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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
3
Trusted family remedy praised for rheumatism neuralgia gout lumbago sore muscles bruises sprains and strains. Simpler to use than plasters or ointments. Penetrates to relieve pain. Available at all druggists 25c 50c and 1.00.
The annual contest under Blue Grass Oratorical Association was held March 30 at the Court House with delegations from Paris Frankfort Lexington and Mt Sterling. A Frankfort contestant won the gold medal donated by Mrs Samuel Roberts of Lexington. The piece praises colored schools and calls for continued support from white citizens.
Sheriff Harry F. Howell to sell by public auction on April 16 1917 between 1 and 2 pm at the Mt. Sterling courthouse the house and lot in Mt. Sterling bounded by East High street W C Moore N H Trimble and 7 P Rogers. Debt 87.43 plus costs mortgage held by Joe Drennon. sale on three months credit with bond and approved security.
The Fiscal Court met last Tuesday and re-elected C. T. Hazelrigg of Traders National Bank as County Treasurer. It paid and burned old railroad bonds totaling 1000 dollars and turnpike bonds totaling 1500 dollars, concluding routine business.
President Wilson signs a formal proclamation stating the United States is at war with the Imperial German Government. The document outlines alien enemies rules, duties of U S officers, and safety regulations for 14 year olds and up, detailing restraint, travel, residence, and penalties.
The City Council approved a 150 annual appropriation for the Montgomery County Health and Welfare League at its last meeting. The Fiscal Court followed with a 200 annual grant at a Saturday session, ensuring the community nurse's permanency, with taxpayer backing.
An advertisement by a Mt Sterling merchant’s wife promotes Adler-i-ka as a remedy for stomach trouble and constipation. It claims rapid relief from sour stomach and gas and mentions a testimonial of instant benefit from a single spoonful.
A long list of items including dining room suite with table and chairs, china closet, oak dresser, iron bed and springs, bookcase, leather parlor set, coat of furniture, office furniture, book cases, cot, white mountain refrigerator, gas stove, kitchen table, buggy, harness, a Jersey cow with calf, and numerous household utensils.
William Lyons and Bertha Dorman, Lexington natives, married Monday April 2 at Elder J. W. Harding's home in Winchester. Lyons, son of C. E. Lyons, works in hardware in Lexington and visits Mt. Sterling relatives. Dorman, daughter of J. R. and Mrs. Dorman, enjoys wide Central Kentucky popularity.
The Montgomery County Health and Welfare League held a regular session at Miss Georgia Sledd's office. The Community Nurse report by Miss Margaret Frost shows 27 patients, 132 total visits, and summaries of nursing, social, business, surgical, tuberculosis, metropolitan, and paid visits, with 3 patients sent to hospital and 2 deaths.
Local ad offers a grand father clock in good order and an old time bureau for sale. Contact J. B. Wingate at 39-41 Mt. Sterling Ky or phone 6612 R. R. 4.
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