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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
2
Last week in Chicago trotters sold strong as war effects fade. Over 200 head averaged about 300 dollars with several top prices including two five year old mares at 4500 and 3500 dollars. Next week New York hosts a 500 head sale with expected high values.
Superintendent V O Gilbert mails checks and interest-bearing warrants to state teachers for the fifth and sixth installments totaling 1 160 164 28 dollars. Fifty percent of the fifth installment 287 605 88 dollars is paid by checks. The rest of the fifth and all of the sixth installment are paid by warrants.
The Chicago Tribune notes a young girl proudly recounts her Christmas, saying it is nicer to be a giver than a taker. After Christmas, neighborhood children visited to view her gifts and play, enjoying her peachy, humorous rendition.
To remove ink stains from mahogany rosewood or black walnut furniture apply six drops of spirits of water in a spoonful of water and touch the stain with a feather dipped in the mixture. Once the stain vanishes rub the area with a cloth dampened with cold water.
Fresh cold water absorbs gases and should be used in poorly ventilated rooms. A bowl of cold water kept in the room and changed daily aids air purification.
A facetious philosopher quips that saving for a rainy day is wise business, but legal risk comes from stashing away for a dry spell. The remark frames caution about prudent finances and prudent behavior under law.
Fragmentary remark from Toledo lad e urges that men must speak up and face what comes, contrasting with girls described by others as having “ugly ears” and hair knots. The quote reflects social attitudes of public voice and appearance.
A large carnival company plans a week of shows in the second week of May. The parade travels by a 30 car special train, offering 20 shows and four riding devices. Two corner lots at Maysville and Locust streets are rented, with 12 percent of net receipts pledged to a new hospital fund.
Rogers the Real Estate Agent sold last week the D. C. Tipton cottage on North Queen Street to Carl Richardson of Spencer who will move in April. The Shir ley cottage on North Queen Street was sold to W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr. by the Advocate for printing.
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