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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
5
A poem contrasts riches and virtue with the moral test of character in war. It argues a man’s worth is shown by courage and humanity, and praises the Red Cross nurse and the Montgomery county drive to exceed quotas in support of war relief.
Miss Mattie L. Baker and Mr. Thomas Faulkner were married last week at Hattiesburg. Miss Baker is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BR C. Baker of Spencer area. Faulkner, son of Dr Morton Faulkner, serves in the Ordnance Department, 149th Infantry, stationed at Camp Shelby. The couple has many friends and supporters.
Rumor says Good Samaritan Base Hospital Unit No. 40 led by Dr. David Barrow of Lexington, composed of Central Kentucky volunteers, will depart soon for overseas duty though exact date is undisclosed. Pink and Red Beans priced at 12 1/2 cents per pound at Vanarsdell’s cash only.
Dr. McVey president of the University of Kentucky will speak at the Court House Saturday May 25 at 2 o clock to aid the Red Cross Drive. He is a popular speaker and will discuss World War and related efforts. Also notice of Silken Romance film at Liberty Theatre May 29 with free admission. Donates Mare Cherry Lass raffled for Red Cross Saturday at 3 o'clock at Red Cross room.
The Walsh Company display featuring the Red Cross window has drawn notable public interest. Voters are urged to clip 50 vote coupons and back their preferred option in a 1 year renewal contest offering 2,700 votes.
A jumble of prize ballot counts and a comic wartime spoof titled Mrs Malone and the Censor recounts a letter from Pat in France. The tale features a cheeky exchange about a missing tooth and a red headed Irishman, ending with Mrs Malone's vow to respond in kind.
The Red Cross operates rolling canteens supplying hot coffee tea and bouillon to French poilus at a cost of 50 francs per thousand men. The service boosts morale behind the lines as crews face shell fire and gas masks while delivering hot drinks to exhausted troops. Eugene Hale recalls soldiers valuing the sense of friendship the aid brings.
Pierre Hamp notes tuberculosis ravages France with 40000 new cases since the war and insufficient hospital space. Discharged soldiers face poverty and malnutrition, forcing local committees to aid families. The American Red Cross provides essential support to control the spread and care for the wounded.
About 1350 cattle sold with brisk trade and high prices. Bunches reached 13 cents per pound, mid weight steers around 11.25 dollars per head, heifers 10 to 12 cents, cows 10 cents, canners 6 cents. Notable sales include 24 steers 600 lb at 70 dollars, 20 steers 500 lb at 64, 15 steers 450 lb at 55, and 15 steers 625 lb at 80. Readers see numerous other transactions across multiple farmers and counties. Arch Prewitt was called to his son's bedside at Camp Shelby. he is reported in serious condition after an operation. Barley flour ad promotes limited Vanarsdale supply.
Mrs. O M Jones lost a fine Jersey cow last week after eating clover. She had refused $125 for the animal days earlier. It is the first stock loss due to white clover this spring reported to us. W S S says Vanarsdell's offers meat and grocery items.
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