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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1917

Page

3

We Never Killed a Man But We Felt Like It

A sharp line from a publisher lamenting delinquent subscribers and rising print paper costs. The speaker condemns exploitation while acknowledging intense frustration with the industry pressures.

William

Adults seek true friendship beyond forty, while twenty-somethings feel fulfilled

The quote notes that those over forty seek a genuine friend, whereas people in their twenties believe they possess multiple close connections. It reflects perceived differences in friendship depth across ages.

Commercial Printing Offer Seeks Your Orders

A printer advertises its services promising the best line of commercial printing at reasonable prices. The note invites customers to place their next order and asserts dedication to earning business with a persuasive call to partnership.

Foolish fashions through the decades

A reflective note on changing styles as readers joke about women’s clothing from 1917 and anticipate later generations laughing at present outfits. The passage contrasts past and future viewpoints on attire with a wry, social-tone observation.

Quotations on marriage and ethnicity in a comic remark

A clipped collection of social jabs contrasts a smart woman with regional stereotypes. It riffs on who owns and inhabits a country, then pivots to a quip about fashion and warmth in winter.

Thick-skinned crowd skews reactions to any provocation

The remark notes that some people seem to shrug off criticism, likening their resilience to shedding layers of hide. It suggests a coping pattern where insults or slights fail to provoke visible responses.

Reaching the Limit United States must act to defend rights

The piece argues the U S has nearly reached endurance limits and must assert international rights or risk being seen as unworthy. It calls for war if necessary, urging national unity and grim resolve to defend the flag and citizenship, accepting honorable warfare over dishonorable peace.

United States

Local merchant to reopen in William Building store room

Mr. M. R. Hainline, long based in Lexington, has leased the big store room in the William building beside the Kentucky Utilities Office and will reopen his papering and plumbing establishment in a few days.

M. R. Hainline Lexington William Building Kentucky Utilities Company

The High Cost of Living Recalled in Simple Dining

A reminiscence recalls frugal old days when people ate with one knife no fork and cleaned the knife’s gravy before dessert, highlighting the contrast with modern costs and dining habits.

Sensational Slush Returns to Kindergarten Scouting

Newspaper writers pivot from sensational topics to a light political moment as they mobilize boy scouts for a benign civic activity. The remark implies a shift toward staged or staged-like coverage rather than hard news.

Human Greats Face Final Exit Revealed in Death

Expression of resignation follows the death of a notable figure Funston. The piece emphasizes that even influential men are human and will eventually die.

Funston

Food prices of 1917 warn of sustained high cost of living

The author argues that food costs will stay high for at least a year due to war pressures. He notes seed costs, high potato prices, and cotton incentives threaten crop diversity, urging increased land production to restore balance under the supply and demand law.

Agricultural Papers Agricultural Departments Mother Earth

Vinol ad promises stomach cure and nerve strength

A Shreveport reader touts Vinol as curing long standing stomach trouble and nerve fatigue. The ad urges citizens to grow food crops to ease a crisis and criticizes speculators while stressing conservation and national duty.

Big Turkey Dinner At Delicious Cafe

Mrs C G Pangburn Thomas Hinkle and W Caldwell Clay hosted a turkey dinner at the Delicious Cafe last Tuesday. Civers were laid for 35 with guests including buyers auctioneers on local tobacco breaks and warehouse officers. The menu featured the chef’s palatable dishes and the occasion was memorable.

Messrs C. G. Pangburn Thomas Hinkle W. Caldwell Clay Delicious Cafe Delicious

Universal Military Service Support Grows Nationwide

A year ago few favored universal service, now opposition is rare as Americans unite when facts are presented. The author notes urban and rural alike show patriotic sentiment, praising youths ready to serve six months in training camps without shirking or hesitation.

Waistlines rise to new fashion in the era

The passage notes rising waistlines allowing improvised gowns. It mentions a girl could extend a skirt by sewing white fabric on the top and cutting armholes to fashion a complete style garment.

Good Dope Advice Promoted for Shared Joy

A reflective message urges brothers to spread joy through helpful guidance and positive actions, framing generosity as a path to a longer, happier life.

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