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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1921
Page
7
A humorous recollection recalls an old-fashioned woman who always said yes maam to her steady. Now she has a daughter who calls her father repeatedly asking to see him. The joke adds that a man with crooked legs looks better in a bathing suit than a man with a crooked record in a divorce suit.
A columnist notes that nature can deceive but criticizes human folly, suggesting the public should pity natural slips yet mock human mistakes rather than excuse them. The reflection contrasts natural error with intentional or boastful behavior.
A concise quotation notes that many men view honesty as a fragile threshold, keeping only a small distance from legal trouble. The remark implies a skeptical view of moral standards and caution about integrity in practice.
A delegate regards his status as a distinguished man marked by long flowing badges on his chest. The description emphasizes self-perception and ornate insignia as symbols of prominence.
In a reflective note the editor suggests breaking a bad habit could be as simple as adopting a good one. The line hints at practical self-improvement and a call for personal discipline.
A compiled schedule lists county court days for Kentucky counties with paired towns and the corresponding 1st 2nd 3rd or 4th Monday. Notable entries include many pairs such as Adair-Columbia and Fayette-Lexington with their court dates, along with exceptions like Menefee-Frenchburg which follows 1st Monday each month and 2nd Monday in August and October.
The text surveys Norman Angell famed for The Great Illusion and his new work The Fruits of Victory. It argues he shows victors gain nothing but indemnities and profits for Germany, predicting renewed competition and war unless an armament conference curbs danger. The piece notes Angell’s past accuracy and urges action for humanity.
A short advertisement asserts Wallace's Livarade will purify the system and prevent fevers and disease, presenting a health remedy claim with no verifiable evidence.
A reflective piece argues love cannot be bought or sold, yet offers its gifts freely. It compares affection to a treasury where generosity exceeds material trade, emphasizing sincerity over profit in relationships.
The Rhoda Royal troupe promises Mt Sterling a major tented entertainment on Tuesday October 11. The act features a large menagerie with rare wild beasts, a steel cage exhibition, and hippodrome races. Royal's crew is praised for courtesy and reliability, with a reputation for delivering on promises and fair dealings.
Advertisement notes Wallace's Liverade offered for sale by Wm. S. Lloyd. The brief item promotes the product and the seller without additional details.
The text notes that etiquette matters as much as aggression in boxing, suggesting good manners influence a fighter's success and linger in memory, alongside the physical confrontation.
The Mt Sterling Advocate discloses ownership and management details for October 1921. Advocate Publishing Co J W Hedden Sr J W Hedden Jr Mrs J W Hedden Sr R H Hedden are named owners. no bonds or securities holders exceed one percent. Notary C P Kilpatrick certifies sworn statements. Also includes assorted promotional and editorial snippets from the period.
The ad copy asserts Tanlac's great success rests on its genuine value, praising the product as a reliable remedy. No other explanations are offered, reinforcing the message that efficacy drives popularity.
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