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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
8
Mayor Cassity advocates a state farm to house habitual drunkards inside a 500 acre fenced reformatory. Inmates would farm, dairying and essential light manufacturing under guards, with profits aiding families. Chief J J Reagan backs a similar reform school enclosure.
Tas B Clark and Son of Bunker Hill Stock Farm sold a two year old Blue Ribbon Jack by Independence to Sanders and Maggard of Fleming County. The jack won first in his class and sweepstake at Bourbon County Fair. They also sold a six month old Jack 6lt by Nicholas Duke that took a second prize at the same fair. Produce from the farm exhibited at five fairs in 1913 including the State Fair won fourteen prizes with ten firsts, three seconds and one third.
Congressman Finis J. Garrett of Tennessee narrowly escaped when a train he had left Winchester on started and dragged him along Main Street. He clung to a rear rail, then fell onto a soft embankment after a frantic, mud–spattered escape, crediting Providence and presence of mind for his survival.
Some women chase a husband through effort and schemes but when she wins him the toil proves hollow. A tale of labor spent for love that yields little return and a strained union.
100 bushels of Michigan potatoes offered for sale at 1.00 per bushel. Extra good. Buyers may call Payne and Greenwade's Barber Shop.
A remark notes that not only the elderly strain to hear but also younger listeners miss jokes. It explores shared misunderstandings and the social humor around hearing difficulties.
A voice urges Buck up and push through dissatisfaction as fuel for progress. It argues self-criticism keeps Gems men alive, warns against overempathy for others, and cautions that vanity leads to breakdowns. Ambition and dissatisfaction are cast as twin motivators.
The 1914 Swift's Premium Calendar titled The Outdoor Girl features four color pictures by a noted artist representing Spring Summer Autumn and Winter. Each sheet has no text and can be framed. Distribution begins with proof of Swift's Premium items and related wrappers.
The Burley Tobacco Company sale Monday drew a large crowd with prices higher than prior sales. Purchases ranged from twelve to sixteen cents a pound, with notable lots: Prewitt & Karrick 5,000 lbs at 1 cent, Foley & Skidmore 2,500 lbs at 15? cents, Frank Allen 1,050 lbs at 16 cents. The Burley Co. sent a new buyer to the floor.
Frayed lines show a request for payment or items including Maxine Elliott references and small coin sums to Swift & Company at 4201 Packer's Avenue in Chicago. The text alludes to wrappers and stamps as possible payment forms.
Mr Dan Hines and Miss Bes sie Lemaster of this city wed Dec 22 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev T W Watts officiating. Mr Jessie Bryant and Miss Bettie Plick of this county were joined in marriage Dec 27 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev T W Watts.
The patient man stops to ask a young father about his baby and then remains to hear an extended, rapid stream of words.
A rustic homily urges readers to reject worry as the main threat to life. It likens diseases wars and disasters to mere forces, argues worry kills more, and counsels enduring hardship with grit. The verse encourages hope, renewal, and a steadfast outlook despite loss.
Mr. N A Wilkerson, efficient manager of the Table Opera House, will remodel a central building in a few weeks to create a modern picture show house. He will continue managing the Table, and the new venture will be run in connection with it. No name has been chosen yet as plans for naming the theater are considered.
Mr. A B Anderson of Montgomery County and Miss Maggie Campbell of Bath County secured a marriage license Monday and will marry today. Anderson is a prominent county farmer and Campbell is an accomplished neighbor county lady, their second marriage ventures.
A crocheted hand bag was lost last Tuesday evening somewhere in the city containing a ten dollar bill and a silver dollar. Return to this office for reward.
Quote about routine habits and identical records frames a humorous look at daily life and repetition in a family context. The line contrasts fixed patterns with casual dining plans, suggesting a light social observation on habit.
Advertisement describes a laundry service offering washing starching drying ironing and folding for bed linen and flat pieces including sheets pillow cases bed spreads table covers napkins and towels. It emphasizes convenience over home ironing.
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