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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
3
The article argues differences in boys and girls manners stem from training and environment. It critiques lingering beliefs that boys are naturally cruder, noting boys face rougher associations and obscenity, while girls are protected. It cites Speaker Cannon to illustrate public expectations and urges safeguarding boys too.
The article argues that boys’ rougher manners stem from parental neglect of their appearance and environment, not innate sex. It questions if neglect and vicious male influence shape behavior and suggests responses. It notes the National Kindergarten Association and National Juvenile Motion Picture League hosting children matinees and invites inquiries at 381 Fourth Avenue New York City.
A returned soldier recalls learning French abroad. He recounts phrases he learned such as fletlo and Good night, and describes abilities to ask for money, tell a girl he loved her, and order ham and eggs, expressing that such language suffices.
The article cites Bradstreet index showing prices 131 percent above prewar levels as of December 1 and a 1.3 percent rise in November for 96 staples. It blames high prices on demand and scarcity, not profiteering, urging Americans to give government securities as gifts and to practice thrift this Christmas and New Year.
In a Tit-Bits style exchange Marie questions Arthur’s absence at the theater. The friend explains a rainy evening spent in the parlor led to a turnaway from theaters, leaving the pair debating whether theaters have become dull.
The Pittsburgh Post notes a sequence of threats against Nellie in acts of assault and suspense including being pushed before a train and set in a burning room. The speaker underscores distrust and the paradox of knowing people through love or business.
A pithy reflection notes the cross divide in lifestyle and opportunity between different populations. It argues that lack of mutual understanding hampers empathy and progress across societies.
E. H. Hindan of Cleveland Ohio traveled to the city last week to inspect the fancy poultry and game stock of R. A. Chiles. The visitor noted Chiles has highly attractive pens and compares favorably with other southern and regional concerns.
Women are admitted on equal terms with men as students of the College of the Bible at Lexington. The courses of study are open also to the wives of married students.
A playful exchange in the Boston Transcript notes a shopper accusing a grocer of shorting butter by three ounces. The grocer replies he mislaid the pound weight and weighed it by yesterday’s chops, highlighting a humorous measurement mixup.
A man stated on the curb that he often hears false things about his friends but does not believe them, asserting his trust in those relationships.
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