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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1918
Page
2
A wartime prayer card extols the United War Work Campaign and its allied agencies. It urges support for soldiers, refugees, and American war relief efforts with calls to strengthen faith and protect service members. The text references Mercy, France, and the American Red Cross in aiding wounded and displaced.
The Ames Literary Regeneration group acquires ARIA nets and scientific subjects to meet demand for informative reading. The Library War Service of Ames aims to provide access to materials on general culture and science for soldiers and the public.
Rev Father Gerald Connelies has been transferred from St. Pat rece and left with his sister for Florence Kr. He had only been in Sterling a short time and made many warm friends through his geniality and Christian character. A Chevrolet touring car and a 1916 model were advertised for sale by Ghiggs Motor Car Co.
Me Me Comm, son of Meu Sam MeComm of Biestreet, is cited for gallant bravery while serving with the Poets forces on the Western Front. He was praised by French forces for actions on August 17, earning the Croix de Guerre. hopes for further honors grow as the war continues.
Fragmented text notes registration day totals with unclear details and names listed among attendees. The readable portion identifies a registration event held on a Tuesday with two counts or totals mentioned, but specifics are not clear.
Be Haven Minnesota resident WH Bowes testifies that Acid Iron Mineral (AIM) relieved his catarrh and indigestion after ten years of suffering. The ad claims the product purifies blood, treats stomach diseases, rheumatism, female troubles, external diseases, piles, and constipation, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Roanoke Virginia firm Ferrodine Corp markets the non patent medicine.
Public sale at the courthouse in Mt Sterling offers two tracts of Green Osborn land on Harper's Creek and an old dirt road, totaling 85 46-100 acres. Bidders must post a bond and a lien remains on the property until payment. Bonds go to W E Jones master commissioner. attorneys listed for both sides.
The Library War Service of the American Library Association runs English classes at major training camps due to thousands of soldiers needing literacy help. Demand for books remains high including First Readers, while the program supports soldiers in learning to read and speak English.
Observers praise American soldiers in France for independent thinking and action contrasting with German mass formation. Home citizens are urged to take personal responsibility, as the Fourth Liberty Loan drive beginning September 28 offers a key opportunity to contribute to the war effort.
A wartime appeal urges every American to do their part to back troops in France, emphasizing individual contribution as crucial to the loan's success and honoring the efforts of soldiers overseas.
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