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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
2
Management announces no Sunday program this year on the big seven day circuit from Jacksonville Florida to Waukegan Illinois. The change will cost more than $20 000 and the tent will stay eight days in a location but be open to the public seven days.
A brief elegiac line reflects on the joy of a life briefly felt and the envy it inspires among the angels.
Dr Walter Bradford Cannon of Harvard physiology proposes adrenin as a practical antidote to fatigue. The substance, found in humans and obtainable from sheep and calves, could render sleep unnecessary if his latest discovery proves effective.
A remark on fashion shows little shift over about four decades. The speaker notes lace trimmed panta lettes once hung several inches below a dress, while now the change seems minimal and questions its practical value.
Beautiful blue felt pennants will be supplied to one hundred automobile owners in each town where Miss Nielsen appears on her Chautauqua tour this season. The pennants bear Redpath Chautauqua Alice Nielsen Day and include the appearance city and date.
Willian Foreman died in this city last Wednesday after a long illness of consumption. A Canon City Colorado travel from his home brought him here in hopes of recovery. He was seventy four, a Mason and Civil War veteran. He served as Mt Sterling town marshal years ago and was known as a fearless officer. Survived by daughter Mrs. W M Newton of Canon City, two brothers John W Foreman and Marin Foreman, and sister Mrs Anna Lockridge. Burial was in Machpelah cemetery.
For sale the brick residence known as the Baptist parsonage on West High Street, now occupied by Rev. J.S. Wilson and in thorough repair. Apply to W. A. Sutton or 45tf W. T. Tyler. The piece ends with a general exhortation on local prosperity and keeping wealth in the community.
A reflective proverb noted for valuing friendship as true wealth. It emphasizes that having many friends balances life and reduces loneliness or need. The saying underscores social ties as a form of richness beyond material gains.
An advertisement promotes a freckle removal prescription from a noted physician. Bassett Drug Co. backs a money back guarantee if it fails. The formula uses ethine and promises noticeable fading after initial applications, with lighter freckles disappearing in time.
The article details the year long forging process for a thirteen inch gun starting from a 100 tontet ingot. It describes hydraulic pressing to shape cylindrical bars, boring, rifling, heating in oil flame scenes, cooling, and the wire winding with 120 miles of steel ribbon to add strength and elasticity.
The German empire comprises four kingdoms six grand duchies five duchies seven principalities three free Hanse cities and Alsace-Lorraine. Hamburg Bremen and Lübeck form the medieval Hanseatic free cities, self governing except on imperial matters decided by a central parliament and the Kaiser. Small rural lands attach to each Hanse town.
The clever priests of China insert tiny images of Buddha in living clams, left undisturbed for a year, then cover them with mother of pearl to simulate growth. Chinese reverence holds Buddha dwells within, while Christians see the charm fade if viewed.
Every machine derives motion from external force such as muscles water air or steam. The motion gained is bought with exterior effort and no new force can be created, making a self moving machine absurd in name.
The text notes that parrots were not revered by ancient cultures and do not appear in sacred scenes. It suggests they were seen as a strange, perhaps dangerous bird and not worthy of mummified association in tombs or religious narratives.
A Scottish minister explains speech length affects preparation. For a quarter hour he needs a week, for thirty minutes three days, and for unlimited time he is ready now.
A motivational note urges rising early and digging deep to stay ahead in life. It argues originality beats the expected and that daring, unexpected moves win across business and politics. Procrastination is described as the killer of success, with a call to act before others do.
Four room flat with bath for rent in a central location. Apply to 43-tf. G. H. Strother.
A remark on how women appreciate flowers and keep homes tidy while noting vegetables like lettuce kale and radishes being sold at Vanarsdell's.
A reflection on humility and faith, noting that Christ is found in the homes of the poor and that poverty deserves respect rather than scorn. The piece emphasizes everyday righteousness and the moral value of humble living.
W O Triplett of Sharpsburg Kentucky reports years of kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and frequent urination. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Duerson’s Drug Store he found relief. The ad notes price 50 cents at all dealers and identifies Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the makers.
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