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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
2
A wartime letter describes flying over Touraine from the air with vivid scenes of castles and sunsets, comparing medieval knights to modern pilots. The author notes fearlessness, the sense of earth moving beneath, and the duty to train for fighting planes while awaiting future letters from home. He signs off with “BULLITT” and good luck.
Civil Service examination for postmaster at Mt. Sterling on November 14 open to all citizens. Appointment to the competitor with the highest mark. Complete instruction and sample papers available from J. C. Leonard in the Kenois Building Washington DC.
In the wake of global conflict the piece argues Americans forgot that liberty was bought with blood and duty. It urges preserving liberty's purity by shared sacrifice, noting the need for individuals to serve society and value the costs borne by past heroes for present rights.
The Second Liberty Loan Bond issue is urged as a timely Christmas gift option. New York brokers promote small periodic payments to acquire bonds before the holiday, helping buyers contribute to a quick government success. Banks accept small weekly deposits to enable full payment by Christmas.
Survivors of the United States transport Antilles are landed in France by auxiliary vessels and cared for by the American Consulate. The ship was torpedoed last Wednesday as it was convoyed home by U.S. warships. More than sixty men died. many were killed in their berths or while dressing.
The friends of Carroll Jones son of Mr and Mrs E E Jones learn he has been promoted to Sergeant Major. Jones was drafted in the first draft and is now stationed at Camp Taylor, a high non commissioned rank in a battalion.
Nut growers from across the nation gather in New York for a convention while observers note the event may overlap with and impact several parallel meetings. The playful forecast suggests the industry will keep asserting its presence in broader gatherings.
A Kansas aviator reportedly collides with a cow in flight. The incident is described as surprising and sensational, reflecting reporting style of the era.
Farmers urged to select pedigreed animals with known ancestry to maximize meat yield as seed prices rise. A sire with lineage from sire and dam provides 50 percent, grandparents 25 percent, great grandparents 12 1 4 percent, and so on. Scrub stock should be culled to improve efficiency.
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