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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
8
A crowded local classified section lists for sale a seven to eight room residence with modern facilities, cemetery memorials, sorghum molasses, piano and music shop offerings, auctioneering, taxi service, monument discounts, and varied services. It includes listings for boats of home goods, autos, tires, and repair, plus rental notices and lost and found items.
Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co announces a large stock of the highest grades of coal in their yards at a price as low as can be bought. The Advocate for printing.
In recent years the largest enterprises have recognized the value of publicity and advertising. The leaders of these campaigns do not command splendid salaries, and advertising receives top attention across business sectors. Publicity is essential for success, and small businesses likewise need advertising to thrive.
The document records loan and deposit items from Liberty and Victory with figures for liabilities and capital. It also lists directors D. J. Burch J. In jland and cashier signatures, plus a Christmas Savings Club invitation and names such as Jd. C. GREEKE and ACAD W. Lois.
Opening day tobacco figures show Lexington loose leaf market prices for 1919 and 1920. Total pounds sold 256 290 in 1919 and 412 305 in 1920. Average price 56 06 per hundred pounds in 1919 and 20 44 in 1920. Top sale 1 a pound for a 60 pound basket in 1919 and 69 cents for a 120 pound basket in 1920.
A terse remark notes the Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co hold their stance, while the writeup lampoons arguing with a stubborn opponent described as a thick headed wampus who cannot see or be shown.
The article notes a social observation that single women lack pants pockets for hands, while married women do. It contrasts domestic attire and expected habits, reflecting 19th or early 20th century gender norms in dress and behavior.
A concise observation underscores that individuals pay attention to what is said and done, reflecting a common behavior of vigilance and awareness in social settings.
Classified notices mention Emily Hedden, a young girl described as sick with whooping cough. The item notes concern from readers about illnesses and somber conditions, reflecting a small community update in the classifieds.
Breen argues the largest businesses rely on advertising and newspapers. He notes newspaper ads are the most potent tool, with enormous annual spend and tenfold returns. He claims no man can opt out of advertising and that articles do not sell themselves.
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