Census 1920 Preparations Seen as Largest Nation Count
President Wilson calls attention to the forthcoming Fourteenth Decennial Census. Director Saw L. Rogers announces January 1920 canvass with over 87 000 enumerators and 372 supervisors to cover every home. The survey will collect details on homes ages birthplaces occupations farm data and farm facilities including vehicles and utilities with protections on privacy and taxation.
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Wilson
United States
Census Bureau
L. Rogers
Uncle Sam
Washington
Ford
Ueh
Sodu Ag
Prewitt Earns Y M C A Convention Honor
J Burton Prewitt a sophomore in the College of Arts and Science has been elected by the University of Kentucky Y M C A to attend the Des Moines Iowa convention from December 23 to January 6. The honor reflects his active involvement in Y M C A affairs and campus organizations including Phi Delta Theta Botany Club Stroller Dramatics Club and the Kentucky Kernel.
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Burton Prewitt
College of Arts and Science
University of Kentucky
Des Moines
Iowa
Prewitt
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Botany
The
Kentucky Kernel
Red Cross Christmas Seals On Sale Locally
Red Cross Christmas Seals are on sale in the city with stations in banks and other downtown locations. The drive is led by Miss Ethel Baker with a county committee including Mrs. Lindsay Duff Highland Eubank Wood Kennedy, Dr. W. R. Thompson, Rex Hall and Prof. M. J. Goodwin.
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Red Cross
Ethel Baker
Joseph Lindsay
Charles E. Duff
J. P. Highland
W. W. Eubank
Death of Nettie Holts in Carlisle Community
Nettie Holts a respected Colored woman died December 11 at the home of her son in law James E agowan on Wesley Street. The remains were taken to Carlisle for burial in the cemetery.
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Nettie-Holts
James E. ‘Agowan
Wesley Street
Rewigine
Carlisle
Newspapers urged to cut newsprint use by 10 percent
The American Newspaper Publishers Association told all U S newspapers to reduce average peneprint paper consumption by at least ten percent or face potential suspension of publication. It urged strict compliance with War Industries Board conservation rules and broader economies in paper use.
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Newsprint Service Bureau of
New York
American Newspaper Pubishers’ Association
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
America
United States
War Industries Board For
Shooting Gallery News at Christmas Rifle Contest
The Christmas shooting contest draws top national rifle shots with eight prizes. Arthur Daniels of Camargo led about ten days before Newton Siloskins tied him on Friday. Hunt Priest, C B Dale, Orville Clark, George Hart, J E Dunn, J Hendrix compete for top honors with 40 notes on score cards while the event remains open to all.
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Arthur Daniels
Camargo
Newton Siloskins
Hunt Priest
C. B. Dale
Orville Clark
George Hart
J. E. Dunn
J Hendrix
Pilace
Mrs Peed Dies After Weeks of Illness at St Josephs
Mrs J J Peed died Sunday night at St Josephs Hospital after a several weeks illness. She was 71. Survived by daughters Carrie and Dorothy Peed of Lexington, brother I F Tabb of this city, sister Mrs Fred W Bassett of this city. Funeral Tuesday at 10 at Albert ton residence in Paris and burial in Millersburg Cemetery.
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J. J. Peed
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Carrie
Dorothy Peed
Lexington
I. F. Tabb
Fred W. Bassett
Albertton
Paris
Millersburg
Mt Sterling Laundry Sold to Evans Brothers
J. K. Cook owner of Mt Sterling Laundry sells business to Evans Brothers of Richmond Kentucky who assumed charge Monday morning. Cook and family will return to Tennessee after years of service and friendship in the community. Evans Brothers are described as expert laundry men and good gentlemen.
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J. K. Cook
Mt. Sterling
Evans Brothers
Richmond
Norning
Mr. Cook
Tennessee
Messrs. Evans
Farm Change As W Hoffmann Wood Sells 108 Acre Paris Pike Farm
Real estate agent W Hoffman Wood reports a sale of 108 acres on the Paris pike to J Will Clay for 364.75 per acre. Lester W Lee had purchased the property from David Gaitskill in October at 300 per acre.
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W. Hoffman Wood
Lester W. Lee
Paris Pike
J. Will Clay
Mr. Lee
David Gaitskill
Roller Skates Delight Boy at Christmas Time
Prewitt & Tlowell present a holiday item likely a gift of roller skates for a boy during Christmas season. The brief note highlights the store offering popular skates as a seasonal attraction.
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Prewitt & Tlowell
Typhoid Victim David H. McCarty of Camp Ton
David Henry McCarty of Camp Ton Ky died Friday night at St Josephs Hospital Lexington after a lingering typhoid fever illness. Remains were brought to this city and taken to his brother J W McCarty on Richmond avenue for a Monday funeral at 10 30 by Rev BE Dawson. Burial in Machpelah Cemetery. His wife lies ill at the hospital in a critical condition. Survived by widow and two brothers J W and W H McCarty.
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David Henry McCarty
Campton
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lexington
J. W. McCarty
Richmond Avenue
BE. Ei Dawson
Maehpelah
Mr. McCarty
J. W. and
W. H. McCarty
Bingham tax lawyers sue Gov Morrow case filed in Franklin Circuit
Robert G. Jordan Hite Huffaker and James Yarnett sue Governor Morrow in Franklin Circuit Court to halt his plan to discharge them as state tax lawyers over the Bingham inheritance tax cases. Notice served shortly after inaugural ceremonies. They contend Morrow intends to exit them despite their work saving nearly four million dollars in taxes due the Commonwealth.
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Edwin P. Morriow
Bingham
Robert G. Jordon
Hite Huffaker
James Yarnett
Franklin Circuit
Morrow
John G. South
Goveror Morrow
Stephens Grocery Sold to Virgil Browning of Clark County
Roger H. Stephens has sold Stephens Grocery to Virgil Browning of Clark County who has taken possession. Browning, now domiciled at the Richardson residence on Winn Street, married Mae Richardson and will handle only first class goods, promising fair dealing. Stephens has not chosen his next business venture.
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Roger H. Stephens
Finest Overcoats, 212 years up
The Walsh Co. marks a milestone as 212 years in business, celebrating a long history of fine overcoats and durable garments.
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The
Walsh Co
Paul Essex's Mother Dies in Cincinnati Home
Paul Essex of this city was called to Cincinnati last week due to the death of his mother in law Mrs. J Glaser who had been in a Cincinnati hospital for several months Mrs Glaser was well known here having recently been a guest in the Essex home
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Paul Essex
Cincinnati
J.’ Glaser
Local Store Offers Sleighs for Boys and Girls
The message notes that sleighs are available and mentions Prew tt and Howell's as sources for shoppers. It emphasizes that both boys and girls will want the sleighs and promotes purchase options.
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Wei
Prew
Tt & Howell’s
Woman's Missionary Society Plans C. W. B. M. Day
The Woman's Missionary Society of Spencer Church will observe C. W. B. M. day Sunday evening at six o'clock at Spencer church. The women and children of the Mission Band will present the program. The public is invited to attend.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Spencer Church
Mission Band
Mrs. Greene's Famous Home Candy Sale at Land and PR
Mrs. Greene promotes a home candy sale at Land and PR. The event features her renowned confections with proceeds benefiting local community efforts. Bright displays and samples invite shoppers to try the treats.
Mrs Greene's Candy On Sale At Land And Priest's
Mrs Greene offers her famous home made candy for sale at Land and Priest's store. The advertisement highlights classic confections and local availability.
Card of Thanks From Mrs Richard H Rububwemnidltsda
Message of gratitude for the many kindnesses shown by numerous friends during grievous troubles. The author extends heartfelt appreciation to all supporters and expresses deep thanks for their shelter and care.
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Richard H
Unclear OCR Item Notes Health Welfare and Local Aid
Fragmentary text references Burns, Red Cross, health and welfare bonds, and local aid programs. Mentions Capt. HB Kinsolving and Shelby County context with broken phrases about purchases and assistance. No clear event or outcome is readable.
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Kinsolving
Or ME
Sterlit
Shelby ‘ County
Wien
James Wyatt Marries Bourbon County Girl in Lexington
James Wyatt son of Mr and Mrs Albert F Wyatt of this county and Miss Mary Clinkenbeard of Bourbon county near Little Rock wed in Lexington Wednesday at the home of Rev I J Spencer. The couple were accompanied by Elizabeth C Wyatt and J Rice Wyatt. Wyatt is praised as an excellent young man and his bride as pretty and attractive. They returned from their wedding trip and will reside here.
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James Wyatt
Albert F.wyatt
Mary Clinkenbeard
Bourbon County
Little Rock
Lexington
I. J. Spencer
Mrs. Boone Howard Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs. Alice Itoward aged 64 wife of Boone Howard died at their home near Toward's Mill Wednesday morning after a two week illness. Funeral services were at the Howard's Mill Baptist church by Rev. R. C. Goldsmith. Burial in Machpelah Cemetery. She leaves husband and two sons Taylor Howard and Boone Howard.
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Alice Itoward
Boone Howard
Toward
S Mill
Howard’s Mill Baptist Church
R. C. Goldsmith
Machpelah Cemetery
Biggest and best line of sweaters at Walshs
A Walshs department store advertisement touts the largest selection of sweaters in town. Shoppers are invited to browse the new arrivals featuring knit designs and classic styles for the season.
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Walsh’s
Reed joins Glass Grocery Stores in Lexington
William Reed accepts a proposition from Glass Grocery Stores at Lexington and begins duties. The notice praises his capability and energy and predicts he will perform well in the coming months.
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William Reed
Lexington
Thieves Break Glass Display Case at R. E. Panch Co
Robbers shattered the glass display at the R. E. Panch Company front on Sunday night and stole multiple pairs of kid gloves and other items. Security noted missing merchandise and ongoing police inquiry.
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R. EK. Panch Company
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Bureau of the Census
Seths Pants
United Clothing Stores
Main and
Maysville Streets
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Kentucky
Chas. S. Stewart
Newsprint Service Committee
Mrs. Peed
MT. Sterling Laundry
Buys Farm
Bingham Tax
GOV. Morrow
C. W. B. M. Service
Mrs. Greene
Land & PR
Bert. Howe
Phwade
Little Vomen Christi
He Walsh
Christ
Ric
Iai
Vahdsm
Ihoasagna
Batoh
Ain Pals Caine
Nolf Asutielt
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