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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1921
Page
3
Kentucky farmers face a severe weed problem with wild onion. Experts at the College of Agriculture advise fall deep plowing to bring bulbs up, then spring harrowing and a summer crop like corn to shade the soil. Repeat for four to five years and avoid grain crops. If soil erosion risk appears, use double cross disking with rye.
G D Sullivan & Co will reopen for business on October 1 after months of repairs and will pay the highest market price for poultry eggs and other produce. Also notes a local quip about cutting and parking signs reflecting changing times.
The owner, a wealthy impresario, spoors no expense to assemble a world class cast for 1921. The roster includes top celebrities, imported horses, and a royal Japanese troupe, the only double troupe to visit the country, all to be showcased across acres of tents.
A local Miller on Queen Street, J. M. Montjoy, testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and back pain after irregular kidney action. The advertisement states the pills cost 60 cents at all dealers and are supplied by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
A compact reflection on how early local newspapers mirror both flaws and strides of town residents, tracing the imperfect portrait alongside the community’s advances and endeavors.
A reflective line equating enduring affection with enduring truth, suggesting love that dies never deserved the name truth and vice versa. The statement contrasts permanence of love with authenticity of truth, implying true love and truth are inseparable and lasting.
The piece urges steady effort during slack times, arguing there is no true loss of business if one keeps building. It promotes a proactive mindset, saying neglect leads to downfall and small daily tasks now can yield large profits later.
A brief item notes the Greek army moving to capture Augora with a blunt dispatch from the Little Rock Gazette. The blurb adds a remark about another poor goat, reflecting column quirks of the period.
Dr H M Wright, dentist, is shown with office contact hours from 9 to 12 and 1 to multiple periods, listing office phone 247 and residence 249 and noting Office Traders National Bank in the listing.
A reflective line notes that a person must be well drilled to avoid revealing that he is bored. The aphorism implies disciplined restraint hides inner weariness and monotony.
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