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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
14
A reflective exhortation urges a young man to separate from crowds for self examination. It argues honesty in business, consistency between day and night, and intimate self-knowledge to become stronger and purer, guiding him to win life’s sweepstakes.
An editorial argues Kentucky should not abolish capital punishment and contends life sentences fail as deterents. It cites parolees and released murderers as proof that justice is weakened by leniency and critics the idea of coddling criminals.
An advertisement extols Gude s Pepto Mangan as a safe pleasant tonic for pale thin children. It claims both liquid and tablet forms share identical medicinal properties and urge caregivers to seek the Gude s label. It links improved blood supply to vitality and cheerful play.
Treasury announces 1920 plan allowing exchanges of 1918 and 1919 War Savings Certificates for same valued Treasury Savings Certificates. New issues include 1918 $100 certificates and 1919 $100 and $1,000 denominations. Exchanges may consolidate holdings, change ownership, and occur at post offices, Federal Reserve Banks, or Treasury division offices.
The Washington Star quotes a heated exchange as the debate centers on a major issue, with Senator Sorghum pressing for concrete answers while colleagues demand timely outcomes. The exchange highlights political tension and the demand for accountability.
The piece warns wage earners about blue sky stock schemes tied to crooked promoters. It notes Kansas first enacted a blue sky law in 1911, with few licensees meeting requirements. It cautions investors to investigate promoter credentials, property claims, commissions, and use of funds before investing, contrasting with safe government securities and War Savings Stamps.
Treasury Savings Certificates and Liberty Bonds are presented as safer investments, not flashy like stock speculation. They are described as reliable and durable, with the idea that both the investor and Uncle Sam keep them secure.
The saying notes money possesses a cheerful power to gain friends and keep them. It suggests wealth creates social bonds and lasting goodwill among people who value financial means.
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