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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
7
Sterling Chief a Kentucky saddle horse offered by Woodford Stock Farm with strong pedigree. He is by Bourbon 1976, out of Forest Denmark 153, and Blue Jeans 3 as second dam. The ad cites notable progeny sales and high-class potential, with Kentucky address Mt Sterling.
Spencerdale Stock Farm offers RUSSIAN PRINCE 5258 for the 1917 season at Mt Sterling area 14.4 miles from town on the Spencer pike. Price ten dollars for a living colt contract. Prince foaled May 1911 chestnut stallion with strong action. Sire line includes Bourbon King 1788 Bourbon Chief 976 Harrison Chief 1606 Clark Chief 89. Dam line includes Amanda Bogie 5095 Forest Denmark 153 Mambrino Forest Ned Forest Jr Blue Jeans 3 Phillips Black Horse.
John Black, a premium Jack, is bred from Yel berton Jr and Old Yelberton lines. He traces to Hopkins Alvarado and Cunningham Buena Vista, with Leer's Napoleon and Imported Napoleon in his ancestry.
Government officials urge farmers to maximize cultivation and spare no land for food production. Industry will supply arms and equipment, but without seeds and harvest the nation cannot sustain its army or people. Community members are called to cultivate every available space and demonstrate loyalty through increased food output.
All claimants and interested parties are notified that WM. A. Samuels will hold sittings under the order of reference at the Mt. Sterling Court House starting Monday May 7 1917 at 9 a.m. to receive claims and proof settle administrator accounts hear testimony and proceed daily except Sundays until Saturday May 19 1917 at 3 p.m. Montgomery Circuit Court.
The piece calls for absolute loyalty as the United States enters war with Germany. It argues opinion may have varied but now unity is essential, with troops deployed and finances pledged, warning against false hopes of a brief, drill-only conflict and promising lasting resistance until victory.
A grocer reports a local customer cured of chronic stomach trouble by Adler-i-ka. The product allegedly flushes the entire tract, relieving constipation sour stomach and gas with swift action. Customer testimonial and pharmacist attribution present promotional claims.
A series of blasts at the Eddy Stone Ammunition Corporation plant in Eddystone near Chester Pa destroys the shrapnel building. Authorities report 112 dead and 121 injured, with fears of higher death tolls as fires burn and bodies are recovered from a nearby marsh. Investigations into foul play are under way.
Rall's King Emerald, a Golden Chestnut 16 hands tall and 1235 pounds, praised as a superb sire by the American Saddle Horse Breeders' Association. Bred from Golden King and Emerald Chief lines, described as a proven breeder with strong gaits and springy walk. Stands 214 miles from Mt. Sterling on the Maysville pike with a breeding fee of 15 dollars to insure a living foal.
Percheron stallion Rollo 78469, 1614 hands, 1850 pounds, dark gray, sired by Black Paris 44349 out of Daisy A 49874. Advertises breeding to men seeking best mule mares or heavy draft horses. Free season with mare showing superior knee and hock action. Insurance to living foal priced at $10.00.
The registered jack Ben Henry will also make the season at the same time and place. He is sired by Nicholas Duke and dammed by Big Ike with a second dam by Yelberton. The jack stands 1514 hands high and is deemed unmatched in Kentucky.
Mark Hendrix 3820 Mark Hendrix is a black jack with white points, 15.1 hands high, an exceptional breeder and foal getter. His mules took first and second prizes at the county fair for best bred. Four jacks available in this barn, grass at 10 cents daily. Payment due when cost comes or mares bred to other stock without consent. Care taken but not responsible for accidents or escapes. No service on Sunday.
The passage laments experts labeling common foods like potatoes as harmful. It notes diet admonitions arise as foods become pricey and appetizing, with spuds singled out for avoidance due to alleged health risks.
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