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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1920

Page

2

Tuberculosis in Middle West Poultry Flocks

County agents report tuberculosis in chick flocks across sections of the Middle West. Farmers urged to notify farm bureaus and submit dead birds for examination to locate further outbreaks. Disinfection and culling advised to prevent spread. diseased eggs can hatch afflicted chicks. Washington seeks more funds for prohibition efforts.

Middle West Sian Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department of Agriculture Washington

Corn and Wheat Slogans Drive Madison County Plowing

Farmers in Madison County start first plowing for corn and wheat amid tobacco crop uncertainty. Many plan to plant twice the wheat acreage next year. Plowing will continue until cold weather with prospects of the biggest corn and wheat acres in a decade.

Madison County Richmond

Loyalty of Firemen in City Fires Amid Rain

In two early morning and Sunday night blazes, city firemen were tested by rain but remained vigilant. A local resident praised the department for its speed and persistence, noting many firemen respond with autos or rapid ground cover, preventing major damage.

Warnings posted at stone quarry amid blast danger

Conspicuous danger signs warned pedestrians trespass at their own risk around county stone quarries after blasts causing reported house damage and threats to residents. Lempton and Burks contractors investigated, confirming limited actual damage while noting ongoing blasting for several weeks and banning pedestrian access near quarries before schools reopen.

Lempton & Burks Contracting Company Whicl Chace Thompson Thompson

Teachers Cautioned On Agricultural Exam Focus

The article notes a diversion in agricultural exam questions, prompting county superintendents to educate teachers to study the subject more deeply. After targeted instruction, averages improved, highlighting agriculture as a crucial exam topic and urging teachers to stay well informed.

Butter and Egg Market Trends Shrink Supplies Pressures Prices

Butter production remains higher than last year with heavy storage and dealers reducing stocks. Butterfat prices fall as more butter reaches market and eggs show a lighter output with some withdrawals from storage. Overall, little change in price levels this week but live poultry movement boosts supply and pushes prices downward in producing regions.

Miss Anna Jones Recovers After City Hospital Operation

Miss Anna Jones of this city is reported recovering in satisfactory condition after an operation at Pattie A. Clay Infirmary.

Jones Anna Jones Pattie A. Clay Infirmary

Truck Men Visit Homes From Richmond Job

A contract with the asphalt firm allowed truck drivers to return home every two weeks. They departed Saturday afternoon on their semi monthly visit. Claxton Cummings Graham and Hill of Louisville will return Monday morning. The drivers are praised as efficient, alert, and rapid in operation.

Asphalt Company Richmond Messrs Claxton Cummings Graham Hill Louisville

Moonshine Still Destroyed Near Middlesboro by Four Deputies

A. D. DeBusk C. M. Yeary Red Stewart Levi Michelas and Deputy Winfrey destroyed an 80 gallon moonshine still Wednesday afternoon at the head of Stony Fork Hollow eight miles from Middlesboro. They found eight Larrels.

A. D. DeBusk C. M. Yeary Red” Stewart Levi Michelas Winfrey Stony Fork Hollow Middlesboro

Louisville man weds thrice from same Hatfield clan

Joseph Isert of Louisville has married three times into the Hatfield family. He wed Mollie Hatfield first, then Iva Hatfield, a cousin of Mollie. Both wives died and his current wife is Sallie Hatfield Craig, a sister of Mollie.

Joseph Isert Louisville Sallie Hatfield Craig Mollie Hatfield Iva Hatfield

Dupont President Col E G Buckner Dies in Hot Springs

Col E G Buckner, former Owensboro native and longtime head of the Dupont Powder Company, has died in Hot Springs Virginia. He resided in Wilmington Delaware since 1902 and was a prominent industrial figure of his era.

Owenboro E. G. Buckner Owensboro Wilmington Del Dupont Powder Company Hot Springs

Asphalt Next Week On Lancaster Avenue Project Underway

The first concrete on Lancaster avenue has set well and asphalt application is planned within days. A machine for making it is nearly complete awaiting Mr Merriam's return for final parts. Work will continue north on Lancaster and then east on Main street following the settled concrete.

Lancaster Avenue Merriam Main Street

Palace to Honor War Victims at Golden Gate Cal

A plan is proposed to erect a memorial palace representing the Legion of Honor at the Golden Gate in California to honor war victims. The project aims to create a lasting tribute with symbolic architecture. Local officials consider the feasibility and fundraising efforts for the monument.

Legion of Honor Golden Gate Cal

Collision Kills B H Abrams and William Ham at Ashland

In Ashland a collision on the Lexington and Ashland division of the C. and O. railway killed B H Abrams and William Ham. The two men died at the scene and authorities opened an inquiry into the accident.

B. H. Abrams William Ham Ashland Lexington and Ashland

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