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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
7
An advertisement touts a doctor recommended freckle remover using ethine with a money back guarantee. It claims fast results and mentions asking for double strength ethine at the druggist. The piece ends with a social note advising kindness to Rubbernecks who shape public opinion at weddings and funerals.
Huyler's Chocolate offered at the fountain while Geiger's Pharmacy advertises. Greenwade's promises fine roasts and tender steaks. These local notices reflect shop promotions and dining options in town.
Chattanooga plans lavish entertainments for the United Confederate Veterans and the Sons of Confederate Veterans at the 23rd reunion May 27 to 29. Upward of 12,000 veterans expected with free lodging and 144,000 meals over four days at Camp Alexander P. Stewart. Government tents and cots provided. 1913 may be last pilgrimage for many veterans from 1863.
An old age health advert touts Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as ideal for seniors. It claims to rebuild wasting tissues, bolster digestion, improve circulation, and shield against colds and pneumonia. A grandmotherly testimonial from Mt. Sterling Kentucky supports the product, with a money back guarantee.
An old advertisement warns buyers not to trust agents for fruit trees, urging direct purchase to avoid wasted time and money. It claims Winchester trees are nationally recognized and offers a general nursery line. The notice also calls for good agents in every county.
A Chicago investigation shows mail order houses earned over seven million dollars in 1912 from rural sales. The piece argues rural merchants face a growing threat from 109 national firms, aided by Printer's Ink, which uses catalogs to lure customers away from local stores. It urges merchants to match price and communication, and warns that customers may not know local stock exists.
The ApvocaTE urges Mt Sterling merchants to inform customers about new lines before selling them. It argues dusty shelves linger when buyers do not know goods exist, and promotes Printer's Ink as a tool to combat mail order competition with cooperative support for advertisers.
Pure Rhode Island beds advertised for sale at 50 cents per setting of 15. Contact Mrs. W. A. DeHaven at phone number 734.
Carriage and transfer wagon available to meet all trains. Contact by phone 21 or 337. Based at 37th street.
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