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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
2
The Louisville Times prophet who never wins a big state race claims the McChesney leadership knows they are beaten. Reports from Kentucky show McChesney’s headquarters bustling with confident crowds and widespread enthusiasm as supporters frame the race as whisky and beer against homes and children, with McChesney pictured as the clear winner.
The Parker Photo Car advertises cabinets at 1.40 per dozen a cut from 2.00, Swell 20th century at 1.98 per dozen, post cards 0.90 per dozen, and Ping Pong 25 at 0.35 each, all for a short time.
The Berea Citizen reports new mines near Hazard signed for 550000 tons annually. Dudley, president of the coal company, cites 60000000 tons of coal at First Creek in horizontal strata and predicts output could reach 1000000 tons per year.
Auditor Henry M. Bosworth says the Democratic governorship contest will be him against Harry V. McChesney. He disputes Augustus Owsley Stanley withdrawal rumors and claims Stanley supporters overstate their strength while noting Wiedemann Brewing funds cannot save him.
In a Winchester Democrat item readers are urged to vote for H V Mc Chesney as the truest Democrat for governor, challenging A O Stanley as a potential dictator and noting critics who say Mc Chesney would avoid statewide involvement if elected.
A fragment notes size of neighbors described as scarlet while yours are white like snow and mentions home killed meats at Van Arsdell's.
At The Paramount the schedule for July 22 to 27 features Robert Warwick in The Face in the Moonlight on July 22, Winifred Kingston Jack Pickford and Harold Lockwood in The Love Route July 23, a Charlie Chaplin comedy, Wm Farnum in The Gilded Fool July 24, Wallace Edinger in A Gentleman of Leisure July 26, and Tom Wise in A Gentleman from Mississippi July 27 with matinee and evening shows daily.
The firm expresses gratitude to friends and patrons for past support and asks those indebted to settle balances. They promise continued best efforts to merit ongoing trade.
A chronic fault finder is described as a nuisance though unaware of his reputation. The note emphasizes public irritation at constant complaints and suggests the individual may not realize how others perceive him.
Chronology of events surrounding the Harry K. Thaw case from 1906 to 1915 including murder of Stanford White, multiple trials and insania rulings, escapes, detentions at Matteawan and Sherbrooke, immigration actions in Canada, a Winnipeg crossing, and final freedom with bond pending appeal.
Reverend G H Bishop of Cora Pennsylvania reports his wife suffered rheumatic pain for years. After trying many remedies, three bottles of Rattlesnake Oil Liniment and New Senna Tone brought complete relief with no pain after the second bottle. Druggist F Dueron Mt Sterling Kentucky endorses. A matrimonial pessimist quote closes.
Advertising style note mentions bail insurance and quotes from 52-41 B. Frank Perry, Agt., Office Exchange Bank. Also includes a slogan about watermelons on ice at Vanarsdell's and Mason's fruit jars at right prices, with a note about the book of Men Who Have Made Good.
Political announcements list Democratic nominees for various offices in the state primary set for Saturday August 7, 1915. Named candidates include for Circuit Judge William A. Young W B White B F Day. Commonwealths Attorney Chas W Nesbitt W C Hamilton B S Wilson. Circuit Court Clerk Jno H Blount Geo W Anderson Jr. First District C W McCormick T J Thomas. Second District T C Quisenberry C L Dean. Third District A L Tipton E B Quisenberry.
An upbeat deceiver preserves charm while his persistent falsehoods undercut trust. The public weighs whether cheerfulness can excuse deceit as accountability and ethics clash in the discourse.
For sale is the brick Baptist parsonage on West High Street currently occupied by Rev. J. B. Wilson. The house is in thorough repair and desirable. apply to W. A. Sutton or W. T. Tyler. Also an ad offers one furnished room for rent to Mrs. H. C. Jacobs at Sycamore and High.
A terse say ing from The Advocate notes that outward appearance, such as wearing a No. 8 hat, does not determine a man’s intelligence or character.
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