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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1917

Page

4

Subscription Price Notice for 1 Dollar 50 Cents

A notice states subscription costs one dollar and fifty cents per year and requires cash with the order. It adds that no announcement will be inserted until payment is received.

Wilkerson Seeks Fourth Ward Democratic Nomination

J W Butch Wilkerson announces candidacy for Fourth Ward councilman on August 4. He urges equal patronage distribution among merchants, stricter contract enforcement with penalties, prudent public spending, and a square deal for all. Democrats of the Fourth Ward are urged to consider his platform.

Fourth Ward J. W. Wilkerson J. W Butch) Wilkerson Wilkerson Aman

Red Cross Mission Delivers Aid to Russia

A special Red Cross commission has been sent to Russia with medical supplies and surgical instruments to address urgent needs. American officers studying the West Front praise British artillery, noting the upcoming large US role in that effort.

Russia Red Cross Commission West Front United States

Bank Statement and Sworn Affidavit Fragment

Fragmentary bank document mentions cash reserves deposits and profits with a sworn statement by cashier C B Patterson dated June 29 1917. It references Montgomery Kentucky and lists figures for stock paid in undivided profits and deposits with attestations by several signatories.

McMareley Kentucky Montgomery C. B. Patterson Elizabeth Wyatt

Men Without Training Sought as Officers

The War Department announces a second Officers Training Camp opening August 27 offering commissions to men 25 and over with no prior military experience. Previous service is not required, though younger, vigorous applicants also have opportunities. Applications close July 15.

National Army War Department

Spelling Reform Works Published in 1585

The 1585 pamphlet AEsopz Fable'z in tru Ortography with Grammar-notz by William Bullokar shows early attempts at rational spelling. It references Heryuntovar and translations from Latin to English, noting reformers sought updated form and order in English text.

Heryuntovar William Bullokar

Fiscal Court approves road macadam bid plan beyond Jeffersonville

Regular monthly Fiscal Court meeting notes no major business. A small claim list was approved and on motion of Wells and Welch the Road Engineer was directed to advertise for bids to macadamize 2,500 feet beyond Jeffersonville starting where the turnpike ends and crossing Pratt Hill per county standards.

Esq. Wells Esq. Welch Jeffersonville Pratt Hill

Brazil Enters War for Allies in World Conflict

Brazil revokes neutrality and joins the war on the side of the Allies, marking the first South American republic to enter the conflict opposed to the German empire.

Brazil South America

Ladies' Pump Specials Window Ad

Punch Graves & Co advertises limited two day sale on ladies' pumps with window display notes. The copy ends with a social remark about men.

Amburgey Remains in Race for Assessor

Due to the illness of a child the candidate cannot canvass the county but asks friends to know he remains in the race for assessor and would appreciate any support.

Amburgey

Ladies Pump Special Back Up the President

A brief notice promotes a Ladies' Pump Special event on Thursday urging support to back up the president until the Kaiser backs down.

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Advocate Publishing Company “ Incorporatedj W Hedden, ix Senff Rorréns Mt. Sterling W. A. Sutton & Son MT. Sterling, KY MT. Sterling National Bank U. S Federal Reserve Bank New York Chicago St. Louis the Advocate For Printing Oeeeeeee the Exchange Bank Lelight W. 8S. Leyp Steve Pieratt Chas. D. Grubbs State OF County of Montgomery H. R. Prewitt B. Frank Perry Frank Perry R. H. Lane B. L. William E. R. Prewitt Total Earl W. Senff Democratic Montgomery County Pro Ron Fiscal Court A. C. Richardson Punch, Graves & Co Palm Beach Palm Beaches Royal Palm Beaches The Walsh Co
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