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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
6
The nation awakens to a massive mobilization as millions of soldiers prepare for combat. Americans embrace a world pivotal role, claiming the sword must not be sheathed until humanity’s freedom triumphs over oppression and tyranny. The overarching vow: we must win for humanity’s sake.
They embrace the task ahead with great appreciation and supreme confidence. The speech urges unity and courage, declaring that the eyes of the world are upon them and that this spirit will prevail in the face of hardship.
A Mt. Sterling group launches the Woman's History Club to begin in September with 45 pledged members. The club plans departmental growth in music art civics and philanthropy and will study China and current events the first year. Officers include President Mrs A B Oldham and Vice Presidents Mrs John Frazer and Mrs John Walsh.
Secretary of War Baker denies rumors of disaster to American forces saying no word has reached the War Department indicating misfortune on land or sea. He pledges instant public notice if any information arises, once current military movements are completed.
The article notes annual naval paint outlay near 1 million dollars for repainting vessels every six months and adds the cost of painting thousands of lake boats and ships. It explains anti fouling paints guard submerged hulls from barnacle growth, which hinders speed if unprotected.
Vegetable soups are made by boiling vegetables until soft, mashing, and adding liquid and flavor. Milk soups enrich meals by thickening with flour or breadcrumbs and using skim milk, a cheap protein source.
The Manchester Guardian notes that walnuts, esteemed by ancients and praised for taste, flavor, and nourishment, surpass meat in nutritive value. Modern studies confirm their high strength and fat content, with olive as a possible exception among fruits and vegetables.
Magnetic properties extend beyond iron as copper manganese and metals like aluminum tin or bismuth form ironless alloys with varying magnetism. Recent work indicates copper manganese combined with aluminum or tin yields the strongest magnetic power among such alloys. The reason for magnetism in these mixes remains hard to explain.
Several women novelists beat the men as public speakers with Mrs Bailey Reynolds and Mrs Humphry Ward praised for eloquence. Lucas Malet and Sarah Grand are noted for speaking boldly, with Grand imagined in cabinet ranks if she were a man per London Answers.
A small boy first answers a telephone. The caller asks for Mrs Blank’s residence. He replies it is Mrs Blank’s little boy, revealing a humorous mix up in a short exchange.
A concise reflection states true riches lie in contentment not possession. Prosperity is not about abundance but avoiding the urge for more. True poverty sits with perpetual longing rather than lack of goods.
A playwright states that the average modern play uses the first act to test faith, the second to seek hope, and the final act to demand charity from the audience. The remark frames how contemporary drama structures emotional arcs and moral appeals.
A newspaper excerpt argues that financing war needs next year requires heavy taxes on profits and large bond issues. It warns that without taxing those benefiting from war profits, financial and social chaos will follow, as Americans face vast sums and shifting economic fortunes.
A user asks if lawmakers will rise to equitably adjust tax burdens borne by those who benefit from war prices. The piece notes the legislature contains both common and good timber and hopes for a reasonable basis to resolve this momentous question.
Mrs. Marvin Wilson Harper through agent T F Rogers Jr sold six acres of land to Reid Rogers. The tract adjoins Mr. Rogers' home on Lexington Avenue and is described as valuable. The text also notes a family flour reference and unfurled flag sentiment.
An old column extols eating ripe apples before sleep as harmless brain food. It notes apples supply phosphoric acid, aid liver action, promote sleep, disinfect the mouth, prevent indigestion, and ward off throat diseases.
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