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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
6
The Louisville Times argues that Boyd county shows restraint in voting a $50 000 bond for road work while noting a larger $500 000 sum requires guaranteed returns. It urges Governor approval of state supervision funds to avoid waste and ensure Kentucky builds good roads now.
A columnist suggests that openly describing flirtations will reveal the liar. The piece argues wives likely distrust such boasts and judge the speaker as vain.
The Eighth District Christian Woman's Board of Missions and Bible School Convention will convene in Owingsville Bath county on May 13 and 14. Six counties comprise the district with a large attendance anticipated. Rev. Clyde Darsie presides the Bible School session and Rev. Bruce W. Trimble serves as district secretary.
A local claim from Vanarsdell's asserts it offers the best product or service. The brief notice emphasizes quality and customer preference without additional details.
In 1842 at a private audience with Secretary Webster, Washington Irving sought a minor post to Spain. Webster delayed, then revealed the president had named him envoy to Spain, joking that Irving should be the dispatch bearer to himself.
A Turkish origin fable shows a woman caught a pursuer by truth and wit. He follows her and admits love but she directs him to her sister, uglier in looks. He protests the deception, she counters by noting his look back proves his claim false.
A fifteenth century Interlaken nunnery owned lands now known as the Wengernalp and was called the Jungfrauenberg meaning Mountain of the Young Women. The opposite snow peak was named Jungfrau horn, later shortened to Jungfrau.
A five year old named Sidney finishes a hearty dinner with parents and hosts. He sighs after dinner, and the hostess asks if the meal was good. He replies that it was indeed better than expected, leaving a calm, puzzled note in the scene.
Instructions describe a barley water drink using one tablespoon pearl barley two quarts boiling water steeped, then drained. Add half a cup sugar and a pinch of nutmeg for flavor. The text ends with garbled trailing words.
The piece reviews Fred J. Rankin’s report on centralized schools in Ohio starting 1892 in Kingsville. It notes larger districts, a Kingsville high school with 12 grades and 74 pupils, salaries, and a 6 to 1 district vote in favor. Will Tyrell describes parental support and objections. The article frames advantages in attendance, quality, and comfort, ending with a moral contrast on wealth and crime.
An old classified note promotes Parker Photo Car offerings with 25 pictures for 35 cents, post cards at 1 per dozen, cabinets at 2 per dozen, indicating a low cost sale of photographic items.
Supervisors of road construction in Kentucky this year have been assigned to their districts by State Commissioner Terrell. Mr. R. E. Toms, of the Federal Department, who has had charge of the construction of the model road to Sharpsburg from this city, will have Bath, Bourbon, Clark, Fleming, Madison, Menifee, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell and Rowan.
The piece humorously notes that naming a baby is pleasing yet suggests securing a name first. It contrasts varying state divorce laws and warns that a fool and his money can be parted anywhere.
A terse editorial line urges staying out of clashes as tumultuous teams surge. It frames caution for onlookers and reflects a stance favoring restraint amid escalating confrontation.
Advertisement invites individuals to bring their job work to the Advocates office for processing. It emphasizes submission of tasks and guidance on next steps for applicants seeking legal assistance.
A reflective note urges focus on higher aims to avoid distractions described as trifling and deceptive. The speaker cautions that patience and vigilance guard against being led astray by a small but persistent foe.
Opinion note comments on the global regulatory landscape where many authorities fail to police themselves and enforce accountability across agencies. It argues for stricter internal checks and clearer governance to curb regulatory overreach and lax oversight.
A compact warning urging careful handling of earnings to avoid easy loss or separation. Emphasizes diligence and protection of hard earned funds in everyday financial decisions.
A quirky note highlights sunshine as life giving and humorously claims steady toilet use brightens life when the sun rests, framing daily routines as simple comforts.
The line blurs as a Blonde takes blame while a Brunette bears equal share of the trouble, reflecting social rumor dynamics and gendered perceptions in the local column.
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