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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
6
A piece declares Owsley Stanley will be a vigilant governor who will expose deception and compel transparency in all state affairs. It warns lawmakers that he will expose concealed motives and veto any clever schemes in legislative acts.
Advertising note urging readers to obtain lower prices on pumps and filters from C P Pierce, with a phone contact. Followed by a grim wartime atrocity statistic: since entering the war the Turks have massacred 800000 Armenians. A dozen or two escaped.
The piece lauds Owsley Stanley as a farmer advocate with a steady record in Congress and promises he will champion farmers' interests in the Executive Chair, claiming no previous Kentucky nominee has shown such dedication. It highlights his long history of supporting agricultural provision and calls him the truest advocate in Kentucky political history.
Brick residence known as the Baptist parsonage on West High Street, currently occupied by Rev. J. S. Wilson, in thorough repair and desirable. Apply to W. A. Sutton or W. T. Tyler. Extra! Cupid shoots heart not president.
Relatives learned Tuesday of the death of Mr. Frank Trimble at his Memphis home after a ten day illness following an operation. A Wolfe county native aged seventy five, he spent years in Memphis and was famed as a banker and capitalist with holdings across the South. He is survived by J Green Trimble, Mrs. Louisa Wilson, an adopted son, and niece Esther Wilson. Funeral and burial occurred in Memphis on Thursday.
A Brooklyn Eagle item recounts a sensational scam where editors can appear rich by running minimal ads. The tale lists bids like a 35 cent rosebud for $5 ad, six inch ads for a gross of pills, and other barter deals such as shares of gold mines, a bicycle, circus tickets, a shotgun, or cash plus ads, highlighting the hollow lure of quick wealth.
Mrs Y R Bough of Waynesboro Pa reports she was run down after bronchitis with pains and weakness. After using Vinci she gained strength and can do housework again. Vinci claims to improve appetite digestion blood and vitality with a money back offer via Bassett Drug Co Mt Sterling Ky.
Government October report lowers Kentucky corn yield by 1,000,000 bushels to 119,000,000, but total crop exceeds 1912 peak by 27,700,000 bushels. Oats and potatoes eases. tobacco down 5,000,000 pounds. Corn value about 83,300,000 dollars. wheat 8,792,400.
Mrs Laura Willoughby of Mt Sterling reports back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained from Duerson's Drug Store. She says she felt better in every way with reduced dizziness and fatigue. Price is 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y advertises the product.
A guide urging parents to teach children the value of money from infancy. Let kids spend half and save half, counting growth and watching pennies grow. Encourage practical purchases, careful spending, and regular savings to build financial security for adulthood.
A dreamy meditation notes fatigue and longing for rest with images of fishing and violet dreams. The verse mentions Chicago's Sunday dry law and hints at broader world changes from this date onward, contrasting quiet longing with looming strife.
A call to use long winter evenings for monthly public meetings where citizens share ideas to improve local conditions. The proposal aims to foster progress, involve every resident, and turn idle time into practical action for the town and countryside.
Ten acres in the city of Mt Sterling with a six room brick house large cellar cistern and 25 platted lots. Balance in cultivation offers a high rice view and ample shade. Contact W C Hamilton at the office. Noble Ledford reference.
A bold subscriber question asks what we would do with a million dollars. The reply promises rapid action if the funds are handed over. A playful note contrasts horses and girls noting horses do not always win on form.
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