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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
7
The announcement lists George Hon G Wainscott Abram Renick James M Greer J H Stamper T J Thomas as Democratic candidates for State Senator in the State Primary on Saturday August 4 1917. The note then grimly adds casualty figures from the war saying about 5 million killed and 10 million injured.
Eastin and Harris have received one of two motor driven casket wagons for their undertaking business. A motor driven funeral car is also promised soon, chosen to avoid a combined ambulance and funeral car. The Advocate for printing.
Kathleen of Dallas Prine Florida describes severe nervous weakness after childbirth. She credits Cardus with restoring energy and eliminating numb hands and limbs after five bottles, enabling her to work and care for six children. She emphasizes safety and vegetal ingredients.
The Lexington Leader argues war with Germany is inevitable after German aggression including sinking American ships. It states Congress will reconvene on April 16 to formalize a declaration, urges calm resolve, and predicts a prolonged conflict with Allied support and national unity.
In Snagtown a Police Judge chuckles at a defense claiming a parlor arm did the break in. The judge sentences the arm to a year in prison, then the defendant removes the cork arm and leaves with its aid. Other snippets note oyster talk, a taffy pull, a convalescing mule, and local real estate listings.
A reflective column decries modern society and greed while noting summer fashion shifts to shorter skirts and lower necklines. It observes price pressures, political corruption, and calls for personal responsibility amid social change. Also advertises First class shoe repair by J N Brunner near East Main Street.
The executor of Isaac Botts deceased will on Monday April 16 1917 at 1 pm at the Mt. Sterling Court House front door sell to the highest bidder on six months credit a house and lot on High street Mt. Sterling bounded by Ben Tipton and Daniel Jones lines The lot was Botts property from a Turner Thomas Vs Leah Crooks case in Montgomery Circuit Court Clarence Thomas Executor Isaac Botts H R Prewitt Attorney.
The only shield against a possible indictment this year for destroying currency rests on the fact that potatoes do not yet bear government stamps.
Advert says back yard could be the key asset of the property this year as the Advocate office urges bringing job work there.
In a chancery action, W. McCormick and associates seek sale of herd assets to satisfy court claims. The commissioners report order granting sale to satisfy debts as defenses are argued. Local authorities set terms and location for the sale.
By judgment of the Montgomery Circuit Court the undersigned will sell at public auction April 16, 1917 at Mt Sterling Ky on a court day. The land is part of Mackie Addition bounded by Second St Mackie St and C O right of way. The sale aims to produce 1925.95 with six months credit and bonds with security. A lien remains until full payment. Master Commissioner WM A Samuels M C.
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