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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
3
An article by M. C. argues pop-corn yields and profits surpass field corn. It describes two varieties, yellow and rice, with planting densities, cultivation steps, and fodder use. Storing tips stress thorough drying and rodent protection, noting holiday demand and private city customers paying two to three cents per pound.
A pithy aphorism notes that life can present favorable conditions to individuals who align with approval rituals, implying chance favors certain men at times and places.
Henry Judy offers metal roofing at savings on all kinds of metal roof materials. See Henry Judy for best material and price.
Commentary urges shopping locally to support neighbors who know you and will aid in adversity. It contrasts neighborly reliability with mail order firms seeking prepayment, urging daily commerce with familiar community contacts to strengthen local ties and mutual aid.
In Lincoln county many hogs were killed by heat while being driven to market, sold at 8 cents per pound. Lambs sold well from 6 to 7 cents per pound. Corn prospects look up for a bumper crop despite some bruith damage. Tobacco outlook is poor with uncertainty on acreage and prices. Hay yields expected large with lower prices. oats and wheat in good shape. Local sales include hogs at 84 cents, lambs at 6 cents, a horse for 150, sow and pigs for 35, and corn at 3 per barrel. Wheat yields 20 to 30 bushels per acre at 90 cents. Blue Grass Journal.
A young boy extols his town and its pleasures but confesses evenings are dull until he gathers with friends at the corner drug store. He jokes that time flies and the night vanishes in an instant as conversations drift and there is never a spare minute.
The dialogue explains a confusing word in Mame's letter. One character clarifies it refers to a hairdresser, correcting another woman's misinterpretation.
Mr Bacon claims he did not notice Miss Style's hat at church while others joke about the same hat she wore to the theater. The conversation turns on whether the hat blocked his view and why attention to fashion distracts.
Daily service advertises sleeping dining and parlor cars on express trains with times and notes to consult agents for particulars weekdays and weekends indicated by cryptic schedule marks.
The phrase exults a charming sentiment about local life, implying contentment with home. It reflects a nostalgic view of community and place without naming people, dates, or events.
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