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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
9
The article describes an Honor Flag program for the Third Liberty Loan, awarding flags to communities reaching quotas and posting large honor rolls. It outlines home posters for subscribers, a capital city flag, and a parent flag unfurling in Washington, with community, state, and national honors mapped by participation.
A wartime letter from a French artillery soldier celebrates his rank promotion and pay rise from 5 to 14 cents a day. He takes pride in independence and links his struggle to the American cause, urging readers to invest in bonds to support the war effort.
A public gathering is planned at Camargo Consolidated School Friday night at 7 30. The forum will include a discussion of war related questions and invite community members to participate.
James M. Hutsell sells his two year old jack named Peacock to George B. Summers of Louisville for 500 dollars. The animal will be shipped to Summers plantation in Florida.
Squire Bob Hill of Muhlenberg township Pickaway county Ohio deserts modest patriotism to support the war effort He sells wheat at 226 a bushel above prior earnings gives 100 to the YMCA buys a Liberty Bond and auctions a hog for the Christmas fund His gift spurs wealthier neighbors to donate a second 50.
Lieutenant John Philip Sousa has trimmed his famous beard to lead the Great Lakes Naval Training School band at the naval station in Illinois. He now uses his signature energy to train his men as they prepare for a Fourth Liberty Loan drive tour across the district.
Miss Lizzie Prewitt Coleman has been named to head the county’s women’s organization for the Third Liberty Loan and will actively engage in selling bonds. The committee says her selection is sound and confident of success.
Lieutenant Clarkson of the Canadian army will speak at the Liberty theatre this evening at 8 o'clock in support of the Red Cross. He spent three years on the front lines in France and audiences may find his talk insightful. Admission is 25 cents. Miller's Creek Coal advertised by McDonald Bros. Phone 3.
Mrs Sarah Rice widow of Charles Rice died suddenly Friday morning at age 71 at her son Walter Rice's home near the Levee. Funeral service 2 p m Saturday at John Rice’s Howard avenue home with burial in North Middletown cemetery. Survived by sons John Walter and Corwin Rice.
Authority notes the county board runs a unified session from 9 am to 5 pm with careful item checks to protect taxpayers. Members include Tipton Howell Duff Hall Richardson and Coons. Agriculture urges dog and cat tax and registration to curb excess, while potato week promotes saving wheat with hostesses inviting guests to eat potatoes. Federal official Sackett estimates saving 10 000 barrels of flour.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and a bank official testimonial claim Cheney's full honor in business. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions a constipation pill and direct sales.
Kentucky senator Ollie M. James announced on Monday his bid for another term in the United States Senate subject to the Democratic primary next August. His opposition status remains unclear though several Democrats are mentioned. Republicans point to Judges E C O rear Mckenzie M Ross and Chas Kerr as potential rivals. The notice from W A Sutton and Son calls all creditors to present claims and warns of collection actions by law. Mrs W A Sutton executrix T P Sutton surviving partner McDonald Bros advertise coal and phone number.
The Fair advertises the lowest prices on screen wire windows and doors and features a large line of wall papers to choose from.
Government needs thousands of stenographers and typewriters of both sexes for federal service in Washington, D C and beyond. Training offered with day and night classes. successful exam entrants assured appointment. Contact the school for full information.
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