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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

Patriotism is in the air these
days, and it extends from one
end Of the country to the other
and embraces all classes Of citi-
Gems from the millionaire to the
pauper That is patriotism to ones
flag and country. But there is stin
another kind Of patriotism that is
Of quite as great importance but
is not so generally observed. That
is patriotism to the home town, TO
the schools, the churches, the
lodges, the business men,, in fact, 20
everything that pertains to the
home life. The more prosperous
the home communities Of the coun-
try, the greater is the power Of
the country as single unit. The
man who exerts his influence in
behalf Of his home town uses as
great a brand of patriotism as the
one who mounts platform and
starts the eagle to screaming. As
matter of fact, there is no com
parison between the two, for in
nine cases out Of ten actions
speak louder than words. Patriot
ism to country is commendable,
but that to both home and country
is even better.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
GROUND LIGHTS IN WARFARE
Used to illuminate Actual Territory
Over Which Enemy May 40.
vance--Prevent Attacks.

Whenever there is a night attack
the battlefield is made almost as
light as day by means of search
lights, special star shells which burst
III the sky and throw out a brilliant
light, and ground lights. These
ground lights are used to illuminate
the actual ground over which the en-
envy may advance, and many thou
sands have been used by English SOL
diers, especially when the two lines
of trenches are very close to one an
other.
The lights consist of a skeleton
circular frame of iron covered over
with canvas and filled with a compo-
sition of resin, tar and other COM
bustibles. AS a rule they are fired
from trench mortars towards the
German wire entanglements, a short
fuse lighting the composition. This
burns with a dazzling flame for a
quarter of an hour or more, and as
long as it is burning the surround
ings are lighted up sufficiently to
prevent any German attack being
made without instantly being seen.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
WEEDS CYNTHIANA MAN

Miss Marjorie Wilson, of Mt l..
Sterling, and Mr.. Earl Williams, Of
Cynthiana, were quietly married at
the home of the officiating minister,
Rev. C. w. Elsey, in Cynthiana, Fri
day, July 18th. The wedding was
a complete surprise to the many
friends of the popular young
couple. The attendants were Mr..
and Mrs. Owen Heir, of Broadwell,
and only a few intimate friends and
relatives were present. Immediate
ly after the ceremony the couple
left to spend their honeymoon with
friends and relatives in Lexington
and Carlisle, and on their return
will reside temporarily with the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. l..
Williams, in Cynthiana. The groom
is popular Cynthiana boy, a
chauffeur by profession, and high
ly regarded. His bride is the
daughter of Mrs. d. B. Wilson, of
this city, and is a very lovely and
popular young lady.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
WHERE SOCIAL CASTE
is UNKNOWN

Have you noticed the PECULIAR
ties beneath the surfade in the
mobilization of the National Guard
of the United States ana it's dis
patch to the border9 Serving in
the ranks of many of the organi-
cations are millionaires from thu
highest social and financial families.
In the same commands are janitors,
farmers, clerks, and common labor
ers, all good men and true. Each
is serving his country to the bes.
of his ability, but the most notice
able feature is the fact that social
caste is utterly unknown. The mil
lionaire and the laborer groom
their horses or dig bitches side by
side and joke as though they hao
been fast friends all of their lives.
They are comrades in common
cause, and as comrades they think,
act and do.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
NO MONEY RETURNED.

'cDo you mean to say you won't
give me my money back for this book
just because / have read it?'
eyes, madam, but what is the mat
ter? Is the print imperfect, or any
thing like that ?"
"No."
'"Then why are you not satisfied
with the novel ?"
"Why, l don't like the way it
ends. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
A HARAssED "LloN."

"Do you see that little man ovel
there in the corner trying to answer
questions put to him by half dozen
different women at the same timer"
"Of course l see him. Poor devil p
"Well, he's famous explorer.
He's made some important discov-
cries."
"Hum. He looks to me now as if
he would be tickled to death if he
could discover some way out of his
difficulties"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
WHAT WE NEED

Kentucky as a state and the
people themselves are able to have
consolidated schools and they
should he ashamed not to have
them for the boys and girls sakes.
There never was a time when there
was a greater demand for educated
young people and never a time
when there was less demand fol
poorly educated people. The con-
solidated schools would give the
children an equal educational ad-
vantage with the graded schools of
the towns, for a consolidated schoOi
means a graded school with train
ed Observation-Disclosures News.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
CLIPPINGS FROM THE
SNAGT0WN T0RCHLIGHT

Old John Rudy, who runs a
moonshine still on Peavine Ridge,
says he only takes two glasses
of whisky a week now, but his face
is like a gas meter 1t registers
more than it consumes.
Bessie Podmunk was out on the
street the other day rafting kisses
in the interest of sweet charity.
Little "Skinny" Elliston took sew
eral chances as he is not afraid
of germs.
Times have hit hard pan and rock
bottom in Snagtown. Every time
we give an entertainment to raise
money to buy a melodium we get
deeper in debt.
In our last issue we stated that
Miss Margaret Isley wore. orna-
ments composed OF diamonds and
whinestones. 1t should of course,
have read rhinestones.
The Snagtown Fiddling Band has
been practicing every night for two
weeks for the magic lantern show
that comes off at the Possum Ridge
school house two weeks from now
In order not to waste any of their
music the band has been serenad-
ing its friends while practicing.
Some believe that the band will not
be ready in time for the show, as
Billy st. Aubin will have to dress
after he learns all the pieces.
Old Bob Houghton's house caught
on fire Tuesday morning. 1t caught
accidently, there being no insur-
ance on. it.
The deputy constable, Doc Wall,
expects to make several important
arrests as soon as he gets through
making his race for reelection.
Several from this vicinity went to
Plunkville last Wednesday to wit
ness the wild animal show, which
consisted of a dancing bear and a
snake charmer. Jack Goodine, who
takes a great interest in snakes,
bought a picture Of the lady.
The Snagtown postmaster says
he stands ready to change politics
Just as soon as the Republican elect
a president.
Notwithstanding the advance in
price of every other necessity, thu
Snagtown Fiddling Band has an
nounced that it will not raise its
rates for music furnished at
dances, funerals, weddings and
other similar occasions, there being
as yet no advance in the cost OF
production of such noise.
w. c. Herman was seen preach
ing last Sunday wearing a long
linen buster that could be seen
through. Mr.. Herman is supposed
to have got this style from the
Plunkville society women.
A mule driven by DIR. r. 7. Cook
got stalded in the road near Pos
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
AND NOW.

"Has Scribbler written any more
problem novelist"
"No; he ran out of ideas, and now
he's looking for some novel prob
lems."-Judge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

Just why, can you tell us, is the
smile of pretty girl like the purr
of your pet cat? There is an an
swer, but who knows it?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
ALL RIGHT.

Arthur, dear, the doctor says /
need a change of climate"
"All right. the weather man saws
it will be cooler tomorrow."-Judge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

Full line wOmen's hose at the
right kind of prices, from Is cents
to $3.50. (51-tf)
The Drummer Shoe Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
PARALLEL.

Owe used to have dog that would
howl when somebody played the
piano"
"That's nothing; l know women
that act the same way."-Judge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
(41-tf)

A kind word is worth much, costs
nothing, and leaves green spot In
memory. Harsh ones are the cause
of blight, wither and decay. Which
do you useY
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
A CUT ABOVE 1T.

Farmer-I'll give you five dollars
a month and board
Applicant-Aw, shucks! What do
you think am, college graduate?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
THOSE LOVING GIRLS.

Hazel-Do you think this hat
makes me look older?
Aimee-Certainly not, dear, !
don't see how it possibly could.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

Full and complete line of mems
sox, suspenders, and handkerchiefs
at The Drummer Shoe Co. (51-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
Pumps and Filters.

If you need new pump or filter
get prices from me before buying
l am sure l can save you money.
c. p. Pierce.
Phone FOG. (s-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
ITS STATUS.

"Here is a story Of a raid on an
ostensible photograph gallery"
"Ah-a case Of arrested develop
ment."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

''You are charged with nonsupport
of your wife? What have you to say
for yourself?"
'Well, jedge, I done got her three
more washings week than any other
cullud lady in de block"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18
House for Rent

Two story house, nice garden
and yard on North Maysville ST.
Apply to John W. Jones.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

Thew say a cat has nine lives,
but at that it is mile in the rear
Of villa.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

$500 Pumps and Oxfords cut to
$2.45. (51-tf)
The Drummer Shoe Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

The essence of wisdom is to
avoid being a fool.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

Try Sunbeam Mayonnaise Dress.
ing, the best and only.
S. p. Greenwade.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-07-18

Phone FOG.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
HUB PERDUE HAS GONE
Passing of Baseball Comedian
and Pitcher Is Regretted.
True Son Of Dixie and Born to Bask In
Warmth of enthusiastically
Worst Batter in Game and the
Best Story Teller.

The passing of Hub Perdue. who
has forsaken the baseball arena to
assume charge of his property in
Texas is regretted by fan and player
alike. Hub is true son of Dixie, born
to bask in the warmth of the sun.
shine, and it was the great misfor.
tune of his life that he was forced to
spend the greater portion of his major
league career as a member of the
Braves in cold, bleak Boston.
Hub is no less famous for his ability
to tell good story than he is for his
strength in the pitchers box or his
ludicrous weakness at the plate. Per
due was probably the worst batter in
the history of baseball, and the best
story teller. Here is yarn spun by
Hub at the time of his transfer from
the Braves, then a joke aggregation,
to the st. Louis Cards.
"Sah, done heard a gentleman re-
mark as how these yere Braves were
fighting team. Huh! Why the only
thing l ever saw 'um fight was the
ball. Vas, sab, OATS so. I'm JUS a.
gwine to tell you all that they was fe-
rocious like an oyster Suttenly they
was the perlitest lot of ball players l
ever see.
"One day down yonder in Pittsburgh
was a'-pitching my head off and the
SEQ was to agin us. Come our half
of the seventh and the fust three bat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
"CaIifornia Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! If coated, give
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els, and you have well, playful child
again. When its little system is full
of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-remem-
Der, good inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup Of Figs" handy; they know
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for a 90
cent bottle Of California Syrup of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children Of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
In the effort to eradicate
HEADACHE and NEURALGIA

Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
now heads the list as successful remedy
for the relief of headache, nervousness, IN
somnia, car sickness, etc.
The dangerous tablet has had its day.
Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
is harmless, refreshing, fragrant prepa-
ration, marvellous in it's action, reliev-
ing nervousness, sleeplessness, exhaustion
and all head and nerve ailments by ex-
ternal use and inhaling. 1t IS not nerve
food, but nerve soother. By giving the
nerves rest they furnish their own food
and tone, and all nerve pains disappear.
For children's colds and catarrh it is
just the remedy, harmless and efficient and
so pleasant to use. For men a pleasant
remedy to relieve and clear the head "the
morning after the night before" This is
not an expensive preparations at so cents
bottle, because it brings the relief. 1t has
many imitators at less price, but if they
do not bring the desired results they are
not cheap at any price.
Get Hoyt's and you will be satisfied.
For sale at all drug stores.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
THE FIRST TASTE
Learned to Drink Coffee When q Boy.

II parents realized the fact that cot.
fee contains drug-caffeine-which
is especially harmful to children, they
would doubtless hesitate before giving
them coffee to drink
When I was a child in my mothers
arms and first began to nibble things
at the table, mother used to give me
sips of coffee. And so I contracted
the coffee habit early.
Il continued to use coffee until was
81, and when l got into Office work I
began to have nervous spells. Espe-
cially after breakfast I was so nerv,
Gus l could scarcely attend to my cor.
respondence.
"At night, after having had coffee
for supper, could hardly sleep, and
on rising in the morning would feel
weak and nervous.
"a friend persuaded me to try Pos
tum.
Il can now get good sleep, am free
from nervousness and headaches.
recommend Postum to all coffee drink
ers."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum Cereal-the original form
must be well boiled, 15c and Csc pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly In a cup of hot "a
ter, and, with cream and sugar, maBrs
a delicious beverage Instantly. soc ens
SOC tins.
Both forms ara equally delicious are
cost about the sasne per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold By GrocerR,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Soon Settled.

Father and mother were having a
little chat by the fire before retiring
for the night. The future of their
little ones was the interesting topic
of their conversation.
Then what about Harold?" said ia
Their presently.
"Ah, Harold" sighed mother, a
shadow crossing her sweet face, 81
sometimes wonder what will become
of Harold! He seems to take fiead-
ish delight in hurting his brothers and
sisters!"
els that SOP" said father promptly.
Then we'd better make him a ds-s-
tist!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
'CASCARETS' ACT
ON LIVER; BOWELS
No sick headache, biIiousness.
bad taste or constipation
by morning.
Get a 10-cent box.

Are you keeping your bowels, liver,
and stomach clean, pure and fresh
with Cascarets, or merely forcing a
passageway every few days with
Salts, Cathartic Pills, Castor Oil or
Purgative Waters?
Stop having bowel wash-day. Let
Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and reg
ulate the stomach, remove the sour
and fermenting food and foul gases,
take the excess bile from the liver
and carry out Of the system all the
constipated waste matter and poisons
in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will make you
feel great by morning. They work
while you sleep-never grippe, sicken
or cause any Inconvenience, and cost
only 10 cents box from your store.
Millions of men and women take a
Cascaret now and then and never
have Headache, Biliousness, Coated
Tongue, Indigestion, Sour Stomach or
Constipation. Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10

ters get on. 1t was my turn to hit,
and l figures I'm due cause amt had
no hit since the spring befo'. | went
a'-running TO- my bat and, man alive,
l spe'ct I'd JUS bout make a home run
and be a hero. / gifts my war club
and starts TO- the plate when l detects
the Pittsburgh players Gaming in, an
all a-laughin'.
''Yas, sab. Dog my cats if ever one
of those base runners hadn't done
gone and let those Pittsburgh fellows
push 'um often the bags and tag 'um
out. And worser still, everyone that
was ketched was 'pologizing for bein'
in the way an interfering"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
-Run-dour, !?
Tired?
Weak :?

Every Spring most people feel "all
out of sorts"-their vitality is at q
low ebb. Through the winter months
the blood becomes surcharged with
poisons! The best Spring medicine
and tonic is one made of herbs and
roots without alcohol-that was first
discovered by DR.. Pierce years ago
made of Golden Seal root, blood root.
&C., called DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Ingredients on wrapper.
1t eliminates disease-breeding poisons
from the blood, makes the blood rich
and pure, furnishes q foundation for
sound health.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Dear Mr.. Editor:

Lear MT. EQ1tOr:
For long time l suffered from back
ache. pain in left side, frequent urina-
ton (bothering me at all times during
the day and night, and the uric acid
In my blood caused me to suffer from
rheumatism along with a constant
tired, WORKOUT feeling. / heard of the
new discovery Of DR.. Pierce. of the
lnvalids' Hotel. Buffalo, N. Y, called
"Anuric." After giving "Anuric" a
good trial believe it to be the best
kidney remedy on the market today.
have tried other kidney medicines
but these "Anuric Tablets" of DR..
Pierce's are the only ones that will
cure kidney and bladder troubles.
(Signed) HENRY A. LOVE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at DR.. Pierce's
Hospital for several years proved that
"Anuric" Is 81 times more active than
lithia. Send DR.. Pierce 10c for trial
package.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Enough Evidence.

Two rustics in the old country we're
discussing, one day, a newly-erected
postal pillar box in village street.
For a long time they were unable to
think of it's use, when suddenly one
said:
"Aa know; it belongs to the Saliva
ton Army; that's why it's painted
red"
But after little consideration the
other replied:
INA, ma; ye're wrong, lad; 1t can't
belong to them, because it says, No
collection on Sunday"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
In Boston, Too,

Joe Hazard, the comedian, has let
ter from friend in Boston which he
fide account of an answer made by
grammar school pupil in Boston dur
ing the course of an examination in
English.
The youngster, a boy, was called on
to spell and define the word hazard.
Gus. This was his reply:
"H-a-z-a-r-d-e-s-s-a female hazard"
Saturday Evening Post.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Everything In Stock.

A general merchant from Havre,
Mont, is in New York this week learn
ing the latest wrinkles in the art of
selling corsets. The merchants line Of
goods at home includes lightning rods,
chewing tobacco, crackers, hoe han
dies, rope, molasses, rat traps, canned
goods, matches, calico, assorted nails
and corsets. And it is good bet
that If the truth were known, prunes.
sheet music and bustles may be OBJ
tanned at his store-or If he didn't
have them he could order 'em for you.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Rouqh on the Water.

The hobo had just been forced to
have a bath before being allowed to
lodge at the municipal lodging house.
We'll, what have you to say now?"
inquired the attendant as the previ-
ously unkempt individual emerged
much disgusted
The hobo glared.
Water" he remarked solemnly, ''is
the curse of bathtubs."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Not Very Helpful.

We'll, golf balls are cheaper. any
how remarked the man who likes to
look on the brighter side of life.
What if they are?" sneered the
pessimis.ic person. THAT concerns
only the idle rich. The chief desire of
poor people is something to eat and
wear. They can't eat golf balls and
most Of them have too much self-re-
spect to wear CASTOR golf clothes"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Averages.

''The law of averages asserts itself
even in holidays" remarked the in
tensely statistical man. For instance,
Immediately after Valentines day we
have George Washington's birthday"
What has that to do with aver.
ages?"
Immediately after we get through
with Valentine fictions we begin to
celebrate the man who couldn't tell
a lie."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
"Tommies" May Cheer Up

Sunshine" said Ruskin, is deli
cious, rain is refreshing, wind braces
up, snow is celebrating; there is real
ly no such thing as bad weather." all
of which should prove interesting to
the soldiers now suffering from bad
attacks of trench foot from standing
knee-deep in icy water.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Real Celebrity,

my boy" said the man Of many mil
lions, chow do you expect to amount
to anything in this world If you spend
all your time dancing?"
But, father" answered the youth,
in an aggrieved tone, lis 1t possible
that you have never heard of my repu-
tation?"
ITO me, sir, you are nonentity."
Such is fame! Why, I'm known as
the dance king of seven cities"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
FOR HAIR AND SKIN HEALTH
cuticura Soap and cuticura Ointment
Are Supreme. Trial Free.

These fragrant, super-creamy emol-
lients keep the skin fresh and clear,
the scalp free from dandruff, crusts
and scales and the hands soft and
white. They are splendid for nursery
and toilet purposes and are most eco
nomical because most effective.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-03-10
Fair WarnjnQ,

How did you happen to be late this
morning, Jobson?"
'Why-er, Mr.. Wadly, got inter
ested in reading the war news In the
morning paper, and was carried past
my station"
Hum"
81 trust 1t won't happen again, SIR"
"If it does you will be at liberty to
devote all of your time and attention
to becoming war expert"