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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1915

Page

5

Personal notices mix of Lexington visitors and local guests

Mrs. John G. Winn and Mrs. Wm Hull shopped in Lexington while many locals hosted relatives and friends from Louisville Greenwood Ashland Paris Cincinnati and beyond. Visitors included Mr. Jake Clinkenbeard Winchester and Miss Jean Kendall Danville Caldwell College.

John G. Winn Lexington Wm. Hull R. L. Vanarsdell B. Frank Perry Frankfort Jake Clinkenbeard Winchester Jas. R. Magowan Louisville T. J. Carr Owingsville Tom P. Owings Ashland Lucy Goodpaster Sharpsburg Fannie Carr Alice Perry Joe Wilson Georgetown E. H. Goodpaster Frances Samuels Martha Ratliff G. Berry Pieratt Minneapolis George Garrett McLean County Ill John 8. Gillispie Hamilton Ohio John W. Lockridge C. T. Embry Paris A. B. White Jack Winn Princeton N. J Princeton University Virginia B. Jones Jess Becraft Elkin Station Richard B. Apperson J. J. C. Bach Tom Steele H. C. Hurst Jackson Lawrence Jones E. Gilbert Los Angeles Cal W. R. Maupin Gilbert

Baptist church group meets at Mrs Thompson's with theater donated

The Young Women's Missionary Auxiliary of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs. W. R. Thompson on Thursday at 7 30. Members urged to attend. Marvin Gay and Lewis Judy, Paramount Theatre owners, donate use of the theatre to the congregation until the new church is completed. Demolition of the old church began Monday morning.

Young Women’s Missionary Auxiliary of the Baptist Church W. R. Thompson Marvin Gay Lewis Judy Paramount Theatre The Baptist Church

Local Paper Expresses Welcome to Newcomers

The article notes happiness in meeting strangers and shares that visitors often laugh at community humor, highlighting a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.

Would You Recognize a Ten Dollar Gold Piece

A quip on the difficulty of identifying a ten dollar gold piece, noting the challenge for both the observer and the evaluator in recognizing historic coinage.

The Future of Mexico in Our Hands

A fiery editorial declares Mexico’s future rests with the public and urges firm, decisive action as the nation faces critical choices. The piece likens leadership to gripping a hot poker, signaling urgency and visible resolve.

Mexico

Dollars and Ducks Thrift Lesson for Young Men

An editorial urges young men to save and invest early rather than spend wastefully. It compares dollars to ducks that follow one another and warns that impulsive spending leads to ruin, while disciplined thrift paves the way to eventual wealth and security under the eagle of success.

Hell

Holier Than Thou Editorial on Lynching

A historical excerpt defends the north against stereotyping after mob lynchings in Illinois and Georgia. It argues both regions oppose mob law, condemns violence, and urges fair press coverage without generalizing entire populations. The piece critiques the Chicago Tribune and calls for measured journalism.

Georgia Leo Frank Chicago Tribune The Tribune North South Illinois

The Parents and Children of Today

A citizen laments that today’s youth seem to know more than their parents yet questions if the fault lies with modern parenting. The writer argues many children grow independent as parents chase pleasure, diminishing reverence for elders and parental authority.

Proportion of Good and Bad Work Defines Writing Quality

The statement argues that writing requires both good and bad work, with the balance and effort determining overall quality. It emphasizes disciplined practice and iterative refinement to improve craft.

Ignore Your Enemies Says Best Advice For All Time

The speaker argues that the strongest guidance is to disregard foes and focus on personal goals and growth. This mindset piece emphasizes resilience, self-reliance, and maintaining course despite opposition.

Local Socials Highlight Five Hundred and Bridge Gatherings

Mrs Eart W Senff hosts a Wednesday Five Hundred at North Maysville, others host bridge and Five Hundred events at Apperson Hill and West Main Street. Mrs Maggie Gaitskill and Miss Mary Apperson entertained in honor of Mrs James N Stofer of Alvin Texas, with luncheons and decorations noted.

Maggie Gaitskill Mary Apperson Apperson Hill James N. Storer Alvin, Texas Pattie Johnson Riley Bridge Club Ernest Sellers Indianapolis Ind West Main Street Charles A. Lindsay Bridge G. L. Kirkpatrick Ben RK. Turner West High Street James N. Stofer Alvin Texas Harry Bowman Ringo Stofer

Illnesses and Recoveries Reported After Brief Illnesses

The sick Miss Ola Rogers shows improvement and can sit up some. Mr. Will Turley, though in serious condition, is somewhat better and no longer suffers as he did. Friends learn Miss Mary Apperson, who had a minor operation at a Lexington hospital, has recovered enough to return home and appears to be on final recovery.

T. G. Cunningham Davis Huntington W. Va Anna Sewell Lucile Hull Paris Margaret Ardery Forrest Suter Lexington Louise Baum Marietta Ohio Macie Biggerstaff J. H. McConshay Charleston S.B. Carrington C. W. Kirkpatrick Lula Pitman Denver Colorado Pitman Carlisle Will Turley Mary Apperson

Forty four geeks demand subscription dollars in a tirade

A heated volley of complaint accuses Viecom executives of earning over a million dollars a year while laborers toil and wait for the promised subscription payment, expressing frustration and exasperation at the delay.

Viecom

Births A Daughter for Mrs Richmond Turley

A daughter was born Monday morning to the wife of Mr Richmond Turley.

Richmond Turley

Allies to borrow a billion on bonds

The Anglo French financial commission plans to borrow 1 billion dollars in the United States on straight British and French government bonds without collateral. If secured, the funds will be spent in the US to pay for wheat cotton meat and other shipments including munitions of war.

Joint Anglo-French Financial Commission United States

The Advocate Calls For Printing Reform

A terse statement from The Advocate asserts every person has value in some role, while noting that those wasting value become good riddance. the editorial frames printing as a duty to reveal merit and discard uselessness.

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