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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
8
Commissioner Rodman Wiley explains 1918 load limits on wagons and motor trucks across tire widths. He notes heavier, narrower tires cause more road damage and outlines weight caps from 3,000 to 7,200 pounds for wagons, plus 800 pounds per inch width for trucks. Speed limits are specified: cars 25 mph, trucks slower with heavier loads.
The notice states fines range from 15 to 100 dollars for offenses and 50 to 100 dollars for officials who fail to enforce the law. All fines are credited to the county road fund or city street fund, depending on where the offense occurs.
An agreement between the government and soap manufacturers suspends factory soap sales pending standardization of national production. Three standard soaps are planned: soft soap, toilet soap, and a high grade medical soap. Prices will be fixed and dealers will ration to prevent hoarding.
Miss Virgie McClure daughter of J E McClure and granddaughter of William Sledd has been elected principal of Cynthiana High School for the current term and next year. The Cord school and University of Kentucky graduate hails from this city and the news notes her selection.
A veteran voice argues the farmer's central role in wartime, showing how war threatens the farm, demands sacrifice, and tests national resolve. It recalls 1914 1916 shortages, price shocks, and the moral drive to freedom over profit. The piece previews two more installments.
Mr John P Cline who lost the little finger on his left hand when glass severly cut it during the Traders National Bank fire weeks ago had the finger removed at a Lexington hospital Monday He stood the ordeal well and is progressing nicely.
An April date mix up was noted with several programs dated April 15 instead of April 8. The Advocate notes the correct date and mentions a strong program lineup planned for this week.
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