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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
7
Ten days before the Democrat state primary and local attention is very low. The article notes almost no discussion of the race and fears the election could pass by default if no effort is made to mobilize voters.
For sale listings include hornless Shorthorn bulls, Shropshire bucks from an imported prize sire, and Poland China boars and gilts. Seller Thomas J. Bigstaff, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
A Lexington reporter says he was assaulted by a black footpad who he seized and held for police. The suspect was wanted in Richmond with a $25 reward for capture. The reporter, after a fall, recovered three $1 bills beneath him. The tale ends with a sharp jab at reporters.
Bowmar's Tours offers personally conducted trips at modest cost with upscale accommodations. Tours visit Yellowstone Park and the West starting Monday July 3, Niagara Falls and Toronto on Tuesday August 1, Atlantic City and New York on August 17. Send for folders with full details from Bowmar's Tours Versailles Ky. 47 46
Sealed bids will be received by the Fiscal Court of Montgomery County until 10 o clock a m on Thursday July 6 1911 for furnishing knapping and spreading 1600 rods of good hard limestone rock Full detail as to quantity on each piece terms of letting etc shown by bills obtainable at the County Clerk s office John S Wyatt Earl W Senff G A McCormick Committee
A clipping notes that if printing is desired, the contact phone extension is 74. It implies instruction to call for placement or assistance, with no further names or locations specified in the readable text.
Testimonial from J H Walker of Sunbury Ohio claims years of dyspepsia and poor appetite were resolved by Burdock Blood Bitters. The statement highlights digestion relief and improved eating after use.
An Advocate Pub. Co. advertisement touts fresh printing options at the same affordable rate, inviting readers to try their job printing services for a distinct product.
1300 acres total with 750 cultivated and remainder timber. Includes 7 houses and barns and two steamboat landings. Located 2 1/2 miles from railroad, flat river bottom land with cane brake. Past crop yielded 300 bales cotton and 10 000 bushels corn in one year valued at 3 300 dollars. Price 80 dollars per acre. Apply at this office.
After June 30 1911 all county roads in Montgomery County will be worked by taxation under the County Road Supervisor and assistant replacing the Road Overseer. Delinquent polls will be published and certified to the Road Supervisor who will employ delinquents at $1 per day on roads and turnpikes until taxes are paid.NOTICE issued by Montgomery County Fiscal Court clerk A A Hazevrica June 6 1911.
Advocate Pub. Co., Inc offers quality printing services at affordable rates for advertising, business, and personal needs with reliable turnaround and local support.
An advertisement from B. D. Goff of Winchester Kentucky promotes real estate services, lending, and insurance execution. It mentions buying selling and renting properties, assigning investments, and selling autos and a steamer. Also notes grass seed strippers for sale with good combs and urges readers not to miss the offerings.
From the Cincinnati Post a 23 year marriage anniversary gift is celebrated as a letter rather than jewels. A poor man writes a heartfelt note to his wife describing enduring love, partnership, and shared faith, valued far above wealth or diamonds.
Mississippi Senator John Sharp Williams argues for the reciprocity agreement as a path to freer trade and lower living costs, saying it is better than the tariff wall. Southern Senators Stone and Kern back the measure, with Southern publishers urging full Senate support and condemning opponents as enemies of party and people.
Gov Willson is notified that Kentucky receives a diploma and medal of honor from the King of Italy via the State Department in Washington. The award honors Kentucky’s donations to quake victims in 1908. The Advocate plans a five‑girl Eastern Kentucky Atlantic City outing next month with all expenses paid and premier accommodations. Subscriptions grant votes. one year equals 100 votes, two years 300 votes.
The list shows 1911 Kentucky fair dates by town with start days and lengths. Includes Mt Sterling Versailles Lexington Uniontown Vanceburg Lawrenceburg Leitchfield Burkesville Brodhead Fern Creek Shephersville London Erlanger Germantown Nicholasville Frankfort Somerset Bardstown Paris Monticello Alexander Mount Olivet Hodgenville Louisville state fair September 11 and other towns such as Horse Cave Falmouth Mayfield.
A terse aphorism notes the typical male pursuit of wealth, saying the average man aims to get rich and then to get richer, highlighting greed as a sole guiding motive. The line presents a brisk, satirical take on personal ambition.
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