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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
7
Mrs. William Reddick of Georgetown received 700 dollars for a crocheted counterpane she completed in three months. Her son Pat from Tulsa, Oklahoma visited and permission was given to display it at an art exhibit. Oil magnate R. T. Constantine offered 700 dollars and the sale was accepted.
A quip notes that after three engagements a girl appears shop-worn in appearance and bearing, implying social weariness from repeated proposals. The line uses humor to comment on courtship tempo and expectations.
A teacher asks Bobby to choose between one apple or two halves and he picks two halves to better judge if it is good or bad inside. The London Opinion quip ends with a caution that a boss summoning you may signal a firing.
A speaker argues that rights imply duties and that the home teaches early responsibility. By assigning tasks, valuing possession, and guiding conduct, children learn respect for property, adapt to others, and obey rules. Proper training in homes leads to responsible citizens in schools, colleges, and national service.
A local ball club nicknamed the Sluggers has struggled to perform since the dubbed title. Members report morale dips and fewer hits in recent games as the team grapples with identity and onfield results.
An old promotional piece urges women to seek Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for rosy cheeks and smooth skin. It claims the vegetable tonic clears pimples and blotches by improving blood and circulation and offers tablets or liquid with a 10 cent trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
Dr H M Wright advises parents to care for baby teeth until they loosen naturally to guide permanent teeth. Pay attention to decay and the loosening period when the permanent tooth pushes out the baby tooth. Proper care now helps ensure two rows of straight teeth and a healthy future. Then a light aside comments on worms and life enjoyment with a humor note.
Mrs Brenninger of New York favors RAT-SNAP for rat control. She notes it prevents odors after killing and comes in handy cakes with no mixing. The product avoids dirtying hands and suits household use. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes, sold and guaranteed by Chenault & Orear.
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The remark notes that when a gallon of gasoline sells for the same price as a Thrift Stamp, many drivers gain no real saving. It implies minimal advantage in such pricing, highlighting the parity between fuel cost and thrift stamp value.
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