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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
3
If you play poker long enough you will discover that the other fellow can win a $20 pot on three deuces but everyone looks out the window when you hold the royal flush that comes once in a lifetime.
A terse remark contrasts the All Highest with the country’s aging concern over the High Cost of Living and compares its popularity to that of Wilhelm, signaling public discontent and satire.
A rural voice muses that those seeking trouble will find it, anywhere near home. The verses warn that the fiddler pays when misfortune comes, underscoring fate on life’s mileposts and the ease of finding trouble in daily paths.
A witty aside notes a chorus girl is older than her appearance might imply, playfully contrasting age perceptions and stage life with a sly humor characteristic of feature column musings.
Hanley C. Ragan owns Featherwit, a sensational filly. The filly led from start to finish to win opening race at Parkees beating favorite Bob Baker by a length. Featherwits dam Cap and Bells, American bred Oaks winner in 1901 for Foxhall Keene, boosts her prestigious line.
A speaker favors a quiet, humble existence and rejects ambition for high office. He rejects being a snob, shows no desire for promotion, and finds contentment in a routine job and smoking the old cob.
A recently tracked real item sparked immediate town chatter and many residents urged silence. The telephones rang within minutes as people asked the paper not to publish further details while the item develops.
The saying warns the long lane may flip unexpectedly in the near future, suggesting a dramatic disruption or reversal of plans as current conditions point to instability rather than a steady path forward.
The State Superintendent urges Red Cross chapters to finish winter garments quickly to relieve war victims. Every worker must stay focused and energize efforts to prevent suffering, proving the nation’s resolve to aid boys and people and avoid the fate of other nations.
Vapomentha Salve prescribed for croup colds and pneumonia used by rubbing on chest under arms and shoulders then wrapping with hot cloth. Aids colds coughs bronchitis sore throat with nostril application. marketed by physicians and druggists as effective. Priced 25 50 cents and $1, sale in Mt Sterling by W S Lloyd.
A witty observation suggests regret follows not choosing the man who could have offered marriage rather than the one who was accepted. The quip contrasts opportunity loss with the consequences of a committed decision.
A local call to activity urges residents to step forward and participate in a running effort. Community leaders emphasize personal effort and collective progress through public engagement.
News from Thursday reports the death of Gilbert Reddin near Frankfort after a two day Spanish influenza illness. He was about 35, married to Josephine Lewis, and a well known farmer. His wife is Miss Josephine Lewis. Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Coons will attend the funeral.
A proverb notes that a peach's appealing exterior does not guarantee a sweet or solid core, warning against judging by appearance alone in both animal and plant realms.
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