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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

2

Love over hatred and the path to happiness

A reflection on choosing love over hate and embracing kindness. The speaker suggests expanding life’s beauty by teaching and sharing with those near, noting hardships do not preclude a loving heart. It emphasizes Sabbath and Saturday nights as times for heart cleaning away from business.

For Rent Three Rooms on First Floor

Three rooms on the first floor available for rent. Apply to Mrs. N. G. Robinson at No. 16 Harrison Ave. 24-tf.

N. G. Robinson Harrison Ave

Fruits Highlight City’s Finest Produce Line

The note touts a premier city fruit stand boasting apples bananas grapes oranges grapefruit and boxed apples by S P Greenwade.

S. P. Greenwade

Buy It At Home This Christmas Sale Prompt

A home based promotion urges shoppers to buy items this Christmas season. The appeal emphasizes convenience and savings for households planning gifts and seasonal purchases. The notice showcases a consumer oriented message with festive tone and broad appeal.

State Tax Commission report urges broad reform and new tax on banks

The State Tax Commission urges enactment of a ten cent bank deposit tax and a forty cent rate on intangible property with a bipartisan board to oversee assessment. It argues all taxable property should be on the lists and predicts strong state revenue if its recommendations are adopted at the earliest date. The commission was formed by the 1916 General Assembly and includes Senators Huffaker Glenn Brock and Representatives Hutchcraft Oliver Gardner Pickett.

State Tax Commission Commission Commonwealth General Assembly Hite H. Huffaker Louisville Selden R. Glenn Eddyville Hiram Brock Harlan R. B. Hutchcraft, Jr Paris A. J. Oliver Scottsville T. T. Gardner Bardwell George L. Pickett Shelbyville

Profanity and virtue lessons from a 19th century ad

A broad moral exhortation warns youths about profanity as a sign of poor breeding and urges focus on virtue. The piece promotes personal character and cites a jeweler and a local candy claim, ending with a sensational, fragmentary line about beauty.

Reward for Catarrh Cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure

One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. The undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for 15 years and believe him honorable in all business affairs and financially able to carry out obligations.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney

Bryan’s Dinner Drafts Democratic Reform Plans

William Jennings Bryan outlined four year reforms at a Washington dinner hosted by Democratic officials and Congress members. He urged nationwide prohibition as essential and backed woman suffrage by Federal amendment, direct presidential election, and easier constitutional amendments. He also called to curb Federal railroad control and oppose militarism in universal service proposals.

William Jennings Bryan Congress Washington Bryan

Splendid new fresh line of can dies for Xmas

A fresh line of canned items for the Christmas season will arrive soon at Vanarsdeli's. The store anticipates holiday shoppers and plans related displays.

Vanarsdeli’s

Germany seeks peace as war confidence unsettles neutrals

In a Reichstag address Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg voiced willingness to discuss peace terms after German victories in Roumania. English reception was indifferent. neutrals including the United States await further developments as Germany’s proposal is seen by some as a sign of weakness despite continued victories.

Roumania von Bethman-Hollwegg Reichstagg Berlin United States Germany

Ringo's Cafe Offers Holiday Candy and Fruit Gifts

A festive box of candy or basket of fruit from Ringo's Cafe makes a tasteful Christmas gift option. The note highlights seasonal treats and gift presentation at the cafe.

Lloyd’s Cafe

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