to date vulcanizing plant and will handle gasoline, oil and new tires. Both are expert mechanics and expect success.
W G Allen of Estill county reports that John Cox, a county resident representing New York capitalists, has bought 63 acres in Estill and another 400 acres from a different party at a liberal price. Slate on the lands yields high grade oil, with one gallon of oil valued at 26 times crude pool oil. An expert pulverizes slate to extract oil. 8 ounces of slate produce 1 3 6 ounces of oil. Planting is planned, and the industry is seen as a strong future booster for the state.
A dated personal letter urges revival of Republican foes and democracy, praising Woodrow Wilson and the Allied victory in France. It laments political cynicism, condemns profiteers, and attacks anti treaty factions while praising Wilson and Jim Black.
An old reliable rodent destroyer advertises RAT SNAP in cake form for barns farms and outbuildings. It promises no mixing with food and a money back guarantee if it fails. One cake costs 25 cents and covers ill farm storage areas.
A vintage health note promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring vigor and beauty in women. It links pallor and weakness to loss of magnetism and claims the remedy makes eyes brighter cheeks fuller and skin clearer. It emphasizes vegetable ingredients and urges sale in Buffalo New York.
The Table Theatre announces Paramount Artcraft Week during the first week of September with top Paramount pictures shown in first class houses from coast to coast. The management is praised for securing these features and inviting patrons to experience the storytelling on screen.
Cato Fiser, a local colored barber and war veteran, wed Mattalean Tyler on Thursday. Fiser is the son of Lee Fisher, a prominent colored citizen of the city.
Russell French of Owingsville accidentally discharged a shotgun while driving Tuesday afternoon. The shot struck a horse owned by Miss Latie Quisenberry grazing near the road. French agreed to cover all damages and no authorities acted. The horse suffered only a minor injury.
RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice. It also scares away what it does not kill. Rats killed by RAT-SNAP leave no odor and dry up inside. The product comes in cakes and requires no mixing with other foods. Cats or dogs will not touch it. Three sizes priced 25c 50c and $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear.
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