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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
4
The Mt. Sterling City Printing Committee requests bids for by laws and ordinances in two formats with 72 and 58 cent per page rates. The Advocate Publishing Company and Sentinel-Democrat dispute bids, defend integrity, and outline costs including a $7.50 extra for a capable assistant.
The Mt Sterling National Bank invites readers to open small accounts, promising they will accept any balance. The notice argues that having an account helps limit impulsive spending and serves as a financial discipline.
The statement asserts that past unkind or untrue references do not reflect the paper. It claims clean finances and adherence to Col Breckinridge's standard that a newspaper should be a gentleman. The editors dismiss the incident as much ado about nothing and offer no further discussion.
A large grain elevator of Coger & Co at Midway between Greenbaum's distillery and the L and N passenger station, containing about 25 000 bushels of wheat, and a rear stable were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin Monday night. Loss about 30000 dollars with 25100 insurance. This is the second major Midway fire in recent months. The Spot Cash Grocery advertises eggs and butter.
In a letter from Argyle Michigan Mrs Wm H Carson testifies Cardui eased severe headaches and other pains from womanly troubles. She credits Cardui with lifting her from a bed of agony and saving her life. The ad urges readers to try Cardui as a general tonic and to obtain it from their druggist.
Sheriff 314 W. Crooks of Montgomery County warns residents to pay poll taxes to avoid inclusion on the delinquent list. The notice states the law requires publication and assigns blame to those listed for nonpayment.
Mr R H Swaffield of The Globe Tailoring Co will be with us the 7th to 10th this week with full line of samples for spring and summer wear. Call to see this line. Respt Punch and Graves Be sure to read ads for Specials this week at Spot Cash Grocery.
Both the Kentucky Senate and House pass a bill donating 75000 for a new governor's mansion. The old mansion is in poor repair and poorly located, prompting the project.
Patrons describe The Spot Cash Grocery as consistently crowded citing dependable hours and steady supply. Local staff attribute the bustle to affordable prices and convenient location drawing steady customers.
A 1900s style ad promises freckle removal with ethine double strength. It claims sun and wind worsen freckles and offers an ounce package from W. S. Lloyd with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
Sunday morning brought one of Mt Sterling’s coldest spells as the thermometer fell to 10 below zero. Livestock suffered heavily with many lambs and fowls freezing to death.
Over the past week tobacco deals in the county moved quickly with an estimated 1,000,000 pounds changing hands at about 7 to 5 cents. Local buyers purchased portions while substantial sales were made on the break at Cincinnati Louisville Lexington and Winchester.
A group shares a watermelon meal and recalls a humorous tale of two women discussing watermelons. The chatter shifts to whose palate enjoys fruit, with one guest admitting she cannot eat them while others tease and confess preferences.
The dialogue debates conservation with Senator Grabbenheim arguing for a small reserve. The opposing view notes the lumber industry and cites Arizona's petrified forest as a potential national preservation site.
A light exchange notes a celebrated English poet earning 60 dollars per line for verse while a fictional struggling poet jokes about writing a thousand lines if paid. The quip highlights contrasts in literary remuneration and ambition.
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