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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
7
The excerpt questions the daily rush of farm life and urges slowing down to enjoy nature. It notes children grow dissatisfied with the constant hurry and long for city life, as repetitive chores offer little progress or joy.
A national appeal urges every citizen to rally behind the flag and show undivided loyalty. It rejects political bickering and stresses unity of purpose to protect lives, property, and national honor regardless of party.
Classified notice offers a seven room house for rent on North Syc amore street recently remodeled. Contact Elizabeth Wyatt at phone 124 for details.
Washington last week received a note from the Carranza government reportedly presented with surprising humility. It asserts de facto forces are quelling brigandage in Northern Mexico and shielding the border, implies American troops worsen issues, and opens talks on a border protection protocol. The note favors direct government negotiations and mentions mediation from other American republics. It references no demand to submit the issue to mediation.
An old newspaper snippet highlights Brunner Shoe Co and 8S. P. Greenwade promoting full line women hose priced 15c to 1.50. The item mentions a humorous note about household dynamics and suggests home grown vegetables including onions for boiling.
The piece notes that despite calmer days the public keeps hearing occasional mentions of politics and policy. It reflects lingering interest in campaigns and governance while everyday news remains the focus.
The list shows the order and candidates appearing on the ballot for the Saturday August 5, 1916 primary election. Voters will see the full slate of contenders organized by office and party as printed on the official ballot.
The Democratic Party lists candidates for Congress in the First and Third Districts, endorsing R. F. Moore for the First District and confirming nominees for the Third District.
The slate lists Theo B. Blakey H. C. Faulkner G. W. Gourley Trumbo Snedegar E. C. Kash and A. J. Pennington as candidates for the Court of Appeals seat. Voters will assess qualifications, experience, and judicial philosophy ahead of selection.
The Fair Board warns exhibitors that all Floral Hall entries must be submitted by 6 p.m. on July 18, Tuesday. Prospective exhibitors should visit the secretary’s office to obtain entry tags and catalogs to ensure a smooth process.
A Georgetown fire early Friday caused about 15000 in damage. Traylor and Abbot lose 4500 with seventeen horses burned. fourteen owned by the firm. J M Hunt of Owenton incurs 7000 loss on a building with 3000 insurance. Arias Hambrick’s carriage repository 500 insured. FE Stockdell’s property nearly 1000 loss. W R Hall store and bakery 2500 with household effects insured. Eugene B Yates horse buggy burned 450. Sam Moss horses valued 500, with no insurance on the latter.
A concise reflection highlights three highly valued aims: peace, nourishment, and financial security. The saying frames these as ultimate personal goals that define a stable, thriving life. The tone is exhortative, urging readers to pursue harmony, plenty, and prudent wealth.
A quip contrasts the humor in folly from the wise, noting that a fool’s wisdom yields less amusement than a wise man’s folly. The line plays on irony and social perception of insight.
A University of Kansas statement warns advertising and circulation prices must advance in step with soaring paper costs. It notes New York papers switch to nonreturnable sales, rising paper prices, and high demand from munition makers for rag stock driving mills to pay top prices. The printer must pass costs to readers.
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