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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
7
A reflection on wealth beyond money, stating that true riches come from health and strong constitution. It argues that sturdy bones, muscles, nerves, and vitality surpass gold and silver in value for a person’s life and capabilities.
The speaker argues wealth lies in a kind disposition. A man’s inner faults make life hard, even when outwardly prosperous. Selfishness, gloom, and constant anxiety deform character more than any visible defect. A cheerful, patient, forgiving nature is the key to a strong family and life.
The New York police department has started a school to train detectives in scientific crime detection. It is not stated, but the curriculum is likely to feature Sherlock Holmes as a major influence.
Readers are invited to identify the actress pictured in The Photodrama items. Guess at The Table on Wednesday night, Sept 12 between 7 and 8 o clock for a chance at a week’s pass. Mary Pickford’s A Romance of the Redwoods showcases California scenery.
The story centers on El Jaguar who holds three people in his power and forces a choice between safety for a sister or a new wife. Sessue Hayakawa leads the bandit role with a tense, startling plot. Supporting cast includes Tom Moore Marjorie Daw Tom Forman Mabel Van Buren Lucien Littlefield and Horace B. Carpenter. Produced for the Lasky Company directed by Marshall Neilan.
Last week, Boyd and Miss Mary Ethel Johnson of the Judy neighborhood married in the county. The groom, son of Charles C. Boyd, is a rising farmer, and the seventeen year old bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson.
Miss Anna Ryan a capable Lexington nurse and Montgomery county girl has joined Dr Barrow's unit and will depart for France in a few weeks. Her friends regret her departure yet praise her selfless patriotism. She is sister of Mrs. W S Holliday of the city.
Master Commissioner W A Samuels will begin sittings in the Montgomery circuit court estate matter of Nannie E Oldham Stofer on September 12 1917 at Mt Sterling Kentucky and close October 8 1917 All claimants against the estate must file proven claims within the period and interested parties must appear to offer proof before the commissioner
The Menefee Oil and Gas Company filed incorporation articles at Frankfort with Judge C. C. Turner and Ben W. Hall as stockholders. The company holds many leased acres in Menefee County where experienced oil men oversee drilling and predict a strong chance of a favorable strike.
L W Hackney of Spencer neighborhood purchased a about 50 acre farm near Peel ed Oak church Bath county from Green Estis for $80 per acre. The improved property will have possession within thirty days.
The USDA states potatoes remain essential in meals as a wholesome starch source rich in minerals. They are easy to prepare, versatile for leftovers, and help balance acidic effects from meats and eggs. When prices allow, potatoes should be a regular part of the diet.
A New Jersey soldier convicted of bigamy is sentenced to a term on the French front. The remark about leniency from New Jersey courts follows. Ice watermelons and cantaloupes are noted for August heat. Vanarsdell's.
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