Golden Runs for Mayor in Richmond Primary Bid
Councilman Robert Golden announces his mayoral candidacy pending Democratic primary in August 1921. A longtime Richmond council member and Monument firm partner, he pledges thrift, efficient city government, and a square deal for all residents. He credits eight years on the council and key roles in street work and progressive measures. Golden hails from Madison and has long lived in Richmond as a trusted Democrat.
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Richmond
Robert Golden
Golden
Daily Register Today
Democratic Party
Golden and Matherly
Monument Dealers
Tie
Madison
Tle
Claude Devere Seeks Peoples Endorsement for Reelection
Claude Devere, esteemed Chief of Police, announces candidacy for re nomination and re election ahead of the Democratic primary in August. Supporters say his four year record includes cleaning up Richmond, earning broad respect and cross party recognition for efficiency and leadership.
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Claude Devere
Chief Devere
Richmond
Democratic Party
For Sale Rhode Island Red Cockerels
Full blooded Rhode Island Red cockerels for sale at $2 each while supplies last. Contact Mrs. Jamez W. Walers at phone Waco 24 W 2904.
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Rhode Island
Jamez W. Walers
Waco
Rookwood Coffee Ad from D. B. Mc Kinney Co
An advertisement for Rookwood coffee from D. B. Mc Kinney & Co promotes its mellow aroma and natural strength. It urges nonfans to try a package and join the line, listing the 2876 address reference.
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Rookwood
D .B. McKinney & Co
Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati
Today's market update notes cattle conditions weak with little selling. Hog prices see a 25 cent higher trend while Chicago quotes fall about 15 cents.
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Cincinnat
Chicago
Bandits Rob Mail Car Near Minneapolis
Two masked robbers seized a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mail car outside the city, bound the crew, and escaped with 100 pieces of registered mail. The clerks were bound on the floor when the train arrived. value of the mail not estimated by authorities.
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Sy Associated Press
Minneapolis, Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Governor Declares No Mercy for Gun Toters and Whisky Runners
Kentucky Governor Edwin P. Morrow announced he would not commute jail terms for those convicted of carrying concealed weapons or bootlegging. He stated gun toters and whisky runners must serve their time, signaling no pardons for recent appeals including individuals from Elliott, Clinton, and Barbourville counties among others.
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Associatedress
Frankfort
Kentucky
Edwin P. Morrow
Charles Weddington
Elliott County
Lucien Lynch
Richard Coffey
Jamestown
Clinton County
Tennessee
Harry Thompson
Ashland
James Steward
G. C. Williams
Richmond
Allen Howerton
Shelbyville
Slem Abney
Charles Hal Ballard
Hardwick’s Creek
Powell County
Chas. Randall
Barbourville
Police Slate Clean Hints at Possible Arrest Friday Night
Police report a quiet period with few arrests in ten days. Officials expect activity to begin soon and suggest City Judge G Murray Smith may see a case Friday night.
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G. Murray Smith
For Sale Large Roll Top Mahogany Desk
One large roll top mahogany desk for sale. Call Mr. Oldham at phone 272. 290 tf.
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Oldham
Pond church Ladies' Aid to hold bazaar and food sale
The Ladies' Aid of Pond church will stage a bazaar and food sale in Muncy Bros. window on Saturday December 4. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid of the Pond Church
Bezaar
Muncy Bros
Burley Growers Meet In Madison County Richmond
T B Hill of Montgomery county will attend the burley tobacco growers meeting in the Richmond courthouse next Monday to discuss the tobacco situation with farmers and speak at the session. Hill was elected to the board of directors and executive committee at the Lexington meeting where 48 counties across three states chose officers and directors for the first annual gathering in March.
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T. B. Hill
Montgomery County
Burley Tobacco
Madison County
Court House
Richmond
Mr. Hill
Lexington
Burney
John W. Newman
Versailles
C. M. Dean
Carroll County
W H. Shanks
Lincoln County
E. M. Mansfield
Carrollton County
Quince Gatewood
Paris
Messrs. Newman
Dean and Shanks
H.V. Thompson
Clark County
Trumbo Snedeger
Bath County
O. C. Chapman
Clermont County
Ohio
Everett McClure
Dear
Want to Help Farmers But Secure No Plans
Treasury officials told the joint senate and house agricultural committees that they have studied farmers price declines but found no workable relief. Secretary Houston stated there is no feasible Treasury measure to aid farmers without risking worse conditions, and a revival of the War Finance Corporation is unlikely to help.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Houston
Senate
House Agricultural Committee
War Finance Corporation
Building Tradesmen Seek Wage Increases in Louisville
Union painters have given notice they will demand 25 cents an hour more starting January 1, boosting their rate to 1.00 dollar per hour. Plasterers seek 1.25 dollars an hour, up 12.12 cents, while carpenters are voting on a 27 cent raise to reach 1.00 dollar per hour.
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Associatio Press
Louisville
Times
McKee's Nine Cent Sale Continues Through Court Day
Local sale note states McKee's Nine Cent Sale continues until after Court Day with valuable goods offered at nine cents each. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for bargain items advertised in the period notice.
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McKee
Kash and Karry Grocery Ad in Richmond Department
Local ad offers savings at the Kash and Karry Grocery department store in Richmond. Promotion highlights low prices and weekly specials at 2912 location.
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Richmond Weich Company
Campaign Expenditure Probe May Extend to March
The Senate committee led by Senator Kenyon may seek to extend the campaign expenditure investigation beyond the planned March report. The panel, active since last May, deferred completing the inquiry and filing a report next Monday, citing impracticability. The delay could push findings on presidential pre election spending and several senatorial campaigns to March.
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Washington
Senate Committee
Kenyon
Towa
Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestive Comfort
These tablets target indigestion and constipation, toning the stomach to restore natural function. They act gently on the liver and bowels, improving overall digestive health. If you feel dull or constipated, give them a trial and expect pleasing results.
Toy department invitation at H H Brock & Sons store
A dated notice invites families to bring children to the H H Brock and Sons shop on Second Street to view the toy department located at 2911. The message emphasizes a child friendly shopping experience.
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H.H. Brock & Sons
Second Street
Damage threat against the city over post damage
J William Wagers and others threaten suit for auto damage to street post signals blamed on new traffic lights not yet delivered. Lawsuits cited for repairs ranging 27 to 125 dollars as several accidents occur at Third and Main where posts hold up amid darkness.
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J. William Wagers
Wagers
Charles Terrill
Turner
Finth
Mate Antivestisacion
Lancaster Avenue
James Allman
Smith
Claud Devore
Crecelius
Daugherty
Fire Department
Orchard Street
Evansdale
O’neil
Mershon
Richmond City Council to decide on remaining streets
On Friday morning December 10 a special Richmond city council meeting will decide whether to accept or reject the remainder of the streets after the final report. Mayor L P Evens issued the call and protests will be heard. Some residents have not yet acknowledged the official assessment payments.
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Richmond
Prohibition Rules Target Christmas Food Flavorings
Washington reports that flavoring home made Christmas puddings and puddings with meat and peaches using alcohol violate the prohibition enforcement law. Foods may not contain more than half of one percent alcohol for sale or use on premises. Retailers may sell culinary products under half a percent if obtained from authorized manufacturers with permits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Champion steer fetches £1.76 per pound at sale
Black Ruler, the 1 560-pound champion steer from the life show, sold to a Chicago packer at 1 70 a pound, bringing 29 512 dollars. Purdue University students bred and fed the steer. Open market cattle at the stockyards ranged 12 to 16 dollars. C E Troyer of La Fontaine Indiana won the 1920 Corn King title with ten ears of Johnson County white corn yielding 109 bushels per acre.
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Chicago
Purdue University
E. T. Hall
Mechanicsburg
Ill
C. E. Troyer
la Fontain
Ind
Johnson County
Peter Lux
Indiana
Roaster Sought for Richmond Weich Company Turkey
A request seeks a roaster for the Kmas turkey at the Richmond Weich Company. The notice provides only partial text, but indicates a need to prepare a large roast for a festive event. No further details on date or quantities are available.
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Kmas
Richmond Weich Company
Bandits Stagh Hold Up Grove City Bank
Five armed robbers staged a daylight raid at the First National bank in Grove City near Columbus, taking about $12,000 in cash bonds and notes before locking in occupants and fleeing as Columbus police pursue them.
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Ohio City
Columbus
First National Bank
Grove City
Here
Baptist bazaar at Masomic Temple Sunday dinner sale
Bazaar announcement invites buying Sunday dinner at the Masomic Temple food table on Saturday. The event is hosted by the Baptist community and lists 2911 as a reference, with proceeds expected to support temple activities.
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Masomic Temple
Turkeys sales pitch by Arbill Embry and Moberly
Advertises to call Arbill Embry and Moberly to obtain the highest market price for selling turkeys. The notice is brief and directs potential sellers to contact the named firms.
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Call
Arbill
Embry
Moberly
Weather for Kentucky Unsettled Tonight and Saturday
Kentucky weather outlook unsettled with chances of rain tonight and Saturday. Temperatures rise tonight then fall slightly in western and northern areas Saturday.
Nason and Hanger Finish Large Long Term Projects
Col. John J. Watts of New York and Col. Silas B. Mason of Lexington visited Col. H. B. Hanger as Mason and Hanger Company celebrated year end. This year the firms completed two long contracts the Brooklyn subway and the Evansville Indiana dam across the Ohio river. They also built the Lafayette hotel in Lexington and improved Ed Simms farm near Paris with extensive Pennsylvania road work.
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John J. Watts
New York
Silas B. Mason
Lexington
H. B. Hanger
Mason & Hanger Company
Mason & Hanger Contracting Company
Subway
Brooklyn
United States
Ohio River
Evansville
Ind
Lafayette
Ed Simms
Paris
Pennsylvania
League May Abolish Article Ten from Covenant
Geneva observers say the League of Nations may remove Article Ten from its covenant during the current assembly session. The topic was noted as recently anticipated as the meeting opened.
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Scalded on First Trip in Kentucky Fire Service
Danville Kentucky on his first run Lucien Sewell a new fireman was perhaps fatally scalded near Oakdale when a steam pipe over his head burst during operation of a steam line incident reported by local authorities and witnesses.
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Danville
Lucien Sewell
Oakdale
Churches Schedule For Sunday Services Across Town
First Christian Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 morning service 10 45 annual C W E M day. Calvary Baptist Church offers 9 45 Sunday School 1 pm service, 6 B Y P U, 7 pm service by Dr J W Beagle who also preaches both sessions. First Baptist Bible School 9 30 morning 10 45 sermon on Constraining Love 7 15 pm Great Decision. First Presbyterian 11 am service by Episcopal pastor J W Clapton 7 pm sermon Edison’s Mechanism for Communicating with the Spirits of the Dead. Sunday School 9 45 in Masonic Temple. Catholic Mass 7 pm with 3 30 devotions. There is a Dec 4 church meeting for officer selection.
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Turley
1St Christian Church
First Church of Christ Scientist
God
Calvary Baptist Church
J. W. Beagle
J. W. Beagles
State Mission Board
J. A. Byrd
First Baptist Church Bible School
First Presbyterian Church
J. W. Clapton
Edison
Candy for your best girl at Baptist bazaar Saturday
A Baptist ladies bazaar invites shoppers to buy candy boxes for a thoughtful gift. Proceeds support church activities and community programs. The event runs this Saturday, offering a chance to pick up sweet treats and support local efforts.
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Baptist Ladies Bazaar
Richmond Announces Street Improvement Bond Bid Notice
City of Richmond Kentucky through its Mayor and Treasurer invites sealed bids by 7 30 p m on December 16 1920 for six per cent Lancaster Avenue Street Improvement bonds totaling 9566 00. Bids must meet par plus accrued interest. details available from L P Evans Mayor and R E Turley Treasurer.
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Richmond
Kentucky
Lancaster Avenue Street
L. P. Evans
R. E. Turley
Richmond Cream Flour Call for Xmas Cake Luck
An old shopper urges readers to buy Richmond Cream Flour for Christmas cake baking and warns against substitutes, claiming lower quality. The note appears as a brief grocery tip in a 290 6p listing.
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Richmond
Eastern inventor departs for home after city asphalt plant success
Philadelphia inventor Mr. Merriam, designer of the asphalt making plant for Richmond streets, departs for the east after inspecting the dismantling site. He states the plant is the most complete of its kind and predicts extensive durability for the local street material. Several units built for the city will be reassembled elsewhere and additional patents are issued from the plant changes.
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Mr. Merriam
Philadelphia
Merriam
Richmond
Xmas gift items abundant at Baptist bazaar event
Community shoppers can find a wide range of Christmas presents at the Baptist bazaar this Saturday December 4. Organizers urge early arrival to secure popular items. Location listed as 2911.
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Baptist Bazaar
Dividends Declared for China Copper and Nevada Consolidated
New York December 3 dividends on China copper and Nevada Consolidated copper were approved at the quarterly directors meeting. Three months ago dividends on both those metals stood at 37 1 2 cents and 25 cents respectively.
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New York
China Copper
Nevada Consolidated Copper
Kentucky Dentist Dies by Suicide in Newcastle Home
Dr. James P. Gray, 50, a retired dentist of Newcastle Kentucky, committed suicide this morning in his parlor. He recently suffered heavy losses from failed investments in Kentucky oil stocks.
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Newcastle
James P. Gray
Kentucky
McKee’s Nine Cent Sale Extended Beyond Court Day
The advertisement announces McKee’s nine cent sale has been continued past Court Day. Shoppers are urged to buy a third article for 9 cents regardless of the item’s price.
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McKee
Hendren Family Notes From Richmond Socials
Miss Beulah Hendren of Richmond visits sister Mrs. Cecil Broaddus. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Whitaker host dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moberly, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whitaker and families, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Howard and families. Others visited including Miss Alene Hendren and Mrs. C. H. Cochran. Truant officer Mr. Johnson stopped by the school as Miss Bellamy and older girls make candy for pupils.
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Beulah Hendren
Richmond
Cecil Broaddus
Henderson Whittaker
Charles Moberly
Robert Whittaker
Raymond Howard
Alene Hendren
C. H. Cochran
Washington, D. C
Myrtle
J. W
Tom Witt
Robert Prather
Johnson
Turkeys sought at highest market price daily
S. Brent & Bro. advertise paying the highest market price for good turkeys every day. For prices call C. E. Galloway at phone 918 in Richmond, Ky.
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S. Brent & Bro
Paris
C. E. Galloway
Richmond
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Bob Golden
Claude Devore
Peoples
Union City
Philip Royson Letcher Tipton
Robert Brown
Benson & Benson
Otho Dunbar Jenkins
Rebecca Luke
Jack Moberly
Rebecca Lukes
Eula Jones Katherine
Paris B. Akin
Marion Bryant
Bob
Neff’s
Burley
Chamberlain
Aggest
Chanpion
News OF the Churches
First Christian Church
Richmond Welch Co
Hendren
Turkeys
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