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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
4
In unmatched records Hudson dominates speed and endurance while Essex holds world marks for 50 hour endurance and 24 hour miles. The Essex chassis and coachwork combine beauty, luxury, and comfortable, quiet running with reserve power.
Henry Ford offered two types of light speedy aircraft to the U.S. government and predicted trans oceanic airship travel within three to five years. He argued Berlin to New York could be a day apart, Pacific crossings possible, and such aims might foster global understanding and reduce war. He pledged to build without profit and emphasized combining rigid dirigible and airplane designs with powerful lightweight motors.
E. V. Elder announces a big reduction sale in the millinery department with discounts on hats and accessories. The announcement highlights limited stock and reduced prices to attract shoppers.
The article declares three main causes for the rise of motor trucks in rural areas. Growth of nearby cities creating demand, railroads failing to keep pace with short-haul business, and expanded motor truck manufacturing and sales. The wartime emergency accelerated rural motor transportation beyond prior expectations.
J H Dean of the Richmond Motor Company returns from an overland tour through Ohio and urges continued road improvements in Kentucky. He notes Dixie Highway towns paving outward, but calls Kentucky roads deplorable compared with Ohio. He predicts heavy work and expense but believes progress will continue and improve the highway system.
The Richmond Water and Light Company is ordered to lower and alter mains and service pipes on East Main Street between Collins Street and E Street to ensure a ten inch clearance below the new sub grade. City Engineer plans are attached and made part of the ordinance, work to proceed promptly with minimal service disruption. Adopted June 17, 1920. Signed W E Blanton, Clerk.
The Goodyear Tire blueprint department in Akron has formed the Dont Swear Club and levies a fine for cussing. The scheme memes the public with a tongue in cheek tax on profanity amid rising living costs and poor telephone service.
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