A Little Flower of France Poem Honors Wartime Suffering
A poem by Katherine A. Harrison portrays a French girl brutalized by the war and the moral call to sympathy from France Belgium Britain Ireland Italy Canada and America in a plea for compassion and aid. It frames the girl’s innocence shattered by the Hun while challenging readers to remember her loss and sustain charitable support.
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France
Belgium
Katherine A. Harrison
Pere
Petite
Scotland
Old Erin’s Sons
Italia
Canada
Flower of Youth
America
Men of the Seas
Ode to France’s Courageous Women and Fragrant Flower
A poetic tribute praising French women’s bravery and steadfast care as they comfort and sustain the nation. The verse envisions a disabled flower symbolizing France being helped to forget sorrow and live anew under divine guidance and resolute love.
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France
Judge Holt Very Ill in Pewee Valley
Judge William H. Holt, 76, long prominent Kentucky jurist, is reported seriously ill after a stroke four years ago. A native of Bath county, he practiced in Mt. Sterling, served on the Court of Appeals from 1887, led the Porto Rico court under McKinley, and lived with daughter Elizabeth Holt in Pewee Valley.
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Louisville
William H. Holt
Pewee Valley
Jewish Hospital
John Sebastian
Holt
Bath County
Albany Law School
New York
Kentucky
Mt. Sterling
Court of Appeals
McKinley
Porto Rico
United States
Elizabeth Holt
Judge Tolt
Grand Lodge of
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sarah Roberts
New Jersey
Andes Great Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief and Swelling Reduction
Andes Great Oil is promoted as a powerful penetrating medicine offering immediate relief from rheumatic swelling and various pains. It claims to ease headaches toothaches neuraglia and internal cramps with directions. a money back guarantee. Sold for 50c per bottle in Mt Sterling and Owingsville.
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Andes
Mt. Sterling
R. H. White & Co
Owingsville
Kimbrough Drug Store
Marry in This City: James A Boyd Weds Nancy Lisle
Mr James A Boyd and Miss Nancy Lisle of Winchester married at the home of Mr and Mrs Tl C Jacobs in this city last Tuesday. After the ceremony they left for a bridal trip and will reside in Winchester for now. Boyd is well known locally and connected with a large circle of friends. the bride is described as an attractive girl. The Advocate extends congratulations.
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James A. Boyd
Nancy Lisle
Winchester
Tl. C. Jacobs
Boyd
Advocate
For Sale Ford in Lshape at Mt Sterling Garage
A Ford for sale described as an L shape unit with winter tires. Prospective buyers should contact Wm Hiler or view at Mt Sterling Garage. Willing to compensate interested parties who arrange a viewing. The ad seeks a quick sale and invites inquiries.
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Ford
Wm. Hiler
Mt. Sterling
Soldier Letter From 1918 Major Personal Note of War
A veteran writes to his brother from November 13 1918 describing good health, hopes to return home by Christmas or in a few months, missing family letters, and a four hour drill hike. He reflects on duty over slackers and anxious to be home to work and strip tobacco, awaiting peace and homecoming.
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Emma
Buick car prices held steady with small reductions
A Buick price notice from the home office takes effect January 1 1919 and lowers four models while two remain unchanged amid wartime material shortages. The move ends speculation on further price changes and pleases management and buyers alike.
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Home Office
Smathers
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Boy Wounded in Battle in France
Lewis Roeter, son of Mr and Mrs Lebold Roeter of Harrison Avenue, serving with the American expeditionary forces in France, was wounded in the last days of fighting and his parents were notified. The extent of injuries was not stated. Also listed is a writing desk for sale a black walnut drop leaf by J T Coons.
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Lewis Roeter
Lebold Roeter
Harrison Avenue
France
Griggs Motor Car Co winds up in Kentucky
Notice states Griggs Motor Co a Kentucky corporation based in Mt Sterling is closing and winding up affairs. Creditors must promptly present claims for payment and those owing the company are urged to settle outstanding debts. The business will be conducted by L E Griggs. signatures of L E Griggs and attorney Robert H Winn.
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Oy World
Griggs “Motor — Co Company
State of Kentucky
Mt. ~ Sterling
Kentucky
L. E. Griggs
Griggs Motor Car CO
Robert H. Winn
New Employees H S Davis and Harold Browning Join Force
Mr H S Davis of Isville and Mr Harold A Browning of Cynthiana have accepted positions with the paper. Both are highly recommended as workmen and gentlemen and welcomed additions to the force.
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H. S. Davis
Isville
Harold A. Browning
Cynthiana
Meat Hog For Sale Inquiries To F P Bean
Advertises a meat hog weighing about 300 pounds for sale. Contact F. P. Bean by phone at 622 for details and pricing.
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F. P. Bean
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J. C. Gaitskill
Oliver B. Wilson
Co. D
M. G. Bua
AYE
F. Po
J. T. Coons
Pieper
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