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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
7
A collection of quoted maxims and witticisms attributed to Mark Twain. The notes cover themes of happiness human nature environment habit and temptation with observations on aging education and personal growth.
A 109 acre farm located 24 miles from town on Spencer pike is offered at a bargain for immediate sale due to health necessitating a move to a different climate. Contact J. Roger Gatewood for details.
Henry S Caywood of North Middletown stripped a field of grass on the Rice farm near North Middletown last week. The grass averaged 72 bushels of seed to the acre. Also notes medical and household ads mentioning Dean's Ointment curing eczema and Melm Dustless Dusters offered by W A Sutton and Son.
A witty remark notes that a little lemon occasionally benefits certain vain men, implying a broader critique of pride and self image in social settings.
Judge R H Winn withdraws from the Republican race for Appellate Judge in the Seventh District. He cited a prior pledge to Judge A J Kirk of Paintsville not to run if Kirk did not oppose Judge E C O Rear. with Kirk pledging to stay in, Winn says he cannot honorably oppose him and will not seek the primary. The decision is announced with best wishes to his successor and gratitude to Governor Willson.
A skin specialist promotes a new drug ethine double strength sold by Wm. S. Lloyd with a money back guarantee. One ounce removes freckles, with first night showing improvement and harmless to tender skin. The ad urges asking for the double strength ethine.
The Lexington Opera House committee awards the building contract to Combs Lumber Company for a new structure on Limestone and Short streets, aiming for one of the state’s finest buildings. The notice also includes a drug ad for Dean's Regulats stating bowel regulation and constipation relief.
Groups 7 9 and 10 of the Kentucky Bankers Association plan a two day joint annual meeting at Olympian Springs on Wednesday and Thursday June 19 and 20. About 175 banks are located in the three groups. Chas D Grubbs of this city serves on the Executive Committee.
County court days are listed for counties near Mt Sterling including Bath Owingsville Bourbon Paris Clark Winchester Fayette Lexington Fleming Flemingsburg Harrison Cynthiana Madison Richmond Montgomery Mt Sterling and Nicholas Carlisle with specific Mondays. Also notices buyers are urged to bring country produce and a Dustless Mop is advertised at 50 cents by W A Sutton and Son.
A Chicago traveling salesman in Missouri questions a long distance charge after learning it costs thirty cents. The operator retorts that this is a long distance call and jokes about Chicago prices. The snippet ends with an ad praise for Burdock Blood Bitters claiming to purify the blood and prevent illness.
A brief notice offers manure removal service. S P Greenwade states they will gladly move dirty material upon contact. The message provides a phone number 100 for arranging pickup.
A motivational exhortation urges perseverance despite past failures. It argues despair harms ambition, but hope and renewed effort can lead to success, contradicting a pessimistic view. The piece emphasizes confidence, resilience, and the value of not giving up.
An old advertisement promotes autos, real estate services, insurance, bonds, loans, and investments. It urges readers not to miss out on top offers from The Walrrt Motor Car and partners, highlighting sales, financing, and insurance options.
Dustless mops available for hard wood floors at W. A. Sutton & Son. Fresh and cured meats offered by S. E. Kelly & Co. Contact via phone numbers 21 or 327.
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