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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
3
The United States Public Health Service brands strong drink as the most efficient ally of pneumonia. It declares that alcohol is the hand maiden of the disease, accounting for ten percent of U S deaths. The conservative agency warns habitual drinkers to heed the warning during the high pneumonia season.
A playful line notes a dog showing more sense than a cat which spends half its time trying to leave the house and the other half trying to reenter.
Health authorities in Kentucky report trachoma as a mounting threat to sight. They note a three year average to clear a county and identify mountain counties as hardest hit. Hospitals at Jackson London Hindman plus planned units in Muhlenberg and Butler counties address about 2,000 and 800 cases respectively.
An elderly man embodies the view that debt carries a moral duty to repay, reflecting enduring attitudes about financial responsibility in a cautious era.
Mt Sterling readers are urged to decide for themselves based on citizen statements. J C Fitzgerald of 14 Jamison St Mt Sterling reports kidney pains and irregularity improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He bought a box at Duerson's Drug Store and felt stronger. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A humorous montage contrasts political chatter with pop culture and daily worries. It juggles references to Mary Pickford wheat prices fashion and obsolete concerns while hinting at public figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Jess Willard. The piece mocks familiar social preoccupations.
By order of the Montgomery Circuit Court Dr W R Thompson wins a judgment against James Bean. On April 17 1916 at the Mt Sterling courthouse sale is held for an undivided interest in 1 house and lot on East High street bounded by Ellen Beall Newt Williams High street and Cora Bailey. Debt costs and required bonds total 33 dollars. Sale on credit three months bond with security. Witness March 27 1916 Harry F Howell Sheriff.
The Elizabethtown News reports on liquor control battles in the legislature. Governor Stanley opposed a County Unit bill while allies in the House worked to defeat it, amid calls of corruption and a floor confrontation including a revolver incident.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It touts F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and claims testimonials support the product. The copy mentions the cure is taken internally and lists pricing and related products.
A compilation listing the world’s largest institutions and structures across cities. It names London Paris New York Rome Egypt Paris in various records such as banks churches stock exchanges bridges hospitals gardens and monuments. It also notes Detroit Ohio Essen and St Louis as sites for factories and industries.
All kinds garden and flower seeds at J. B. White's. Elmore Mince Meat, 3 boxes for 25 cents, at Vanarsdell's.
Assistant Secretary Carl Vrooman urges farmers to test every ear of corn this spring before planting. He warns seed corn is unusually unsettled due to late cold weather and frosts, with crib-picked seed showing high failure rates. Testing ear by ear can save money, as a single bad ear may cost several dollars or more.
Mr. John William Johnson and Mrs. Zettie Heath both of this county were wed in Lexington last week at the home of Rev. I. J. Spencer. Mrs. Heath was visiting Lexington when Mr. Johnson appeared for the ceremony. They plan to reside in the county.
Citizens joke about state rules expanding regulate everything as lawmakers consider a bill banning playing hymns on instruments other than upright pianos. The suggestion prompts humorous commentary on legislative overreach and musical choices.
A man must love his wife deeply or fear her strongly to wash dishes for her, revealing a humorous or cautionary view of domestic chores and marital dynamics. The remark underscores gendered expectations in daily life.
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