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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
6
A reflective piece lists fourteen common human errors from judging others by self standards to judging by nationality. It urges remedy of these faults before focusing on more, ending with a boast that big and small business thrive and so do individuals.
Mrs. Fannie E. Roberts of Grand Saline Texas says Vinci restored her health and strength after long weakness and feebleness. She urges others with similar ailments to try the cod liver and iron tonic, sold with a money back guarantee through Bassett Drug Co Mt Sterling Ky.
Dispatches report a small but tragic event aboard a vessel named Ittalie as Napoleon’s forces pursue a Mameluke leader on the Nile. He reads the accident as a prophecy of Italy’s fate, fearing loss of Napoleon’s empire and conquest for France as Italy’s ruin becomes evident.
Mary F Henson of Mt Sterling says Doan's Kidney Pills eased long standing kidney and nervous symptoms after vain doctor visits. She reports rapid relief and years later still endorses the remedy, priced at 50 cents and available at Duerson's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Ad.
A French researcher applies high frequency electricity to cheese to rid it of mites and to accelerate ripening. He uses a silver bristle brush connected to a high voltage source to treat cheese surfaces, causing mites to be electrocuted. American producers emphasize electricity aids in broiler growth and faster market delivery.
Maj. S. Helburn formerly mayor of Middlesboro was acquitted of murdering Alf Farmer after evidence showed he acted to save Lee Rennebaum. Trial under Mag J Y Page and J Hurst found justifiable homicide. Farmer had assaulted a woman at Yellow Creek Coal Company, and Rennebaum tried to intervene. Helburn had long been involved in regional coal development.
An army officer known for blunt speech quipped in a clergyman's presence that if he had a son who were an idiot he would make him a parson. The clergyman replied calmly that evidently the officer's father held a different view.
A notable wedding scene features tense glances between the mothers of the bride and bridegroom. The mother of the bride does not weep, instead she fixes her gaze on the other mother, coloring the event with sharp tension.
A quoted exchange asks how to fit dancing numbers into a racing drama and whether a pony ballet could be used as an alternative. The lines suggest a creative conflict over genre blending.
A witty quip notes that a woman becomes a blue stock ing when she is well read highlighting wit about literature and gender roles.
A satirical quip contrasts the saying there is always room at the top with overcrowded trolley cars where passengers struggle for a strap. The light jab highlights urban transit crowding.
A brief quip contrasts lending money with inviting trouble as a wry saying. The line suggests caution about lending or borrowing and the unintended consequences that may follow.
A reflective note on adapting traditional devil imagery to modern trends, suggesting even archetypal figures adjust to current tastes rather than remaining in old, simplistic guises.
An old style advertises waist pressing and cleaning services aimed at women, claiming to restore waists and garments to original shape and keep items looking fresh. It notes men do not monopolize the business and promises repeat customer loyalty from initial clients.
A new ice company president comments on advertising as the press agent presents a placard reading SERVICE FIRST. The exchange highlights a leadership emphasis on customer service as the branding.
The Advocate lists Fresher and J. B. Whites selling milk at 10 cents per quart. Printing copy appears in an advertisement fragment with catalog and price details.
Poem-like notice features a lighthearted verse about optimism and everyday joys followed by a short line announcing old papers for sale at the office.
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