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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
6
Nancy Lyne Johnson of Nicholasville Kentucky has been granted a divorce from William Bradley Johnson. Both are prominent socially across the state. Mrs. Johnson is the youngest daughter of Sanford C. Lyne and sister of Lucien Lyne the jockey riding for the king of Spain. Grounds for the divorce were not made public.
In Kansas City on December 9, Mrs Frances Swope Hyde received an absolute divorce from Dr B Clark Hyde. She was awarded custody of their two children and had supported her husband during the three murder trials of Col Thomas Swope. She is Colonel Swope’s niece.
Uncle John Shell of Hyden Kentucky claims a 133 year life and plans a trip to Chicago to address the Illinois medical society. He will describe his lifestyle and submit to a medical examination to support his extraordinary longevity.
The ladies of the Second Christian church host a pie supper at the church this Thursday night December 9. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this community event.
An appeal urges anyone needing transport to call 653 by day or 283 at night to arrange shipment or moving services. The message emphasizes available hauling capacity and flexible timing.
Pineville praised for a record in the Thanksgiving game as Richmond stars shine. More than 1,000 spectators from Middlesboro and Harlan watched a hard fought contest with both teams evenly matched. Bill Crutcher starred for Richmond with notable punts and long passes, while S. Carr and Covington provided key support before Carr retired to injury. Postgame, visitors were hosted by Pineville high School students in the Boy Scouts hall.
A well known fisherman and hunter says the woods are full of coons in Madison and surrounding counties, but there are not enough coon dogs. He notes hunting in the area is stronger now than in the past.
Georgetown Kentucky Herbert Waine a college student started a fire in a fraternity house with gasoline The explosion covered him with flames Ratcliff Waine his brother saved his life by wrapping a robe around him and smothering the flames
A vintage newspaper item promotes California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children. The ad emphasizes gentle relief and uses family health language common to mid-century consumer notices.
A promotional line touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle remedy for children with stomach liver and bowel issues. It emphasizes a fruity taste and full directions on each bottle.
The Tobacco Planters Association reports sale of 55 hogsheads at 15 to 25 cents per pound. Six hogsheads at 15 cents, two at 18, twenty one at 20, six at 21, one at 23, fourteen at 22, one at 24, three at 25. Large quantity being sampled for another sale. quality praised by Manager C O Brown.
In dialect narration, Rastus confesses to selling all his Liberty bonds and oil stock after a sleepless night. Bradder Ligah chides him, compares his troubles to stock market woes, and urges rest as sunrise looms.
Nicholas Franzell, 67, of West Point Kentucky died of arteriosclerosis after a five year illness.
In Muskegon Michigan on December 9 nearly 2 half million dollars worth of foxes were on display at the National Association of Silver Fox Breeders show. Exhibits came from across the United States and parts of Canada, featuring the Alaska blue fox and several cross breeds prized for pelts.
At Georgetown courthouse Judge Lancaster presides as Alma West aged fourteen is cited in a short court record.
A man only identified as C. W. Thorpe from Jackson Michigan was found with 11 bottles of Jamaica ginger on him and over 200 more bottles in his car. A pocket formula to make 54 quarts valued at 860 dollars was also found. He claimed ownership for personal use and auto supply work and was detained.
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