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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1920

Page

8

C And Millinery Great Clearance Sale Nears End

Our Great Clearance Sale is fast nearing its close with all apparel articles reduced again. The price reduction applies across the stock and is meant to match or beat other outlets.

Roosevelt's Oyster Bay graveyard of the dogs

A Kansas City Star writer notes a flower bordered square behind Theodore Roosevelt’s late home at Oyster Bay that serves as a dog graveyard. The piece highlights Roosevelt’s known affection for animals and his belief in a dog as a moral judge of a man.

Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Sne America Kansas City

Owingsville Court Day and Local News Update

A Monday court day drew a large crowd. stock sales were light but merchants report a good day. Notable illness improvements include L. D. Brother and Mrs. Mary Daw son Brother. Various residents traveled or visited, with multiple church and club notices and members returning from Cincinnati and other cities. The Advocate, twice a week, is mentioned.

Immortality in Living Creatures and Miscellany

A collection of notes on immortality in protozoa and hydra, reflections on depth and clarity, a humorous fact about eels with two hearts, and a brief discussion of Sabbath origins tied to biblical creation and the resurrection.

Weismann Gihers New York Herald

Wrigley Sets World Record in Hog Sale

William Wrigley Jr staged a world record hog sale at Green Gables Farm near Lake Geneva Wisconsin on January 9. Thirty six Poland China sows averaged 1554.84 dollars totaling 57000 dollars with buyers from the Midwest. sows bred to The Clansman averaged 1939.42 dollars and the top price reached 4000 dollars for Long Lady.

Poland-China Mid-Western Corn Belt Chicago William Wrigley, Jr Green Gables Farm Lake Geneva Wis Wrigley Ernest Melberg Norway Mr. Wrigley

Oldest Wooden Vessel Polly Sails On Since 1805

The Polly, a wooden coastal freighter from Amesbury Massachusetts, began service in 1805 and remains active. Once rumored as a privateer in the 1812 war, friends denied the tale, and the vessel continues a long as coastwise carrier with a 45 ton capacity carrying lumber bricks and lime.

Polly Amesbury Mass Popular Science Monthly

Unrest Noted Amid Caves and Races

A woman with oratorical tendencies questions the air of unrest as Mrs. Torkins agrees. They discuss burdensome economies at home while others indulge in luxury, attributing much to Charley's habit of backing the wrong horse at the races.

Engagement tale of Kathryn Badgering and Harold

In a recollection rich with memory, Kathryn Badgering recalls Harold's proposal and his claim of loving her first. Kittye notes Harold's early inexperience contrasted with her supposed mature judgment as the engagement unfolds.

Kathryn Harold Kittye

Behind the Screen Stage Frivolity Sparks Banter

A brief chat reveals a performer retelling an almost stage ascent, halted by friends. The exchange nods to theatre culture with a playful line about friends of the stage and shared amusement.

Divorce Case Cited Incongruous Transcript Note

A Boston Transcript item notes a divorce proceeding with an unexpected phrase about a teacher and student in a humorous, incongruent context. The brief references a wedding and a lawyer involved in the matter.

Smart Stude Boston Transcript

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Colonel Roosevelt Great Silent Majority Bullock Carolina Hills Carolina Owingsville L. D Mary Dawson William Conner J. M. Brother Main Street C. W. Young Tought J. J. Nesbitt Woman’s Club B. M. Goodpaster B. M. Goodpastor A. W. Walden Bourbon Furnace T. M. Perry Owings Mansion E. T Angie Young Jackson Louise Lacey Ida Belle Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville Robert Catlett Martinsburg Ind Reese Wills Oddie Powers Lexington J. E. McLean Robert Hampton, Fla O. W. Coons Lacey Morehead Margaret Minnehan Covington Frank Mathias Carlisle Mrs. T. 8. Barnes Dr. Lester 8. V. Johnson A. E. Thomas Olympia E. H. Goodpaster John E. Moss Nicholasville the Advocate Es Warren Stoddard Christ McCann & CO Trust Company Flossie Pat Liberty S. T. Randle & CO Fayette Nat. Bank Charmell Bolivia B. B. Smith Georgettes Crepe Meteors Crepe DE Chines Taffetas West Short Street
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