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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
17
Reports from Kentucky Ohio and Indiana indicate a larger 1915 tobacco crop with Kentucky acreage up from 329,840 to 340,015 acres and a potential yield rise to about 321 million pounds. Burley acreage shows a mixed picture with declines in planting but solid harvests expected near 1914 levels.
Advertises ethine double strength from Bassett Drug Co as a money back guarantee for removing freckles. Claims one ounce usually suffices and promises a clear complexion at little or no cost if successful.
A promoter arrives with funds and seeks to supply the expertise to drive a project forward. The line between capital and know how is highlighted as the plan hinges on combining money with strategic leadership.
Brick Baptist parsonage on West High Street occupied by Rev. J. S. Wilson offered for sale. Property is in thorough repair and desirable. Applications to W. A. Sutton or W. T. Tyler. The demand for sincerity is noted as higher than supply.
S R Ahrens warns farmers to verify land deeds and locations after recounting a personal saga. He recalls recording papers misdescribed or mislocated, leading to loss of half a tract and a mistaken deed to another. He stresses careful title checks and exact descriptions to avoid future trouble.
E P Powell in the Independent argues animals appreciate nature. He notes cows face the moon at night and a farmer kept his horse from looking out the valley to work. Mockingbirds and nightingales sing at sunrise and moonlight, supporting the claim that animals enjoy nature.
The town praises a local merchant for contributing taxes and helping defray community expenses while contrasting a mail order man who pays no taxes yet harms the community. The audience is urged to decide who to support.
A light editorial notes that life’s key moments include birth, marriage, and death while suggesting occasional thrills spice the years. It reflects on how milestones define personal timelines and family celebrations.
An advertisement offers 100 dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, lists F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio, and includes testimonials from the National Bank of Commerce. It urges purchase from druggists and mentions Hale family Pills for constipation.
The list fixes dates for Kentucky fairs in 1915 with many towns and counties named. It notes multiple fairs in cities such as Danville Berea Winchester Bluegrass Fair Lexington Taylorsville and more with durations ranging from three to six days. Also announced is an Adams Express sale at Mt. Sterling for unclaimed packages on July 31 1915.
An editor quotes a maxim about fortune visiting all, noting that opportunity comes to all yet warns that the hand delivering it may be delicate and discreet. The remark underscores luck and personal approach in pursuing chances.
J L Robinson offers painting contracts with work guaranteed. Contact via phone 661 W for discussions and estimates.
The notice lists candidates for city leadership including Chief of Police John Gibbons and councilmen Pierce Winn in the second ward and C. B. Stephens in the fourth ward. Other names include James C. Tipton R. F. Mastin W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr. and W. B. Robinson R. C. Robinson.
Uncle Sam and his people consume 20 000 barrels of Norwegian mackerel yearly. Norway may restrict exports of cured and canned fish due to domestic shortages, forcing Americans to rely mainly on Atlantic catch. German submarines disrupt fisheries in the war zone. Later “hot eat” could be scarce in the American market.
Advertisement seeks mules for army use. 15.1 to 16 hands, 5 to 10 years old, 1000 to 1200 pounds, good sound rugged animals. Address Gentry Thompson and Fletcher Mann, 50 81 Lexington Ky.
Fragmentary aphorism-like line contrasts two halves of the world, suggesting active labor on one side while the other remains completed or passive. No identifiable persons or organizations are present to anchor specifics.
A concise note recalls events from the previous day noting plans discussed, tasks completed, and any notable outcomes or decisions. It mentions key people involved and places visited, with emphasis on results and next steps.
The item features a short poem about a man seeking justice who receives twenty years. An accompanying photo shop advertisement promotes cabinet photos at sale prices and other photo products with limited time offers.
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