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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
16
The excerpt describes dogs trained for battlefield roles in France. It notes their training under drillmasters, their use on No Man's Land, and their tasks like locating wounded soldiers, pulling identification, and serving as scouts for the Red Cross.
The 1774 Plymouth death of John Day stemmed from a plan to stay underwater for 24 hours in a water tight box attached to metal screws. He slept with a bed, match, taper, and water before sinking, a doomed venture highlighting the era’s air absence as the fatal flaw.
An American Red Cross worker recalls a British major addressing his battalion after three days of brutal fighting. The officer declared no withdrawal and demanded a harder push, criticizing past performance and urging the men to do better.
A heated exchange questions who would strip joy from life by censoring letters from soldiers. The remark implies censorship targets personal affection, prompting discussion on moral limits and wartime restrictions.
A door-to-door agent asks for a piano player. The man answers no and adds he would be interested in a good garden weeder instead. This terse exchange highlights a humorous, literal reply at the doorstep.
In a brisk exchange, a speaker notes government actions aimed at shortening women’s skirts, while another quips that men suffer the loss of their purses as a parallel. The dialogue stresses economic and social shifts implied by policy moves.
A playful remark about a new gown at a garden party. Flow says it impressed guests, while the response asserts the gown’s impact was undeniable though some would not admit it. The exchange hints at social dynamics and flirtation.
The article recalls American wheat exports during wartime, noting shipping limits eased and 65,980,305 bushels were sent between July 1 and October 10. It credits saving measures, rising production, and a broader pledge to feed Europe, with 85,000,000 bushels shipped Jan 1 to July 1 and 141,000,000 bushels total from a 20,000,000 bushel surplus.
The Food Administration stated that democracy rests on individual initiative and national self sacrifice in wartime. It argued disciplined effort could solve food problems for Americans and Allies, showcasing faith and capability to defend without Prussianization.
In the critical year of the war the American food army lent 141 million bushels of wheat to Europe amid a surplus that seemed almost nothing. The record highlights a remarkable mobilization of grain for allied needs and domestic stockpiling.
The passage extols the role of women in wartime service, praising their duties feeding soldiers and aiding war sufferers as a pivotal national contribution through peaceful virtue and dedicated womanhood.
In a 1917 wartime speech Herbert Hoover calls for a national food army and broad cooperation to support America’s flag and freedom. He urges all citizens to contribute more than the “king ridden people” would surrender under compulsion.
A year ago voluntary food control was a bold democratic experiment. Over the year it yielded established proof of democratic efficiency and public trust in governance.
In a domestic quarrel, a wife urges her husband not to attend the game citing a doctor’s warning about a threat. The husband declares they will attend together despite medical advice. The exchange centers on household agreement and risk.
A lighthearted dialogue shows Mrs Newlywed proposing to buy any car now and trade up later, while Mr Newlywed asks about the make and she dismisses specifics, favoring a temporary purchase.
Vanarsdell's advertises new stock including candied cherries and pineapple, plus raisins dates and figs, and fresh citron orange and lemon peels available at the store.
In a small scene at Yonersdell point a citron orange and lemon peels are noted. A kind old gentleman consoles a crying boy who mentions shell shock and a peanut shell busting moment. The exchange ends with no further injury.
A reflective wartime line recalls the severe winter at Valley Forge and the notion that hardships test resilience. The speaker notes the phrase bare footed winter and suggests that tougher times forged stronger resolve.
A quoted passage describes a man as the worst kind who believes others should do all the fighting and all the giving.
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