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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1917

Page

2

Annual Girls Declamatory Contest Set for May 10

The Halleck Literary Society and Cavein Club members prepare for the annual declamatory contest at the High School Auditorium on Thursday evening May 10. Halleck representatives are Martha Coleman Martha Robinson and Thelma Pierce. Cavein Club contenders include Minnie Langston Hidlen Hall Elizabeth Highland Eleanor Guilfoile and Ruth Darsie.

Halleck Literary Society Cavein Club High School Halleck Society Martha Coleman Martha Robinson Thelma Pierce Minnie Langston Hidlen Hall Elizabeth Highland Eleanor Guilfoile Ruth Darsie

Food policy and patriotism in wartime farming drives

In a wartime context the nation must end farm production curtailment and boost output to meet rising food demands. The piece argues that food supply underpins preparedness, urging farmers to plant fully as spring work begins and to support allied war aims through abundant harvests. It notes shortages in wheat and potatoes, rising prices, and the need to balance industry and agriculture amid enlistments.

Patriotis Congress Wison

Democratic candidates announced for State Primary 1917

We are authorized to announce the following persons as Democratic candidates at the State Primary on Saturday, August 4, 1917. For State Senator George Hon G. L. Lee Wainscott Abram Renick. For Representative T. L. Caudell of Menefee County Chas. F. Ringo. For County Judge Earl W. Senff W. C. Chenault.

George Hon Chas. F. Ringo Menefee County

Production and patriotism urge farmers and public to harvest

A 1917 era call to national production urges farmers merchants and renters to boost food output. It stresses role of the plowman as a national savior and ends with seed corn and produce listings at Vanarsdell’s and Hon’s seed ad. Public behavior admonitions warn against gossip and urge kind helpful speech.

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