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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
2
The Mt Vernon Signal announces new advertising rates now available on request. Business owners and advertisers can obtain rate cards by contacting the newspaper office for detailed pricing and options.
Congress forwarded the national prohibition amendment to the states for ratification within seven years. Senate approval was 47 to 8. the House passed 282 to 128. The measure excludes only light wines and beer as proposed by Rep Lea, California.
B H Hillard refutes Judge Williams critique of F M Jones over Y M C A work. He praises Jones as a loyal Christian patriot who defends virtuous Y M C A values and missionaries, condemning Williams for false statements. The letter argues Jones supported soldiers and Red Cross efforts and opposed anti Y M C A sentiment.
Mrs. Lida Wallin of Columbus Ohio died September 24 1917 at about 45. She was born January 16 1872 in Versailles Ohio youngest daughter of James and Elizabeth Daugherty. She taught in Versailles and other districts and married Arthur Wallin May 12 1886. Survived by husband and two children James and Virginia in Columbus. The article honors her grace character and devoted motherhood.
The Police Judge disclosed a Richard M. Hurd appeal from the American Defense Society urging citizens to form a local vigilance corps to aid the government against German propaganda and enemy activity blamed for fires sabotages food scares and strikes. The appeal warns of German methods used in Russia and Italy and cites shipyard disruptions and food hoarding in the United States.
E R Gentry presents a war bread recipe using corn meal graham and white flour with salt baking powder fat and milk or water. The article urges using substitutes to conserve flour as France relies on bread and Allied workers need quick breads. Weekly recipes will follow to aid the food situation.
Cham berlain's Tablets are marketed for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. The ad claims long term relief and permanent cures for chronic constipation when used with the included directions. It asserts many years of suffering end due to stomach issues have been cured.
Neglect of colds in children risks later lung trouble while constant internal medicines harm small stomachs. Provide fresh air in the bedroom and apply Vick's Vap-O-Rub to throat and chest at the first sign of trouble to keep children free from colds without disturbing digestion. Prices listed: 250, 500, or $1.00.
In a child prone to croup attacks the first sign is hoarseness. Give Cham berlain's Cough Remedy at the onset of hoarseness to ward off the attack and avoid danger and anxiety.
Carlyle Porter presents Mobile as a Gulf Coast hub of hospitality and history. The piece highlights Mobile Bay, Bienville Square, five flags heritage, and outdoor recreation from Fairhope to Point Clear. It notes elegant streets, parks, golf, fishing, and health resorts accessible by Louisville and Nashville Railroad trains, inviting a year round visit.
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