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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

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Record of tobacco auction at Warehouse day one sales

Auction at the Warehouse on Thursday saw initial sales around 165000 pounds of tobacco at an average close of about 70 dollars per hundred. Buyers and sellers including Andy Roof G Wilson Crutcher Duncan Ross Agee John McNeeley Bob Lakes Gibson Rowlet and others reported numerous basket lots with varied weights and prices as sales continued into the afternoon and were expected to extend through Friday.

Obacco Meu Andy Roof G. Wilson Crutcher and Duncan Ross and Agee John McNeeley Bob Lakes Gibson Rowlet G. Whitemore Robert Phelps James G. Long R. Coolman

Market Basket Sales Across Multiple Firms

The notice lists numerous sales of baskets by firms including Sowers and Long, Cotton & Hackett, Pat Allen, Iter & Perkins, Cornelison & Hill, Cotton, Agee & Goodloe, Will Cruise, Nannie Lee Salle, J. M. Salle, Smiley Conley, T. J. Kidwell, Williams & Kidd, and Van Kidwell. Readouts show varied weights from tens to thousands of pounds with prices per pound in cents, across many buyers and sellers.

Sowers and Long J. M Cotton & Hackett Pat Allen Iter & Perkins Sic Cornelison & Hill Cotton, Agee & Goodloe Will Cruise Nannie Lee Salle J. M. Salle Smiley Conley T. J. Kidwell Williams & Kidd van Kidwell

Government to End Sugar Control After Board Dissolves

The Sugar Equalization Board will cease control of sugar sales and distribution after its dissolution on December 31. Attorney General Palmer announced the government will abandon sugar control and focus on profiteering prosecutions.

Associated Press Wshington Sugar Equalization Board Palmer

Railroad service cutback announced for Chicago lines

All passenger service on north, west and northwest lines from Chicago will be reduced by one third starting next Monday, with a similar order to eastern and southern roads pending. A dispatch notes Villa followers have taken him in charge and offer to turn him over to authorities for the highest price.

Associated Press Chicago Villa

Richmond Vulcanizing Co Tire and Rubber Repairs Ad

Bring casings and tubes to us for repairs regardless of condition. We mend hot water bottles and other rubber goods with guaranteed work. Rich mond Vulcanizing Co Estill Avenue opposite L and N depot. 306 32

Richmond Vulcanizing Co Estill Avenue

Home Tobacco Warehouse Delivers Record Sales in Richmond

Figures show a thriving season as growers from Madison Estill Garrard Clark and Rockcastle counties deliver crops to the Home House. Sample crops like Wesley Simpson Baldwin Burke Meeks and others post strong averages with substantial totals, highlighting the warehouse’s capacity and demand.

Allen Button and Jones Evans and Shelton Arthur Taylor Taylor and Simpson Roscoe Whitaker Richmond Madison Estill Garrard Clark Rockcastle Wesley Simpson Baldwin, Burke & Meeks Ate Paynter Smiley Conlee

City Fathers Elect Officials Tonight

The City Council holds a regular session to select elective city officials for another two year term. A potential change may place the garbage cart driver under direct Street Commissioner supervision. Mayor Evans hosted council members for supper as they discussed city matters.

Evans

Turkeys for sale and pig herd offerings from Kentucky sellers

Buyer announces he will take turkeys from Friday December Sth through December 13 at the highest market price. F H Gordon urges sellers to obtain his prices first. Also advertised are Red Berkshire pigs from W B Turley Richmont Kentucky described as champion show herd stock, suitable for service.

F. H. Gordon TOR Sale Red Berkshire W. B. Turley Richmont

Adler i K A Relief Claims From Lake View Reader

A Lake View Iowa reader Henry Welp reports Adler i ka relieved severe stomach pain and gas after the first dose. The notice touts Adler i ka as a purgative cleansing both upper and lower bowels and claims dramatic digestive benefits. The ad cites a Perrys department store address on Main Street.

Henery Welp Lake View Iowa H.L. Perrys & N. Seas Main Street

House for sale East Main and Smith Ballard area

For sale privately a house with lot on East Main and Smith Ballard. Call on M. H. Wella. Also a note promoting Rookwood and good coffee by D. B. McKinney & Co. of Richmond. 6t

East Main Smith-Ballard M. H. Wella Rookwood D. B. McKinney & Co Richmond

Christmas Bazaar at Calvary Baptist Church in Muncy

Calvary Baptist Church hosts a Christmas Bazaar December 9 and 10 in Muncy window with fancy articles and cooked foods for sale. Contributions and patronage requested. Also listed are real estate ads for a house and lot on Hallie Irvine Street with immediate possession and another large brick house on Hilledale Avenue with contact numbers.

Calvary Baptist Church Muncy Hallie Irvine Hilledale Avenue Eh West

Fire hose cut to let freight pass at depot blaze

Eastern Kentucky coal traffic forced firemen to divert a large water jet across the railroad to allow a long empties train to pass. The depot roadmaster’s office burned despite powder and tools saved, with insurance preventive plan praised. Local firemen prevented total loss amid dispatcher orders.

Kentucky Paris

Young couple wed at county office in small ceremony

Rev. O J Young officiated as Miss Rhoda Barnes aged 14 of Silver Creek and Ollie VanWinkle 19 of Rogersville were married Thursday morning after securing the license in Judge Price’s office.

O. J. Young Rhoda Barnes Silver Creek Ollie VanWinkle Rogersville Price

Public Sale Includes Hay Oats and Farm Rent Chance

A notice for a public sale Tuesday December 9 1919 at 10 AM one mile from Union City on the Four Mile road lists 100 bales hay 85 bales oats farming implements. The sale also rents a 114 acre farm with eight room house and stock barn. Also selling a four year old Jersey WM B Wells cow. See L Huguely 121 8 09 51 eod 407 Alford Ave Lexington Walnut street 311 2p.

Union City Four Mile Road Jersey Wm.b. Wells L. Huguely Eod Alford Ave Lexington Walnut Street

Weather Outlook Indicates Cloudy Night and Rising Temperatures

The forecast shows cloudy skies tonight with temperatures climbing into Friday. A gradual warming trend follows, bringing milder conditions as the weekend approaches.

Market Report From Louisville and Chicago Regions

The Louisville market notes cattle at 400 head, fairly active and steady. Hogs totaling 4,200 head rise 10 to 25 cents, top price $14. Sheep at 100 head steady. Cincinnati shows liberal hog receipts with them steady, Chicago prices down about 25 cents on cattle and generally weaker on hogs and cattle.

Louisville Cincinnati Chicago

Lancaster Tobacco Warehouse Opens with Strong Bids

Tobacco men from Blue Grass markets gathered in Lancaster on December 4 to open the Lancaster Tobacco Warehouse. More than 2,000 growers brokers handlers and buyers attended as bidding ran high with 105 740 pounds sold at an average of 55.47 dollars.

Lancaster Blue Grass

Kentucky sale totals by town with varied weights

The report lists Kentucky sales by town including Shelbyville Paris Mt. Sterling Lexington Cynthiana Harrodsburg and Frankfort. Quantities range from 69 245 pounds to 617 830 pounds with per house or overall averages between 38 50 and 58 10 dollars.

Lexington Cynthiana Harrodsburg Frankfort

Agreement in Paris Aims to Settle Fiume Trouble

Private dispatches from Paris report a drafted accord to resolve the Adriatic issue for Italy. The document, signed in part by American and French representatives with Britain’s possible consent, may have Captain D'Annunzio withdraw from Fiume and Italian regulars replace his volunteers.

Associated Press London Adriatic Paris Italy Great Britain D’anndrizio Fiume

Famous Opera House Burns In New Orleans

The historic French Opera House in New Orleans, where Adelina Patti made her American debut, was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin early today. The loss is estimated at 200000 dollars.

Burns New Orleans Adelina Patti

Local Folks and Homes Highlight Richmond News

Mrs F L Mitchell of Coca Cola in Richmond Tuesday. J Morgan Evans bought a new Buick roadster. W E Blanton and family lease the High street residence to the Duncans and will take possession. Jonah Wagers to move to West Main street until Rose Dale residence is complete. F H Gordon to have Burnam wood home completed and welcomes Mrs Gordon back. J M Evans shipped two cars of fat hogs to city market. George Goodloe bought a new Ford Sedan. James Parks purchased Miss Margaret Parrish cottage on East Walnut for 1800 dollars.

F. L. Mitchell Coca Cola Company Richmond J. Morgan Evans W. E. Blanton High Street John Duncan Jonah Wagers Blanton West Main Street Rose Dale F. H. Gordon Burnamwood

Appointment of Isaac Bennett's administrator in county court

Upon motion of the heirs of Isaac a Bennett John D Goodloe Jr was appointed and qualified in county court as administrator of Isaac Bennett with Dave Bennett as surety Jack Twis McWilliams and Charles nn were appointed appraisers of the estate.

Isaac A Bennett John D. Goodloe, Jr Isaac Bennett Dave Bennett Jack Twi 'S McWilliams Charles Nn

Claim All Not Closing On Time In Richmond

Confusion grows among Richmond businessmen over the Fuel Administration closing hours meant to save coal. Mayor Evans received notice and is examining his authority while vowing to prevent any competitor from exploiting late closings as others stay open past the designated hour.

Richmmond Fuel Administration Evans

Uniform coal rationing rules challenged in Garfield appeal

In Washington complaints from multiple regions allege lack of uniform application of coal rationing orders. Middle western cities like Chicago demand same restrictions as the central region. Officials and operators note an upward production tendency as talks continue on wage hikes and strike actions.

Associated Press Washington Garfield Chicago Centar

Chicago Feels Coal Famine After Workday Cutback

About 200 000 workers idled as thousands of nonessential industries close. Chicago adopts six and one half hour day for stores and offices, marking the first practical effect of the coal famine.

Chicago

Deportation ordered for Berkman and Goldman to Russia

Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, awaiting deportation in New York, will be sent to Russia at the earliest moment. Commissioner General Caminetti stated that despite attorneys claims the United States cannot deport them without recognizing the Soviet government.

Oy Associated Press Washington Alexander Berkman Emma Goldman New York Russia Caminetti United States

Bargain message from F H Gordon on December turkey prices

A fragmented note from F H Gordon offers to buy or arrange turkeys before December 13. The writer mentions prices and a location at 312ff, indicating a local marketplace or seller contact. The text is garbled but denotes an early winter turkey sale inquiry.

Sorgum Sale Notice From D B McKinney & Co

Do not miss getting some of that good sorgum from D B McKinney & Co before it is all gone. Phone numbers listed are 85 and 42 for orders or inquiries.

D.B. McKinney & Co

Bazaar by First Presbyterian Ladies at Masonic Temple

The First Presbyterian Church ladies host a bazaar in the Masonic Temple on December 6 with handmade gifts, genuine Japanese goods, and a tempting food table. Dinner features old ham, chicken salad, potato chips, hot rolls, beaten biscuit, and coffee. Doors open at 10 o'clock.

First Presbyterian Church Masonic Temple

Lost Black Ostrich Feather Boa Reward Offered

Thanksgiving day loss reported of a black ostrich feather neck piece a boa. Reward offered for return to Glyndon Hotel at 811-3 with details leading to recovery.

Glyndon Hotel

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