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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
2
A rural publisher laments false and sensational reporting by aggressive papers, contrasts truthfulness with yellow journalism, and notes corporations paying National Guard salaries while on the border or in Mexico, while stressing home life’s value.
Miss Frost of Owensboro has been engaged as visiting nurse for Montgomery county by the Health and Welfare League. She arrived Friday to begin duties and the league seeks funds to cover a year of service, promising regular home visits for the sick and TB case finding and education.
In a telling social sentiment, many individuals favor a frugal, steady life over risky pursuit of wealth from gold. The remark reflects economic caution and value of stability amid volatile markets.
A reflective line notes graduates leave with far less learning than expected and realize gaps after moving on. It frames experience as a teacher beyond formal schooling and highlights the bite of early real world lessons.
A call to action against Mexican conditions after five years of decline. The speaker urges a strong American response to the border situation, framing it as a duty to cleanse the republic south of the border and uphold the Stars and Stripes.
A provocative remark targets a Mexican boy, suggesting punishment. Community forums react with debate on appropriate responses and public safety concerns neighbors worry about rising tensions and potential harm.
NOT A CANDIDATE Judge C C Turner will not seek reelection to the Court of Appeals bench. Nomination day for the August primary passed with Judge J M Roberson of Pikeville the sole Democrat to qualify and unopposed. Turner may return to Mt Sterling after year start to practice law.
A report notes more married men than bachelors enlist in England's forces, with implications for society and households as the war effort intensifies. This observation frames family risk and duty amid ongoing hostilities.
Mrs. Enoch Bruton of Mt. Sterling testifies after more than three years that Doan’s Kidney Pills provided relief for a family kidney trouble and she personally benefited. The ad notes the product available at Duerson’s Drug Store and Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
A collage of quirky notes from Snagtown including dogs chasing Deputy Doc Waly near Peavine Ridge, 28 year old Miss Margaret Isley, jokes about Persimmon and Permission, and redheaded peckerwood attempts on a sheet iron dome. Mentions include Jimmie McManus and Miss Arizona Queen, plus a long memory reflection on home and rubber's 1800 introduction.
Advertises the Rex typewriter as stronger and longer lasting with thicker type bars and larger bearing surface. Highlights wide carriage, two color printing, stencil readiness, multiple carbon copies, and automatic line lock. Priced at 57.50 with monthly payment option and claimed payback through earnings.
In a debate about leisure, one man deems solitaire a low use of time while another quips about the loner who argues with his wife. The exchange frames a humorous view on how people fill idle moments and social friction.
A roster of Kentucky county and city fairs with event windows from July through September. Cities include Vanceburg Mt Sterling Harrodsburg Winchester Adairville Taylorsville Henderson Berea Danville Springfield Lexington Uniontown Mt Vernon Perryville Fern Creek Burkesville Shepherdsville Lawrenceburg Brodhead Sanders Ewing London Columbia Stanford Germantown Leitchfield Elkton Shelbyville Nicholasville Elizabethtown Bardstown Frankfort Hopkinsville Barbourville Eminence Tompkinsville Franklin Florence Hodgenville Monticello Alexandria Grayson Falmouth Bowling Green Scottsville Louisville Owensboro Horse Cave Mayfield with dates ranging primarily July 12 to September 30.
Miss Malinda Mae Bramblett nineteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bramblett died suddenly at home on Hinkston pike after months of tuberculosis illness. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Clyde Darsie with cremation in Carlisle. Native of Nicholas county she moved to Montgomery two years ago and was beloved by many friends.
A brief note explains that speaking leads to a request to repeat or clarify remarks. It emphasizes careful speech to avoid needing to repeat. The piece reflects on communication etiquette and attention to listening.
Cardus the woman’s tonic is claimed to restore health after four years of illness. Bettie Bullock of Catron Ky describes severe left side pains and bedridden months before husband’s bottle prompted noticeable improvement. She now walks two miles and works, praising Cardus as a miracle medicine.
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