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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
8
Rumors say President Wilson will ask Congress for manpower and money to intervene in Mexican problems. The War Department signals U S interests in Mexico will be protected.
Sir John Lubbock argues that economy should serve independence, not merely savings, calling it a manly aim and essential for freedom. He frames thrift as a means to empower rather than constrain individuals.
Mr and Mrs A F Wyatt are notified of their son Jim Wyatt arriving in the United States after a year in the hospital service in France. He landed in New York and will be discharged after a few days at Camp Merritt before transfer to Camp Taylor.
Mrs John R Thomas widow of the late Hon John R Thomas reports she lost sight in one eye after a stick struck the pupil while driving a cow. The accident occurred as she attempted to manage the herd.
The Montgomery County Teachers Institute met July 1 at 8 30 led by Miss Georgie Sledd. Officers were elected and committees formed. Speakers included Miss Dalton, Prof Kercher, Prof Button, Miss Adams, and Miss Lykins. The group praised Mr Garrett and pledged cooperation with the County Agent.
A fragment from a school resolution praises Miss Dalton for inspiring teaching and thanks County Superintendent Miss Geor gie Sledd for her efforts. The text ends with announcements about publication in county papers and the State Journal, signed by June Barnes, Jennie Henry, Curtis Stephens, and Edna Quisenberry. The second item promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs W T Atchison of 43 East High Street and a general price note.
The article notes boxing champion Jack Dempsey is reportedly the son of Frank Dempsey who years ago killed a man named Crank with a stake at a circus in Owingesville.
In Cumberland Maryland the United Commercial Travelers endorsed the Thrift and Savings Movement of the U S Treasury Department by unanimous vote. Leaders from Virginia West Virginia Kentucky and Maryland attended and pledged to promote thrift as a national habit to conserve resources and manage expenditures. Save while you can and you'll not need when you can't.
Dudley a two year old colt sold by J R Magowan of this city won the half mile dash at the Cleveland Grand Circuit Tuesday at Madison Square Garden trotting 1 02%4 for a half mile a 2 0514 gait fastest ever by a two year old The colt is by Magowan’s famed stallion J Malcolm Forbes.
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