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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
3
A narrator relates a parable about a little hole seeking a place to belong. It tries a window, a chair, and a baby's rattle, escapes danger, and finally ends up in a suffragist’s husband’s sock. The tale ends with the hole finally at peace after six months.
Henry Judy announces appointment as local agent for Hurst-Home Insurance offering fire wind and lightning coverage. He promises the cheapest insurance and invites inquiries, with contact listed as phone 674. The note closes with an unrelated proverb about speed and mufflers.
A humorous column notes many men offer guidance to anyone but the resourceful Girl Who Counts. The piece playfully critiques gender assumptions and persistence in seeking help.
A promotional notice for a variously described book on sexual hygiene by Winfield Scott Hall. It highlights the work as plain truths about sex life, its relevance to happiness in marriage, and its suitability for professionals and general readers. Advertises price of $1.00 plus postage.
It is twelve weeks until the state primary on August 1 when US senatorial nominations will be made. The column forecasts former Governor J. C. W. Beckham as the Democratic choice based on county canvases, while Congressman A. O. Stanley and Governor James B. MacCreary dispute the forecast.
Matt promotes Ginn and Howard Contractors and Builders Estimates offering building and repair work for city and county projects. They invite contracts and promise to save clients money by providing figures.
John Sherman notes in the Cincinnati Enquirer that Beckham is attracting solid support as the likely nominee. Stanley and McCreary remain viable but unable to halt Beckham while the race continues. Public sentiment shows about two of every three men view Beckham as certain to win the nomination, despite some not intending to vote for him.
A British group of physicians and clergy reviewing faith cure finds some value in spiritual healing for functional disorders while cautioning against organic disease claims. The committee says prayer works within natural laws and should complement medical care, not replace it, and warns against unqualified healers.
A Courier Journal excerpt notes a cult that relies on divine interposition imposes limits on the Deity and urges adherents to seek a physician when the Sovereign Power cannot proceed further. The report highlights tension between ritual healing and modern medicine.
The statement urges backing up a bluff with all ability to avoid a retreat. It emphasizes risk and resolve in high-stakes bluffing, implying that full effort and skill deter the opponent from forcing a concession.
S. P. Greenwade asserts they slaughter their cattle with proper sanitary precautions and take responsibility for the meat production process.
The Prodigal Son appears as one of history's first characters to demonstrate the possibility of a genuine return. The tale underscores themes of repentance and reconciliation across early literary culture.
The Advocate for Printing notes Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 if any case fails and urge readers to seek testimonials from I J Chanly Co Toledo Ohio. Pills for constipation are also recommended.
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