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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
3
An editorial by Holland urges farmers to avoid mail order houses for butter and eggs. It argues these firms insist on cash in advance, offer no bartering or credit, and would devalue local trade. The piece encourages spending real money with local merchants where produce is sold.
County court orders a November 4 1913 poll to decide if the fiscal court should have three commissioners elected at large and the county judge. The sheriff and election officers are to print ballots, publish notices for four weeks, and post handbills for two weeks in each precinct.
An advertisement item mentions Clay McKee Sons offering real estate services and loans, plus insurance execution bonds and investment guidance. The notice touts The Wgure Motor Car autos and promotes Wryton's Linen as top market paper from Advocate Publishing Co.
George Harbottle, a quarry laborer in Northumberland, can recall every word he hears or reads. He memorized songs after 17 minutes, recited Glasgow license house names in reverse, and reproduced eight months of wage records for each worker after ten minutes. He cannot handle figures but excels at textual recall.
Doyle asks Boyle if he notices the cigar flavor and Boyle confirms, saying he could smell the weed with his eyes closed.
The Courier Journal reports a harsh stereotype citing Eastern countries where men buy wives and compares Western women to items from a remnant sale. The quoted remarks reflect xenophobic commentary and gender bias from a historical perspective.
A humorous dialogue from a London sketch features a professor teased about studying the sea, joking to know it upside down and then inside out, delivered in a light, back-and-forth banter.
In a playful exchange a speaker recalls attending an aviary meeting, prompting a pun about bird men. The banter hinges on a joke that the gathering was indeed about birds, highlighting light newsroom humor.
A dialogue centers on an offer to transfer notes as property for a nominal price. One party insists the offer is literal, while the other agrees to accept the notes as full payment. The exchange hints at a pithy deal and potential legal questions about ownership.
A terse remark on Rogers as a sportsman, characterizing him as prone to chasing wild goose ideas and chasing schemes. The exchange suggests skepticism about his judgment and practical approach in sporting or competitive contexts.
The incident centers on Cy Cummins a Maryland state legislator. At a county club banquet a live bear appeared on stage after a bear meat course. Cummins denies wrestling the bear instead claiming he kicks bears to death when behind them.
A father returns home tired and comforts his daughter who asks not to see blots on her first copy. He praises her neat work and a kiss on her forehead teaches a broader lesson to overlook faults and focus on brighter pages amid strife.
A critic jeers at abundance of company while an amused chronicler faults the critic for blaming others for inaction. The exchange turns into a sly dig about a baseball fan, highlighting playful rivalry between art and sport.
Dialogue fragment showing Mrs Googan and Mrs Slattery discussing a boy who resembles his father with humor about health and fortune in a clipped period voice.
A dialogue fragment quotes a distressed youth, Young Jerkins, who contemplates self harm after rejection by Miss Bilkins. The exchange notes he might regret harming himself or facing consequences later. No other persons or organizations are identified.
An editorial voice in the Detroit Free Press argues for women's suffrage while affirming that men should vote as well. The brief quotation reflects broad support for universal suffrage and civic engagement.
Mollie asks how many lumps of sugar to add to her coffee. Charlie replies to have her own sweet way as usual, in a playful domestic moment.
The Yale Record jokes about rumors surrounding George, noting a discreet lifestyle and a light exchange about discussing the matter. The quip reflects campus wit and social attitudes of the era.
“Why She Enjoys Golf” shows a light remark about golf’s appeal. The speaker says she enjoys the game very much because it keeps her husband out of her way most of the time. The tone is playful.
A dining room exchange reveals the waiter says no infinitesimal cheese is available, only cream cheese remains. The humorous moment highlights a mismatch between a guest’s request and the kitchen’s stock.
The fragment hints at a dramatic line about war and alimony spoken by Willie Paw or a similarly named figure. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are present.
A terse New York line notes a confrontation where a speaker repeats a refusal and claims to have heard every word, signaling a tense exchange in a public setting. The fragment hints at a clash between a victim and an aggressor, with no further details.
Bettie Bullock writes of years with severe womanly troubles and near bed rest until her husband gave Cardus. She improved to walk two miles and work. Cardui marketed by Chattanooga Medicine Co. invites readers to consult their druggist and request home treatment booklet.
Advocate Publishing Co Inc announces full initial paper and correspondence card lines. Call now for stock availability. Huyler's candies available at tf Geiger's Pharmacy as sole agent.
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