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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
6
A State Aid Law for building good roads promises vast benefits for landowners in Kentucky. The measure raises at least 20 dollars per acre on land adjoining improved roads, funds counties and supports 6,000 miles of new roads in 15 years. It argues railroads and industries should bear their share of taxes to avoid shifting costs to farmers.
Garrett Marshall purchased Roger Q. Drake's interest in the Peerless Laundry agency and took possession last week. Marshall and Irwin Wood will continue to solicit laundry business for Peerless as the agency gradually increases its weekly volume.
Notices for all claimants against the estate of J King Todd deceased must file proven claims with attorney Charles D Grubbs. Also an unrelated comment about Mexico and neutrality and an insurance advertisement.
Large roll of matting found on Owingsville Pike, owner may reclaim by proving property and paying for this advertisement. Contact Dan Welsh at 636-1. Breach of promise suits noted with a line about valuing a smile.
A drug store advertises ethinedouble strength from Bassett Drug Co as a freckle remover with a guaranteed money back policy if it fails to clear the complexion. The note promises most cases need only an ounce, and urges asking for the double strength prescription. The second item jokes about General Villa and Pancho.
Advertises estimates for Higgin metal window screens and all metal window strips. Instructions to write T A Hendricks, 36-121 pd, Lexington Kentucky. Ends with a fable line about a self made man and tailor made woman and the lover with cash.
An advertisement lists 25 photos for 35 cents each and post cards at 1 per dozen. Cabinets sold at 2 per dozen. Greenwade offers all kinds of garden seeds under the 43-12 catalog.
An editorial argues for cooperation among retailers, consumers, and the local newspaper to revive community prosperity. It urges merchants to advertise, readers to support home trade, and the paper to act as the middleman delivering messages and fostering prosperity.
A local banker tells a tramp time is everything while the tramp boasts a mortgage on the world and naps. A neutral voice roasts the neighbor who reads another's paper and suggests not sending money abroad for cheap goods when home purchases suffice.
Despite warnings about germs spreading through kissing, advocates push ahead with affection. The debate centers on health risks versus social bonds. Public health experts urge moderation and awareness while romantics insist on closeness.
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