Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mount Sterling Advocate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky

We have 925,920 pages in Kentucky

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1918

Page

6

Dr Rogers lauded for aiding 89th Division in St Mihiel drive

Paris doctors report Dr Harry Rogers aided the 89th Division during the St Mihiel offensive by unloading supplies, serving hot cocoa under shell fire, and conducting religious ministry. He established the first canteen, held a communion, and baptized two men before being reassigned due to health. He plans to return to Kansas City for December 15 preaching duties.

Ers Paris 89Th St. Mihiel Doctor Rogers Jenkins Harry Rogers France Dr. Rogers Kansas City T. Foster Rogers

Death of J M Swango Highlighted by Missoula Paper

The Missoula Sentinel notes the death of John Morton Swango at St Patrick's hospital at 4:30 PM from pneumonia following influenza. He came from Kentucky 18 years ago and was active in business and the Elks organization. Survived by his wife and three small children, all ill with influenza. funeral plans await brother James Swango's arrival.

Missoula Elks’ Lodge Montana Hazel Green University of Kentucky At Lexington G. B. Swango Mt. Sterling James Swango Terre Haute Ind

Chandler Fizer Transferred to Watertown Base Hospital

Mr Chandler Fizer, previously stationed at Camp Taylor for months, has been transferred to the Camp at Watertown New York, and is connected with the Base Hospital. His friends praise his advancement. he is the son of Mr and Mrs J C Fizer of this city.

Chandler Fizer Camp Taylor Watertown New York Mr. Fizer J. C., Fizer

When a man builds a castle in the air sentence

A wry adage about an heiress imagined by a man. the dream woman in the boudoir rarely mirrors his wife.

Same Old Sheriff’s Sale Dated in Old Store Lament

A dated verse laments the same old sheriff's sale and dusty shop cliches. It mocks stale stock, cobwebs, and reluctance to advertise, depicting a tired, repetitive merchant scene with no fresh note or change.

Noted rupt ure specialist Seeley to visit Lexington

F. H. Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, famed truss expert, arrives at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington for one day Saturday December 14. He promotes the Spermatic Shield claiming cure of rupture without surgery and offers free demonstrations for charity cases with federal and state court verification.

F. H. Seeley Chicago Philadelphia Phoenix Hotel Lexington

Watch Out For Your Vitality This Month

Cautionary advice about maintaining vitality during seasonal illness. Promotes Via Hepatica as a cleanser to detoxify the system and prevent diseases. Ends with a sales note for W. B. Lloyd, Druggist, Mt. Sterling, Ky.

W. 8. Lloyd Mt. Sterling

Mystery over who named Cupid Dan in old records

A reader asks who first called Cupid Dan in historical texts, seeking the original naming source and its context within the early records.

Cupid Dan

There, William. The clock strikes two, midnight retold.

A sharp exchange unfolds as a lady accuses William of arriving after midnight. He insists the clock began at ten but he stopped it to avoid waking her, revealing tension and a private moment in their home.

William

Old Fashioned Blush Not Hand Painted Now Recalled

A discussion notes the fate of the old fashioned blush that lacked hand painting and asks what has become of it now, hinting at a change in style or production.

Sugar restrictions lifted for households and public dining

A Washington telegram announces removal of the four pound per person per month sugar limit for households and the four pound per ninety meals cap for public eating places. The change returns sugar to normal trade ahead of Christmas, and General Orders 8 and 9 are discontinued with sugar bowls restored to tables. Sugar cands and retailer records are no longer required.

Washington

Food Act hoarding section remains in full force

The notice warns that due to Europe’s needs the public will face strict limitations again and recalls that the Hoarding Section of the Food Act remains in effect.

Europe

Groves Estate Divided Among Heirs After Settlement

The estate of the late Fufus Groves is settled and divided among his brothers James Andrew Wade and Dee Groves his sister Miss Preshia Groves and his deceased sister Mrs Julia Williams Dee Groves served as administrator. His 33 acre Tipton Pike farm was bought by Dee Groves for 100 dollars per acre.

Fufus Groves James Andrew Wade Dee Groves Preshia Groves Julia Williams Tipton Pike

Paul Weckesser Leaves Mt. Sterling for Detroit Job

Paul Weckesser will leave in a few days for Detroit Michigan to accept a position. He is described as an enterprising industrious young man and popular in Mt. Sterling. His family will remain for several weeks while he starts his new life.

Paul Weckesser Detroit Michigan Weckesser Mt. Sterling

Old Landmark Tree At National Hotel Cut Down

The old knotted tree in front of the National Hotel, long a hitching post for country folks, has been removed. The Advocate for Printing notes the landmark’s removal and suggests disposing of other aging landmarks that have served their purpose.

National Hotel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rogers J. M. Swango Fizer Lou Christma _ tock Goryright Fashion Park Manhattan America England Knox Fifth Avenue THE Walsh Company Seeley Bryan & Robinson Jewelers Advocate For Printing Wohn G. Roberts MT. Sterling, Kya Willys-Knight Overland Chevrolet Griggs Motor Car CO
Search Courier

Search the Mount Sterling Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mount Sterling Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication