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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
4
The issue lists contributors to the Red Cross and urges all citizens to donate. Messages praise the Red Cross as essential wartime benevolence and call out a local campaign liar for falsehoods while noting Henry Ford’s five million dollar Liberty Bond subscription tally.
Everett Jones, once of this city and now teaching in Bath County, recently took the Officers' Reserve Corps exam and received orders to report in Des Moines Iowa. Cato Fisher son of barber Lee Fisher also passed the exam but has not yet been called. Jones previously served as a volunteer in the Spanish American War.
J Smith Trimble of Lexington has accepted a responsible position for the War Department in the Quartermaster's Corps at Jeffersonville Indiana. He joins the corps to help manage supplies and logistics for military operations.
A tobacco man clarifies the tax plan stating farmers are not taxed on raw tobacco or per acre but that tax applies to the manufactured product paid by manufacturers. The note urges readers to obtain a copy of the act from their Congressman or Senator and hints at wartime conscription.
A wartime loan sales letter urges farmers to act now as market liquidity tightens. Bart L. Sims of Union Central Life Insurance promotes flexible farm loans with easy terms, warning that scarce money looms as insurance firms pull back.
Rateliff Lodge No. 56, colored Masons, have subscribed for $100 in Liberty bonds and donated $10 to the Red Cross Society. Cato Fisher is W. M. and James Mitchell Secretary. The note expresses pride in the colored men of the city for doing their part in the war.
Procrastination harms timely tobacco insurance against loss from hail. The ad stresses readiness to cover risks at low rates and urges immediate action. A separate line advocates conscription, urging aliens to be mobilized or sent home.
Mare for sale. A 7 year old saddle mare in good shape. Apply to 513t Mrs 0 8 Bigstaff. Also Wanted small place in the country by A C Richardson. 50 tf.
The piece argues farmers already know their craft and need workers, not more advice. It urges mobilizing labor to farm vast acreages, especially during harvest, so farmers can apply their experience with muscle and resolve to feed the world and support the war effort.
Mr Richard Storer has moved to the Clark county home of his daughter Mrs Shields Cunningham. The community regrets his departure from the county and wishes him health and happiness in his new residence.
Twenty five individuals in Chicago face indictments for butter and egg market speculation. The charges seek lengthy penalties, with potential 25 year terms for each defendant. Authorities indicate a coordinated scheme affecting commodity prices and market integrity.
Mr J W Hinson purchased a Ford from Strethner Motors Company last week. The county shows more Fords than any other make in circulation.
Harsh political edge in a terse rant mocks opponents of government policy. The speaker condemns dissent and uses aggressive language to threaten opposition while urging unity among supporters and demand for subscription compliance.
The Conservation Association of Kentucky formed in Frankfort with Governor Stanley and state leaders to protect food supplies from fire and explosions amid war conditions. Insurance inspectors will survey grain elevators and mills, report to the State Fire Marshal, and urge owners to implement safety improvements. President Wilson calls Americans to end waste and conserve resources while 200 million dollars burn in preventable losses each year.
Readers are told the government contracted for seventeen million dollars worth of shoes and expresses strong sentiment about punishment for "food hogs" while noting the supply need. The piece uses satirical tone to comment on government expenditure and shortages.
A prominent Winchester businessman and Democratic candidate for State Senator visited the city yesterday. Friends predict he will win the August primary.
The War Department urges 45006 Cavalry engineers coast artillery signal corps and quarter master corps plus 25000 more to reach 300000 regular army strength. Training facilities are ready and enlistment of 70000 single men aged 18 to 40 without dependents is requested by June 30 1917 to maintain war effort. Newton D. Baker Secretary of War.
All persons having claims against Geo W McCormick deceased must present them and all debtors must settle. J T McCormick executor announces settlement. Also notes a sensational personal ad about a wife for a young man and three daughters of the former Czar being available.
Property listing for private sale by W. Tyler. Includes residence and six acres of land. Located in a listed area with potential quiet country setting. Contact information implied.
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