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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02
SALE AND RENTING

Read the Eubank sale and rent
ing advertisement appearing in this
issue. Don't overlook it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02
Quiet on Battle Front

Little fighting of Importance has
bene reported north of the Somme,
while below that river in the vital
section of Moreuil the situation APP
peared much the same as .yester7
day. The probabilities are that the
enemy was not quite ready for an
other big attack north of the%Som-
me, although the fact that he still
has tn emajority of his available di-
visions there presages further ac-
tivity and it may come at any time.
There are at present something
like 40 divisions in the battle zone
north of the river, and about 81
engaged in the struggle further
south. Ten of these have been used
against the British and the rest
against the French Allies.
The German guns are not all
brought forward as yet. The Som
me battle-ground presents very
difficult terrain over which to move
artillery and the Indications are
that the next attack on the north
will be a set affair with all the stage
effects which require as many
guns as possible can be rushed up.
Thus far the enemy gunfre has
been comparatively light along the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02

What can / have to eatf Call W.
o. Mackie & Co. They supply your
needs in good wholesome meats and
groceries. Phone 81. 1927
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02
Mich Cow for Sale.

Big fine COW giving plenty of milk
of good quality. Heifer calf two
weeks old. W. E. Bean,
Phone 622
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02
ENTERTAINs SEWING CIRCLE

Miss Priscilla ShackeIford de-
lghtfully entertained the Sewing
Circle at her home on Holt avenue
last Friday afternoon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02

Buy Miller Greek Coal from Nc
Donald Bros. None better. 4O-3t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02

Sale of the Bigstaff brick resi-
dence win take place on April 3rd.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-04-02
Allies Holding Their Own

zone of advance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
AMERICAN SOLDIER KILLED
ON MEXICAN BORDER

One American officer fell fight
ing in the streets of Nogals, Mexico
late Tuesday one civilian was killed,
another officer seriously wounded
and between ten and twenty Ameri-
can soldiers killed during a Skin
mish which took place along Inter-
national avenue between American
troops and Mexicans.
Approximately fifteen Americans
were wounded including Lieut.. Col.
Frederick II. Herman, who was
shot through the right leg, while
commanding the American troops,
but continued in command on crutch-
es.
The dead included Capt. j. D.
Hungerford, who was killed in action
The civilian was CASTOR Reddock,
who was killed during the first hour
of the fighting. Lieut.. Luke w. Lof-
tus was seriously wounded.
The American casualties are said
to be three soldiers killed and
twelve wounded, including Lieut..
Col. Herman.
Casualties on the Mexican side,
according to late report, are more
than 100 killed and wounded.
Several hundred troops engaged
the Mexicans and drove them we'll
back into town.
No one seemed to know exactly
what happened after the first shot
was fired. An American Gentry was
seen to enter an office on Interna-
tional av. with his gun dangling at
his side with bullet wound through
his shoulder.
Soon after the firing became gen.
eral and the crowd which rushed to
the customs house when the first
shots were fired sought shelter be-
hind buildings. Everyone was or
dered off the streets by the military
The American soldiers fired from
housetops and other points of van
tage. The casualties are not known
at this time.
The Mexicans hoisted a flag of
truce but continued firing and snip
ing was going on at 7. P. M.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
DRAFTING WORK FOR WOMEN

Special one semester courses to be
offered at Iowa State College during
the coming year for the training of
mechanical and structural drafts
men will be open to women. Be-
cause many positions with manu-
featuring companies are open at the
present time, these courses to train
both men and women have been es-
tablished. They are to supply
craftsmen to take the places of the
large number of men who have en-
tered military service. The courses
are open to anyone who has compiet-
ed an eighth grade education or its
equivalent.
While the practice of employing
women for drafting room work is
comparatively new one, many COM
panies are adopting it as fast as
women can be found who have had
sufficient training and experience to
fill such positions. Companies who
have tried it are enthusiastic In
some, women foremen are in charge
of large drafting rooms.
This summer the Iowa State High
way Commission trained seventeen
girls for drafting work. Fifteen
more applied who could not be taken
in because there was no opportunity.
So successful has this experiment
proved that the engineering extern
sion department at Ames decided to
open its new courses in drafting to
women. These courses will open for
registration September 81 and 90.
In general drafting room work is
pleasant and interesting and the pay
compares favorably with that of the
teaching and high grade stenogra-
phic work. Several college gradu-
ates are working for the state high
way commission.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
ERROR in AIRPLANE sTAMPs

The Post Office Department has
reduced the rate of postage on letters
sent by air from "a to 16 cents for
the first ounce and six cents for each
additional ounce or fraction. This
is six cent rate for postage and the
usual ten cents for special delivery
says Kent Stiles in Boys Life for
August.
Meanwhile a sheet of 100 of the
airplane stamps has been discovered
with the number of the Army mach
inc reading 3S,252 on one stamp
end 3S,262, the correct figures on
the other 80 stamps. How many
such sheets exist? How was this
mistake made? These queries re-
main to be answered. Possibly the
oddly was due to a faulty spot in
a plate. Examine your airplane
stamp with a magnifying glass.
An air postal service has been es-
tablished by the Austrian military
authorities between Vienna and
Lemberg. One is being inaugurated
between France and England and
another in Canada. First flights
have been made with mail. For
the Vienna-Lemberg post a special
stamp has been issued. Before the
war ends we may expect a small col
lestion of all labels to appear, in
Guiding those already existing in
America and Italy
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
WRITES FROM SOUTHERN CAMP

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 81, 1918
Mrs. Anna Brady
My Dear Cousin:-I received your
very welcome letter last Sunday
afternoon, only a few hours after we
dropped anchor at the end of IT
day trip across the Atlantic. You
know this line Of boats am on now
are very slow, ten knots an hour is
the best we can make. All of these
boats carry food, ammunition and sup
plies are very slow boats. We had
a very nice trip going to Scotland;
nice calm seas and no dutchmen.
We got tangled up with sub
marine when we were coming back
home. 1t was in the North Sea.
She came up to the top of the water,
but one of the destroyers started
Smelling her and she went down
again. Then the destroyer went
over to where she went down and
dropped three depth bombs. We
are not sure whether we got her or
not, but think we did.
We struck a pretty hard blow on
our way back 1t lasted three days
and this old tub did everything but
turn over l don't know how long
we are going to stay here this time
but | don't think it will be very long.
There have been three ships lost this
week off this coast; two from sub
marines and one caused by another
ship running her down in the dark.
You know since the war all ships
run without lights.
Well dear cousin l have so many
letters to answer that L will have to
ring off on this one. Hoping to hear
from you soon again, / remain your
cousin, Mike Quinn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
PLENTY OF GERMANS
WANT TO SURRENDER

With the American Army on the
Vesle, Sunday, Aug. 25.-German
soldiers believe that Germany is not
planning any more offensives be-
cause of the man power shortage, ac-
cording to one of a party of seven
of German patrol captured by the
Americans early Sunday east of Fis-
mes. The soldier said the soldiers
no longer had any enthusiasm for
war.
Most of those with whom he came
in contact believed the war would
end soon.
The prisoner had been fighting
three years and declared he was
thoroughly tired of it. He said the
soldiers understood that the German
losses during the recent allied Of
fensives had been very great. These
reports were credited by the sold
iers and We're having a demoralizing
effect. He said he knew of one d.
vision of $4,000 which had been re-
duced to less than 1000.
Germany, he said, has plenty of
ammunition, but the man power
question and the actual entry of
American troops into the fighting are
worrying the military leaders.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
KIMBALLTON YOUNG MAN
IN TOLLS OF THE LAW

Axel Hedegaard, young man who
worked in Kimballton and vicinity
the past year or so, is making a lot
of trouble for himself. 1t appers
that he was to have gone with the
selectives in the last draft from
Harlan but instead of taking the
the train he stole Ford car belong
ing to banker at Harlan and drove
same to Winterset, Iowa, where he
sold it to a dealer. The next day he
came back again to the same dealer
with another Ford, and wanted to
dispose of it. The dealer got sus-
picious and had him waiting. He
left the car, and walked around
town. In the meantime he must
have guessed that things were going
bad for him, as he went and pur-
chased a new suit, hat and shoes,
and left his old clothing under a
bridge. The sheriff of Madison
county in the mean time had been
informed and soon found that the
car he sold was stolen at Harlan, and
that the car he brought with him
was sstolen at Indianola, and he ar
rested the fellow. He then had
both the charge of stealing and de-
sertion against Hedegaard Mon
day sheriff Block and the dealer,
who bought the car, were here in
town, to see if they could find any
property or money belonging to
Hedegaard They also went TO Har-
Ian, where the unfortunate buyer
had to pay once more for the car.
The car from Indianola was returned
ed to the owner, and no charge was
filled in that case. The Madison
county exemption board Saturday
took Hedegaard to Camp Dodge and
delivered him to the military au-
thorities, and it is thought, that the
charge for desertion will not be
pushed. However, the dealer at in
terest will push his charge. but
if Hedegaard can repay him all or
some of his loss, he is willing to let
the case fall -Kimballton Record
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
KNITTING PROSPECTS
FOR THE RED CROSS

National Headquarters advises us
that:
ta) The stock of yarn is 1.40O,-
600 pounds and while additional
yarn may be obtained, the total will
be considerably under the 10000
600 pounds used last year.
OBJ The Red Cross has in ad-
dition ready for distribution 1.60O,-
600 sweaters. $4,000 mufflers,
34S,000 wristlets, 22S.O1D helmets
and 1,32S,000 pairs of socks, which.
with new articles to be made, will
meet the more urgent needs of our
men during the coming winter.
(c) From September |. l9l7 to
June 80, 1918 the Red Cross distri-
buted $4,000 knitted articles to
our army and navy and also sent
$4,000 knitted articles to the Ite1
Cross commissioners in France and
Italy.
The War Industries Board re-
quests that all chapters secure yarn
exclusively through the Division
Bureau of Supplies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
EXTRA PASTOR MARRIED

Rev. Linkletter, formerly pastor
of the Christian church at Extra, was
married yesterday to young lady
from Winnipeg, Canada. The Rev
Grand gentleman has resigned his
position at Extra and has taken a
charge in the Christian church in the
city of Chicago, where the newly
weds will make their home. Rev.
Linkletter lived in Extra many years
and has many friends in all parts of
the country who will join in extend
ing best wishes for their success and
prosperity.
Rev. l.. NJ. Maston. of Mystic,
cousin of Mrs A. X. Kittell, of this
city, has been called to the Extra
church and he is moving this week
to make that city his home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
10000 PRISONERS TAKEN

The number of prisoners taken
by the allies since July l has passed
The 10000 mark General March
said today.
In the same time the allies have
taken from the Germans 1000 can
non Of the field gun caliber and lar
ger.
The French advance noted in this
mornings official statement from
Paris, the chief of staff pointed out
marks the creation of another deep
salient in the enemy lines which Is
NOW being put between the prin-
GERS" The French have reached
Nesle and are within two miles Of
the Somme at this point.
OK was to save tune ana money. n
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
WILL GIVE FAREWELL PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. o. s. Welch, of Lin
coin township have planned a rous-
ing fare well party to take place at
their home tomorrow evening in
honor of their son, Clinton, who
leaves soon for army service. The
band from this city and the Sono
orchestra have been secured to fur
nish the music. Extensive arrange
ments have been made to entertain
a large crowd and Mr.. WEIGH says
a cordial invitation is extended to
everyone. Refreshments will be fur
nished to all who accept his invita-
ton as guests.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-08-29
SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT

A special meeting of Veritas
Lodge No. 392 A. F.. & A. M. will be
held at the Masonic hall on Friday
evening of this week. There will be
work and good attendance is desir
ed. j. w. Landrum, w. NJ
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
DEATH RATEOF
OUR SOLDIERS
Low RECORD
Two Months Figures Show
2.8 Per thousand Per
Year Die Of Disease.

No fear for the health Of our boys
over there need be entertained. ac-
cording to q statement issued yes
terday by Surgeon General Gorgas., !,
According to the statement the
health of American soldiers has
never been surpassed by any army.
The statement includes both the
men in camp here and the members
of the American Expeditionary
Force.
For the week ending July 2s the
death rate from disease has been 10 per
thousand per year. This is less
than q third Of the number Of men
of military age In civil life who die
from disease.
These figures include the men
fighting in the Marine salient who
have been living under extreme
hardships. These men have been liv-
ing in the trenches and have been
subject to tremendous transforms
which are q great menace to their
health.
Although the figures are only for
one week, the War Department said
they may be taken as truly repre-
sentative Of the general health Of
the army, when combined with re-
ports for the last two months which
show the death rate from disease
to be IS men per thousand
Proof Of the great strides which
science has made in military santa
tion is given in the fact that dur
ing the Mexican war the annual
death rate from disease was 100 men
per thousand. During our civil
war the death rate went as high as
60 per thousand, in 1883. Even in
the spanish-American war. when
great care was supposed to have
been taken of the health of the
troops the figure reached IS per
thousand.
The figures of the last week set
a new record. Heretofore, as far as
available records show. the lowest
record of any army was set in the
Russia-Japanese. war when the
figures went as low as 20 men per
thousand
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
SAFEGUARDING
YOUNG GIRLS
IN CAMP TOWNS

Steps 10 safeguard young girls In the
vicinity of army. camps were deter
mined upon by the Commission on
Training Camp Activities yesterday.
The commission has been confronted
with the urgent necessity for effective
measures OF protection as the result
Of certain unfortunate cases recently
reported.
The FIRST step in the commissions
plan to prevent the recurrence Of such
instances Is to issue a warning 70 the
parents of young girls. and particu-
larly to the girls themselves. to be
watchful of the acquaintanceships
they make with soldiers.
The unfortunate incidents reported
to the commission began. IL says, with
innocent firtations, coupled. perhaps.
with a mistaken sense Of patriotism
on the part OF the girls. No young
woman should approach or converse
familiarly with a man in uniform, the
warning points out. unless she Is in
troduced by a mutual friend. or unless
the soldier has been properly vouched
for by the community organizations
But young women should not re-
frain from participating in well-order-
ed and wholesome entertainments
which have been organised in the war
camp communities for the benefit Of
the men in the service, the commission
appeals.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
MARINE CORPS.

KILLED In Action.
Corporal John D. Stark. W. Pitts
ton, Pa.
PRIVATES.
Allen p. Darby. Vermilion, Ohio.
Herbert G. Klebes, Sharon. Conn.
Herbert H. Souder. Philadelphia, Pa.
Wounded In Action (severeIy).
PRIVATES.
Edwin c. Bellies. walIula. Wash.
Harry c. Mckee. Fort Wayne, Ind
George NJ. Robinson. Conshohocken,
Pa
wouded I'm Action degree Un-
determined).
Private William A. Dodge. Molalla,
Ore.
Missing I'm Action.
Private Samuel c. Mullin, Pitts
burgh. Pa.
Everett L. Thomas. New Madison,
Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
WESTERN COAL FOR
SOUTH IS PLANNED

with a view to relieving the pres
sure upon Eastern coal. the United
States Fuel Administration has ar
ranged a test of State of Washing
ton coal in South American indus
trial plants.
Trial cargoes were recently shipped
from Puget Sound to Chile. The
coal cargoes were accompanied by
fuel experts. who will conduct the
experiments.
Heretofore the coal for South Amer
lean export has been taken from
the mines of West Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland. which are now
Carrying the heaviest burden in pro-
ducing coal for government uses. It
. estimated they are 100000 tons
behind the production required from
them to meet the war demands.
If IL should be demonstrated that
the Western Coast Goals will answer
the South American demands, a
measure Of protection will be afforded
The Eastern mines.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
OLDEST and BEST
BLOOD PURIFIER

suit of some humor. or the pres
ence of an irritating. fiery acid:
Rheumatism. Catarrh, Sores and
Ulcers. Scrofula and blood disor-
ders will continue to grow worse
as long as the cause remains. Bad
blood may come from various
causes. such as a sluggish condl-
ton of the system. imperfect bow
eI and kidney action. indigestion,
ETC.. or the trouble may be inher-
tied; but whatever the cause the
blood, must be purified before the
body can be healthy.
S. S. S. is a natural blood pun
FER and tonic. II is made entirely
of the harmless juices and eI-
tracts of roots, herbs and bark:
of recognized medicinal value. and
being free from all harmful min.
erals is an absolutely safe med.
cine for young or old. S. 5. ;.
goes into the circulation. 1t fresh,
ems and eniches the blood and will
do for you what it has done tor
thousands of Others. S. 5. ). Is
the most reliable and at the same
time a most pleasant-actins medh-
cine for those whose blood has
become weak and for those who
are suffering with blood troubles.
A,oourse of S. S. S. will prove
to you its great efficacy, as # has
in numerous other cases which
have been reported to US by CRATE
ful patients.
Do not continue to suffer be-
cause of wrong treatment, but 60
to your drug store and commence
taking S. S. S. today.
Also write fully to our head
physician. who Will give you full
instructions about your own case,
Address Medical Director. Az
Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ca
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
Time Makes No Mistakes

We have never claimed tha,
S. S. S. was a medicine to work
wonders. nor one that would
cure every physical ailment or dis
order. More than Fifty years ago
it was placed on. the market and
recommended. as a blood puriher,
and today, after a long and sue
cessful career, and when its use
has become almost universal, only
the same honest claim is made for
it-that it will relieve those dis
eases and disorders arising from
an impure or polluted blood. Time
makes no mistakes. and the very
best Recommendation of S. S. S. is
the fact that it has stood a long
test and Is now more generally
used than ever before, and has the
confidence, we believe. of a greater
number of people than any other
blood medicine.
The blood is the most vital force
of life; every organ. nerve. mus
Gle. tissue and sinew of the body
is dependent on It for nourishmen,
and strength. and as it circulate.
through the system, pure and rieh,
it furnishes these different mem
bers the healthful properties need
ed to preserve them and enable
them to perform their various du-
ties. So long as the blood remains
free from infection we are apt to
escape disease. but any impurity,
humor or poison acts injuriously on
the system and affects the general
health.
Postular erupions. pimples,
rashes. and the various skin af-
fecions. show that the blood il
in q feyerish condiion as . re-
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
ANTHRACITE OUTPUT
1,640,0 ,044 GROSS TONS
Last Weeks Figure Exceeds Cor
responding for 1917.

Anthracite coal production for the
week ended August 10 amounted to
1,640,044 gross tons, according to
reports received from the mines by
the United States Fuel Administra-
tion. The production during the
corresponding week OF 1917 amount
ed to 1.5S9.454 gross tons. The in
crease over the same week of last
year amounts to 5o,5s0 gross tons.
or the total tonnage for the week
Of August 10, 1,0ss.9Ss gross tons
represented prepared and pea sizes,
which are used for domsetic pur-
poses, and 551,07s gross tons of
steam coal.
The average production per work.
ing day during the week of August
10 is reported as 27s.341 gross tons
as against 264.s0s gross tons, the
average for the corresponding week
Of 1917.
The total tonnage mined during
the calendar year to date amounts
to 3o.139.e4S gross tons as compar-
ed with 2e,510,311 tons covering the
like period Of 1917.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
NHonoI:r Roll .W

Names of $50 members of the
American Expeditionary Forces
overseas were announced by the
War and Navy Departments in one
casualty list made public last night
and three made public yesterday af-
ternoon.
OF the casualties. 16s were from
the army. ten from the Marine
Corps and one from the navy.
The lists were divided as follows:
Killed in action. s6; died of wounds,
IS; died Of disease. 10; died Of acci-
dent and other causes. Q; wounded
severely. 2S; wounded. degree unde-
termined. 3; missing in. action. Is.
The lists follow:
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
Ban on "Ads" for Labor
Changed in ~ States

Scarcity Of unskilled labor has
forced the government to modify the
blanket prohibition against advertis-
ing for pnskilled laborers by those
employing more than 100 men. This
Is operative in twenty-five States.
The twenty-five States in which the
modified advertising will be permit
ter are: Alabama. Arkansas, Florida.
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kan
sas, Kentucky. louisiana, Maine,
Massachusetts,, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio. Oklahoma, South Car
DINA and Texas.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-15
FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT
FOR COLORED GIRL

Keen rivalry for the hand of a
colored damsel resulted in a free
for-all fight last night at the Odd Fell
lows Hall in Oxon Hill, Md.
Edward Savoy, colored, % years Of
age, received a deep cash in the left
shoulder at the hands of Charlie
Simms, also colored.
Savoy was rushed to No. II Precinct
for treatment. The ambulance from
Casualty Hospital was sent for and
Savoy taken there to have his wound
dressed.