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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
6
At the Central warehouse in Lexington on Tuesday afternoon S English Anderson of Montgomery county sold 4,800 pounds of Montgomery tobacco for an average of 20.56 dollars. His crop was bright and representative of his typical yield.
The speaker urges local residents to show appreciation with subscriptions and a Christmas turkey, asserting that a shared sense of love would motivate the community to support the cause. The tone reflects a festive civic spirit and mutual aid during the season.
Mrs Emer Grippen of Fort Edward New York testifies she recovered from a run-down nervous state after using Vinci. She could then perform all housework for her three-person family. The Bassett Drug Co Mount Sterling Kentucky promotes Vinci with a strength restoring claim.
Mr James Bishop Clay a prominent Lexington businessman died suddenly at home on Tuesday afternoon aged fifty. A Fayette native he had 25 years in Central Kentucky business and is survived by his wife Lucy Chenault sister of County Judge W O Chenault. News of his death reached this city with sorrow.
The ad notes prices for skirts remain high while shoes cost more. It promotes having old shoes rebuilt by hand at J. H. Brunner's location referenced as (24-tf). The tone is promotional and period style.
The essay argues for stronger national defense through broader emergency military training. It calls for schools to serve as miniature training camps teaching military tactics and arms handling so graduates can join defenses if war arises. Patriotism must be paired with efficiency and practical defense.
Five room dwelling in a good neighborhood listed for rent. Apply to Vanarsdell & Co to inquire about details and terms.
An address in Lexington at the Conference of Older Boys states that each Kentucky boy is potentially valued at one million dollars. The piece notes parents would not accept that sum for their child, but some care more for a fifty dollar bull. It also includes promotional cafe copy and a quip about women and weight loss.
A notice states a new line of can dies for Christmas will arrive in a few days at Vanarsdell's, promising timely availability for holiday projects.
A pending House appropriations bill includes a one cent rate for first class letters and a zone system for newspapers and magazines. It would raise magazine costs nationwide, with eight zones and rates from one cent per 300 miles to six cents per 18,000 miles or more. The measure totals about 327 million dollars and is likely to go to the House next week.
Greenwade's advertises new pancake flour along with navy beans and cracked hominy. The notice highlights pantry staples in a compact sale listing from the store.
Miss Belle Cromwell daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Cromwell of Cynthiana and Mr Arthur Walsh formerly of Louisiana were married in Ensenada Cuba recently. The bride has taught in Cuba for two years and Walsh is assistant superintendent of a large sugar refinery. Local friends note the wedding and remark on license clerks keeping fees unchanged.
Before Christmas shopping, visit The Fair store to see a wide range of useful presents for young and old. The notice promises suitable items for everybody and emphasizes the lowest prices.
Premier Briand announces in the Journal Officiel that France will impose total prohibition on consumption of whiskies brandies and liquors during war time. The government seeks decrees for defense matters and applies to the entire country including the army.
A quirky advice note suggests gifts like a new piano, an automobile, a dollar check, and a poodle dog to please a wife. The tone implies practical but extravagant options, aiming for happiness and reasonable satisfaction.
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