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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

says: al was q most miserable sufferer
from falling OF the womb, weak ovaries,
and leuoorrh0s, which caused me TO be
copAned to my bed for long time,
being too weak 10 bear my own weight
even, upon my feet. was treated by
che most reputable physicians in our
city. They could do nothing for me. 1
am most happy to say that in three
months after began taking Pe-ru-na 1
was well--entirely cured without any
appliances OF support Of any kind"
g.. A. Proehl, New Portage, o., writes t
any wife has been sick for about five
years. In the first place the doctor
called il leucorrhRa, and treated 1t about
we year, when it turned to liberation of
Ihe womb; she was then treated for that
for two years, when the doctor gave her
up. She could not walk for nearly two
years. She then tried your Pe-ru-na
She has taken three bottles and 1t did
Ner more good than any other medicine"
A vast multitude Of women have
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
The People Wanted Him.
TDanville News. !

Beckham is undoubtedly the nomi-
nee Of the plain people, the privates IN
the ranks of Democracy. With few
exceptions all tbe politicians, the ma
chine men, the men who manipulate
and dominate conventions, were op-
posed to the nomination OF Beckhsm.
They tried by every means in their
power 10 stem the tide, but it was
useless. The people wanted Beck
ham, and were determined to have
him, and the politicians, recognizing
that their efforts were ip vain, accept
ed the inevitable and bowed to the
will of the people and made it unani-
nous.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

George b. Hamlet, Post-oflice in
spector at Baltimore, has been charged
with lending his railroad psss and
badge and furnishing Government
transportation TO various persons. The
charges nave also developed the feet
that when a resident of Louisiana
Hamlet was known as negro, where
as he now passes as white man and
has cut something OF figure in GOO d
society in Southern Maryland.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

A gentleman recently cured of dvs-
pepsis gave the following appropriate
rendering Of Burns famous blessing
"Some have meat and cannot eat, and
some have none that want it; but we
have meat and We can eat,-Kodol
Dyspepsia Curee be thanked" This
preparation will digest what you eat.
1t instantly relieves and radically
cures indigestion and all stomach dis
orders.
For Sale by F. G. DUERs N, drug
gist.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
TIE NEW T0RE WORLD.
THRIcE-A-wEEK EDITION.
Almost A Daily-At the Price Of
a Weekly.

The most widely circulated
weekly" newspaper in America is
the Thrice-a Week edition of the
New York World, and with the
Presidential campaign now at hand
you can not do without IL Here
are some of the reasons why it is
the leader in dollar year journal
ism.
1t is issued every other day, and
is to all purposes daily.
Every week each subscriber re-
ceives Is pages and often during
the "busy" season "a pages each
week,
The price is only S1.00 per year
1t is virtually daily at the price
of weekly.
Its news covers every known part
of the world. No weekly newspa-
per could stand alone and furnish
such service.
The Thrice Week World has at
It's disposal all of the resources OF
the greatest newspaper in existence
the wonder of modern journal
ism-"America's Greatest Newspa-
per-" as it has been justly termed
The New York World.
Its political news is absolutely
impartial. This fact will be Of es-
pecial value in the Presidential
campaign coming on.
The best of current fiction is
found in its columns.
These are only some Of the rea-
sons; there are others. Rea / it and
see them all.
We offer this unequaled newspa-
per and THE ADVOCATE together
one year for $1.65
The regular subscription price Of
the two papers in 81. If
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

found Pe-ru-na an indispensable remedy.
1t meets all their Irregularities, critical
periods, and peculiar weaknesses.
Mrs. Anne Randall, Caro-, Mich, saysi
aThis letter leaves me vel, ] do sincerely
think, by reason Of your good advice and
great medicine, Pe-ru-na. Itbas brought
back my health 10 me in my older days.
1 am now q new woman, physically. I
think Pe-ru-na the best medicine in the
market"
Women are even more subject TO ca
tarrh than men. The chief cause is the
delioacy of her organism, as compared
to man. This explains why, N part at
least, so few women are entirely free
from catarrh. Cstarrh of the pelvic or
gans is generally called female disease.
Miss Sadie Martinez the prominent
young actress, writes to Or. Hartman IN
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
Many In One.

With twelve different theaters, a
dog show, a pony show, q monkey
show, wild animal show. q streets
of all nations, elephants, csmels. dom
keys, etc. the Lexington Fair pro-
vides the most extensive entertain
ment ever conceived. The Arcadisn
Villa, the most gigantic amusement
feature ever concocted, is open day
and night. August 1918. Reduced
rates on all railroads.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
QUEER OLD FICTION.
A Woman Who Was on Friendly Terms
with the Fairies.

There is curious story, which any
one may read for himself, who hap
pens to possess volume, containing
good many curious things, called
phoenix Britannicus." 1t is the
story of a woman who was gifted with
the power of seeing fairies, and was
herself favored with the friendship
of this elusive race. The woman was
born and lived for more than 20 years
IN Cornwall, near Bodmin. She
adorned the seventeenth century, and
this account Of her was written in her
own lifetime.
When she was about ~ she was
placed as servant in the' house Of a
respectable family of Bodmin. One
day she was found lying unconscious
in the garden. When she recovered
she said that she had been visited by
six little people dressed in green,
story which made Thoughtful people
serious, because, you see, little people
dressed in green could be none other
than fairies. After the attack she
had a long illness. After her illness
she became religious, and was remark
able for remembering more of the ser
mon than anyone else in the family.
Now, on one occasion, her mistress
had an accident and broke her leg by
fall. The girl then showed the won
derful powers she possessed by telling
her, on the information of the little
people in green, her friends, how the
accident had taken place and by COM
pleteiy and instantly healing the
broken limb, only passing her hand
over the fracture.
Such thing cannot be hidden un-
der q bushel; all the people round who
were sick f3ocked to her, and she cured
all Corners without taking any money.
1t was also observed that she took no
food at the family table, bat went
into her own room, where the fairies
brought her food, as was witnessed by
many who looked through the key
bole. They saw the food, but they
could not sec the fairies At this
point the ciergmen Of the place in
terfered. 1t was evidently wicked to
keep up these friendly relations with
the fairies; she must desist. How
ever, the little people in green gave
her Bible, with page turned down
to show the answer she must make.
1t was the apostolic injunction to try
the spirits.
But the answer was not received IN
the spirit expected and they lodged
the girl in Bodmh Jail. Here the
fairies continued to visit her, bring
ing her the most delicious dinners
and breakfasts you can possibly mag
inc, 50 that they were obliged to let
her out. She would not return to
her place, but she went home, and
then she married. And after her
marriage she refused to say word
about the fairies; not one single word
would she say, and now We shall never
know the full history of this romantic
neutrality-suspicious. the girl ter
minated it Of her own accord or
whether she went on with her friends
for the rest Of her life.-Chicago
Daily NeWs
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
POWERS IN CHINA
About September LIST Will Be
Something Like This.

Germany (all but 5000 will be $500
sent from home). .......... .2OOOO
England (of which 10000 are
Indian native troops under
British ofiicers). ............ 3OOOO
United States all regular army
regiments. ........... 1000
Japan (shs wants 10 send 2OVOO
more, but Russian jealousy pre-
vents). ................. .ZoVVV
France (mostly from Tonquin) 5000
Russia ..............5O $4,000
Russia has 100000 men ready and
will send all if she can unopposed by
other powers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

Shelby County Fair Is Aug. 2Ssh,
four DAYS. This ia one OF the most
successful Stock and Agricultural As
socistions in Kentucky. Every one
in its wide section is interested and
not few who have visited once
mske annual returns. This year it
is expected to be more attractive than
ever. All roads leading to Shelby
vile give special rates.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
TO Asthma Sufferers.

LAwson Elvidge, OF Darlington, III.
says he was cured of chronic asthma
of long standing by Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t gives positive relief in
all cases OF asthma, so this di ease,
when not completely cured, is ROBBED
o: al its teriors 10y this great remedy.
Take no substilute.
Sold by f. q. DUERsoN, druggist
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
FLOWERS IN THE GRASS.
A Branch of Gardening Well Developed
in England.

IN EHSlduus
Flower gardening in the grass is a
fascinating expression Of woodland
beauty possible to but few, especially
if they live in the city. If the dweller
in town succeeds in making a few
straggly flowers grow in good black
earth he is thankful. But there are
experts in the art who can successful
ly grow flowers in the grass, thus Do
ing away with all artifciality.
Perhaps in England is this trick
most successful. Il is not an assem-
blage of bulbs thrown in lump mere
ly to make massive show. One great
error is oyercrowding when one at
tempts to make garden in the grass.
The daffodils in the meadow are not
thrust together in a group but scat
tered here and there. No flower is
prettier in the grass or more easily
sown than the daffodil.
In Kew gardens, England, daffodils
have become thoroughly naturalized.
The narcissus. too, grows well and its
silyery, sttariiiike flowers form beauti-
full groups. Other blossoms which do
wellaresnowdrops, bluebells, crocuses
and even tulips. These bulbs grow in
the grass beautifully.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

James p. Gregory, Judge of the
Jefferson County Court, says that
he would consider it party duty
to accept the Democratic nomina-
tion for Congress in this district
should it be given him. He has no
opposition, and will probably be
the nominee.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

Beauty is born in the blood. Beau
ty is more than Skin deep" it is
blood deep. When the blood is faint
ed by disease the flesh will feel it and
the skin will show it, Sallow or mud
dy compilations, pimples, blotches
and eruptions are only the surface
signs of impure blood. Face washes
lotions, complexion powders, may pal
late the evils but they cannot cure
the diseese. The oniv cure is IL
cleanse the blood OF The poisonous
matter which is the cause OF the out
break in the flesh and skin. Impure
blood can be absolutely purified by
the use of Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medic
al Discovery. Its effect on flesh and
skin is marked. Sores heal and dis
appear. The skin becomes smooth,
and regains its natural color. The
eyes brighten and sparsle, ,hc whcl-
holy is radiant with the bighine r
and beauty of health. "Golden Med
ica Discovery" contains no slcohel,
whisky or other iDtox:csnt, ann is alb
solutely free from opium, cocaine srd
other narcotics. The use OF d..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, assists the
action of the "Discovery," by cleans
ing the system Of cloggiug matter.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
Come to Town one and All.

The impression prevails in the
minds of some farmers and others
that a restriction had been placed up
on them by the City Council prohib-
ting them from selling vegetables,
honey, eggs, fowls and other market
ing. We are informed that no such
rSetrictions exist. Come 10 town and
sell what you have.
52.tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

benefit to women and particularly rec
ommend It to them. My dressing table
is never without it,"
Everywhere the people, especially the
women, are praising Pe-ru-na as a rem
edy for all forms of catarrhal difficul-
ties. Send for free cstarrh book. Ad-
dress DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O. 49,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

regard to Pc
ru-na, as fol-
lows :"1tgives
me great plea
sure to recon-
mend Peru
natomembers
of my profess
sion. 1 have
IOu0Q III uOSJ
helpful. 1 con-
slider Pe-ru-na
of esnacial
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
CARPENTER JOBBING.

I am here 10 answer every call.
Repair work is my speciality. Work
will be satisfactory and charges rea-
sonable. All work guaranteed.
Shop, old Oddfellows Hall, second
story above r. II. White Il Co.'S Drug
store. Patronage solicited.
S. B. HEDGES.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

1 believe should
have Dm dead by
@is dine had 1 not
<sed II. i am feel
ing 80 we'll now.
! have not taken
any medicine for
70 ur or Il v Q
m onths. 1 can
cheerfuny recon-
mend Pe-ru-na 10
my friends"
Mrs. Henry Ellis
5O2 Scott 8 tire e t,
Milwaukee, Wis,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
Too much Pork: Not Enough Fat.


Without doubt the fat in pork is
about as hard TO digest as anything can
be. A person has to have a strong
digestion and must be engaged in
hard work in order to take care of
this food, although it is true large
number of persons depend upon it es-
pecisilY through the cold weather.
The fact il, however, hat as a rule
fat lie largely deficient in our food ;
that is, fst which can he easily de
gested and promptly assi'nilatsd by
the system. Cod liver oil, as we Il ad
it in Scott's Emulsion, is The most ca
silly digested Of all fats; it is just the
food the body must have to give it
nerve power, brain power and diges-
tive power.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
A WonaH'S EueS

Will tell her love, though every other
feature be hidden under the oriental
YaShmak. A woinan's eyes are equally
eloquent as to her health She can teach
her lips to laugh in spite Of pain, but the
eyes will never be partner in that deceit
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
Ear Almost Off.

In 3 fight between William and
Marian Cook, cousins, at Puncheon,
William bit Msrion's left ear almost
of
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

There are no better pills made than
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Always
prompt and certain.
For sale by f. G. DUERsoN, drug
Qist.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
Wounded.

John TribbeY, near Headquarters,
was badly wounded by the accidental
discharge OF a revolver in the hands
of 7-year-old Russell Blount.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

mother health for her duties, and happi-
ness in their performance
wMy niece was troubled with female weakness
for about four years before / asked for your ad-
vice. writes Mr.. W McOTegor, Of cd ST. and
Princeton Ave, Chicago Ills eYOu advised he1
TO take DR.. Pierce's Favonte Prescription. which
she did faithfully for nine months, and now We
must acknowledge TO you that she Is weH NOM
an. We cannot thank you enough for the cure.
We have recommended your medicine 10 a1 our
friends, and believe 1t 70 be wonderful dis
covery."
DIR. Pierce's Medical Adviser, paper
covers, sent free Oh receipt of al one
cent stamps to pay cost Of mailing only
The cloth-bound volume for 81 stamps
Address DIR. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

Deep hollows, dark
circles, wrinkles at
the corners, tell
the story of pain
and sleeplessness.
Much of the nerv-
business, sleepless-
ness and suffering
in general, endured
by won n, Is
caused by a dis
eased condition Of
the wonlanly or
gans. When that
diseased condition
is cured there arc
no more hollow,
dark ringed eyes.
DIR. Pierce's Favor
lite Pre- scription
cures irregularity,
inflammation, vi
ceration: and se
male a k IL e S 8,
stops enfeebling
drains, strengthens
the nervous system
and gives to the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31
1T is A Fifty so FEW .,iOMEA
Are Entirely Free From Pelvic Catarrh.

Miss Anna Carsten, Clayton, Ill, says
Your Pe-ru-ns did me so much God. |
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1900-07-31

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The colored American., 1900-11-17
'Twenty-six, each for a. different

'Twenty-six, each for a different
ailment, but we are broadgauge enough
in our methods to frequently recon-
mend to our patients things we don't
make or sell ourselves. We believe in
telling the truth to patients, wheth-
er it is a cent in our pockets or dol
lar out. Truth pays in the end. 1t
always did and always will. The ad-
vertiser who has not yet recognized
this fact is a sure loser in the long
run
While we are congratulating our
selves it must not be forgotten that
much of our success should be direct
" attributed to the bold and aggres-
sive advertising that has been DONE
The good results thus derived must be
continued and my own impression is
that if we increase our advertising ap-
preparations, the business is logically
bound to increase also.-
My chief motive for thus forecasting
the future, as it We're, is that the drug
gists may feel an implicit confidence
when handling our preparations that
their sales are going to be vigorously
helped by our advertising. There have
peen many cases on record where, af-
ter proprietary article had been put
upon the market, and some spasmodic
advertising done, the latter was sud-
denly stopped without warning, and
the druggists naturally found large
quantities of the goods on their hands
which they were unable to sell, owing
to the demand for them having ceased.
For of course all business men know
that inasmuch as it is the advertising
that creates the demand a stoppage
will cause it to cease.
Can any agent sell your prepara-
tions that wish to?"
ooh yes; We have a number that
sell large quantities, but we want more
still all over the county and will pay
them WE'LL
This concluded the interview, ex-
cept that in answer to final question
the doctor assured me that they never
did any outside" advertising at all.
confning themselves strictly to such
mediums as went into the homes.
For" said he, sick people-those who
need our aid the most-usually remain
at home and don't go out of doors look
ing for remedies advertised in street
cars and on fences and bulletin boards
Still all advertising we consider good
some much better"
The colored American., 1900-11-17
DR. E. PARKER READ,
PIadpbias Leading Afro Chemist and Business Man

be If otherwise filled. Verbal captions
may attract attention, illustrations
compel it. You can't~dodge a picture
you have to see it whether you will
or not
DO you find weeklies or dailies best
for your purpOSe?'
They're both good in their way.
For pro rata cost, am not prepared to
say which have proven best
But then You must understand that
all our advertising pays. We make it
pay. We have excellent remedies that
honestly do all that we claim for
them. We believe in honest reading
advertisements, and we pay the best
prices for them. OUR ADVERTIS-
ING ARE THE BEST MEDIUMS,
AND THERE YOU HAVE THE Sc
CRETS OF OUR SUCCESS"
do you use testlmOnials-do you
believe in them? I mean, do you be-
lieve they have an advertising value?"
I'VE use testimonials largely, and
we are great believers in their efficacy
to spread the truth. Authentic testi-
monials, giving names and addresses,
have great local influence where the
writer of the testimonial resides. We
have thousands of testimonials from
all over the country. We have used
vast quantities of these and are still
using them, consequently their inf1u
erce is Widespread
"Outside the sale of the advertised
remedies, do you give advice by cOrre-
SpOndence?"
For answer DR.. Read opened a pom
derous drawer and told me to run my
eye over the cases. Only one case ap-
peared on each page, but every detail
OF age, sex, occupation, symptoms, ETC.,
was given, together with the name and
address, and across the page was writ
ten the diagnosis.
you have made quite a feature of
giving away free samples of your medi-
cine, doctor. Was this plan dictated
by philanthropy or business"'
Both. Advertising to give goods
away is double expense. We have
to pay for the privilege of finding re-
cipients. It means big preliminary
loss, as you can imagine, when [ tell
you that we sometimes send out 500
free samples in a single day. But the
fact that We do give away these trial
packages proves that we have perfect
confidence in the merits of our RENE
dies. Confidence begets confidence, you
know, and the public has not been
slow to respond. There are a good
many concerns doing it, and this fact
alone is proof of our success. Sen
sible people seldom try to follow in the
footsteps of failures"
sBut the pfiianthropic part"
eve want the public to know that
our remedies are honest, meritorious,
that they are just what we claim
they are, and we don't want the peo-
pies money before they have given
them a thorough test
"And the business part ?'
THAT comes afterwards. We know
tbe goods are all right We know the
public will find them so and continue
to purchase the remedy which did
them good when procured free"
"How many different remedies do you
advertiser" ,