Convict Road Labor Proposed by State Roads Chief
R C Terrell, Commissioner of Roads, argues convict labor on public roads benefits both convicts and the public. He cites cost justification, healthful outdoor work, training in road building, and potential for a genuine county road system supervised by engineers. He notes a minimum camp size, use of trust systems, and reassigning dangerous prisoners to controlled quarry and machinery work under guard.
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R. C. Terrell
Terrell
Union
Connec
Commonwealth
State Highway Department
Saxo Salve Promises Relief for Eczema Sufferers
A Victorian era ad claims Saxo Salve relieves itching from eczema after first use and purports complete skin recovery with continued use. Endorsed by W H Glynn of Poughkeepsie and W S Lloyd of Sterling Kentucky, it offers money back if no improvement. Also promotes Vinol for weak blood and run down conditions with a guarantee.
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N. Y
W. H. Glynn
Poughkeepsie
W.S. Lloyd
Sterling
Disinfect guidance from Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission
The text advises following a doctor's instructions after a household member's recovery or death. It warns sulfur burning is ineffective while endorsing formaldehyde as a disinfectant. It details airing rooms, boiling heavy fabrics, burning bedding after consumption, washing woodwork, and leaving the room vacant for days.
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Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission
Medicine versus nature in treating disease warns against cures
The text argues most diseases cannot be cured by one medicine and that cures often rely on nature. It condemns quack consumption cures sold by druggists, noting many contain opiates and harm patients. It urges relying on doctors and natural forces rather than self treatment or false promises.
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Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission
Diagnosis Prompt for Tuberculosis Suspects
Urges immediate medical consultation for suspected tuberculosis. Advises obtaining a sputum test at no cost via the State Board of Health lab and a thorough physical exam, including torso inspection, with patient cooperation.
Signs of Tuberculosis Warning in Daily Health
The passage lists common early signs of tuberculosis including a continual cough and a afternoon fever between one and seven. It notes weight loss reduced appetite fatigue and night sweats as other signs. It urges people to seek medical advice promptly and not delay testing and diagnosis.
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Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission
Visiting Nurses Help Check Disease Spread in Communities
The article explains visiting nurses as trained, city or charity supported workers who visit the ill, advise families, monitor households for contagion, prevent relapses, and educate on care. It notes few visiting nurses in Kentucky and asks readers to support one in their community.
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Kentucky
Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission
Huyler’s Candies Available at Geiger’s Pharmacy
Huyler’s delicious candies can be bought at Geiger’s Pharmacy, sole agent, expanding access for shoppers seeking the famous treats.
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Huyler
If Geiger’s
Medical Books and the Doctor Book Scam
A skeptical note warns readers about a heavy medical book sold by agents claiming to diagnose ailments and prescribe medicines. The piece cautions that buying such volumes makes customers fall for a useless, overpriced volume and join the fools preyed on by sharpers.
Bathing for Health by the Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission
The article urges regular baths to aid skin cleansing and circulation. It notes weekly warm baths with soap as a minimum, with more frequent baths for active people, warns against cold quick baths for sensitive individuals, and claims baths improve the nervous system and mental health especially for children.
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Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission
The Joy of Life Poem Reflection on Fame and Struggle
A speaker questions the lure of fame and repeated failures, expressing tears and sorrows from a long life of striving. The verse suggests that despite pain, the journey itself is worthwhile and worth living again in the end.
Privately For Sale Mt. Sterling Residence And Adjacent Lot
For sale privately the Mrs Mary A McClure residence and adjoining vacant lot on W High St Mt Sterling Ky. Both parcels have 150 ft frontage and about 800 ft depth. Can be sold as a whole or separately to suit purchaser. Residence is new with modern conveniences and a desirable home. Apply to Robt H Winn or the undersigned Pierce Winn Trustee.
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Mary A. McClure
W. High Street
Mt. Sterling
H. Winn
Pierce Winn
A Warm Heart over a Clear Head in Love Text
A reflective note favors warmth over cold reason, praising red roses over white and suggesting love outmatches law and language in strength and value. The speaker places emotion above strict rules and formal diction, valuing affection.
Initial Stationery Line in Stock at Advocate Pub. Co
A selected assortment of initial paper titles is offered by Advocate Publishing Company in stock.
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Advocate Pub. Co
Freckles Vanish With Othine Double Strength
Advertises Lenin double strength Othine to remove freckles with a guaranteed money back offer. Promises rapid improvement using nightly applications and claims most cases need only an ounce for complete clearing and a lighter complexion.
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Lenin
Lloyd
Ladies Favorite Mixed Tea Sold at Vanarsdell’s
Advertises Ladies Favorite mixed tea for iced tea available in 25 and 30 cent cans at Vanarsdell’s store.
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Vanarsdell’s
City Property For Sale on Richmond Avenue
Property listing by C B Stephens offers a six room house with kitchen bath and large back porch. Gas lights waterworks large barn corn crib meat house hen houses two acres garden and pasture for a cow or horse. Trade possible for closer downtown property. Phone 603 at Advocate office.
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Richmond Ave
C. B. Stephens
Advocate Office
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