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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
4
Well pleased tobacco businessmen report smooth opening of the new marketing method. Advances exceed last year’s crop value and the pooling system proves successful, promising strong business growth.
A quirky item describes an imagined raid on a chicken roast and suggests using hypnosis as the magic touch to influence the offender. The piece reads like a humorous visual lesson with a playful tone.
The Advocate proclaims comprehensive news coverage across its territory and invites readers to check the subscriber list for proof of reach and advertising opportunities.
A reflective quote contrasts punishment under human law with illness. It argues being in the pen shows breaking statutes, while sickness signifies breaking a divine law. The remark emphasizes moral framing of suffering and accountability.
A playful note titled Mother Goose revised describes Little Miss Moffett on a tuffet eating curds and whey to show she is game at observing a meatless day.
The R E Punch Co announces ongoing cut price sale with big reductions on virtually all items excluding new spring styles. This advertising alert highlights extensive discounts across merchandise.
A clergyman describes accepting a call from another city as a move to obtain a bigger salary, framing the transition as a financial incentive rather than a personal or spiritual shift.
A local article observes that the Salvation Army conducts a daily parade but maintains a comparatively small membership. The piece contrasts regular public display with limited volunteer numbers.
R. E. Punch Co. Inc announces new spring men s brown calf oxfords priced at five and six dollars. The ad highlights value and availability for customers seeking affordable dress shoes.
A reflective piece laments critics who hear sorrow but overlook honest failure. It argues the world rewards stories of success while silencing those who explain their mistakes, preferring celebratory narratives at the expense of genuine struggle.
A light joke explains that a quarrel never arises because placing ice in the furnace keeps the house warm all day, turning conflict into a playful image.
The message notes that marriage is a weighty affair and contrasts it with an era lacking saloons where one might drown troubles. It emphasizes the gravity of nuptials in contemporary life.
Former resident Sophia McKee died January 22 at age 90 after spending 18 months in Libby prison. She lived here with her children. Her husband, a captain in the 14th Kentucky Cavalry, later served as pension agent for Kentucky and, until his death, was a Louisville lawyer. He was brother to the only surviving of Judge H. Clay McKee's 12 children. Mrs. McKee was an intelligent woman noted for mental powers and usefulness to her family.
Wheeled Bailey of Mt. Sterling Kentucky swears by B L and K A medicine for kidney and stomach troubles and high blood pressure. He states the remedy is just what it is recommended for and would testify if needed.
Gatewood and Hombs Co. relocates from the National Hotel building to their Main and Maysville corner store. The firm advertises attractive rooms and a stock of high quality fitting and well made goods with plans for new departments and brisk business prospects.
A concise musing notes that even a small man can feel satisfaction by recalling the bearcat Napoleon and his stature in his time.
A state commission urges enactment of an adult probation law, arguing probation officers are central to the system. The proposal would allow appointment of officers in any court, with salaries set by local boards, and aims to expand supervision in family and domestic relations cases.
Mt Sterling resident J B Richardson operator of a Mtaysville Street grocery says kidney trouble plagued him causing back pain and irregular action. After using Doan's Kidney Pills recommended by Lloyd's Drug Store he reports full relief. He urges others to use Doan's. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
The excerpt argues that ordinary people accept sub ordinate authority but resist those above them who exert control. It suggests a chain of resistance reaching the top, possibly even to a spouse, noting that resistance carries friction throughout the hierarchy.
Elkhorn block coal offered at 25 cents per bushel and cannel coal at 30 cents per bushel in yard. Phone number listed as 2 8. P Greenwade Commission & Coal Co.
The piece argues that when railroads run efficiently and serve patrons well women investors flock to stocks and bonds, prompting market caution. It cites insiders pulling out as signs of trouble and warns small savers to favor bonds over stocks, advising careful selection.
Local advertisement from Greenwade Commission and Coal Co. touts guaranteed lard and flour value with customer satisfaction. Contact phone line 2 for orders.
Local owner enjoys a quiet breakfast as his chicken cackle announces a fresh egg. The odd scene highlights rural life and farmstead routine in the neighborhood.
Sidney Freeman, longtime leader of the Table Theatre orchestra, was among those killed when a theater roof collapsed in Washington Saturday night during an evening performance. Freeman, an orchestra member and assistant director, will be buried in Lexington, with his body to be transported there for funeral rites.
A humorous saying notes a husband enjoys authority when his wife is away from home. The remark reflects a household power dynamic and social roles within marriage.
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