Government fixes price on coal nationwide
President Wilson set provisional bituminous coal prices for all U S mines with a 15 percent middleman profit allowance. Prices depend on district cost of production and vary by region, Washington state highest at 3 25 per ton. Garfield chairing coal administration. wheat price committee also formed.
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Wilson
United States
Federal Trade Commission
H. A. Garfield
Williams College
Garfield
Washington
Congress
Kentucky
Baker
Council of National Defense
Robert 8. Lovett
Northwest
Advertising as modern business link to consumers
The piece urges business men to use ads to reach customers and promises that weekly newspaper advertising reveals desirable propositions and names the merchants offering them.
Silk coats with oriental linings described in monk’s hood
A natural toned tussore garment is praised for its graceful cut. The coats feature smartly figured oriental silk linings, sometimes glimpsed in the monk’s hood tassel, highlighting refined textile detail.
Seed Treatment Will Save Millions
Seed treatment with formaldehyde solution is nearly 100 percent effective against smut in wheat and rye, saving millions in potential losses. The cost is under five cents per acre, with possible seed injury limited and offset by the greater yield value.
Summer pest tips and crack filling for the home
The article offers instructions on eradicating bedbugs using oils and strong odor insecticides with cautions about flammability. It also covers crack filling using putty plaster of Paris sawdust glue and thick paint, plus shellac and wooden wedges to seal gaps.
The Fragrant Bath Herbal Mixture Featured
A guide extols a fragrant bath using a muslin bag of orris root powder and benzoin tincture. The resulting aromatic atmosphere is described as delicious, soothing, and mildly stimulating after a hard day.
Cracker Dish Delights with Cheese Jam Pairing
A light veranda luncheon features crackers served with cheese and jam. The suggestion includes cream cheese and strawberry jam or jammy jelly as fitting ends to the meal.
Protecting Wheat and Rye Crops From Smut Loss
United States Department of Agriculture warns seed treatment before planting is crucial to reduce heavy losses from smut in wheat and rye. Treatment costs are low and highly effective, with formaldehyde-based methods cited as best, though regional soil contamination can reduce efficacy.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Grain Handling Advice for Smut and Planting Conditions
Practical guidance on managing grain with smut. It notes that smut balls rise to the surface and should be skimmed off. If grain is not planted immediately it should be dried to prevent spoilage in bins. Planting damp grain requires more grain by measure to account for expansion.
The Drouth Broken by Recent Showers Across County
The long drought ends after heavy rain Tuesday and lighter showers Wednesday. Beneficial moisture improves tobacco, corn and grass crops and replenishes scarce stock water in several sections of the county.
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Drouth
Trade discipline and the value of skilled work
The text stresses that a trade yields better rewards than gold when perfect and not half measures. It urges choosing craftsmanship, mastering a craft through effort, and avoiding sloppy work. It warns that every task reflects on the worker and that poor quality harms success.
Episcopalians Drop Word Obey From Marriage Ceremony
Editorial note laments removal of the word obey from marriage rites noting past changes by women and jokes about English as a living dead language. The piece treats church tradition and language evolution with a wry tone.
For Rent Nice Cottage on Holt Avenue
Rent notice for a cottage on Holt avenue with possession set for September 1. Apply to O. W. McCormick. 7-tf
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Holt Avenue
O. W. McCormick
Teaching in Mercer County
Mrs. Lula Pitman of this city has accepted a position as teacher in the school at McAfee Mercer county and has assumed her duties. She is considered one of the most capable teachers in the State and the trustees of that school are fortunate in securing her services.
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Lula Pitman
McAfee
Mercer County
Painful eye injury reports Spencer Station worker
Mr. J. Ed. McClure of Spencer Station was painfully injured last week when a wood cutting chip struck his left eye. The report notes no lasting eye damage and describes the ensuing discomfort.
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J. Ed. McClure
Spencer Station
Early to Bed and Early to Rise Meaning
A brief note questions the saying and suggests chickens practice it without improving harmony. The excerpt implies that rigid schedules do not guarantee better outcomes for animals. It contrasts human adages with animal behavior, hinting at universal limits of such maxims.
Why Use Pure Apple Vinegar at Greenwade's
Questioning the choice of preserving canned goods with acid vinegar versus buying Pure Apple Vinegar from Greenwade's, implying a comparison of quality or value.
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Greenwade’s
World of beauty tainted by man’s violence
A meditation on humanity harming the natural world as conflict and aggression threaten pristine landscapes and the harmony of creation. The reflection contrasts divine order with destructive acts, urging peace and preservation.
Insurance Ad for Hurst Home Insurance Co
The Advocate prints an insurance notice inviting readers to insure with the Hurst Home Insurance Company. J. T. Coons is listed as the contact, with phone number 456-W.
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Hurst Home Insurance Company
J. T. Coons
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Famous Players Paramount
Jack Pickford
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Asheville
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Crea Rata
H. C. King
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East Main St
Lexington, Ky
Oo E Esseriak
Pacific Northwest
McDonald Bros
MT. Sterling, KY
the Drouth
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore
Philadelphia
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Richmond
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Norfolk
Virginia
Louisville
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Famous Players-Paramount
Table Theatre
God
the Advocate For Printing
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MT. Sterling, Kentucky Corner
Main and
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