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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
4
The speaker argues it would be wiser for Taft and Roosevelt to quit in Wilson’s favor, noting both are exhausted and pressed by the campaign. The tone cites a Bull Moose expression to dramatize the political stalemate.
A proposal calls for repairing the pavement in front of the Government building following a crippling injury to an unidentified person. The item notes the timing and rationale for the repair.
A discussion of Spoonerisms describes playful word inversions such as rambling up the Alps and a vicar’s tale of leaving his rage and a bug with a porter. It notes famous examples from Spooneriana and a lecture on Kindness to Animals mentioning a flock following a shoving leopard in Piedmont.
Martha recounts her mother’s arithmetic missteps in a humorous dialogue. The child tests four from fourteen, eight minus three, and five minus four, prompting the mother to admit partial understanding while Martha gently plates a final lesson in humility.
The piece describes American canal zone police officers, tall bronzed ex cavalry troopers in khaki, enforcing order on the Isthmus. Two hundred constabulary maintain 400 square miles, keeping the zone as peaceful as a New England village Sunday morning, unlike a lawless frontier.
The Swiss capital Berne debates a cat collar law after Munich's example. Officials say too many cats wander with no visible means of subsistence, preying on birds and prompting calls to remove rogues and vagabonds from the streets.
In a witty exchange, Dobbleigh argues consistency is a jewel while Sinnickus casts doubt on the old rule that women are fond of jewels, invoking a sharper view from Sinnickus-Harper's Weekly.
A humorous exchange captures a woman remarking on the horizon as she notes it is clear. Her companion replies with a playful line about sweeping the horizon with his eye, reflecting light commentary from the periodical Answers.
Henry T. Finck argues in Century Magazine that electric cooking will lower costs as systems grow, suggesting gas-like rental ranges and daytime use to cut prices. He foresees combining electric ranges with fireless cookers, enabling brief daily use for heating and cooking without a separate box.
Richard Croker spoke at a New York dinner praising a young American millionaire who claims to work. He contrasted him with idle aristocrats and noted a morning scene on Fifth Avenue where the man rushed to his waiting car to reach the office for lunch, underscoring the value of work.
The Swiss government will protect the remaining four eagle nesting sites in the Alps and compensate peasants for livestock losses. Last year eagles took 14 lambs four kids and one cat, costing 113 francs. In Obersberg valley farmers use scarlet collars on newborn lambs to deter eagles, an approach the government may fund.
The first voyage list shows a cosmopolitan crew including Luis de Torres a Jew Arthur Laws an Englishman Italians Portuguese Spaniards and other nationalities with Spaniards in the majority Some authorities plausibly suggest a Scotchman may have preceded Columbus as the first to set foot in the new world
A bride and groom report a lovely honeymoon with a playful telegram about a daily quarrel before breakfast. The father replies with a pun on how to pronounce row, adding a light familial exchange amid the travels.
A troubled scene at Star-I town's Towna where manager confrontations and critic skepticism surface amid unclear leadership. Local residents recall past tensions as discussions linger over oversight and future plans.
A cloudburst in Alton Illinois drowned four people and damaged two miles of streets six buildings and a gas plant causing about 250000 in losses. Denver suffered a million dollar loss as streets flooded and rail service halted. Washington DC endured heavy damage and the District of Columbia faced a severe storm with destruction. Mobile Bay was hit by a hurricane and Detroit River saw deaths amid heat relief efforts. New York reported four drownings under heat conditions and Pittsburg saw multiple fatalities from heat drowning lightning and self harm. Damaged slices and Vanarsdell’s dam were noted.
The home talent minstrel held Thursday for the baseball club proved successful. Gov. Bowen and Ed Kissinger of Winchester contributed along with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Buck of Nashville. The event showcased local talent and cleared about $40 above expenses.
Advocate Publishing Co provides fast high quality printing services at affordable rates for a range of needs including business cards posters and stationery with reliable turnaround and competitive pricing.
A traveling man allowed the public to view an immense diamond collection at John W. Jones' jewelry store in Mt Sterling. The display, valued at about $100,000 with some pieces priced up to $5,000, drew many locals who marveled at the splendor.
John H. McNamara also known as King was convicted of fatally shooting Jacob E. Keller in a murder described as one of Lexington’s coldest. The jury handed down a five year term in the state penitentiary after a lengthy fugitive status.
S V Baker arrested in Lexington for passing a cold check on G C Anderson. He was brought here for trial but found wanted for grand larceny in Lexington. Policeman D Smith escorted him back to Lexington Tuesday morning. This marked the second passer of checks on liverymen here in two weeks.
During the Fair patrons are advised to hitch their horses on the mill lot at the High street entrance to the fair grounds. The notice emphasizes orderly parking and safety considerations for attendees and livestock.
Hl M Prewitt bought a Regal four passenger touring car through W R McKee and W Caldwell Clay last week. They returned Thursday night with Tom Greene from Cincinnati to receive the car. Local agents McKee and Clay endorse Regal and invite buyers to view the automobile.
County Court Clerk Kellar Greene reminds hunters that licenses are required for all hunting activities. Secure your permit through the clerk’s office to comply with regulations and avoid penalties.
Sunday Mt. Sterling fielded four baseball squads and all were defeated. The Blue Grass League eleven fell to Maysville. Smoots Browns Sluggers lost to Morehead. Mattie Lee's squad dropped to Stepstone. The colored team lost to Sharpsburg.
W F McCombs was unanimously elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee to replace Norman E Mack. Joseph E Daviss of Madison Wisconsin was chosen secretary to succeed Urey Woodson of Kentucky. McCombs is Gov Wilsons own pick.
Macipetot Cemetery will be closed to the public during the fair except for funeral services.
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