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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
The Daily Register announces candidates for Congress Ralph Gilbert of Shelby County and Frank of Anderson County subject to Democratic party action. Subscription rates are listed for annual and six month mail delivery.
The World reports Elihu Root sails for England to join a committee forming the Permanent Court of Justice. He travels with two international law experts, seeking jurisprudence and peaceful methods over partisan politics. Root aims to collaborate with eminent lawyers and pursue global peace.
The 1900 Spokane census put the city at 36 848, 1910 rose to 104 402, and the 1920 count shows 104 204. The discrepancy suggests inflating totals to gain prestige, a pattern seen in St Joseph and Omaha, with accurate figures eventually exposing the deception.
Officers report few cases progressing to the next federal session though a larger list could appear if the court is not lenient with repeat offenders. Officials note a decreased number of liquor law violations aiding a smaller docket, while Judge Cochran warns against repeated charges. A second note urges readers to cut out a Chamberlain's Tablets ad for constipation and indigestion relief.
A frozen fish six months out of water stays chemically fresher than a fresh fish three days out of water, highlighting how freezing preserves certain qualities beyond immediate freshness.
Standard shoes are manufactured in England with the retail price of 11 dollars stamped on the sole. The unusual marking signals a fixed price or branding choice by the makers.
Miss Martha Elizabeth Williams of Florence Kentucky will finish her three term presidency at Eastern Normal. Miss Maude Teater and Miss Mildred Long are elected officers for the summer and yearly terms. The group plans an independent constitution and broader work. Representatives Maud Anderson and Lillian Smith will attend the Blud Bridge conference and report back.
At Lexington yesterday Transylvania College conferred 34 degrees with 24 graduates from Kentucky. The College of the Bible granted 15 degrees with 11 Kentuckians among the recipients.
Sam Overton, who killed Felix Fox at Bondurant station during a dispute over a package of cigarettes, was moved from the decal jail to Mayfield as Fox supporters entered Hickman.
Two airships traversed the city Wednesday evening coming from the southeast and turning almost due west upon reaching Richmond.
The brief item touts Pott's Gold Dust Flour as delivering superior break for bakers and pastry work, urging readers to try it and be convinced.
The message urges repairing tires when possible, noting neglected sand pockets and tread cuts lead to fabric separation and water intrusion that rot fabric. It promises guaranteed work and plans to advise if replacement is necessary, stressing upkeep to prevent bigger issues.
For theatrical purposes a series of moving pictures are being piled off at Flat Lick with headquarters at Pineville. The Boston House fire was used for a Pearl White stunt as she fell from a window. The company reportedly bought the large Odd Fellows building for a planned burning stunt.
The Improved Orders of Red Men announce a new building for the city to be erected in the near future. Members indicate construction will proceed in the coming days.
A new automobile law becomes effective June 17 outlining right of way at intersections where cars on the right have priority. It also standardizes turn signals using arm signals and allows mechanical or electric indicators. Speed limits rise five mph in open areas and vary by zone, with trucks and passenger cars rated differently by weight.
In May Kentucky completed 261 oil wells a drop of 16 from April. New production reached 9025 barrels up 894 barrels. Active projects under way totaled 903. </analysis>
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