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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
5
A long list of names records visits and returns from Indiana, Ohio, Virginia and beyond. Residents including William Young, Miss Josephine Chenault, Miss Aileen Freudel, Tom Cope and many families frequent hotels, relatives homes, and cities such as Lexington Cincinnati and Chicago during gatherings, business trips, and vacations.
Mrs J Will Clay entertains at her North Maysville home with a large children's party for grandsons William and Albert Greene Clay. About 150 children attend as games unfold in a memorable afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jesse P Highland hosted a Tuesday evening dinner at their home on the Maysville pike. Guests included Mr and Mrs R M Jones, Mr and Mrs Frank Boyd, Mr and Mrs Robert Howell, Mr and Mrs Will Howell, Mrs Sadie Stiles, Mrs A D Hall, Miss Lizzie P Coleman, Miss Nancy Clay Hodge Morris, Carl Boyd, Rex Hall, and Dr C P Henry.
Miss Maizie Driggers of Jacksonville, Florida was feted at a dancing party hosted last night by Mr. and Mrs. Shields Gay at their Holt avenue home. The guest list featured numerous local young women and men, with hostesses assisting in receiving and entertaining.
Mrs. Mary Donahue Davis, 78, of Lexington, died at home after an eight week illness. Widow of Luther A. Davis, she is survived by five children including Mrs. J. T. Betts and Dr. J. Leslie Davis. She was a Clark county native and a great great niece of Daniel Boone.
High grade felt roofing offered by Mc Guire Bros. Inspect roofs now and have repairs done before fall rains begin to prevent leaks and damage.
A concise proverb-like observation notes that true honesty needs no boastful claims. It contrasts public displays of virtue with quiet, consistent integrity.
The ten year old daughter of Mrs. Florence Vance of near Jeffersonville was injured when she fell and broke her arm and has been transported to Lexington for treatment.
American junior volunteers fund and run wartime relief across Europe. They establish orphan homes in France and school colonies in Belgium Montenegro and operate day schools in Albania. They also send students to colleges in Constantinople and Beirut and support French, Belgian, and Italian wards. The drive has raised about a million dollars and expands into China with health campaigns.
The American Red Cross has sent six million dollars in food clothing and medical supplies to the Balkans Romania Bulgaria Albania Montenegro Serbia Bosnia and Greece since relief operations began. The funds supported hospitals orphanages dispensaries mobile medical units and reconstruction while American tractors aided farming. By year end Red Cross agencies expect to withdraw as regions return to near normal self sufficiency.
A provocative claim suggests women may overestimate male protection against burglars as a psychological defense. The remark highlights ideas about gender roles and security perceptions.
A remark on diplomacy sparks debate over its value and perceived honesty. Critics call tactful acts hypocritical while supporters see them as essential restraint in conflict.
Regular service at the Methodist church Sunday morning marks the last service of the present conference year. A union service will follow at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 7 30. Rev J Tyler Davis of Sharpsburg will preach. The Kentucky Conference centennial session begins September 1 at Park Avenue Church Lexington with addresses by Drs Arnold Morrison and Clark.
Rubber articles that have become hard regain elasticity quickly in 3 percent carbolic water or 3 percent aniline solution. Carbolic solution may bleach black goods to gray, but color preservation is possible. A 1 percent pantasulphate of potash solution is also used, despite its unpleasant odor, with notable elasticity restoration.
The passage discusses whether women should be allowed to compete with men in golf tennis and other championships. It notes a narrowing gap in athletic prowess but questions the fairness and potential backlash from male competitors if women enter these events.
The modern English lexicon reflects a blend of Latin and ancient Briton tongues, with heavy loans from Danish, Old English, Norman French, and Saxon roots. Greek plays a major role for technical terms, as many languages contributed to today’s vocabulary.
The article argues that bluebirds’ boldness in cold shows fear of man is learned, not natural. It notes gunmen see pigeons grow shy after days of tiring and then become easy to approach in quiet woods, reflecting acquired behavior.
The note observes rapid fashion cycles where trends loop back quickly, creating self duplicating styles that resemble earlier looks. It comments on designers and shoppers converging on similar silhouettes and fabrics as trends reemerge.
A compact aphorism notes that many men reach an age where they become easy prey to flattery. The observation highlights how aging can dull judgment and openness to praise.
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