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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1914

Page

6

Within the Law at Table Opera House Thursday

The American Play Co presents Bayard Veiller’s Within the Law a modern drama of crime and revenge. A falsely accused woman serves prison time but masters clever schemes and legal defense to outwit police and society until she lures the employer’s son into marriage and falls in love.

Bayard Veiller New York Chicago American Play Co Table Opera House American Play Company The England Germany Australia

Mrs. Jane Wright farm near Mt. Sterling for sale

Containing 210 acres six miles from Mt. Sterling on Levee pike with a six room house and several outbuildings including a tobacco and cow barn, ice house and orchards. Two never failing springs stock water ponds and a nearby house. Terms to suit buyer. Information from Walter Wright Variety Store Bank Street Mt. Sterling or W L Wright living on the farm. 28-4t.

Mt. Sterling Levee Pike Mrs Jane Wright Walter Wright Bank Street W. L. Wright

WOUWEOWOW FRUIT TREES Advises Direct Purchase

An advertisement warns buyers to avoid agents for fruit trees and to buy directly from the seller to ensure reliability. It cautions that some agents are unreliable and may waste time and money, urging direct purchase for guaranteed value.

Large, Strong, Healthy Winchester Trees Impress Nationwide

Winchester trees are known all over the United States. We carry a general line of nursery stock and offer trees that will bear much fruit. No orders for second or third class trees will be accepted as none are available.

Winchester United States

Swindling Through the Mails and Newspaper Ads

Washington the Post department estimates that the last two years saw about 129000000 dollars lost to mail fraud. The piece argues newspapers bear only part of the blame as swindlers shift to circulars and folders, noting some publishers are deceived and must apply tests to copy offered.

Washington Postpartment

Wellspring of Woe for Country Stores

A stock of country storekeepers blame mail order houses as the main source of their troubles. They warn the catalogue house is a predatory force harming small merchants and the communities they serve, urging swift action to curb its influence.

Forrest Crissey

January At Cost Sale At The Variety Store

McCormick and Wright announce a January sale offering every article at actual cost to reduce stock. The inventory includes groceries nations hosiery toys queensware hardware tinware woodenware and more. Come in and choose your items during the month.

McCormick & Wright

The Biggest Trust on Earth Says Country Newspaper

An Eastern editor mocks the country newspaper, calling it the biggest trust on earth. He notes it trusts everyone, faces both censure and doubt, and risks censure whether it trusts or busts.

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Promotes Cures

Public warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. Includes testimonial offer and 75 cent price per bottle. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Editor says papers were cleaner in the past

TheEditor & Publisher comments that newspapers have become freer from misrepresentation, noting cleaner advertising and news columns in earlier times compared with present practices.

McCarney Secures Paris Postmaster Job

McCarney gains Paris Kentucky postmaster position after Congressman J Campbell Cantrill recommends him for the job with Walter Payne as assistant postmaster. The nomination ends the race between McCarney and Bruce Champ, aided by Cantrill’s authority in district appointments.

Paris R. J. McCarney Democratic County Committee Bruce Champ McCarney J. Campbell Cantrill Walter Payne Cantrill O’brien Washington

Spunk and Banking Act Note in Brief

Spunk is defined as the courage to confront reality without flinching despite dangers. Hugler's candies are sold at Geiger's Pharmacy as sole agent. A state banking act amendment is needed to allow state banks to join the Federal Reserve, due to a statute prohibiting state banks from holding stock in other corporations.

Hugler Geiger’s Pharmacy State Banking Act Federal Reserve Banks

Measuring Hay in Stacks Aims For Volume

The Colorado Agricultural College notes hay measuring by stack is variable and unproven. The U S Department of Farm Management tested methods and suggests using length width and over the stack with a .31 factor to estimate cross sectional area and total cubic feet. The factor ranges from .24 to .38 depending on stack height and fullness. One ton’s cubic feet vary by hay type and storage time per local practice.

Colorado Agricultural College United States Department of Farm Management

Still in Business Offers Guttering and Roofing Services

Local firm announces it remains active in the tin business with specialties in guttering and roofing. Quick repairs advertised, inviting customers to contact The Laughlin Co for prompt attention.

The Laughlin Co

For Rent Ads Include Homes Shops on Maysville Street

Real estate and business rental notice lists residences with rents from 6.00 to 15.00. Includes a blacksmith shop and a house on Maysville street near the depot, suitable for restaurant fruit stand and lodging. Located near Main transit hub per 27 31 N. H. TRIMBLE.

Maysville Street

Newspapers to replace revivals in Connellsville churches

Ten Protestant churches in Connellsville Pennsylvania will advertise in Saturday morning and evening papers to stimulate interest in religion. Revival services have been the traditional method, but church leaders and clergy prefer using printer's ink. A quarter page ad will be used.

Connellsville

Gas Company Superintendent Dies in Winchester

George A. Green, superintendent of the Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company at Winchester, died at his home after a weeklong illness. A Pennsylvania native, he moved to Winchester with the gas line project and had resided there since. He was a large stockholder and is survived by his wife and one son.

George A. Green Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company Winchester Mr. Green Pennsylvania Menefee County Lexington Mt. Sterling

Hadden Will Probated in County Court

The self written will of Nicholas Hadden Jr. was probated in county court last week. It leaves property equally to wife and three children and values the estate at about 35000 dollars. L Beall Hadden named as executor.

Nicholas Hadden, Jr L. Beall Hadden

Huylers' Chocolate Featured At Fountain Stand

Geiger's Pharmacy promotes Huylers' Chocolate at their fountain stand, highlighting the treat for customers seeking a chocolate luxury.

Tf. Geiger’s Pharmacy

Rheumatism Pain Relief Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Rheumatism jean Shipp's Quick Relief Liniment as a reliable harmless preparation. It claims rapid relief from rheumatism sciatica neuralgia toothache headache sore muscles stiff joints sprains and other aches, available for 50 cents from druggists or by mail postpaid.

Shipp

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W. A. Sutton & Son Kentucky Winchester Nursery Co Winchester, Tennessee L. D. Singer Stlyr Tobacco Insurance WM. S. Lloyd Mt. Sterling, Ky N. H. Trimble Hadden Jean A. S. Hart Pres S. S. Pinney, S J. R. Crockett, Mgr. ¢, and Treas
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