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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
9
Dr. D L Proctor formerly of this city now locates in Morehead to practice dentistry. He is regarded as one of the best dentists in the state and his friends here wish him success and prosperity in his new home.
The colored people of our city are helping the Red Cross Drive. Mrs. W. T. Adams with other colored women arranged a patriotic program at the Liberty Theatre Monday night May 27. Everyone should attend.
The article explains that a military aircraft requires at least nine delicate aeronautic instruments for safe operation. It details essential devices for altitude, direction, speed, fuel, temperature, oiling, and banking, plus oxygen systems. Combat planes also need machine guns, bomb gear, radio and photographic gear, and heated clothing. The total equipment cost runs to several thousand dollars per plane.
Citizens urged to send in letters and notes from soldiers in trenches or camps abroad. Public encouraged to share French and Italian front news by telephoning 74. Emphasizes the war as America’s greatest achievement and collective interest in every detail.
A son goes to France as the father reflects on loss and duty in a quiet home scene. The piece contrasts wartime sacrifice with personal grief, ending with a note about the father’s enduring love and a distant morning. Also notes a recital by Miss Lida Goodpaster at an eight o’clock Baptist church, and Vandgedell's daily fresh produce.
The Wonderplay starring Ethel Barrymore opens at the Table tonight followed by Metro deluxe production Draft 268 on Friday May 24. Draft 268 is a grand photodrama set in Asia Minor with colorful life in 2227 B C and sports the patriotic legacy of The Slacker. Grace D Armand is signed for Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature The Other Man at the Table on Saturday with Harry Morey in the lead role.
Mt. Sterling residents testify to kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. G. B. Nelson describes jawing back pain and fatigue eased, noting she needed no kidney medicine since cure years ago. Sold for 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
Black Jack-John Black with white points and strong bone. Sired by premium Jack, out of John by Yelberton Jr. and Old Elberton. Placed under Hopkins' Alvarado and Cunningham's Buena Vista bloodlines, with Leer's Napoleon line from Imported Napoleon. Insurance cost seven dollars.
Wm. G. Marshall, manager for Mt. Sterling Kentucky R. F. D. No. 4, phones 6265 listed for contact.
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