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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1921

Page

2

Nature Study and the Child in the Home

A winter-home nature lesson encourages children to help feed birds to foster love for nature. The tale follows a boy who notices a woodpecker drilling sap wells and begins feeding feathered neighbors with crumbs, grain, and suet. Birds then rely on him, growing tame as they gather around when food is spread.

Paris to Honor Lee and Jackson Birthday Celebration

Richard Hawes Chapter of Paris Daughters of the Confederacy plans a joint birthday observance for Generals Lee and Jackson at the Bourbon county courthouse 2 30 P M on Friday January 21. Members of the United Confederate Veterans John H. Morgan Camp and their families are invited along with the Daughters of the Confederacy. A social hour with refreshments will follow.

Richard Hawes Daughters of the Confederacy Paris Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson Bourbon County Lee Jackson John H. Morgan United Confederate Veterans

City Guy and Country Lass Milk Jibe Echoes Rowdy Banter

A playful exchange features a city man asking about the milk maid and a country woman retorting that the cow provides the milk not the maid. The lighthearted dialogue captures rural and urban stereotypes in a breezy punchline.

Head of Family Exemption Rules for 1920 Taxes

Heads of families may claim a 2000 dollar exemption under the revenue laws plus a 200 credit of 200 dollars for each dependent under 18 or unable to self support. Single filers with 1000 plus income must file. married filers base exemption on marital status. A dependent credit applies if the dependent is under 18 or incapable of self support.

Treasury

Local Loggers Warn Against Silent Saw in the Woods

Reports note some workers ignore safety rules by keeping the saw in the log and remaining unusually still while cutting. Authorities urge caution and adherence to standard operating procedures to prevent accidents.

Few Follow Lines of Least Resistance at Alarm Clock

A compact reflection notes that only a small number of people manage to balance routine adherence with the urge to sleep in. The remark emphasizes discipline and personal choice in morning habits.

Insurance Firms Hit by Surge in Toledo Deals

A Toledo report states insurers have seen a busy eight days with applicants seeking comprehensive coverage from burglary to highway robbery and safe-blowing. Companies are charging high premiums and some policies require additional clerks to issue, signaling intensified demand and administrative effort.

Toledo Ohio

Ayres Company Sells 40 Barrels of Apples on Court Day

The Ayres Company sold 40 bar rels of apples during court day, marking a notable local trade event in the market. The sale highlights the firm’s activity in fruit distribution and neighborhood commerce.

the Ayres Company

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