Outlook for Increased Tobacco Crop Production
USDA statistics indicate a 1920 tobacco harvest of about 1.544 billion pounds, up 11 percent from 1919. Favorable weather plus July’s conditions yielded gains, with Virginia and North Carolina driving the rise and Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia also contributing larger outputs. August estimates show a 3 percent above July forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
South Carolina
Georgia
Kinsolving Named Assistant Chairman of Kentucky Democratic Campaign
Benton Kinsolving of Shelbyville and formerly of Mr Sterling is named assistant chairman of the Democratic Campaign Committee for Kentucky. He will assume duties at State Headquarters in Louisville on Tuesday and oversee youth voters while organizing clubs across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Kinsolving
Shelbyville
Sterling
Haseen
Democratic Campaign Committee
Kentucky
Louisville
Mr. Kinsolving
Ice Cream Supper At Stoops School Saturday Night
An ice cream supper is planned at Stoops School this Saturday evening. The public is cordially invited to attend.
New Electric Stitcher and Finisher Installed
J. H. Brunner announces the installation of a modern electric stitcher and finisher. All operations rely on electric power and electric heating with no attachments required for wax heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brunner
Concrete sidewalk work on West Main by E L William
E L William conducts a concrete sidewalk project in front of his West Main street business property. The crew lays concrete and polishes the work as part of local street improvement. The project aims to upgrade the district’s pedestrian infrastructure and enhance curb appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. William
West Main Street
Where Girls and Boys Will Attend College
A list of students names and their chosen colleges across several states is presented. Included are Louise Barnes at Maryland College Lutherville and Irene McNamara at State University Lexington Virginia, with others like Allan Patterson at Virginia Military Institute and Finley Cisco at Randolph Macon Academy, showing a broad range of educational plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Barnes
Maryland College
Lutherville
Maryland
Alex Chiles
George Hamilton
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Allan Patterson
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
William Settles
State University
Irene McNamara
Kitty Conroy
Virginia Duff
Allen Prewitt
George Yeaman
Lyndon
Nancy Hall Clay
Hamilton College
Lost bank book of Nannie L. Thomas
Lost between Tubb's store and the Rest Room on Saturday. Return to Exchange Bank of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie L. Thomas
Tubb
Exchange Bank
Quisenberry Joins Traders National Bank Staff
Donald Quisenberry, formerly with the Federal Reserve Bank in Cincinnati, has accepted a position at Traders National Bank in the city and has begun his duties. A Transylvania University graduate, he is described as a young man of strong business qualifications.
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Donald Quisenberry
Federal Reserve Bank
Cincinnati
Traders National Bank
Mr. Quisenberry
Transylvania University
Local Morgan's Men Reunion Attendees Noted at Olympian Springs
Judges and veterans including B. F. Day G. B. Swango J Wes Chenault George W Anderson Sr Nicholas Hadden and J W Montjoy attend the Morgan's Men reunion this week at Olympian Springs with dozens of locals expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Day
G. B. Swango
J. Wes Chenault
Geo. W. Anderson, Sr
Nicholas Hadden
J. W. Montjoy
Morgan
Olympian Springs
For Sale Hutsell and Sutton Ensilage Cutter
For sale on court day if not sold privately. Apply to T P Sutton.
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Hutsell and Sutton Ensilage
T. P. Sutton
Miss Beall Accepts Mathematics Instructor Post
Miss Mary Beall has accepted a position as instructor in mathematics at Clinton Illinois and will leave Saturday to assume her duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beall
Clinton, Il
Eighteenth Reunion of Morgans Men Names Officers
The eighteenth annual Morgan's Men Association reunion opened at Olympian Springs with W H Robb presiding. Steve G Sharp's arrival was delayed by car trouble from Covington. Veterans heard about General Morgan's death, read a letter from a Federal soldier, and discussed custody of records. Officers elected included Robb as first vice president and Sharp as president for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan’s Men Association
Olympian Springs
W. H. Robb
Steve G. Sharp
Covington
Morgan
Greenville
Tenn
Andrew Campbell
Kentucky State Historical Society
Helena Station
W. J. Stone
Frankfort
Fuey Blatchburn
Georgetown
George B. Taylor
Nicholasville
A. W. Macklin
C. H. Meng
North Middletown
M. H. Haggard
Walter Mathews
Mayslick
Horace M. Taylor
Carlisle
Kentucky
Houston
Texas
E. Polk Johnson
Louisville
Farm Borrowers Plan National Union of Farm Loan Associations
The National Board of Farm Organizations promotes a voluntary, self help National Union of Farm Loan Associations to unite 4,000 local lenders under a Washington headquarters. Virginia and Ohio groups schedule state meetings as supporters hail endorsements from former Senator Hollins while lawsuits threaten the federal loan system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Farmer Borrowers
United States
Washington
National Board of Farm Organizations
W. W. Flanagan
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal Farm Loan System
United States Supreme Court
Virginia
Lynchburg
Virginia Farmers’ Union
Ohio Farm Loan Associations
Columbus
Hollins
Senate
National Board of Farm Organization
National Union of A Farm Loan Association
National Union
Meeting Called for Tobacco Growers at Court House
T B Hill calls a county meeting of tobacco growers at the Court House on Saturday September 4 to hear the Lexington committee report from August 18. Attendance is urged as important issues will be discussed with winter coal orders encouraged by Mt Sterling Commission & Storage Co.
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T. B. Hill
Court House
Lexington
Cockrell Accepts Emeco Radiator Agency
Clell Cockrell of this city has accepted the agency for the Emeco Radiator in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell Cockrell
Emeco Raniator
Coal cars on the track now at Mt Sterling
Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co urges immediate coal orders for winter supply as several cars are on the track ready for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co
Labor Day Closures Prompt Local Post Office and Banks
The upcoming Monday is National Labor Day and local post office and banks will be closed, affecting services and scheduling for residents.
Winter coal available on track by Mt Sterling Commission & Storage
The Mt Sterling Commission & Storage Co urges customers to order winter coal now. They report plentiful stock on the track ready for immediate loading or delivery and emphasize preparedness for the upcoming cold season.
Lexington leaders back proposed School of Aviation plan
Lexington Board of Commerce endorses a new School of Aviation to be formed in Lexington. Captain Wilford Beaver and colleagues outline plans to operate a stock company with $15000 capital, three aircraft, and services including instruction, passenger and express transport, repair facilities, and exhibitions linking New York to New Orleans and South American routes. A Barbourville school already operates. Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co offers coal ahead of winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Board of Commerce
School of Aviation
Lexington
Wilford Beaver
J. O. Creech
James Maret
Beaver
Jones
Brewer, Dalton and Treacy
New York
New Orleans
Barbourville
Baptist Sunday School Outing to Oil Springs Next Saturday
The Baptist Sunday School plans a day outing at Oil Springs next Saturday. Autos will be furnished for all who go and a good time is anticipated.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Oil Springs
William Settles Enters State University for Engineering Course
William Settles son of Robert Settles will enter State University to take a course in the mechanical engineering department.
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William Settles
Robert Settles
State University
Monarch Milling Co Sets October First Opening
Opening October first is fixed for the opening of business in the large two story building now being finished by the Monarch Milling Co. The completion marks a significant expansion for the company and signals new activity in the district.
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Monarch Milling Co
Chickens for Sale Pure Barred Plymouth Rock Pullets
Fifty pullets from an April hatch offered by Mrs. Jas Cravens. Reasonable prices for immediate sale. Phone 660 W. 93-2t
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Plymouth Rock
Jas. Cravens
Congressman Fields Here in City
Hon W J Fields, congressman from this district, was in the city yesterday morning. He is described as alert and better qualified to look after party and district interests than ever. The piece notes he will likely win a larger majority this fall. He is a Democrat who represents the constituency and is viewed as an honor to the state and party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Fields
Congressman Fields
Mr. Fields
Change in charge for telephone service
After September 1, subscribers not using unlimited service will pay five cents for each call to any Montgomery county line outside city limits. Using unlimited service raises business line rates by one dollar and residence lines by fifty cents over the old rate, per the franchise granted to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Ratliff Accepts Position With Hurst & Co In Lexington
Alvin Ratliff of this city has accepted a post with Hurst & Co wholesale fruit dealers in Lexington and will assume duties at once He will be joined later by his family and make their home there Ratliff has been employed by McDonald Bros for years and is a fine business man we regret his departure from Mt Sterling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Ratliff
Hurst & Co
Lexington
Mr. Ratliff
McDonald Bros
Mt. Sterling
Injured in Auto Accident Mrs Tyler Involved in Pennsylvania Crash
W. T. Tyler received word from his son M. A. Tyler of Philadelphia that his wife had been in an automobile collision while returning from the Pennsylvania mountains. The seriousness of her injuries was not known.
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W. T. Tyler
M. A. Tyler
Philadelphia
Mr. Tyler
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Kinsolving
Illinois
Nannie Judy
Clay Street
Howard B. Turner
WM. Cravens
Morgan’s
Sharp
C. H. Lee, Jr
J. D. Hunt
H. M. Taylor
Holt Avenue
J. W. Stephens
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