08 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
1
Housewives urged to economize and conserve food for allied needs during World War I. Readers encouraged to replace wheat heavy breads with corn meal and rye, reuse leftovers, and follow Hoover cards. Home Demonstration agents offer aid, with patriotic tone and references to the star spangled banner.
John Lair writes from a military camp describing confinement in barracks at Ft Myer Virginia. He notes Y M C A supplies books gloves and stationery, Red Cross support, sweaters and patching services, and ongoing sermons by Billy Sunday. He mentions friends, shipments at sea, and uncertain future posting.
John Lair complains about work and requests future writings include the camp name Camp Meigs Washington DC. He identifies as 5th Florida Ave NE. The note references military or veterans camp specifics and locations.
Lewis M. Miller defends the Y M C A role for soldiers in Rockcastle County, denying card rooms and urging Rev. Jones to visit Louisville and Camp Taylor. He urges Jones to donate to the Y M C A and serve as Chaplain to appreciate its work. The letter notes Y M C A provides church, Sunday School, writing materials, stamps, and a writing table.
Rockcastle sends 33 men as the final increment of the first draft. Red Cross ladies complete 100 hospital suits. There is no let up in the work of our local chapter in the good cause.
A meeting of stockholders of Mt. Vernon Fair Association is scheduled for 1 p m tomorrow February 9 at the courthouse in Mt. Vernon to elect officers and directors for 1918 and address other necessary business.
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