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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
2
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance has issued over 3 billion government checks for Army and Navy allotments and family allowances. Up to June 10 disbursements exceeded 95 million dollars, with 97 million for allotments and allowances. About 850 thousand checks monthly, 35 thousand daily, with June allotments starting July 1 and May payments beginning June 1.
The readable text notes a timing reference tied to the next month but lacks sufficient context to identify the event, date, or entities involved. The fragment provides no names, organizations, places, or concrete outcomes to anchor a specific record.
The text argues that purchasing only essential items and investing savings in War Savings Stamps saves lives, urging belief in the President’s claim that such purchases and investments save lives. It emphasizes action on wartime finance as a moral duty.
A brief notice proclaims a $100 reward and reports readers that science has cured a dreaded disease in all stages with statin and nature working together to aid recovery.
A letter from Clarence E. Palmeter, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, dated June 23 1918, describes Army life at Camp Taylor. He details guard duties, engineering projects like a 370 foot Siola river bridge, tunnels, pontoon boats, two foot gauge railways, and blasting with tryton. He mentions possible deployment to France or England, general war optimism, and news from family and friends.
Master Commissioner W E Jones announces a commissioner's sale in Mount Sterling Montgomery County Kentucky. The property conveyed to Ella Wyatt by deed dated February 28 1890 is offered as a whole with bond security required and a six percent interest lien retained until full payment. Bidder terms include bond with security and payment of purchase price to Master Commissioner.
The text reflects a biblical vow and national destiny while noting Montgomery County Fair catalogs are ready. Advertises obtaining the fair catalog from the Advocate office to prepare entries.
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