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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1918

Page

6

Soft drink stands and saloons ordered closed at 6 30

The State Board of Health issued an order requiring all soft drink stands and saloons to close by 6 30 pm each evening until the influenza ban is lifted. The epidemic remains serious overall though state conditions are improving. Barbers must wear flu masks while serving customers.

State Board of Health

For Sale Two Runabout Ford Cars and Touring Chevrolets

Griggs Motor Car Co offers two runabout Ford cars and two touring Chevrolet cars including a 1916 Model Chevrolet touring car. All are described as good as new.

Griggs Motor Car CO

Balance of views fuels ongoing public debate

The saying captures the persistent duel of opinions on any issue, with both sides loudly airing arguments while the core question remains contested, inviting further discussion and reflection.

Amburgey Opens General Store in Norton Virginia

In Virginia, J. N. Amburgey formerly of this county now operates a general merchandise business in Norton. He remains an Advocate reader despite relocating from Montgomery, and old friends are glad to hear he is prospering in his new home.

J. N. Amburgey Cook’s Norton Mr. Amburgey Old Montgomery

Auto Transfer Haulage by G D Sullivan & Co

Three auto trucks ready to haul and deliver goods anywhere. Prompt service guaranteed and calls answered at any time. Reasonable prices. For haul ing or transfer work call phones 132 and 474. G D Sullivan & Co.

G. D. Sullivan & CO

Making a Living Across Languages and Cultures

The saying warns that language skill alone does not guarantee work. It emphasizes practical methods to earn a living in multilingual settings, including marketable jobs, networking, and adaptability beyond language study.

Printing with salesmanship value and cooperation

George F. May argues that printing carries personality and is essential to build buyer confidence. Merchants should partner with printers who understand customer aims and put personality into typography to create silent sales.

George F. May

OConnell Shoe Laboratory Repair Offer

Prolong the life of your shoes by having them repaired at O Connell s Shoe Laboratory located on Maysville Street opposite Lloyd s Cafe. 33 If

O’connell’s Shoe Labratory Maysville St Lloyd’s Cafe

Buck Johnson Dead Former Cincinnati Businessman Dies in Pittsburg

Willis Johnson once ran the Old McBrayer Distillery in Cincinnati and later worked in the sugar trade. He had been living in Pittsburg and died there a few days ago after contracting Spanish Influenza, leaving many friends in Cincinnati who recall his business and personal ties.

Willis Johnson Cincinnati Pittsburg Johnson McBrayer

War Saving Stamps Drive Seeks Public Support

The notice urges readers to buy War Saving Stamps as a patriotic investment, framing it as a way to support the nation and participate in the homefront effort. It appeals to citizens to become stockholders in a government savings program and contribute to the war effort.

United States

Statewide drive to recruit labor for Camp Knox

Kentucky officials and federal director Pratt Dale urge immediate volunteer labor or a draft to build Camp Knox at Stitchton. If workers are not found by December 1, the $20,000,000 installation could be withdrawn and non essential industries may be drafted. Women are urged to lead the effort and direct their employed men to join the project.

Henry Knox Stitchton Kentucky Washington Camp Knox Camp Taylor West Point Pratt Dale United States Employment Service John Griffiths & Son Company W. H. Radcliffe Dale Major Radcliffe United States

Executor's Sale of Annie E Broaddus Estate

The executor offers at public outcry at the residence near College Hill twelve miles from Richmond on the Waco College Hill and Mouth of Red River turnpike on Friday October 25 at 9 30 a m about 400 acres of Blue Grass land in three tracts plus the whole. Tract details include a house and 85 acres, 215 acres, and 100 acres. Also to be sold are livestock including cows calves a Hereford bull mares cattle mules hogs corn hay farming implements and household goods.

Annie E. Broaddus College Hill Waco Red River Turnpike Richmond

L. E. Griggs Offers 336 Acre Farm for Rent

Executor L E Griggs states that unless rented privately before the specified date the 336 acre farm located across the pike from the described property will be offered for rent.

State Organization and Labor Procurement Leadership

The article notes that the subject holds control over state organization and the procurement of workmen, centralizing responsibilities in his hands. It emphasizes the scope of authority and the delegation of tasks to manage state operations and labor resources.

Mary’s Knitting Bag Keeps Odd Company

A light verse sketches Mary and her knitting bag a large capacity satirically holding helmets socks sweaters and more as it travels with her. The playful poem notes the bag’s endless contents and Mary’s habit of dropping stitches as she goes.

Mary

Vinci advertised tonic claims boost in blood and vigor

Bradford, Pa, an advertisement features Rose Lasky praising Vinci tonics Vinol for enriching blood and rapid improvement after illness. The copy targets weak women and overworked men with a strong health restoration claim.

Bradford Vinci Geod

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