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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
7
Mr J Nall Larue editor of the Franklin Favorite and VP of the Kentucky Press Association died at his home Sunday from pneumonia. He was 42 and survived by two sisters who worked with him in the business. his death brings sorrow to the state press.
Victor McNaugh in the Lexington Herald lauds the Second Division for its war record in France. He notes the unit captured more guns and prisoners and gained more ground than any other division, calling it America’s outstanding contribution to the victory.
Don’t delay if you want an automobile all this season. We are sending this week for Nash and Oakland cars. Supply was quickly exhausted and factories cannot keep up with demand. Let us know if you want touring car roadster or coupe. Beef pork veal and sausage at Vanarsdell’s.
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating numerous frauds by stock promoters against Liberty Bond owners. Daily hearings in Washington include victim testimony and requests for information. Initial testimony included Treasury and Capital Issues Committee complaints. further data comes from commercial interests.
Advice urges vigilance against doubtful securities sellers especially those trading for Liberty Bonds. Seek the seller’s name and address if possible and collect any promotional literature then forward everything to the Federal Trade Commission in Washington DC.
FTC acts to penalize false reporting as investigation speeds to curb swindles around the Victory Liberty Loan. Government efforts disrupt the suave promoter, who hides behind women to disarm suspicion as Treasury warns against trusting salespeople and urges bond holders to hold their Liberty Bonds.
The Treasury Department will distribute a major war picture titled The Price of Peace. Filmed by official photographers following American troops from home to front and back, the movie will be shown free through Liberty Loan committees nationwide.
The national convention of insurance commissioners ruled that audits for 1918 may value Liberty Bonds at par. Financiers see this as a sign bonds may rise from current low prices, encouraging private holders to hold onto their Liberty Bonds.
A young man named Calhoun plans to marry Maizie Muldoon and, finding a necklace gift too reckless, intends to deliver a note to Maze next June.
Brokers advertise Liberty Bonds as rising above par urging investors to hold, noting market demand and advising wisdom in keeping bonds rather than selling. The message stresses confidence in the bonds and cautions against haste.
The statement ties the level of Fifth Liberty Loan support to how warmly the nation receives its returning soldiers, suggesting a link between fundraising effort and postwar reception. It frames national generosity as a gauge of gratitude and patriotism toward veterans.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of March, 1919. Elizabeth Wyatt, Notary Public. My commission expires Jan 28, 1922. Correct Attest: W. S. Lloyd Steve Pieratt Chas A. Grubbs, Directors.
Mrs. Bradley of Winchester visited her daughter Mrs. Will Wiseman this past week. James Davis is steadily improving. Martha Jones visited friends in Mt. Sterling last week. Asa Baker and Ernest Harrison attended Louis Davis Saturday night. Dorsie Tuttle and Mary Wiseman stayed with Mrs. Will Wiseman Saturday night and Sunday. Thompson Johnson and Martha Jones visited Winchester Saturday. Mr and Mrs Wm Crutcher moved to a new home in Shelby county.
W. H. Moore of Missouri, formerly a local carpenter, died several days ago in that state. He was well known here and his friends mourn his passing of an esteemed gentleman.
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