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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
8
Mrs Chas Gaston of Ringgold Georgia writes that Black Draught was used as a family remedy for headaches caused by constipation and malaria. She recalls it kept them well, helping liver and bowel troubles and shortening illness for years.
James Bush of Omaha Nebraska visits the family of his father William Bush. He left Omaha as a 23 year old who made good in the cattle business and married a Western woman with a 12 year old daughter named Blanche. He speaks of strides in Kentucky and the desire of Western boys to return if they could shed their holdings.
Montgomery Circuit Court orders the sale of a house and lot near Spencer in Mt Sterling Kentucky on July 21 1919 at 1 PM. The tract covers one half acre bounded by Spencer turnpike K and S A railroad line and school district No 7. Terms require a bond with security and six months credit. lien retained until payment. W E Jones Master Commissioner M C C E W Senff Attorney.
Mrs. W. T. Atchison of Mt. Sterling reports Doan's Kidney Pills helped her when kidneys were out of order causing backaches headaches and urinary distress. She praises restored kidney function and urges others to use the same remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Mamie Deck and others sue in equity in Montgomery Circuit Court. By decree of sale entered May term 1919 the master commissioner will sell at public auction at the courthouse door in Smithville Montgomery County Kentucky a lot with residence bounded by Laura Hazelrigg Henry Bondurant Ben Lewis and a street. The property fronts 54 feet and extends about 56 feet deep and is the parcel conveyed to Thomas Tipton deceased by Henry Jones in 1887. Bidding bond with approved security required. lien payable to undersigned. Master Commissioner M C C
Directors of the Flesher Petroleum Co met and unanimously decided to declare a five per cent dividend payable August first. The company reports about $400,000 in cash and no debt with all holdings paid for. It notes a historic record of never drilling a dry hole.
A humorous local remark notes weeds saved land from erosion by covering farms. The speaker quips that without weeds many farms would have vanished into the Gulf of Mexico, reflecting practical wisdom with rural wit.
Ernie R. Little, once of this city, became a principal in a major state oil land deal by purchasing 3,834 acres in Allen county for 127,200 dollars. He paid 50,000 in cash plus a 286 acre farm valued at 77,200 dollars, with 41 acres containing five completed wells and supporting equipment included.
A compact aphorism speaks of the danger that even devout figures face when temptation looms. The notion emphasizes moral fragility and the need for vigilance against unseen flaws that mar public virtue.
A regional saying contrasts comfort foods, noting hog and hominy suit cold weather while bread and cold milk suit sizzling heat. The old adage reflects practical eating habits tied to temperature.
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