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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
4
Cleveland rabbi Abba H. Silver, a native of Russia, offers a moving ode praising America. He describes the continent as glorious and blessed, built from gifts and hopes of many peoples, forged by labor and faith into a nation of purpose.
Carter county lawyer William J. Fields announces his candidacy for re election to Congress from the Ninth District. He emphasizes wartime stewardship and loyalty to the President, urging Democrats to renominate him without opposition at the August primary in 1918.
A Bowling Green mother told her two sons heading to Camp Zachary Taylor to “if you must fight, fight like hell,” capturing a wartime sentiment echoed by many families.
The Health Department appeals to all citizens of Mt Sterling to remove weeds and garbage from premises. The plea emphasizes health and happiness for the city and those serving abroad, urging immediate action by every resident.
Miss Fannie Maybeth Pinney is appointed Deputy Foods Administrator for Montgomery county and opens an office in the Rogers building on Court Street to provide information on government food regulations. W. S. notes advertise framed pictures from W. A. Sutton & Son and R. E. Punch & Co.
Mr. Wm Blevins and his wife with three children narrowly escaped a crossing accident Sunday night when a passenger train 24 appeared near their car. He sent a son ahead to open a gate, but the train came close and the family jumped to safety. The car was demolished and Blevins, manager of the Kentucky Utilities Company, and his family survived unharmed. W. S. S Kool Kloth Suits that Suit Everybody.
Mr Harry F Howell has qualified as County Tax Commissioner for Montgomery county. Elected as Assessor, that office was abolished and county tax commissioner created. Howell posted a $1000 bond with R G Howell as surety and will begin county assessments July 1.
Dr Geo F Doyle of Winchester applies for entrance into the U S Army medical department. Eye ear nose and throat specialist formerly of Philadelphia, now in Winchester with a lucrative practice. He married Miss Anna Latra Drake of this city and has many local friends.
Mrs White died Saturday afternoon at her home on Folmr Avenue after a ten week illness following an appendicitis operation. She was a Christian Church member and admired for her character. Funeral services were held Monday at the residence by Rev Clyde Darsie with burial in Machpelah Cemetery.
Reports show September cattle sales to A R Turley and R R Crouch. Buyers include Wm Johnson 11 head 1150 lb at 9c, Robert Barkley 35 head 1150 lb at 10c, Wm Marshall 40 head 1000 lb at 10c, Will Ed Jones 11 head 1100 lb at 11c, William Jones 21 head 1100 lb at 11c, Mike Wilson 25 head 1050 lb at 9e.
A great picture Betsy Ross will be shown at the Liberty Theater in a return engagement on Friday June 14. The film drew high praise from audiences who saw it before and now restates its status as a top production. Also advertised are Boys Palm Beach suits at $9.00 as a bargain.
Two local youths James Greer and William Z Bridges enlisted in the Marines at Lexington yesterday and will report for service within days.-W.A.S- Also noted, W. A. Sutton and Son offer a pleasing assortment of frames to choose from.
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