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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
2
The article denounces German propaganda claiming a quick war end as dangerous. It argues only German soil holds the final fighting and urges continued effort, savings, and readiness to support a $16 billion Liberty Loan and an army expansion to 5,000,000 men.
One 1912 Model five passenger Ford touring car recently overhauled and in first class condition. Price three hundred dollars. Contact Mrs Jennie Thomas at 721. W S. Speaking of the right man in the right place a grouch is sentenced to solitary confinement.
Doctors say iron builds up weak run-down bodies and purifies blood. They warn many iron preparations contain too little iron and high alcohol, which counters iron's effectiveness.
Acid Iron Mineral is promoted as a pure natural iron supplement containing magnesium potassium sodium and calcium. The advertisement claims benefits for indigestion dyspepsia constipation and general toning and urges readers to buy by name asking for the A I M trademark from Ferrodine Chemical Corp Roanoke Virginia priced at 1.00 per bottle prepaid.
The Montgomery County Draft Board ordered preparations for a new military registration covering ages 18 21 and 31 45. Major Henry Rhodes indicated September likely 12 as the registration date with at least one third more men than the first draft. Registrars for each ward were named and expected to serve without pay.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills priced 60 cents with a testimonial from Mrs. L. B. Wren of 117 Locust St describing relief from backaches and kidney trouble. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York and urges readers to ask for the same product.
War Department promotes the Student Army Training Corps as a route to military service while in college. Enrollees receive a uniform, drill, and ten hours of weekly instruction blending military training with academic work for college credit. Transfers to active duty possible with consent, but policy favors completing college. Openings via colleges and War Department committee. Also notes Red Cross aid to Paris and a job printing ad.
Irwin D. Wood now in the Marine Service suffered a hand injury from a pistol explosion but remains in good condition and guards munitions plants in New Jersey after transfer from Paris Island. Harry Eskridge serves in France driving an ambulance. John W. Eastin receives notice to attend Officers Training Camp at Camp Hancock Georgia, aiming for a commission. Charles W. Howe of Walsh Company awaits Officers Training Camp call and is praised by Mt. Sterling friends.
The article claims catarrh is a local condition worsened by constitutional factors and declares it curable only through remedies addressing both local symptoms and overall health. It emphasizes a combined approach rather than isolated local treatments.
A poem excerpt contrasts wartime longing with romantic devotion and neutral reflections on ambition. The speaker cherishes memories of Will while yearning for closeness, and notes love as a small god unsettled by earthly striving and corruption.
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