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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
7
A local ad preview touts the latest fashions in monogram stationery as choice for society use. An accompanying promo for Dr Thomas Electric Oil claims quick relief for croup with magical effect.
For sale a country home and store with a good stand and fine location on Clay Street. Ready rooms for rent and shingles available. Contact E. D. Marshall by phone 625. 13-31. Local notice.
Classified notice seeking country hams and bacon with payment at the highest market price. Contact P Greenwade for details.
Mrs Grace Arney risked her life to shield her baby as a street car collision on Evanston avenue threw her 20 feet from a car. Eight people were hurt, including five children. Arney is believed fatally injured while others expect to recover.
A historian argues against altering the Decalogue or credal statements. He warns that modifying sacred text risks distorting meaning and undermines the belief in Scripture’s inerrancy. The piece cautions the Church of England not to adapt foundational statements.
An Inventive Age report claims that electrocuting fresh eggs before cold storage can prevent flavor deterioration. The process uses a metal cap on each end and a 500 volt electric shock to "kill" the egg, preserving its natural taste despite freezing.
Richard Croker told a New York reporter that Americans send money abroad each June due to a desire for freedom. He cited Puritanical American laws as enslaving people and referenced a New England park notice board that said pleasure grounds are for pleasure only with no games or play allowed.
A reflective piece argues conscience guides how we view the past not the other way around. It claims facts are corrupted unless we correct them with our ideals and moral lens. The soul moralizes history to avoid demoralization, likening this process to alchemists turning experience into inner gold.
George Gold at a Georgian court dinner quips that gold mines resemble people not by appearance. He cites Frank R. Stockton on judging by appearances, noting one should not trust a man who carries a silk umbrella as he may have a cotton one hidden.
Chairman R H Vansant of the Democratic Campaign Committee predicts a clear victory for Democrats in Kentucky. He cites organized precinct canvassing and broad party enthusiasm as key factors ensuring turnout and restoring the state to its traditional Democratic alignment.
The Chesapeake and Ohio issues four official circulars announcing promotions including F I Cabell to chief engineer, maintenance of way eliminated, M S McDonald to superintendent of stores at Huntington, W V, M I Forbes division engineer Cincinnati, and appointments of A E Botts C E Roland and C H Doebler in various divisions. Circulars credited to Stevens Grice Allen Butler Morris with approvals.
Fragmentary railway notice lists Sleeping Dining and Parlor Cars on express trains with times and consulting agents for details. Daily and weekdays service indicated.
Time table note indicates train schedule for West Bound service effective May 2 1911 in Lexington and Eastern route.
Train No 1 connects at Lexington with L and N for Louisville Kentucky Train No 3 connects at Lexing ton for Cincinnati Ohio Campton Junction trains 1 2 3 and 4 connect with Mountain Central Ky to Camp ton Ky Beattyville Junction trains 1 2 and 3 connect with L and A Railway for Beattyville O K Junction trains 7 5 and 4 connect with Ohio and Kentucky Railway for Cannes City Ky and O K stations
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