Wintery tobacco and small town notices in Stoops
Stock remains fair as winter sets in and tobacco is about half stripped with marketed portions sent away. Mrs. Deal shows improvement after illness. Bootlegging issues in Montgomery persist while Mrs. Shelley remains poorly. Clifton and Raymond Sanders visit from Reynoldsville. George Capps family plans move from Fleming county. Judge Clayton calls foreigners untrustworthy while Mrs. Williams and Anna Lou Barkley return from Buffalo. Stella Copher ends school term and resumes at State Normal in Richmond. Chas Ginter back from Boone county aiding tobacco work. Alonzo Linton now in charge of local affairs.
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Old Montgomery
Elmer Shelley
Clifton and
Raymond Sanders
Reynoldsville
Taulbee Sells Gudgell Hill Farm to Hall Moves to Missouri
The blacksmith shop at Judy notes Wm A Taulbee sold his Gudgell Hill farm to John W Hall. Taulbee plans to move with his family to Platte County Missouri. Also reported: born Jan 7 to Albert Martin’s wife, a son. Grape fruit advertised at 3 for 25 cents by J B White.
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Wm. A. Taulbee
Gudgell Hill
John W. Hall
Mr. Taulbee
Platte County
Albert Martin
Shot at Ashland on Friday injures Hays Nelson
Mr Hays Nelson of Ashland formerly of this city was shot by unknown parties on Ashland streets Friday night and is reported in a dangerous condition. Friends here regret his misfortune and wish him a speedy recovery.
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Hays Nelson
Ashland
Nelson
Year of unity to boost town farm trade and co operation
A call for a new year push to link farmers and townspeople through a farmers clearing house. It urges businessmen to market farm products locally, reduce middlemen, and foster neighborly cooperation. The piece envisions a year of production, shared prosperity, and stronger community bonds.
Editorial Trouble as Rag Prices Rise
A jab at rising rag prices hints editors may have to rethink costs at the Advocate. The piece playfully warns that continued price increases could force staff to consider drastic measures to keep operations affordable.
Policy Critique Sparks Dialogue On Editorial Standards
A reader challenges the paper’s policy while noting mutual scrutiny of private affairs. The exchange underscores expectations for accountability and consistency in editorial practice.
City Spirit Lift Meant as Pep Talk
A brisk call to cheer up and improve outlooks, urging readers to buck up and see brighter days. The remark notes many cities may be better, but many are worse, framing optimism as a civic attitude.
A Soul Without Love and Sympathy
A poetic line compares a soul lacking love and sympathy to a candle without a match or a stove without fuel, emphasizing emptiness and inaction.
Speak Up If Your Thoughts Are Worth Anything
A reflective note urges bold speech to brighten the world and hints at choices and costs for participation in life’s spectacle. The piece frames speaking out as valuable, inviting readers to consider joining the conversation.
New Year Brings Relief and Easier Tasks
The new year offers relief with a notable shift in perception. It is easier to make a 6 than a 5, reflecting a common sentiment of improved odds as goals loom larger.
Self Made Man Warnings Prompt Caution
A provocative quip warns that a self made man who constantly touts his independence deserves scrutiny and prudent financial caution. The remark underscores skepticism toward self promotion and urges vigilance in dealings.
The Story of the Great Fizzle Details Ford Peace Pilgrims
The piece contrasts wise and foolish thinking and urges readers to seek details from Henry Ford and his peace pilgrims. It hints at a critical take on self applause and public messaging surrounding Ford’s peace efforts.
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Henry Ford
Call for a Pound of Coffee at 25 Cents
An offer promotes a pound of coffee priced at 25 cents with a claim of guaranteed satisfaction. The ad emphasizes timely, appropriate messaging as the best approach.
New Buckwheat and Pancake Flours Arrive
Maple syrup sales rise as bakers debate how to use buckwheat and pancake flours. Community cooks are urged to speak up with ideas and habits for new breakfast staples.
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Sanitary Meat Market
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Punch, Graves & Co
Hirsh- Wickwire & Co
Hart-Schaffner & Marx
Michaels
Stern & Co
Graves & CO
Stoops
B. M. Goodas
George Capps
Fleming County
Henry D. Clayton
Samuel Williams
Anna Lou Barkley
Buffalo
Sharpsburg
Stella Copher
Miss Copher
State Normal School
Richmond
Chas, Ginter
Boone County
Will Ed White
Alonzo Linton Is
Judy
J. B. White
Bassett Drug Co
Wm. S. Lloyd
J. Fi. Keller Ain
the Fair
J. B. White's
Vanarsdell & Co
Sanitary
Fortune
Advocate Office
J. P. Sullivan
Circus of Life
Tabe Theatre
Judy & Gay> Lessees
Otis Harlan
Blanche Forsythe
Paramount
Marie Doro
Bessie Barriscale
Laura Hope Crews
Kleine-Edison
THE
Green Cloak
Helen Holmes
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