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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
4
The notice announces Hon William J Fields as a candidate for Congress in the Ninth District Carter County state primary on August 3 1918. It notes that subscriptions must accompany the order and that no announcement is inserted until payment is received.
Our state faces conflicting rulings as courts declare bringing liquor into dry areas for personal use unconstitutional The Campbell case and a 1909 precedent guide actions while public sentiment shifts toward harsher anti liquor measures The writer urges court review and notes liquor related violence to justify removal of alcohol from the county Chairman Logan of the Tax Commission may resign to dodge farmer ire over the new tax law
A short wartime broadcast praises brave bors in France and urges continued victories for democracy at the point of the sword. The message emphasizes courage and steadfast support for Allied forces.
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr is slightly wounded and in a Paris hospital, his father and sister-in-law report by cable. His brother Archie Roosevelt is recovering from severe wounds. The note also mentions Quentin Roosevelt presumed dead and Kermit Roosevelt serving as a captain in the U S Army headed to France.
Broken sizes in Genuine Palm Beach suits regular values 10.00 and 12.50 offered for 6.50 See window at R. E. Punch & Co.
Dr Irvin Abell has been commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of Hospital Unit 59. He is stationed at Camp Shelby with a unit largely composed of Kentucky doctors and nurses and is expected to be sent overseas soon.
Since the last issue 8 patriotic citizens bought the limit of War Savings Stamps. Names listed are E. Anderson Frank M. Hill and Mrs Mary J Moore. Total to date 133.
Government issues guidance for 1919 shoe production restricting heights of women Misses and infants shoes, color limits to black white and two tans, ban on new lasts, and wartime conservation measures. It allows pre plan samples marked for conservation and requires firms to submit needs to the War Industries Board section.
The notice outlines aims to lower wholesale margins and coordinate with retailers to limit term of merchandise, reduce spring boot sample production, discourage unnecessary orders, promote low cost shoes, and feature straw hats at cut prices during fair week. It also notes lost certificates for shares in a tobacco company and requests duplicates, plus new bean tomato and cucumber arrivals.
Mr. Neal Guilfoile helped in a raid in Wyoming County West Virginia last week. One location yielded a large still liquor and gunfire as the moonshiner in charge was captured. A second still was found but unoccupied and both were destroyed by officers.
William Wilson eldest son of Mrs Lucy Wilson now in training at Camp Taylor has been selected from a long list as Aid to the Regimental Major. His fine camp record earned the honor and friends rejoice at his standing with officers. Watermelons on ice at Our summer reading will be the newspapers.
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