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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
7
The Richmond Climax-Madison editorial blasts public offices for using newspapers as a dumping ground. It claims officials pay salaries and expect favorable coverage, loading “information” on editors who must print it without thanks while the system keeps funding clerks and agencies.
Texas editor vowed to publish the town's most gossipy woman name and photo but failed. Within an hour after mailing, doctors treated twenty seven nervous patients and twenty seven husbands lined up with shotguns outside the editor's office, creating chaotic drama.
A playful note from a column highlights love at home enduring alongside simple meals like corn beef and cabbage. The piece treats domestic warmth with humor and everyday comforts.
A damaged column suggests a testimonial praising a product named Vinci for women. It hints at a woman’s fatigue and improved strength after using the item, urging action and movement rather than hesitation. The text mentions a drug company and locations including Bassett Drug Co and Sterling, Kentucky, with wartime undertones.
Mt Sterling resident T Greene reports relief from frequent nocturnal kidney secretions and flank pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He cites eight years of continued benefit and endorses the product purchased at Duerson's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y advertises the 50 cent bottle.
Ex Governor David R. Francis of Missouri lauds local newspapers for gifting free lines to communities and supporting towns financially. He asserts editors do more for towns than many others and deserve community backing despite not always being brilliant writers.
A note on telephone courtesy describes politeness as a daily conversational practice. It frames courteous speech as the face to face brand of kindness used in voiced interactions and suggests practicing simple rules to improve telephone efficiency.
A New York Tribune policy ends alcohol ads after April 1 1916. Washington governor Lister backs prohibition after one month trial. Kiadeen and Raleigh county reports show crime drops and court costs fall. West Virginia warden White notes far fewer black prisoners. Dr Guthrie cites 90 percent fewer admissions for alcoholic insanity. Denver deposits surge with 2050 new accounts. January 1916 bank clearings exceed 1915 by 8 million. Replies from Arizona Colorado Iowa Kansas officials praise prohibition. Kansas enforces strict import reporting and penalties. Political parties broadly support prohibition.
At the Mt Sterling Lodge No. 723 B P O Elks meeting, officers for the coming year were elected. Exalted Ruler W F Crooks. Leading Knight Ben W Hall. Loyal Knight Jno White Trimble. Lecturing Knight Richard P Winn. Secretary E W Senff. Treasurer J O Greene. Tiler C W Kirkpatrick. Trustees Joe H Conner. Governors W S Lloyd R G Kern W B White. Grand Lodge Representative W F Crooks. Alternate R G Kern.
For Sale notice lists a house and lot on Samuels avenue with contact numbers 48 and 727. The text also includes a stray adlike line about a listener and talker with an ear metaphor, lacking clear context or relevance.
The Republican Civic League of Kentucky issues a call for a March 9 meeting in Lexington led by president George W. Gentry to discuss black representation at the National Convention. The organizers stress the gathering is a conference not a belt pledge and invite all Negro Republicans seeking a square deal. Gentry, a Stanford resident, is described as a former storekeeper-manager.
Notice of sale in equity to be held March 20 1916 at one in the afternoon at the courthouse Mt Sterling Kentucky for a two acre tract of land on Richmond street bounded by Peters Munnell Fizer Messer and Watson. The sale proceeds to pay 3679.54 with bond security and a lien retained until paid. Master Commissioner WM A Samuels 35-31.
Montgomery Circuit Court orders sale of a house and lot in Montgomery county Kentucky. On March 20 1916 at Court House door the property will be sold at public auction on six months credit to satisfy a judgment and costs. A lien remains until full payment. Master Commissioner Wm A Samuels administers sale.
Hughes of Danville and Rev J B Wood signed a call arguing negro delegates at Louisville would have one delegate at large and protested lacking one fourth representation. They claim the Louisville convention erred by electing eight delegates instead of four delegates and four alternates as announced.
The lower Virginia General Assembly approved a statewide prohibition bill 85 to 5 on Saturday, sending it to the Senate. The measure limits importation of intoxicants to one quart of whisky per month per person and will take effect November 1.
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