County Court Appoints Admin and Appraisers in Local Estates
Mary Kelly Executrix motioned for appraisers of Peter Kelly deceased estate. Samuel Havens named guardian for three infant children with $500 bond. Susan A. Stiles waived personal representative rights for George A. Stiles and Jesse P. Highland appointed administrator. Lane Clark John Leach and Thomas Canan named appraisers for Geo A Stiles estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kelly
Rufus Hadden
M. A. Prewitt
C. R. Prewitt
Peter Kelly
Samuel Havens
J. C. B. Johnson
Susan A. Stiles
George A. Stiles
Greenwade's Patronage Questioned Over Moral Indulgence
A notice at Greenwade's warns patrons about indulgence feeding evil thoughts and deforming character, urging caution to uphold virtuous conduct among visitors.
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength remedy
A drug advert promises freckle removal with ethine double strength from Bassett Drug Co. Apply nightly and morning. Most cases need no more than an ounce. Guaranteed money back if no improvement.
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Bassett Drug Co
Farm products buying power declines from 1909 to 1913
The Agriculture Department compares how an acre’s output bought goods in 1909 and 1913. Wheat could buy 98 pounds of lard in 1909 but 81 in 1913, calico drops from 243 to 178 yards, cotton buys fall from 49 hoes to 3 fewer hoes, corn from 79 to 59 pounds of coffee, and cotton receipts buy 27 to 24 pairs of overalls, with wheat shoes down by two pairs.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Mules for Sale Offer Two Year-Old Remuda in Mount Sterling
James W. White of Mt. Sterling Kentucky advertises twenty two year-old mules for sale. Quarantine prevents shipping, urging prospective buyers to inspect the animals in person at his farm and noting his long experience in mule trade.
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James W. White
Mt. Sterling
Photo Car Offers 25 Pictures 35 Cents Each
Parker Photo Car advertises 25 pictures at 35 cents each with post cards at 1 dollar per dozen and cabinets offered at 2 dollars per dozen.
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Parker
Job Work Promoted at AdvoCate Office
Local notice invites readers to bring job work to the Advocates office for processing and assistance. The call emphasizes prompt submission and guidance.
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Advocate Office
You and the Paper: A Call to Support Local News
The column extols the paper’s six day a week service to the town and urges readers to reciprocate by promoting subscriptions and supporting its work. It frames the paper as a community booster and asks readers to consider the value of the information given for a small price per issue.
Residence for Sale Baptist parsonage on West High Street
Brick residence known as the Baptist parsonage on West High street occupied by Rev. J. S. Wilson. In thorough repair and desirable property. Apply to W. A. Sutton or W. T. Tyler.
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Baptist Parsonage
West High Street
J. S. Wilson
W. A. Sutton
W. T. Tyler
President urges unity beyond hyphen in America
The President asserts Americans must drop divisions and unite as one nation. The piece notes scarce flies this spring and jokes about better pickings abroad. A wife related message warns against nagging bragging or flaunting wealth.
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America
Painting and decorating services by R L Settles
When you want painting, paper hanging or decorating, our materials are of the best, our mechanics are competent, our prices are right, and we stand back of our work ready to make good anything that may prove defective. 45-21. R. L. SETTLES.
Estimating Time to Global Population Decline
The question considers how current rates of slaughter or death might affect world population timelines. It explores theoretical implications without asserting a precise forecast, noting that mortality and conflict rates influence demographic trends differently across regions and periods.
Lusitania Torpedoing Not Warming Ice Man
The statement notes that the torpedoing of the Lusitania will not affect the ice man overheating. This odd remark links wartime events to supply concerns in a dry, explanatory tone.
Proverb Insight on Success and Laziness
A compact reflection contrasts effort and luck, stating that success lies before every person while laziness cannot overtake it. The phrase notes the flawed notion of a one sided prep in chance outcomes and hints at the prevalence of unpredictable results.
Nets Help North New Zealand Whalers Catch Ensnared Whales
Autum whales move toward the New Zealand shore near Cape Brett to rub off barnacles and let nets trap them. Vast five to six hundred foot wide nets made of wire rope are deployed from steam launches to entangle whales, enabling harpooners to finish the hunt.
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Newland
North
New Zealand
Cape Brett
Why He Was Defeated Analysis From San Francisco Election Insight
A San Francisco special election example shows a veteran lawyer losing to a newcomer. The victor drew support from those unfamiliar with the opponent, while familiar voters split or refrained, illustrating name recognition and turnout effects. The Los Angeles Times cites the remark.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles Times
Not Quite What She Meant
A stout woman walking in Edinburgh asks two messenger boys at a gateway if she may pass. One boy eyes her, winks at the other, and says he cannot tell but suggests trying since he recently saw a horse and cart go through the gateway.
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Edinburgh
London
Two Narrow Escapes In A River Vessel
An Irishman notes the ship is barely above water and jokes the river could swamp it. A returned Irish soldier shows a tall hat with a bullet hole, saying a lower crown would have meant his death.
Miss Tenderfoot Questions Saddle Line and Bait
On first visit to a western ranch a young lady asks why a rider keeps a coil of line on the saddle. The cowboy explains it is used for catching cattle and horses, prompting the lady to inquire about bait.
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Miss Tenderfoot
Western Ranch
Post-Dispatch
War Orders 1915 Spark Big US Trade Upswing
The war orders from 1915 begin to show in US exports by February, with projections of a full year to peak. Expenditures on arms push the trade balance toward at least one billion dollars, possibly 1.5, plus another up to 2 billion annually as wheat and canned goods rise.
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United States
Wall Street Journal
Estate claim notices for J. King Todd filed with Grubbs
All persons having claims against the estate of J. King Todd, deceased, must file them properly proved with attorney Charles D. Grubbs. The notice adds a filing reference 44-31.
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J. King Todd
Charles D. Grubbs
Lucky preacher catches bass in trousers in Shelbyville ordeal
A Baptist preacher in Shelbyville Indiana drew a fishy surprise while baptizing a bass swam up his trousers leg and the preacher later cooked the fish for supper. The Cyn thiana Democrat notes the Presbyterian would not share the luck.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Cynthiana
Vanarsdell's Advocate Promotes Printing Service
The Advocate touts Vanarsdell's for best service and prompt delivery in printing.
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Vanarsdell’s
The Hustler Printer’s Ink in Danville Ad Poem
A Danville Commercial News poem proclaims the hustler of printer’s ink as a friend to the poor and working man. It praises constant industry, supplying goods from pins to guns, aiding the needy, and serving all with cash for work, including Al OK and IT as nicknames.
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Nll
Business Office
Danville Commercial News
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F. C. Duerson
Mt, Sterling, Ky
County Court News
Greenwade’s
K. Fertilizer
W.R. Tipton
Whitehall Tobacco Warehouse Co
R. L. Settles
the Advocate For Printing
Hustler
Printer’s Ink
Erebus
Mss
Walter Va Aain
Cardui
Cardus
Francisco
San Diego
Southern Railway
B. H. Todd
Bouthers Railway
Leuieville
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