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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
4
Dr. William P.D. Pryor, a veterinarian, says demand for horses and mules will rise to record highs as wars exhaust available power. He notes foreign buyers already seek stock, gasoline farming lags behind, and advises wholesale breeding of horses with cheap feed for strong returns.
Produc ers in the state plan to delay selling tobacco and avoid warehouse loans as most growers report good finances. In Madison county the financial situation is described as among the best in the state with high planting season wages but producers able to hold crops until favorable prices. Many plan to haul to markets offering the best price.
Farm land near Mt. Sterling Kentucky shows little price relief as hogs cattle corn and tobacco fall. Shackelford farm of 98 acres one and a half miles from Mt. Sterling recently sold at public auction for 210 dollars an acre.
Deputy Clerk C. B. Terrill begins accepting 1921 auto license applications as state licensing shifts to the county clerk under a new law. Fees vary by vehicle size, with beaver brown tags and county assigned numbers for cars, trucks, motorcycles, dealers, and chauffeurs across Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Madison, Mercer counties.
Stanford mayor Florence says he will conduct a personal census if Governor Cox wins Kentucky. The move follows an official ten year census showing Stanford lost residents, with public spirited citizens backing the effort to count again.
Calvary Baptist Church sponsors a bazaar and food sale in the window of W F Higgins on Saturday December 4 2902. Church members invite neighbors to browse baked goods and crafts and support the church activities.
Pursuant to a judgment and order of sale from the Madison Circuit Court October term 1920 a commissioner will expose to public sale at 11 o'clock a.m. in front of the Richmond courthouse the residence and about two acres on Drowning Creek Madison County adjoining William Blanton and others. Property to be sold on six month credit with sale bonds bearing 6 percent interest.
Prof Cox, who has led Eastern Normal farm work, is relieved of duties. Prof Carter will take charge during the coming year. The school shows bright prospects with many students in the agricultural department and enhanced instructional facilities.
The holiday vacation for students will last ten days with home visits anticipated. The term ends Thursday December 23 and resumes the following Tuesday, allowing time for faculty and students to rest and enjoy the holidays.
Greensburg Kentucky December 2 193? The Loose Leaf Tobacco Company ends operations at the Greensburg plant and prepares liquidation selling the site and notifying stockholders to surrender shares.
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