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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
4
The Advocate urges Montgomery county residents to donate free hauling of crushed stone to repair roads. Plum Lick area has improved roads with a crusher nearby while Grassy Lick remains in poor condition. Citizens insist on local crushers and continued citizen cooperation as motor traffic rises.
The Advocate suggests Mr Neal Estate Owner will soon face taxes on land doubling under the Frankfort gang influence. The item frames debate about rising levy pressures and local tax policy.
Public notice announces the sale of the residence and three acres belonging to C. B. Stephens on Richmond avenue. The sale is set for Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, as printed by The Advocate.
For sale a well tempered chestnut sorrel horse of advanced age in splendid condition. Contact J B White, Grocer, 12 21. Also Pure pork sausage available at Vanarsdell's.
In a September 2 1917 letter Bill, son of Uncle Sam letter writer, recalls crossing from New York July 31 1917 with troops, lasting 26 days, via Tompkinsville and St Johns N F. He notes total darkness at sea, four on four off watches, sighting subs, and rough seas. He describes St Johns fishing port, English Canadian mood, Gothic St Johns church, and Navy reserves. He discusses pay for necessities, Broadway visits, and plans after the war while sending love to family.
E R Little won a $2000 stake at South Bend with Bessie G in 2:10.14. Jas R Magowan captured a $1000 stake at Louisville with Mendosa T, while Charles W Bean took second with Bernice Moore. Eleven starters, Mt Sterling horses led heats trotting around 2:14.4. Bean earned thirds with Mabel T and a $2 yearling heat with Hester Montgomery.
Central two story frame house offered furnished for winter rental. Modern in every detail. Interested parties apply at this office.
The article stresses rapid adoption of a comprehensive food pledge across the United States to conserve scarce staples like butter and sugar. It warns famine abroad could reach home if Americans do not alter daily habits and actively promote rationing and saving through all media. It emphasizes individual responsibility and patriotic service in promoting the pledge.
High School girls collect late magazines to send to soldiers at camp. Readers with any donations may leave them at the Rest Room for pickup by the group.
The item listing notes Beechnut and Swift’s bacon available in library boxes at Vanarsdell’s, indicating a local grocery or supplier promotion or display.
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