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Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

8

Cox Roosevelt ticket announced for national election

The campaign ticket for president James M. Cox of Ohio and vice president Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York is announced. The U S Senate race lists Ralph Gilbert of Shelby County as a candidate with party backing noted. Some lines mention Franklin County officials W Beckham and J I Co in uncertain context.

James M. Cox Ohio Franklin D. Roosevel New York United States Senate Congress Ralph

Judge Chenault Chosen Madison County Democratic Campaign Chair

Judge John C. Chenault named by State Chairman Grayot to lead Madison County Democratic efforts. Described as highly esteemed public official and citizen with broad support across parties. Plans to align Democratic and Democratic Women groups to build a strong majority for the November election.

John C. Chenault Democratic Grayot Madison County Cin Chenault Democratic Women’s Old Madison

Farm near Bowling Green sold in nine tracts

The FE. T. Miller & Son farm of 41.6 acres two miles west of Bowling Green sold in nine tracts for 16300 dollars averaging 389.25 dollars per acre.

FE. T. Miller & Son Bowling Green

Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised

A Danville mother recounts her daughter’s recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound for delicate health issues. The ad urges mothers to seek remedies from the Lynn Massachusetts company, touting forty years of experience.

Lydia Pinkham J. H Boyp

Prohibition Officers Strive in Mountain Districts

Hugh Samuels, a prohibition officer, was injured in a vehicle accident while advancing operations in Harlan McCreary and Bell counties. He plans to report in Lexington then return to renew actions targeting stills and liquor. The campaign yielded one still and two arrests in Bell county and another in McCreary, with broader state efforts expected to lead to future court cases and harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Hugh Samuels Harlan McCreary Bell Lexington Samuels Bell County Lynch Richmond McCreary County United States District Court

Father objects to daughter's romance over income

In a dramatic exchange from The American Legion Weekly, old Jenkins forbids his daughter to marry young Dobbins citing his $18 weekly wage, while she replies love makes time pass quickly.

Old Jenkins Mary Young Dobbins The American Legion Weekly

Extending Institute Work to West Virginia

Dr. E. C. McDougie dean of astern Normal expands institute work to West Virginia departing for Spencer for a week then Charleston to conduct the regular institute. He recently closed Kentucky work and received calls from other states. He will spend the rest of his time before the Normal School opening in institute work having conducted successful institutes at Pineville Leitchfeld Cynthiana and more.

E. C. McDougie Astern Normal Kentucky West Virginia Spencer Charleston Normal Pineville Leitchfeld Cynthiana

Kentucky guns banned in old kentucky verse warns to quit

Charles Irving Corwin writes in the New York Evening Sun that Ohio south to Tennessee and Kentucky towns like Bowling Green Hopkinsville and Redwine should stop gun use. He laments fiery waters and calls for quenching wild firearms and prohibiting drawing weapons with beer.

Bowling Green Redwine Hopkinsville Gun Totin Kentucky Charles Irving Corwin New York Evening Sun

Danderine Promises Stronger Hair With Use

An advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and dandruff while making hair look healthier. It claims multiple benefits after application including no shedding, renewed vigor, brightness, color, and thickness for a few cents.

Safety First and Always Driving Advice

Halifax Automobile Association bulletin offers blunt safety tips. Drive as if every other driver is an idiot and children may act to death by own action. Treat every curve as dangerous and expect hazards at every turn.

Halifax Automobile Association Halifax N. S

Not Bought for Pie Detour Reveals Raisin Ruse

A Detroit Free Press item recalls a family pie quarrel over raisins bought for another purpose. The exchange shows a humorous misunderstanding as a child describes their raisin pie dinner and the father's explanation.

The Detroit Free Press

Fees family relocates to Berea

Mr. E. L. Fees and his wife and children have moved to Berea as the community offers best wishes for their future.

E. L. Fees Berea Adair County

Spade Preparing Garden for Late Radish Planting

Gardeners are advised to loosen and enrich the soil now to grow late radishes. Radish varieties such as white Vienna and Chartiers mature quickly and tolerate early planting without becoming pithy.

Vienna Chartiers

Safe weight loss claims ad targets women

An advertisement promotes a safe method to reduce 10 to 60 pounds without starving or exhausting exercise. It claims widespread testimonials and a $100 guarantee or money refund, urging readers to show the ad to fat friends. Madison Drug Company and several distributors are named as sponsors.

Koreen

Coal For City Schools Purchases Calm Fears Of Winter Shortage

City school board members, wary of coal price swings, bought a large quantity at seven fifty per ton. The supply is said to cover about two thirds of the winter operating period, leaving other parties anxious for fuel.

Mirrors Box Patent Lets Inspect Fee Irregularities

A box holding a system of mirrors is patented to enable examination of a person’s fee for irregularities standing upon it.

Romance Ties 40 Years To Blackey Wedding

In Whitesburg Kentucky on August 26 a 40 year romance culminated in a wedding at Blackey as 65 year old Joseph Williams wed 63 year old Mrs. Jane Bates of Blackey. The couple had been lovers in youth but later separated.

Whitesburg Blackey Joseph Williams Jane Bates

Boy Dies After Eating Peach in Kentucky Orchard

In Santford Kentucky on August 26 15 year old Morgan Chapelli collapsed and died while talking to a neighbor after saying a peach from the orchard made him sick The incident centers on a fatal reaction to fruit within the county authorities investigate the sudden death.

Santford, Ky Morgan Chapelli

Curator Seeks Claims for John R. Gibson Estate Kentucky

The Madison County Court appoints STATE BANK & TRUST CO as Curator for the estate of John R. Gibson, deceased, Kentucky. Creditors or holders of property must file claims with the Curator and notify the estate of any debts or obligations. Public notice dated July 21, 1920.

Madison County Court Kentucky John R. Gibson State Bank & Trust CO John R

Big Business at Local Post Office in Richmond

Post office departments report a rising trend in receipts with June marking a record and July showing a further increase estimated at 20 percent. Officials expect August to show another gain though some doubt the surge due to short staffing, illnesses, and vacations.

Richmond

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