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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
2
The latest market notes indicate a higher removal of corn cutters and increased shocking activity, with prices held firm and a steady demand reported. Asset buyers and dealers expect continued brisk activity as supply tightens and farmers pursue quick turnover.
Rabbits sell from 20 to 350 cents as market supplies rise. Hunters report plentiful game and good quality this season due to abundant vegetation including melon vines and garden vegetables feeding the bunnies.
Many workmen toil at night across uptown sites to complete work before Christmas. Bright window displays will soon line Main Street stores, making them among the state’s most attractive. Christmas goods grow more plentiful each day.
Two local coal dealers report higher coal usage in the city over the past ten days, with residents filling bins for winter. Prices stay steady, but demand remains strong as more coal moves north and Richmond receives more frequent shipments.
Brankfort Ky December 2 The death cells in the state prison at Eddyville have been empty for more than eight years creating a state record. The last condemned inmate Charles Dutitt of Payne's Depot served nearly 80 months before his execution was commuted by Governor Merrow on March 30.
A compact ad notes a toy department inviting children to visit. It mentions Brock and Sons located on Second Street and provides a simple call to action for the little ones.
Miss Ethel Shifflett returned from Norris school with guest Miss Ella Mullens of Pulaski county. Mrs H H Tudor visited Irvine and Pryser. Mrs C W White, hospitalized for euremic poison, returned home improving. Walter Centers of Paint Lick visited with Hugh Robinson. Rosa Armstrong spent Thanksgiving with her sister in Nicholasville. W B Chase traveled to Jellico Tennessee to see his daughter. Mattie Tudor shopped in Lexington. A B Howard and children celebrated Thanksgiving in town. Preston Witt and his wife welcomed a baby girl Mattie Marie.
At the regular meeting next Tuesday night the Madison High School improvement final reports and contractor settlements will be reviewed. The board will also decide the Christmas vacation schedule.
The December 14 and 15 performances of the American Legion minstrels at the Opera House will feature highly attractive scenery and costumes. Advance man Gordon Hunt reports the production among the most magnificent ever developed with special stage settings. Gov Bowen is expected next week to assist with final touches before the big event.
Federal agents in Houston Texas confiscated a bulk supply of raisins and cake fixings claiming the items contained more than the legal amount of alcohol. The seizure aims to enforce beverage alcohol laws and prevent improper quantities in holiday cake ingredients.
Delegates vow to remove all obstacles to secure America’s admission, outlining a collective push across parties and nations to advance the bid.
A truck driver in Ohio has been convicted of manslaughter under the state’s new motor vehicle law and sentenced to prison. The ruling marks a first under the amended statute, with prosecutors highlighting the driver’s reckless conduct that led to a deadly crash.
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