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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
7
Secretary Baker states that about 900000 American soldiers sent to France are actual combat troops. He declares all American troops over the seas are splendid fighting men and the flower of the republic’s youth, understanding their duties.
The fourth Liberty loan will run three weeks from September 28 to October 19 to speed up bond sales with a targeted 6 billion dollar issue at 4 percent interest. Treasury officials expect farmers to be a key appeal and plan a shorter, more intensive campaign to enlist workers and avoid overlapping drives.
A wartime advisory urges using corn syrup in jam and preserves as a sugar substitute. Maurice Gifferd, state work chairman, and Mrs Gifferd note only two teaspoons per person per day for all intake, including coffee and desserts. The recommendation, first given to housewives by Miss Mary E. Sweeny during the war effort, aims to stretch scarce sugar supplies.
A Louisville man credits Vin Hepatica with relief from backache fatigue and insomnia. He reports better sleep and restored ability to work after using the vegetable remedy marketed by a local bar- using maker at 2166 Maple Street.
Dr. David Barrow head of Base Hospital Tait No 40 is promoted from major to lieutenant colonel in the Army Medical Reserve Corps per Army and Navy Journal dated July 27. Promotion dated July 9 follows overseas arrival July 5 and recent commission as major. His staff previously included three majors now displaced. Barrow assumes supreme command as the unit reorganizes.
The Navy Department issues orders to mobilize thousands of reservists under the prearranged plan to seize control of troop and war supply shipping. Recruits will train for several weeks and form crews to replace civilian sailors on ships assigned to the Navy. The drive includes canvassing shore organizations to identify men for service and detachments where vacancies can be filled by women.
A verse lament questions a girl who deceives a loyal soldier by writing she remains true while waiting for another man the slacker at home. The poem ponders trust, homefront realities, and the soldier’s burning question what is he fighting for when love betrays him.
The notice explains telegrams must be prepaid, with cash deposits required on transmission. It notes hundreds may be added to service, cash payment procedures, and that receipts will be kept by the government with a special remittance marked government.
A fragmented wartime verse imagines loyalty to the flag and sacrifice for liberty. The piece questions whether the flag is an external force or a personal symbol of duty, referencing France, sacrifice, and forgiveness.
Mrs Jace Trimble of 3 Jamison St reports relief from backache limb pain and dizzy headaches after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She says the remedy eased worn kidneys and fatigue and recommends the product sold for 60 cents by dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the same.
The House Ways and Means Committee advances a 5,400,66,006 revenue bill doubling taxes on tobacco sugars and capures and raising taxes on brokers theaters and amusements. It maintains stamp taxes and sets uniform passenger rates.
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