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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1920

Page

7

Quotes on gender, pride, and virtue from a 19th century voice

The excerpt reflects social views on gender roles and fame, noting how men and women are perceived differently. It jokes about compliments from family, the sting of gossip, and the idea that virtue shuns public applause while fame becomes infamy. It also touches on education, habits, gratitude, and resilience.

An Inch of Performance Beats Empty Promises

A saying emphasizes that real results matter more than grand assurances. It asserts measurable action outvalues rhetoric and highlights value in tangible achievements over rhetoric.

Coal a Gem in Paris Fashion

Coal in France grows scarce and Parisiennes start wearing rings and pendants with coal as a substitute for stones. The coal is dipped in a chemical to give a glassy coating and prevent staining. Jewels cost as high as precious stones, and the trend may rise until coal supplies improve.

France Parisiennes

Man Charged With Moonshining In Local Bust

A Birmingham Age-Herald account describes a sheriff's deputy confirming moonshining charges after a raid. The deputy notes the difficulty of guarding the evidence jugs while pursuing the suspect, one jug potentially disappearing.

Birmingham Age-Herald

Marriage in the airship inspires cartoon strip dialogue

A cartoon caption features Bollen and Kapp recalling a wedding aboard an airship. They describe the minister officiating as the aviator performs a loop during the ceremony, creating a humorous aviation themed moment.

Bollen Kapp Cartoons Magazine

Hen Kills Mouse After Found in Bill in Hanson Mass

A Hanson resident T A Chamberlain reports hens caused a stir when one hen carried a live mouse in her bill and ultimately killed it, sparking local curiosity about hen behavior.

T. A. Chamberlain Hanson Mass

Treasure Preoccupation Fades in Moral View of Wealth

Readers reflect on excessive desire for riches and the dangers of earthly treasure. A column critiques misplaced priorities and urges focus on virtue, charity, and lasting values rather than material gain.

Pulse Sale at Howard's Mill Farm Auction

Auctioneer advertises relocate sale at Howard's Mill with a Sorrel Mare and a 11 year old mare plus a 4 year old mare, a cow with calf, ponies, wagons, buggies, harness, plows, sleigh, corn, hay, oats, furniture and household items listed among many other articles. Numerous farm implements and equipment available for bidding.

Bell City

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