War garden spirit hinges on patriotism and effort
Quote emphasizes that the success of a home war garden depends on the owner's patriotism and labor, urging practical effort to grow and contribute to the war effort.
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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
3
Quote emphasizes that the success of a home war garden depends on the owner's patriotism and labor, urging practical effort to grow and contribute to the war effort.
By judgment of Montgomery Circuit Court the sale of 41 acres 3 roods 17 poles with 4 acres subtracted to Fannie and Clayton Dragoo is ordered for public auction at Mt. Sterling Court House on a six month credit. Bond with security required and lien to remain until full payment.
Hon John A Judy named chairman of Montgomery county speakers bureau for the Third Liberty Loan campaign. He will organize a four minute speaker program with local orators drafted to aid in the drive. Mentions J R Bush of Lexington Kentucky division fourth revenue district.
Two rooms for light housekeeping available with stable. apply to Mrs H C Jacobs. Also a quirky verse note mentions a slacker singing Over There and a professed Christian singing It Want to Be an Agnes, described as comic for the devil to chuckle.
Large number of productive farms available from fifty to four hundred acres in Oldham and adjoining counties. Good pikes, interurban service to Louisville, excellent water and every convenience. Land suited to orchard grass alfalfa blue grass corn wheat and clover. Highly brouth resistant. For particulars write or phone Dixon and Gosling Lagrange Ky home phones 102 and 97 B2. Comk phone 35 J and 37 W.
A wartime homefront missive praises soldiers for courage and duty. It urges the community to support their sacrifice, recalls ancestors' honor, and frames the conflict as a world crisis requiring steadfast faith and unity. The writer envisions a triumphant return and calls for a shared prayer for grace to fulfill duties at home.
In winding up his business we will collect all accounts by law if needed. Creditors may present claims at once to Mrs W A Sutton executrix and T P Sutton surviving partner. printed in The Advocate for printing.
The notice states accounts will be collected by law if needed. Mrs W A Sutton, executrix, signs the warning. A separate line advertises Miller Creek Coal from McDonald Bros as the best option with a brief spring reminder.
By order of the Montgomery Circuit Court the sale is set for April 15 1918 at 1 p m at the courthouse in Mt Sterling Ky. The property includes two tracts totaling 56.7 acres on Donaldson Pike with detailed boundaries for tract 1 of 12.7 acres and tract 2 of about 44.7 acres. Purchasers must post bond with six percent interest and a lien remains on the land until full payment. W B Jones Master Commissioner Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
The author argues war revives the dignity of labor reshaping views of toil from a burden to a blessing. It notes those once untouched by work join the industrial effort, while even the wealthy join the labor force, seeking achievement over mere wealth. The piece ends with a note that war yields good changes for humanity.
Milch cow for sale described as a big fine milker with good quality. Heifer two weeks old referenced. W E Bean contact number provided as 622 W S S. Parisians closely scan German prisoners fearing Hindenburg could try a Paris route.
Elders boast of the great age attained by their ancestors who flourished during the world war, a tale told with reverence and long memory in the community.
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