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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
8
The column reports on several residents improving or remaining steady including Mrs. Bruce P Duty Mr Roy C Scott Mr W A Sutton John Hazelrigg and A B Johnson Also G L Kirkpatrick shows improvement while Mrs L L Bridgforth underwent surgery in Lexington and remains in critical condition The entry ends with a note about boys clothing from Punch Graves Co.
The item notes a Democratic newspaper in the South with a one year mark, mentioning Tus Hoxnet Fork N C and a regional emphasis.
Miss Mary Stare visits friends in Huntington. Mr and Mrs W Hord Tipton spend days in Cincinnati. D L Smith of Nicholas County visits. Mrs J W Hedden Sr returns to Lexington for specialist care. Misses Huls of Olympian Springs visit, just back from Indianapolis. Cynthiana guests return from University of Kentucky to spend weekend. Locals attend Trots in Lexington with a list of names. Advertisement notes $15 suits and overcoats by Punch Graves Co.
A dated notice from H. B. Scrivener states he will not be responsible for any checks accounts or debts run by his son Hockaday Scrivener. The letter emphasizes sole accountability lies with the son and excludes parental liability.
Classified fragment offers a coal heating stove for sale with a contact phone. Other items mention Stetson hats and best prices on suits and overcoats from Punch Graves & Co. The text also notes vacation end and winter work, plus a caution about fishing near a submarine.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets next Friday at 10 30 at Mrs Fannie Jones residence Rev W B Campbell of Maysville to lead a revival at the church starting Oct 15 Hours of service are 3 pm and 7 pm A number of out of town speakers will address the army camp religious work at 7 pm Sunday at the church with Wisdom sisters singing The same speakers appear at Somerset church at 3 pm and morning services occur at all churches at the usual hour
The new school year opens with dwindling enrollment as many boys stay home to farm and older brothers leave. The Senior class clings to a dozen students while Freshmen drop to seven due to Camargo Consolidated School adding a two year high school course. Patriotic Week speakers Bros Collis and Darsie address the high school, and the Black and Gold Literary Society elects officers led by Donald Quisenberry. Ethel West substitutes at Lane school while seniors hope for continued attendance and parental support.
The Dry Goods Economist leads a nationwide drive asking Americans to abandon mourning attire during wartime. It argues economy and morale demand setting aside sorrowful dress as manufacturers and merchants urge courage to support the war effort and boost national spirit.
A seven year old gentle and sound horse offered for sale with buggy and harness included. Item appears in a wartime era classified notice. Address or contact at 14 21 Dr J F Jones.
A concise note from Punch referencing social propriety and friends riding together, attributed to Stacey Adams & Co. shoes. The witty line suggests liberal-social sentiment and brand-aware humor from a periodical item.
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