Soldier's Letter From Camp Hancock Describes Quarantine
Walter Carpenter writes from Camp Hancock Georgia to Miss Lizzie Carpenter in Kentucky. He notes two weeks of influenza quarantine, drives four mules for the army, praises his team, and thanks Kentucky sources for tobacco. He asks about Gip, Gip’s feed, and hopes to return home soon. He mentions old friend Miss Whaley and a teacher’s year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Kentucky
Miss Whaley
O. K
Gip
Papa
Walter Carpenter
Edward English Family Move to Mt. Sterling
The Advocate notes Mr. Edward English and his family return from Texas to Montgomery county and plan to establish their future home in Mt. Sterling. English is described as a capable businessman and a fine gentleman, with warm welcome from the community.
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Edward English
Texas
Montgomery County
Mt. Sterling
English
John English
History repeats itself in war myths and air warfare
A summarized remark from Collier's noting a diary by a British spy from the Reign of Terror, later published. It compares 18th century reports of munitions labs, flying machines, and aerial telegraphs with World War I era fears, suggesting war science faces technical hurdles more than imaginative feats.
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France
Paris
Raoul Hesdin
Meudon
First Republic
Hesdin
Messieurs Chapp
Weg
Collier’s
NO TROUBLE WITH PRISONERS
Private Henry P. Lennert of Missouri describes capturing German soldiers. The battalion runner recounts officers saluting, Lennert counting six enlisted men and four officers, and the adjutant offering a guard but Lennert says he can handle them. The scene shows orderly captivity and willingness to accompany Lennert.
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Henry P. Lennert
Missouri
Wood
Chicago
Lennert
Thrift Stamp Idea Teaches Economy to Children
A discussion on a thrift stamp plan for kids shows adults explaining how children trade candy purchases for stamps. Children earn stamps by saving money and bringing cash to exchange for more stamps, reinforcing thrift lessons.
Luck and a lost fountain pen in a streetcar tale
A streetcar wag remarks that Bill Jones is lucky after he leans to pick up a four leaf clover and drops his fountain pen. The other man says the luck would be clear if he knew the pen’s significance.
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Bill Jones
A Little Hint and a Morning Paper Exchange
A brief dialogue hints at developments in Russia with one character urging patience to read details in the morning paper. The playful exchange suggests curiosity about events abroad and the role of newspapers in informing readers.
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Russia
Faraway Dialogue on War Names Sparks Silence
A fragment shows Mrs Faraway refusing to discuss the war while her husband questions the horror. The exchange centers on the inhumanity of battlefield names and the taboo of speaking about conflict.
Indigestion cure promoted by Vin Hepatica ad
A promotional notice extols Vin Hepatica as a prompt remedy for stomach disorders including wind stomach and irregular bowels. It cites a testimonial from W. T. Mackie of Whites Creek Tennessee and lists locations W S Lloyd Mt Sterling Kentucky C W Peters Sharpsburg Kentucky as retailers.
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W. T. Mackie
Whites Creek
Tenn
W. S. Lloyd
Mt. Sterling
C. W. Peters
Sharpsburg
Henry Case Affirmed Over Henry Farm Succession
In the Frankfort appellate court last week the Montgomery Circuit Court decision was affirmed in the Henry estate dispute. The will of J. Ernest Henry was probated, and the Henry farm near Aaron's Run valued around 30 000 dollars will pass to Lula Henry and Leila Heaton as heirs. The bitterly contested matter centers on whether the farm belonged to J. Ernest Henry or his son J Will Henry. The ruling upholds Judge Young and may settle the case.
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Frankfort
Montgomery
Charles Walls
Henry
J. Ernest Henry
Aaron’s Run
J. Will Henry
No Turkey for Turkey Day in Cincinnati Packer
The Cincinnati Packer reports a turkey crop failure with turkeys unlikely to appear on any table unless priced above 50 cents per pound. Chickens and eggs are steadier, while California claims an enormous 80,000 bird crop celebrated as the best in history.
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Cincinnati Packer
California
Let's Go to Strike for Freedom's Right
A war era poem urges youth to fight for liberty and peace. It frames sacrifice as building a temple of eternal peace and ending tyranny. The verse envisions freedom on earth and brotherhood prevailing, with soldiers urged to march forward despite possible death. Fra Guido, F. A.
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Earth
Preston man killed by Chesapeake train
John Purvis aged 56, a well known white resident of Preston, was struck and killed by a Chesapeake and Ohio train last week while walking along the tracks. He was deaf and did not hear the approaching locomotive.
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John Purvis
Preston
Chesapeake & Ohio
Purvis
Aging Misfits in Motion and Stasis
A witty clipboard of aging contrasts with efforts to stay young. The piece jests at the absurdities of growing old and the vanity of perpetual youth, using humorous observations and social satire.
Former resident Rufus McWhorter dies at 51
Rufus B. McWhorter, aged 51, died last week at his daughter's home in Bourbon County. He is survived by his widow and seven children. McWhorter was well known in Mt. Sterling where he lived for years and worked as a blacksmith.
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Rufus B. McWhorter
Bourbon County
Mr. McWhorter
Mt. Sterling
Buick for Sale 1918 Model At Mt Sterling Garage
E 45 Buick five passenger in A 1 condition has run less than 1100 miles. View at Mt Sterling Garage. For details contact Miss Kate Hunt phone 683 W 1. The farmer who values liberty over wheat prices will line up at the bond counter.
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Mt. Sterling
Kate Hunt
Dean's Kidney Pills advertised in Mt. Sterling notice
Mt. Sterling residents endorsed Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney backache and other kidney troubles. Mrs. R. R. Warner of Harrison St. reports relief from dull backache and irregular kidney action after using the product. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Mt. Sterling
R. R. Warner
Harrison St. Mt. Sterling
Dean
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Peoria
Chenault & Orear
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Camp Hancock
Lizzie Carpenter
the Advocate For Printing
BELL
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporated
Stockton’s Electric Dry Cleaning Company
E. W. Stockton
Turkey
C. Fisher
Barber Old Post Office
L. Fisher
J.D. Hazelrigg & Son
Kentucky
Fra Guido
F. A
Buick
MT. Sterling, Kyy
AJAX
Hancock & McCarty
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