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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
12
The government will stop trying to control sugar distribution and sale after the Sugar Equalization Board dissolves on December 31. Attorney General Palmer said Congress provided no funds to continue sugar work, so the Department of Justice will focus on punishing profiteers.
Advertisement promises RAT-SNAP will cremated rodents with no odor and that rats abandon food to eat it. It notes cakes come in 25e, 50e, or £1.00 sizes, require no mixing, and that cats or dogs won’t touch it. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear.
A librarian notes a young man failed to return Memory Course books and explains he forgot them. The report records a casual acknowledgment of overdue items and the excuse of forgetting.
President Woodrow Wilson issues a proclamation stressing the duty of every person to answer census questions for themselves and their families and farm. It warns of penalties for refusal, clarifies the census aims, and assures confidentiality and non taxation or enforcement concerns.
A brief item notes trains to Louisville for steel equipment and dining arrangements involving Cara. The report highlights travel connections and logistical details tied to industrial supply and service events.
The Cave Gaitskill place offers a 5 room frame cottage with outbuildings, orchard, tobacco barn, and water features including springs and a pond. 15 acres are sown to wheat and bluegrass with the rest in bluegrass seed, suitable for tobacco and other crops in a healthy location with good fencing and a drive-in garage.
The notice lists current top market prices for poultry and produce items as reported by local markets. It records each item with its price per unit and notes the date of the quoted prices, aiding vendors and buyers in tracking prevailing rates.
The document records the President's seal being affixed in the District of Columbia on November 10 1919 marking a formal act by Woodrow Wilson. It emphasizes public census efforts and the involvement of Census Bureau employees in the undertaking.
Mr. Fred White urges action against rats with RAT-SNAP. He reports removing five dead rats after using the product and claims others died later. The ad promotes three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00 sold by Chenault & Orear with a guarantee.
The piece recalls the old advertising man who described garments and classifications like Puri tan and Parisian for department store sales. It contrasts those detailed specs with today’s pared down role described as a Tripelope and a relaxed approach.
A woman concedes worn tires on her corset and skirts shrinking at the waist but refuses to admit she is gaining weight. The remarks reveal a concern with appearance and clothing fit over personal health.
The Postmaster General reports Kentucky has the second most post offices behind Pennsylvania with 2538 offices. Rural delivery costs 0.52 cents per piece, far below the national average of 1.79 cents, while California nears Kentucky at 0.92 cents. New Mexico records the highest cost at 3.22 cents per piece.
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