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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
7
Office notice for Geiger's Pharmacy at Court and Maysville Streets Mt Sterling Kentucky lists former occupancy by Dr F A Millard. Includes office phone 237 and claims reasonable fees with guaranteed work.
Frank P. Lennart, described as the oldest hero Chicago ever produced, recounts to United Press his capture of 83 German soldiers during the Belleau Wood fight. He hid in a shell hole when a machine gun faced him, then surrendered the gunners and escorted prisoners toward American lines with help from officers.
A father explains a thrift stamp plan to fund his two children’s high school years. He saves daily to build a fund, projecting $75 yearly per child in 1923 plus earnings added by parents. The note offers practical advice for parents funding education.
A soldier recalls the most horrible sight from the trenches. He describes the sergeant’s blown face after a rum ration incident as the defining horror. The exchange captures war’s brutal perils and blunt, stark imagery.
Master Commissioner W E Jones to offer at public auction July 15 1918 in Mt Sterling Ky the parcel of land with residence described by metes and bounds and conveyed to Ella Wyatt et al. Purchaser must bond with approved security and bond to Master Commissioner. a lien remains until full payment. six months credit.
In the Montgomery Circuit Court last May term Ben Morgan plaintiff sues Elizabeth Morgan and others. The undersigned schedules sale July 15 1918 at 1 p m to the highest bidder on credit six and twelve months for a 19 acre tract on Peytons Lick Montgomery County Ky lot No 2 described in Aggie Taulbee et al vs M D Tipton deed 1911. Buyer must give approved security bond six percent interest. a lien retained on sale land.
By judgment of court in May term 1918 Bessie Henry Turley plaintiff undertakes sale of two Montgomery county Kentucky land tracts totaling 36 4 acres on Somerset Creek at Mt Sterling courthouse. sale set for public auction on court day with six month credit. bidders must bond with security. master commissioner lien to secure payment.
An excerpt laments profiteers, dairymen, spies, and propaganda while condemning pacifists and Prussianism. It warns against factionalism and public self interest as history shows humanity feeding its own stomach, seeking deliverance from these ills.
Detailed home canning instructions for peaches with syrup ratios, peeling methods, packing technique, and water bath processing times. Includes tips on selecting firm fruit and storage. Ends with light social commentary about waistlines and farming magazine ads.
The message urges all citizens to contribute to national effort whether in military action or home front work. It emphasizes collective duty and persistent commitment from every individual to support the country during the conflict.
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