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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
2
An old advert touts Olympian Springs with fresh eggs and Kentucky cooking. It promotes wholesome meals, social gatherings, saddle horses and two person boats. Cottage rates are 20 dollars weekly with board and room or 17.50 with own linens.
Four Lee county farmers will work with County Agent T H Jones and the Extension Division to demonstrate grasses and cover crops this summer. Other counties report livestock shipping plans, wheat variety trials, and soil fertility demonstrations with sweet clover and cowpeas.
Kentucky poultry experts report a loafing hen problem in July and August. In a 28 Rhode Island Red flock owned by Henry Haag, 13 hens loafed and laid no eggs while 15 remaining hens laid 40 eggs in a week. Demonstrations in about 100 counties will teach farmers to identify and cull loafers, reducing losses.
A persuasive piece argues that familiar brands and trusted sources matter when buying on faith. It compares candy from strangers to advertised goods, claiming knowledge of source, pledge, and proof builds confidence, while unfamiliar sellers risk unsafe or untrustworthy claims.
A proverb-like line notes a woman will forgive a man for all his sins across the calendar year except for the sin of loving another woman. The saying highlights romantic loyalty and rivalry themes.
The text argues that advertising builds trust like daylight reveals truth. Advertised products act as their own salesmen, reducing mystery and guiding buyers to proven items. Persistent ads create neighborly trust and word of mouth praise, while ads provide testable facts and clear purchasing paths.
Mr and Mrs John Taul spent Sunday with Mrs Tauls sister Mrs George Clinkerbeard near Carlisle. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sparks Wilson was buried last Thursday. The protracted meeting at Little Rock closed last Sunday night. Farmers harvest wheat and report crops need rain. Several from this place were in shopping last Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret Brink died Sunday at 4 30 PM aged 87. Survived by an adopted daughter Mrs. J S Ewen two brothers Moses and James Morton. Several local residents attended her funeral and many visits and social notes follow from Winchester and Rosslyn. A soldier's picnic is planned for July 4 and local officials report a raid on two moonshine stills.
A speaker urges readers to embrace aggressive, modern printing advertising to generate sales. He argues business thrives when buyers are actively sought and printed materials support sales by saving time, reducing costs, and widening reach. The piece stresses initiative, resource use, and persistent pursuit of customers.
Mt Sterling residents report relief from urinary disorders after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. R. W. Green of Queen Street says back pain and disrupted sleep eased, dizzy spells and eye floaters diminished, kidneys improved, after three boxes bought at Duerson's Drug Store. Ad notes 60 cents at dealers and lists Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers.
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