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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
4
An advertisement extols Vind as a tonic for old people and the run down, claiming it builds strength, improves sleep, and vitality. It cites testimonials from Mrs. S. B. Wells in Malone New York and Mrs. Jennie Chapman in Winchester Virginia praising renewed vigor.
Telegrams from Washington Tuesday report Captain Reuben W Hutchcraft of the Rainbow Division was killed in action on November 6. A native of Paris Bourbon County Kentucky he was about 32 and a prominent figure in Central Kentucky Democratic politics. A lawyer by trade he recently rose from lieutenant and his death causes much regret in the Bluegrass region.
A reflective piece argues records show Adam and Eve were never married and notes people prefer forgetting over remembering every detail of ancestry. The quote contrasts mortality with erasure and memory in historical genealogies.
Sam J. Rogers of this city announces his son Worth Rogers of St. Louis has been chosen as Telegraph and Telephone Engineer for all lines under Federal Control in the Southwestern Region and has assumed duties. The appointment reflects Sterling family pride and Worth’s national reputation as a telegraph operator.
Before entering war the U S civilian workforce was about 500000 and rose to nearly a million as Uncle Sam joined Allies. In DC civilian staff jumped from 35000 to 95000 and navy yards from 20000 to over 100000. Civil Service Commission recruited nearly one million and appointed over 400000. millions of posters and ads circulated nationwide via 3000 local boards, 8000 postmasters, 28000 trolley cars, libraries and schools across the country. The program relied on posters, films, and notices at varied venues with minimal government cost beyond printing. Civilian personnel will be reduced gradually.
Reports from here announce the marriage of William Corbett and Miss Leona Persevall in Louisville on November 30 at St. Anthony's Church. Officiating was Rev. Seraphin Schlang. Attendants were Miss Bertha Persevall and Mr. John Davis. The couple left for a short bridal trip after breakfast with the bride's and groom's families.
Local market lists new stock of holiday treats and produce including black cake materials plum puddings seedless mince meat Florida oranges grapefruit tangerines new crop shelled and whole nuts dromedary dates figs oysters lettuce celery cucumbers and Xmas candy plus fireworks. Fresh daily delivery highlights variety and seasonal demand.
Sanitary Meat Co. advertises Fancy Groceries of All Kinds with R. D. Barnes as proprietor and phone contact 421. The notice markets a general grocery offer likely aimed at fast sales.
About 12 000 enlisted men and 1 200 officers will form the permanent strength of the organizations to be a permanent part of Camp Zachary Taylor.
A wry remark notes that when with her fiancé a girl favors lip to lip silence over a heart to heart talk, reflecting playful views on romance and communication.
The New York governor race ends with Alfred Smith leading Charles M. Whitman by about 18 000 votes. Whitman calls for a recount amid claims of a powerful political machine, campaign funds, and high support from Roosevelt and Taft. Citizens favor Smith and see Whitman defeated.
Credit and cash are linked in a brief note describing a downturn in both payment methods. The snippet implies parallel decline or movement without detailing causes or actors. The piece reads like a compact observation of financial behavior moving in tandem.
General March has ordered that army personnel who could not reach the fighting front due to duties imposed in the country may wear a distinctive badge. The directive aims to honor those serving domestically while awaiting deployment.
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