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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a local notices page listing Democratic party candidates and county names. Text references Shethy County Burk Andersen county with dates and prices, but details are garbled.
McAdoo states he is not a candidate for president and cannot present his name at the San Francisco convention. He explains he lacks funds to run and cannot abandon his private business for a political campaign. The piece notes public officials are poorly paid, citing Kentucky’s governor at $6,000 yearly despite potential private-sector earnings exceeding $100,000 for capable leaders.
The Veterinary Department of the College of Agriculture estimates annual sheep losses from grub in the head at $250,000, about 2 percent of the state's sheep killed each year. They suggest dipping the sheep's head in tar to largely prevent the damage.
The Susan Speed Davis Friendly Home for Women in Louisville, run by the Salvation Army, will be aided by the Home Service Appeal May 10 to 20. Last year four times as many cases were cared for, despite remodeling and other difficulties. Forty three girls and young women were cared for in the past month, with six percent over 18 and many under 14, as the home welcomes all unfortunate girls and women from Kentucky.
Lost big red male hog about 400 pounds with reward for return or information to J D Deatherage phone 241 R. Also lost roll of bills containing 51 found at Buffalo Branch or Shallow Ford. return to office or Mrs Emma Pritchett for reward. Numerous wants and sales items from piano store jobs to land offers and machinery in Lexington Kentuky classifieds.
A Kentucky marine Gilbert Young of Springfield perished at Chauteau Thierry and praised the Salvation Army in a letter to Prof. George Colvin. The Second Home Service Appeal runs May 10 to 20 to support the Army as it aids war relief and postwar needs.
A Kentucky state conference in Louisville mobilizes support for the Salvation Army Second Home Service Appeal May 10 to 26. Judge Henry Barker presides. Governor Morrow and Governor Cox send endorsements. Prof. George Colvin urges renewed efforts. officers and notable workers pledge strong contributions.
A lost portfolio grip containing a dictionary samples and letters was found near the Hotel and College area and should be returned to the Daily Register office for a reward. The finder may receive compensation upon verification of ownership.
The piece notes China buries the dead on mountainsides with monuments along highways honoring leaders. It cites expensive funeral customs and limited medical care, then explains Interchurch World Movement efforts to cut costs by expanding hospitals and strengthening existing institutions.
Notice for a furnished front room rental at 503 East Main Street. Modern conveniences included. Gentleman or couple preferred. references required. Apply at the house or call 940 for details. Reward offered for information.
The Somerset Journal urges Pulaski County to adopt a commission form of government citing Winchester as a successful model from reports in the Winchester Sun. Residents reportedly favor the move as a more businesslike county administration takes shape.
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