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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

8

Trackwork Looms At Pair Grounds With Fast Miles And Halves

Training at Pair Grounds features pacers and trotters posting fast mile times and near sub two minute halves. Notable efforts include Sham Boy 2 12 mile pace with 1 05 half, McKenon 2 12 mile with 1 05 half, Wotan 2 17 mile with 1 06 half, and Bess Brook 2 27 mile with 1 00 half.

E. R. Little Pacer Sham Boy Horacé,McKenon Pacer Jean Wotan Trotter Hugh Miller C. W. Bean Bernice Moore Peter Montgomery Mabel T Assassin Onward F. P. Bean Bessie Brook Silent Bok Jas. R. Magowan Nat Bengara J. Malcolm Forbes

Kentucky Live Stock Association to Organize Branch

The Kentucky Fine Live Stock Association will hold a meeting in this city on Tuesday July 31 to organize a county branch. All farmers and stock raisers should attend as it will benefit everyone interested in live stock.

Kentucky Fine Live Stock Association

Insurance on tobacco crops offered by B. Frank Perry firm

Haiti insurance advertises hail coverage for growing tobacco with low cost and quick action. The notice mentions B. Frank Perry and Co with a local phone contact 124 and 51-31 Chas. Duff sold last week 26 heifer calves weighing 630 pounds at 11 cents to Thos. Greene. Duff raised calves, most were under one year old, few aged.

B. Frank Perry & Co Chas. Duff Thos. Greene

America Must Enter War In Air On Vast Scale

A call urges immediate US aerial mobilization to aid Allies. It argues air supremacy could shorten the war, noting Britain France and plans to persuade Congress to fund a large aircraft output and aviators to defeat Germany.

America United States Germany Coffin Iitless Congress Great Britain France

Community Notes From Winchester And Kiddville

Rain slows farm work as crops lag while local residents report visits, gatherings, and illnesses. Miss Laura Byrd and Mr. Robert Rose vacationed with Miss Bernice Conlee and Vernon in Winchester. Mrs. R. Thomas remains critically ill after a wagon fall en route from Log Lick to Kiddville. The Kiddville Baptist Ladies Aid hosted a strawberry ice cream supper raising about seventeen dollars. Local youths enjoyed a fishing trip to Hollywood Springs followed by a social at the Everman home with friends and relatives. Amanda and Catherine Everman and Bernice Conlee travel to Rosslyn Kentucky for an extended visit. E. F. Pieratt and John W. Conlee recover at home after illnesses.

Laura Byrd Robert Rose Winchester Bernice Conlee Vernon R. Thomas Kiddville Log Lick Ladies’ Aid Society Kiddville Baptist Church Hollywood Springs T. M. Hardy Amanda Catherine Everman Loma Byrd Louise Hardy Ethel Jennie Caudell Pearl Pieratt

Good Colt Liberty Loan Wins Latonia Derby

The colt Liberty Loan owned by W. K. Macomber of New York won the Latonia Derby on Saturday. Cudgel finished second with Midway third as the race carried nearly $20,000 in prize to the victor.

Liberty Loan W. K. Macomber New York

Rodman Promoted to Rear Admiral by President

The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Capt. Hugh Rodman U S N to be Rear Admiral. A Kentuckian from Bardstown, he commanded the battleship New York and has 28 years at sea. Born June 6, 1859, he entered Annapolis from Kentucky September 18, 1875 and has been a Captain since March 4, 1911. He is kin to Thos B Rodman of this city.

Senate Hugh Rodman Navy Rodman Bardstown H. D. Rodman United States New York Kentucky Annapolis Thos. B. Rodman

Russian pledge of friendship after Root’s address

M Tereschtenko, Russia’s foreign minister, responds for the Council of Ministers to Elihu Root’s goodwill address. He asserts war is inevitable for Russians and links two nations in opposing tyranny, calling for liberty and happiness worldwide. The speech frames Russia and America as allies in democracy.

America Russia Elihu Root M. Tereschtenko Council of Ministers Mr. Root

Bank President to Speak at Winchester Meeting

Mr. John G. Winn president of the Montgomery National Bank will address the Kentucky Bankers Association gathering at Winchester on Wednesday. His talk is described as a splendid and likely interesting presentation.

John G. Winn Montgomery National Bank Kentucky Bankers Association Winchester Winn

Chiropractic Faith in Health Restoring Hope Now

The article extols chiropractic as a rapidly spreading, effective treatment. claims it restores health for many previously declared incurable cases. Advocate J. Homer Marshall invites readers to visit his Mt Sterling office for convincing information during morning hours.

J. Homer Marshall D. C Advocate Bldg Mt., Sterling

Food Bills and Hoover Ordered to Speed Relief Work

President Wilson directed Herbert Hoover to organize the new food administration at once to pursue food conservation and waste elimination with volunteer help, as Congress delayed passing the food bills.

Congress Wilson Herbert C. Hoover New Food Administration

Notice to creditors of Nannie E. Stofer estate

All persons having claims against the estate of Mrs. Nannie E. Stofer deceased are notified to file with R. G. Kern Attorney Mt. Sterling Ky proven as required by law. All indebted persons are requested to call and pay to R. G. Kern Attorney Security Trust Company Lexington Ky Exr. of Mrs. Nannie E. Stofer.

Nannie E. Stofer R. G. Kern Mt. Sterling

Reid Sells Sorrel Drive Horse for 155 Dollars

Mr. H. P. Reid sold his sorrel drive horse to a Bourbon county party for 155 dollars. The remark about swatting the Kaiser or the fly appears as editorial aside.

H. P. Reid Bourbon County

False economy risks public recovery and food supply

The piece warns against extreme thrift during hard times arguing that genuine economy relies on normal spending and production. It stresses sufficient nourishment, avoids hoarding, and cautions that miserliness destabilizes markets and harms business, urging prudent but not miserly behavior.

Napoleon

Government cuts Liberty Loan oversubscriptions to 2 billion

Secretary McAdoo announced that the Liberty Loan issue will be limited to 2 billion dollars with hundreds of large subscriptions pared down to meet the original allotment. Oversubscription may reach 900 million dollars. Complete returns will be available this week.

McAdoo

War brides fade as war grooms take spotlight in headlines

The piece notes a shift in focus from war brides to war grooms, reflecting changing public interest as male partners of soldiers gain visibility in coverage. It suggests cultural or social trends shaping wartime relationship narratives.

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STORY FRAME East High Street Wm. Guilfoile Haiti Insurance Vernon Conlee E. F. Pieratt John W. Conlee Root Bozart J. D Mattings Chiropractic Victrolas Victor Records Brran & Robinson
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