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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
4
The United States Steel Corporation increased salaries by ten percent for 240,000 employees, citing the prosperous condition. The move is framed as proof of broad Democratic prosperity and a signal that the public prefers to do business with those who value it.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Bath County Kentucky to be held at Mt. Sterling on February 5 1916. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county with other Form 1977 requirements. Applications to Washington DC. Also includes a Modern Woodmen stance against liquor traffic prohibiting liquor manufacturing or sale for members and suspending members who misuse intoxicants.
Mr Edward L Shackelford left last week for Ashland where he has accepted a position with an insurance company Mrs Shackelford and daughter will join him there this week Green string beans 10 cents per can same as new
A caravan encounter in Teheran's trade lanes ends in feuding horsemen opposing two Jewish shopkeepers. A shot wounds a Persian. the assailant, bound and beaten, is later reconciled with his Jewish victim who then kill each other in a bizarre twist of fate.
The narrator recalls a New York Times ride where a smile caused varied reactions. A young woman guards her attention by tugging a thread, a selfish man withdraws his feet, a reader hides a magazine title, and a fat man moves closer as others study the observer. The journey ends with tense calm.
An old belief linked sharp elbows to a short temper. Fashion now favors slim lines and science links firm muscles to good health. Plump elbows indicate excess fat and reduced elasticity, while sharp elbows reflect a trim, well-set physique a girl can proudly display.
A humorous exchange highlights a bulldog winning the best in show at a beach event while a smaller pup loses the beauty contest, prompting a lighthearted chat about canine talent.
Farmer Corntessel argues to teach Josh polite accomplishments so he stays out of the way during regular work, while another voice questions making him try useful tasks. The dialogue centers on how to shape the boy’s behavior and avoid interference with farm labor.
A witty exchange compares chorus girls and chorus men as plums and peaches, suggesting social roles and luck in a playful backroom chat. The line hints at gendered job luck and class dynamics in a regional setting.
A playful dialogue contrasts a breeze by the window with a coy exchange about blinds and seating on the sofa. The scene centers on a flirtatious, tentative moment between a couple as they navigate privacy and closeness.
The dialogue portrays a “determined little woman” and a henpecked husband, signaling a domestic conflict. The exchange implies tension and social roles without further context or specifics.
A humorous exchange features Teacher and Billy discussing why Billy writes words without hyphens. Billy explains a dislike for hyphens, while Miss Sally questions his style in a light, dialect-driven vignette.
A judge cautions a prisoner not to self incriminate while the opposing witnesses are paid to challenge him. The prisoner retorts that he will not incriminate himself, underscoring a grim courtroom exchange.
A terse, dialogic exchange shows an elderly man challenging a youth about smoking. The youth mockingly declares he has money to burn, highlighting a clash of attitudes and a sense of reckless entitlement.
A playful exchange frames a border between inner depth and external sound. The speaker notes an endless wall within the soul while a friend calls it the noisy back fence caterwaul they know well.
Notice declares a final dissolution and winding up of the McKee Hotel Company on January 22 1916. Creditors are urged to present claims to H Clay McKee president and W R McKee secretary per Kentucky Statutes. The item also notes Lexington Herald subscription offer and cash payment policy.
A historical bank report from Montgomery County Kentucky shows an incomplete balance sheet with figures for loans and discounts, overdrafts, U. S. bonds, securities, and various cash items. Pierce Winn signs as cashier on January 11 1916 with notary M G Satterwhite and directors John G. Winn R C Gatewood G H Strother confirming accuracy.
In a brief exchange, neighbors remark on a pair they see as well matched yet question whether frostily cleverness drives their dynamic. The banter hints at local gossip about intelligence and compatibility.
The lines playfully debate how a man is defined by thoughts and how visible or evident his thoughts appear, reflecting a witty back and forth on self perception.
A brief exchange shows a manager declaring willingness to take the actor for future work while the actor comments on the quality and finish of their craft. The dialogue hints at collaboration and imminent engagement between the two parties.
The remarks describe enjoyment of a grand opera with praise for dancing and costumes. The brief exchange notes beauty in performance elements and overall positive reception.
A humorous exchange where a father tells his son trains are late sometimes but not when the boy is late himself. The line highlights a light domestic moment about punctuality and perspective.
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