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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
2
Miss Willy King of Lexington, daughter of Mrs. M. W. King and niece of Mr. A. M. King, won the $5 Baby Bond prize from the Lexington schools for the best essay on thrift and War Savings Stamps. The Advocate notes the sponsoring school and prize.
County housekeepers urged to sign the food pledge card as census and rest room arrangements prepare for a Saturday signing event. Citizens are reminded it is a patriotic duty to complete the card if not already signed.
Illness of a performer forces the County High School show to move from Friday April 5 to Friday April 12 at 8 30 p m. Officials urge public attendance, promising a program of real merit and pleasure.
The sale of old gold and silver in the Julian building, planned for last Saturday afternoon to aid the Belgian Relief Fund, was postponed indefinitely because the children of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Duerson are ill.
Dr B R Bailey of Arkadephia Arkansas was called to the pastorate of the first Baptist church of ville and will take charge in June.
Washington celebrated the first Honor Flag raising as workers and the public joined in ceremonies planned nationwide. Women in Cleveland and other cities craft large silk banners to donate, while state and national Honor Flags carry lists of qualifying communities and window cards promote bond purchases.
Mr. B. B. Kerns of the county left his automobile on a Lexington street Monday and found it missing when he returned. Police were notified but no trace of the car has been found.
Mrs John W. Jones delightfully entertained the C. W. B. M. members at her home Monday night. Refreshments were served and the gathering proved enjoyable and profitable for the group.
The Equitable Society presents a plan enabling higher Liberty Bond subscriptions with 10 percent cash plus six monthly payments, then the society buys the bond and holds it until paid in full. If the subscriber dies, the widow or beneficiary receives the bond and most installments back with interest, and life insurance costs are offset by bond interest.
The Bigstaff lot sale conducted by executor R. G. Kern drew a large crowd with bids higher than expected. Individual parcels on Maysville street Bigstaff Court and North Sycamore sold for amounts ranging from payments of 1135 to 500, totaling 15015 dollars, with the residence and adjoining lots 16 18 and I&J bringing 6440 for the Hospital Committee.
Policeman Jesse Flora resigns from the local force and will engage in farming. The Advocate notes he has been a fine officer, cool and courageous with sound judgment, and will hold office until Chief James C. Tipton returns from Hot Springs Arkansas.
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