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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
2
Frostbound rail disruption cannot deter farmers joining college led short courses. Attendance remains high as farmers seek new practices and stronger cooperation with investigators and teachers to boost efficiency and profits in farming. Dr Thomas Electric Oil praised as croup remedy by Mrs L White of Buffalo NY.
An advertisement claims Vincl cod liver oil tonic without oil slows aging effects. It says the product improves appetite, digestion, and blood, replacing weakness with strength and extending life in the elderly. Money-back guarantee offered if it does not help. W S Lioyup, druggist Mt Sterling.
A mixed charm of rural wit and moral quips reflecting farm life and common-sense prudence. It includes lines about cows, milk, early rising, and a late plug for Dean's Ointment.
The article notes forthcoming British national insurance extending medical, sickness, and unemployment benefits, plus a life pension for permanent disability. It cites growth in life and industrial policy numbers, argues higher wages enable more savings, and praises the bill's aim to reduce poverty fear and stabilize earnings for wage earners.
An advertisement warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. The notice claims the product acts on blood and mucous areas and notes testimonials are free with Druggists selling it at a price. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A mother disciplines Harold after he claims to have swapped shoes on a horse at the barn. He insists he removed and reinstalled the shoes, inviting his mother to check for proof. The exchange appears in Harper's Magazine as a humorous domestic anecdote.
The liveliest winter draft horse trade in years boosts imports and breeders as the International event closes. Buyers rush to secure top mares and sires, while mediocrity is ignored. Demand pushes for large geldings and durable stock to meet market needs. Sherman signals return as vice president amid questions about Sunny Jim’s idle ways.
E. Kelly & Co. advertise fresh and cured meats with a contact phone 8S. The brief notice highlights their offerings and the business location implied by the ad.
An essay on returning to the land stresses grit and patience. A farmer must bear blisters backaches muddy boots droughts and delays while choosing independence health and steady work over city pleasures. The piece frames farming as a place for those willing to endure and learn from simple neighbors.
A local carriage service advertises meeting trains with Will Bean at Lloyd's stable, calling 281. The carriage will meet all trains for 25 cents each way.
In Boston the off year election produced reform school board members who favor non partisan service. The five member committee seeks a six year superintendent term and to shield schools from political manipulation, backed by The Public School Association The Citizens' Municipal League and Good Government Association.
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