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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
7
Nearly 2000 varieties of farm implements are urged to be discarded to conserve materials and production for war. The National Implement and Vehicle Association committees advise that the proposed reductions will not harm modern agriculture.
At a recent directors meeting the Farmers Tobacco Warehouse declared a 10 percent dividend for stockholders. The Farmers House shows strong state performance. A study on glycerin use in medicine manufacturing is planned and will be submitted to the general medical board of the Council of National Defense for potential curtailment.
Snagtown Torchlight reports on flirtation rumors and a proposed Society for the Prevention and Elimination of Flirts led by the editor. The item mocks past hoaxes, notes local events, a pumpkin center chicken show, a church outreach attempt, and local commerce including a greenhouse ad and hog sale details.
A wall paint advertisement proclaims a long lasting house coating from white lead mixed with pure linseed oil. It promises weather resistance and any color, emphasizing customer satisfaction and featuring firm names F. C. Duerson W. S. Lloyd Land & Priest M. R. Hainline R. I. Setltes Co.
The 9th District Division B of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at the Methodist church today with evening session planned. State leaders Frances Beauchamp Anna Wheeler Norah Taylor attend, delegates from Montgomery Bath Menefee and Rowan expected, locals urged to assist and attend all sessions.
An early 20th century advert claims Vin Hepatica as a cure all for kidney and liver troubles. Mt. Feliet Tennessee farmer F. M. Cawthorn asserts relief after using the herbal remedy. Testimonials from W S Lloyd Kentucky and C W Peters Kentucky accompany the pitch.
The Bohemian press reports Hungarian state railways will supply employees with summer clothing made from paper cloth after successful experiments. Sweden regulates bread making allowing only nine kinds and fixes weight and price by law. Ordinary bread must use rye wheat barley or oat flour and fat such as butter or milk is prohibited. The Advocate for printing.
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