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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
11
The Red Cross launches Universal Membership Week from December 16 to 23 led by R L Coleman with a team of young volunteers. The campaign asks each adult to donate one dollar, highlighting the organization’s wartime and peacetime relief work and urging participation.
A Toledo Times editorial questions if poker chips are essential during wartime and calls for opinions from eminent figures like Senator Harding Speaker Champ Clark and Congressman Longworth to weigh the matter. The piece playfully notes a table stakes scenario and seeks informed judgment on government bans on nonessential industries.
Col R C Oldham of Winchester Kentucky is announced as a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the August 1919 primary. The notice notes his character and fitness, his three years as Democratic State Election Commissioner, and his place on Governor Stanley's staff. It adds Clark County ties and local family links.
An editor notes a one day delay in this issue due to extra advertising and labor shortage. The paper says readers will accept the delay to enjoy the Christmas bargains advertised by city merchants.
The food administration set January hog prices at 17.50 daily average for packers droves on the Chicago market with no sales below 16.50 except certain categories. The pig weight limit was raised to 150 pounds and the permit shipping system ends Wednesday. The zone system remains in effect. New cereals at Vanarsdel's and novelty store items advertised.
Echo de Paris reports Premier Ebert and Foreign Secretary Haase of the Berlin government and Premier Esner of Bavaria sought a visit from the President. The President replies that Germany must repent for its crimes and that no true American would visit unless compelled by official obligations, thus declining any suggestion.
The ad touts fresh oysters celery and cranberries available daily at Vanarsdell's.
State Superintendent W C Gilbert at Frankfort says ample school funds will be available by year end though teachers have not received salaries promptly due to money not distributed to the school fund.
Christmas candies nuts and fruit offered by Vanarsdell’s while Stacey Adams & Co Shoes are advertised at R. E. Punch Co For Sale Pure Mammoth Bronze turkeys and Barred Plymouth Rock roosters listed Contact phone 660 W-1 with Mrs James Cravens of The Advocate for Printing
Fresh stock of Walk-Over Shoes available every day at Vanarsdell’s Hats. The shop features a wide selection of comfortable walking footwear and related accessories for men and women.
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