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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
8
A prophetic piece questions how to disarm chemists and halt poison gas in war. It notes mass casualties from World War I and asserts American chemists developed deadly gases, including mustard, with airplanes dropping fumes causing blindness, burns, and terror.
A stark warning outlines the danger of bombs and arson fires that could ignite uncontrollably, threatening complete destruction of the city and its people within hours unless chemical threats are stopped.
A note describes a candy sale at the fair offering 4500 pounds of candy direct from the factory. It promises a fine assortment including oranges bananas raisins and dates at low prices with special rates for teachers.
A reflection on changing fortunes of rulers and the crown. The author notes happiness under modern kingship is scarce, contrasting past feudal contentment with present unease around authority and sovereignty.
The Macon Telegraph notes a Kentuckian who escaped jail, grew a crop for his family, and returned to prison, framing him as a complex character. The item ends with a praise about a man’s character and a remark on costs of removing unwanted things.
The piece argues price advertising can attract shoppers but must be managed as a cold business decision. It stresses keeping records, separating sale items from regular stock, and ensuring net yearly profit rises, not falls, from advertising.
The article explains how to treat price reductions as price advertising and how to allocate costs. It covers target percentages for advertising, recording practices, charging freight, and separating cost of doing business from profitable price items. It argues for a 3 percent advertising rule and a 10 percent horizontal cost charge. It emphasizes tracking and yearly records to guide future decisions.
A remark notes that after assessing several husbands a man suspects some wives resent working for a living. The comment reflects gender expectations and domestic labor attitudes in the era.
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