Coal prices beyond mine costs challenge supply law
A Kentucky coal operator asserts resumption of mining will not lower coal prices, sparking question of price gouging. Indiana's Board of Accounts reports Mine price at 3.50 per ton selling for 12.50 and 8.00, with a jobber adding 7.50 from mine to retailer. Both retailer and jobber appear to take most of the allowed margin, risking high costs for consumers.
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Kentucky
Indiana
State Board of Accounts
Hoosier
Cnsumer
Borah Encounters Pressure Over Silent Stand in West
Senator Borah sends a message to Hiram Johnson in California amid possible defiance in the mountain states, signaling political trouble if he refuses to stand with a position. The communication hints at mounting West Coast and mountain region tensions.
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Senator Borah
Hiram Johnson
California
West
Temptation and Prayer Across Hands Crossing
The line notes that many people cross fingers in prayer seeking guidance away from temptation. It presents a common superstition about finger crossing as a gesture during spiritual appeal and personal restraint.
Registration figures show tight Fifth District race in 1920 era
Voter rolls in the Fifth District total 112,921 with Republicans 55,236 Democrats 46,701 and Independents 10,984, edging toward a close contest as Independent voters may back the League of Nations. The piece notes large Black Republican registration in Louisville and Kentucky party dynamics, plus a forecast of key speeches by Colby and McAdoo later in October and November.
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League of Nations
Jefferson County
Louisville
Herbert Parsons
House
Mondell
Lodge
Penrose
Old Guard
Democratic Party
Bainbridge Colby
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Victor Murdlock
Kansas Bull Moose
Gude's Pepto Mangan Blood Tonic Endorsed
A health ad urges readers to address pale complexions and low vitality with Pepto Mangan. It describes symptoms of weak blood and recommends the medicine as a proven tonic for red blood cell renewal. The message notes tablets or liquid forms and urges asking for the genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan.
Kentucky October Crop Report Shows Higher Corn and Tobacco Volumes
Kentucky expects corn production near 104 million bushels up from 82.5 million last year while tobacco stands at about 428 million pounds versus 456.5 million in 1919. US tobacco total rising about 6.4 percent to 1.479 billion pounds. Figures for oats barley potatoes sweet potatoes sorghum molasses clover seed apples pears and other crops list improvements or changes from 1919 with minor crop conditions noted. Officials issuing the estimates are H. F. Bryant of the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates and State Agriculture Commissioner W C Hanna.
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Harris, Speakes & Harris
Ware Turnpike
Lexington
Paris
Avon
Blue Grass
Harris
Speakes & Harris Farmers & Traders Bank Bidg
George D. Speakes
L. CD. Harris
Mgr
Kentucky
United States
Louisville
Frankfort
H. F. Bryant
U. S. Bureau of Crop Estimates
State Commission of Agriculture
W. C. Hanna
Kentucky Republicans misstate League of Nations pact says boys cannot be sent abroad
Gov. Edwin P. Morrow and Congressman Charles F. Ogden along with other Kentucky Republicans are accused of falsehoods about the League covenant. The speakers claim American youths could be sent overseas by the League Council, a claim the interprets as contrary to the Covenant.
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Edwin P. Morrow
Charles F. Ogden
Kentucky
League of Nations
League Council
Growing Up Signs in a Little Girl
A humorous remark notes that corn formation on a girl's toes is jokingly treated as a sign she is growing up, reflecting a dated, lighthearted view of childhood and aging.
Banker A H Hampton Dies After Long Illness
A H Hampton Sr longtime cashier of Citizens Bank of Winchester died Thursday afternoon at his Boonesboro Pike home after a long illness. He was 71, a Clark county native, an elder of First Presbyterian Winchester, married to Amelia Moore who died years ago, with two sons T M Hampton and A H Hampton Jr two daughters Fannie and Marie Hampton and one sister Mrs Kate H Bush surviving. Funeral Saturday at 10 30 in Winchester cemetery.
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A. H. Hampton
Citizens’ Bank of
Winchester
Boonesboro Pike
Clark County
Hampton
First Presbyterian Church
Sterling
Amelia Moore
T. M. Hampton
A. H. Hampton, Jr
Fannie
Marie Hampton
Kate H. Bush
Winchester Cemetery
Merchants urged to avoid Savings Stamp exchanges
A Chester Maryland editorial warns that it is bad business for merchants to urge Savings Stamp holders to exchange for merchandise. The piece cites a group of Eastern businessmen who recently discussed the issue at an annual convention and says such actions aid fake promoters and dishonest brokers in shaking public confidence.
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Chester
Music as morning meditation and philosophy as evening conclusions
A concise reflection contrasts music’s role as morning meditation with philosophy’s use in evening conclusions, framing how art and thought frame daily life. The piece hints at rhythm guiding routines and ideas shaping endings.
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Mt. Sterling
Richmond
McDonald Bros
Wm. Howard Taft
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Graham
Monster Tabernacle
M. P. Hunt
Archibald J. Carey
Mr. Hunt
Bishop Carey
Wm. G. McAdoo
Chenault& Orear
H. M. Wright
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New York
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Norfolk
Virginia
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