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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes a Hartford filing on a second class matter. It mentions efforts to demobilize armed forces and enforce a Papal treaty with the Jigo Slavs. D'Annwasio scoffs at the government and says Fiume has not ratified the treaty and will resist if necessary.
Community notices outline pricing for obituaries resolutions and cards of thanks along with church notices and anonymous communications. It specifies rates per insertion and emphasizes that certain items will not be considered.
A December 24 piece laments job losses and references Constantine's recall to Greece. It notes difficult corn sales at 60 cents a duadel and corn meal at 40 cents per peck, equals $1.60. The author criticizes the Courier-Journal and Harding reception, cites Marion voting records on the League of Nations, and quips about calling editors for counsel. The tone blends political sniping with economic remarks and newspaper humor.
London reports say the Irish offices now believe de Valera is at sea en route to a British or Irish port. The change follows prior scoffs at his possible return to Ireland. In Washington, Rep Schall calls for a Federal Reserve Bank probe into the Minneapolis withdrawal of 9 million dollars and overall bank credit practices.
Washington December 21 a resolution introducing authorization for the President in his discretion to invite governments of all nations to land delegates to a world disarmament convention to be held in the United States was introduced today by Representative Brooks Republican Illinois.
Dispatches from Paris report D'Annunzio refusing Rome's demand. The Malian government orders evacuation of Arbe and Vegna Islands by Wednesday evening and the withdrawal of warships and armored cars to enforce the ultimatum.
Mrs James Burgess died at her home near Prentice last Wednesday aged almost 69. Funeral services were held at Slaty Creek Cemetery following morning prayers by Rev R E Fuqua at Slaty Creek Baptist Church. Survived by husband eight children nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Born Mildred Milas before marriage more than forty years ago.
A bill to impose life imprisonment for armed robbers will be introduced in the New Jersey Legislature. Governor Edwards calls a conference with state and county officials and American Legion members to plan a nationwide crime surge response. The Court of Pardons will not grant pardons or paroles before minimum sentence expirations for serious crimes, with limited exceptions.
A large turnout of tobacco growers met to discuss pooling with the Daviess County Marketing Association but pledges fell short and growers abandoned the plan. The meeting adjourned with no viable organization, harming local growers. unrelated text about Tripoli mountains follows.
The Ohio County Fiscal Court spent funds to build jail cells that proved ineffective as a long inmate escaped with smallpox this week. The item hints at bonded warehouses due to be emptied, reducing crime reporting, and closes with holiday wishes and notes on subscriptions and debt.
Mrs. W A Smith and three children from Henderson arrive Sunday to visit sister Mrs F T Belcher. J A C Park of Beaver Dam visited the office and will travel to Oklahoma to visit family. Mrs Lula Coppage returns home Saturday with niece Mrs Chilton Morgan. Mrs Emma Schroater visited Robinson Oblong and Henderson and returns home. Elvis C Funk, ex serviceman, travels home via Clear Run area. health improving. Fordsville Planing Mill Co advertises 20 inch Williams Buhr Mill deal. A jumbled quip on stammering and a joke about supporting a wife appears.
Sheriff Bratcher warns dog owners to obtain 1921 tags before January 1. Details required include owner name address voting precinct dog breed age sex color and markings. Fees: first male $1, other males $4, first female $2, others $4. Include postage.
President-elect Harding and Mrs Harding will spend several weeks in Florida after the new year. The trip is expected to include visits to Jacksonville and other coastal spots, with plans not yet fully disclosed.
Telegrams received here report Mr and Mrs Warren G Harding will depart Marion shortly after New Year and visit Miami and other Florida resorts aboard Senator Frelinghuysens houseboat.
Go to D A Tate for fresh candies nuts fruits and special Christmas packs aged in chocolates cigars and a fine line of fruit baskets plus other notions you may desire.
Hawesville High School 8 1 team will play the local high school here tonight with the game ending after the Xmas exercises are over.
Notice states the Kentucky Light and Power Company cannot operate under high taxes and prices. On December day in 1920 it will discontinue supplying grit and water, dismantle the plant, and dissolve the corporation. Signatories include ML. HeavrIn, Arnold Woodward, B. G. Barrass. September 25, 1920.
The Regular term court proceeding on December 6 1920 in the case of Fred I Burns et al v Oriler concerns a motion for reconstruction of a ditch. The court examined the matter and the engineer’s report, finding the proposed form in accordance with law.
The court orders the drainage report accepted and sets final hearing for the January term. The record cites Mack Cook as judge and Blan kenship and James A. Tath as clerical officers.
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