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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
1
The letter urges voters to support the incumbent on November 5 in the face of Gum Shoe tactics by opponents and the Louisville Republican plan to spotlight the Senate race. It stresses wartime service, defense of soldiers, and asks friends to cast ballots and influence others.
Fred Allen Ramsey son of Mr and Mrs W H Ramsey has been chosen from a large class at the Great Lakes Training Station to go to Detroit for special training on a submarine refear. He is only teen years old and the selection reflects his ability and the community's strong service involvement.
Instructions alert readers that soldiers abroad will be issued parcel labels for sending one small package up to three pounds in a 9 by 4 by 3 inch size. Details on how to mail and inspect packages appeared in Mt Sterling papers, with dates for package bring in announcements to follow.
Reports say Austro-Hungary is ready to surrender and begin peace negotiations with the opposing powers without delay. Washington receives a message stating adherence to Wilson's terms and a request to start overtures, while fronts show Allied advances pushing German forces back.
Deputy United States Collector Neal Guilfoile with Deputy G L Hannan seized a twenty five gallon copper moonshine still in Menifee county last Wednesday. They cut the still to pieces and brought it to the city. The operators are believed located.
Buckner Woodford son of Mr and Mrs Henry Woodford died at the Woodford home in Boardman Florida the first of last week He had lived in Florida for several years and before moving there worked at Traders National Bank of this city He was a popular young man Pneumonia followed an attack of Spanish influenza caused his death He is widely connected in this and adjoining counties
Conrad Richardson, who enlisted in the Navy July 1, is ordered to report at Great Lakes Illinois on November 1 for training. He has been an employee of Strother Motors Company in this city.
Mrs. C. E. Hunt announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Hattie Hunt to Mr. Samuel Ewing of St. Matthews Ky. The ceremony was Thursday at three oclock performed by Rev. Dr. R. E. Daughtery with only immediate families present. After the ceremony the newlyweds left for Washington then housekeeping at St. Matthews.
All clocks were set back one hour as required by federal law. The daylight saving plan aims to save energy and be observed annually across the country.
General March reports Allied advances on the western front with 7000 square miles freed since July 13 and 400 miles regained in the past week. He notes coal fields in northern France largely reconquered except a five mile tract near the Belgian border and says five American corps and division commanders return from France for assignments, including Major General McMahon to Camp Taylor, Louisville.
L G Howard fuel administrator for Montgomery County was called to Portsmouth Ohio Friday after his brother Reuben Froward died there Thursday night. The body was taken to Ivyton Kentucky for burial. He was well known and respected by many local residents.
Holiday shoppers are urged to buy hole-proof hose by the box to stock up for gift giving and seasonal wear. The ad emphasizes durability and value for winter wardrobes and household needs.
Monday night near Owingsville Allen Prewitt son of Hon H R Prewitt and friends were in a car that struck a horse at a gateway in front of Jack Owings gate. The auto was badly damaged but no one in the vehicle was injured. The horse ran into the road giving no chance to avoid the collision.
A brief note requests a warm Army flannel shirt as a Christmas gift for a boy, seeking sturdy fabric and proper size. The item is described as practical and fitting for winter wear, with no additional details on color or price provided.
Mr. Joe P. Sullivan and family moved last week to a new residence on Clay Street. Mr. Isom Osborne and family moved yesterday to a home on Holt Avenue recently purchased from J. P. Sullivan.
The article outlines a forthcoming universal food card system to be issued in December aimed at tracking all food transactions from production to consumption. Federal Food Administrator Fred M. Sackett says the program will support Allied armies and hungry nations, with daily shipping updates and goals to provide 17 550 000 tons of food this year through home conservation and increased production.
Thirteen yearling colts sired by J Mal colm Forbes bred by Mr. James R. Magowan of this city earned standard records this Fall marking a world record. Magowan plans to offer these colts at the Old Glory Horse sale at Madison Square Garden next month.
Mr. Andy T. Lovely, son of Noah Lovely of Camargo, died Monday from Spanish influenza. He was well known and popular with a large circle of friends.
Relatives report Second Lieutenant J. J. Winn is promoted to First Lieutenant. Winn is stationed at Camp Jackson, US. C. Many friends celebrate the promotion of this notable young man.
Mr. Lewis A. Judy will leave this city next Sunday for New York then go to France for work with the Y M C A. He is regarded as an estimable young man and is expected to be a splendid worker. best wishes accompany his departure.
The article outlines a broad food conservation program stressing saving 100 million American citizens’ meals and reducing bread consumption. It calls for eating victory bread while conserving all staples, to free grain for the war needs and support twenty million homes in active, immediate action.
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