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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
2
The excerpt mocks a newspaper advice column aimed at the lovelorn, describing the author as an old maid who would sacrifice a week’s pay for a single intimate moment, with a disdainful tone toward the trimming and rhetoric used in the column.
For sale two young work mules aged five and six with a wagon and double leather harness. Sold by 123 P G D Sullivan & Co. The closing line hints at a cynical adage about favors.
A verse urges readers that gloom is personal and invites a shift in mindset. The message claims the sky mirrors the soul and that clarity comes from inner change, encouraging readers to brighten their outlook and life. It ends with a note about note paper and correspondence cards for the Advocate.
The article argues livestock breed choice should be judged by production efficiency. It cites swine dairy cattle beef cattle and heavy drafter as examples where the breed must maximize output while minimizing cost. It emphasizes economic production as the ultimate test for breeders and feeders.
A brief local ad notes new macaroni and New York cream cheese along with fresh cereals from 122 T. K. Barnes & Sons. The copy implies promotion of goods tied to road improvements and an automobile incentive for favored roads.
A compact, reflective line praising mothers and their belief in their sons, highlighting maternal affection and pride.
The Ben Ali Theater in Lexington debuts with The Passing Show of 1912. James B. Haggin funds the project and attends with Mrs Haggin at Green Hills. A lavish opening marks one of the season’s major social and business events in the Bluegrass.
In York county North Carolina the first alfalfa cutting is stored and a second crop looks strong. Farmers with one to twenty acres plan expansion and the alfalfa club with about 100 members will operate cooperatively. Orders for over 800 tons of lime show bulk buying benefits.
Lexington hosts a five day trotting meeting opening October 6 with the Walnut Hall Cup and Futurity for two year olds. The Kentucky Futurity for three year olds offers 14000 with 10000 to the winner. Thursday features the Transylvania with eighteen eligible starters and a strong field led by Cheeny and Ronsons 2 07 4.
Announcement reveals complete stock of initial paper and correspondence cards now available from Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Call to order while supplies last.
A church advertises a men only sermon inviting male worshippers with admission through a side door. The tactic hints at exclusive entry and targeted outreach while outlining the event’s accessibility.
For Sale Privately. The Mrs. Mary A. McClure residence and adjoining vacant lot on W. High street Mt. Sterling Ky. Frontage 150 feet, depth about 300 feet. Sold as a whole or separately. Residence new with all modern conveniences. Apply to Robt. H. Winn or the undersigned Pierce Winn, Trustee.
In a Houston letter Mrs S C Burton reports Cardui the woman's tonic restored her health after months of illness. She gained 15 pounds and handles all housework again. The ad urges readers with common women’s ailments to start Cardui, claiming 50 years of use and vegetable ingredients, with a free 64 page booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
A readable schedule lists county court days by county towns including Bath Owingsville on the 24th Monday Bourbon Paris on the first Monday Clark Winchester on the fourth Monday Fayette Lexington on the second Monday Fleming Flemingsburg on the fourth Monday Harrison Cynthiana on the fourth Monday Madison Richmond on the first Monday Montgomery Mt. Sterling on the third Nicholas Carlisle on the second Monday.
University of Kentucky's 1913 football slate lists games at Lexington against Ohio Northern, Cincinnati, Earlham, Wilmington College, Marshall College, and Tennessee with Louisville and Illinois appearing on the road and Thanksgiving date. October 11 is listed as open.
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