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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
2
A fragmentary notice references the Republican platform from Chicago and notes a belief that revenue will not be reduced soon. It hints at early campaign statements and voter choice amid party messaging.
The Logan County Farm Bureau moves to organize a strawberry growers association and plans a meeting Thursday. Some growers report earning about 400 dollars per acre after marketing costs within the Warren County association.
Mr. C. F. Higgins and Mr. W. A. Langford visited the boys at Camp Daniel Boone on Sunday.
Government data shows hauling farm products by motor truck costs 15 cents per ton per mile vs 34 cents with horses, prompting farmers to shift to trucks. Electric plants reduce labor in pumping and processing, enabling time and cost savings. about 150,000 farms may be served, improving household life and efficiency.
The county colored schools will open July 12 for the regular term. Instructors have been secured, bringing relief to County Superintendent Edwards. Improvements will be made at several schools as these schools typically arrange first due to a plentiful supply of colored teachers.
Farmers are securing accessories and binding twine in the city as they gear up for the wheat harvest which is expected to begin in earnest next week.
Pursuant to a judgment in the Madison Circuit Court May term 1920 Commissioner will expose at 10 30 a m on Thursday June 24 1920 near Red House Ky the following property to satisfy debt interest and costs to date 8088 90 plus estimated costs 150 00 A three quarters acre lot near Red House Madison County Ky with improvements bounded by Otter Creek turnpike Rand Chenault L N railroad conveying to A and Semira Reed August 26 1918 on credit six months sale bonds with six percent interest and lien on property R B Terrill Master Commissioner M C C
Neale Bennett Jr heads a firm handling Pineville street paving and supervising current projects. He is described as a very young contractor who works on site with his crews and has earned praise from a Richmond visitor for his hands on leadership and contract execution. He is the son of Neal Bennett of the city.
The Richmond Water and Light Company will receive bids at its office until June 28, 1920, for lowering water and gas mains on Main Street in Richmond Kentucky from Collins Street to Hallie Fyme Street. Specifications available at the office or City Engineer. B. R. Daugherty, Superintendent.
The American Library Association of New York announces an intensive drive to expand library facilities in large manufacturing plants. It aims to introduce books on social and industrial issues to broaden workers’ outlook and foster a proper view of current economic and political conditions.
The cement is being applied on the Trvine road with extensive improvement underway. The railway company is delaying arrival of more material, hampering the road work in some respects.
A dated telegram style claim asserts you can buy a good wife in New South Wales for 500 dollars, but notes the error and counters that a good wife is priceless. The quip reflects old trade humor about dowries and value.
Centre College football star Red Roberts lies seriously ill at his Somerset home with typhoid fever. He is expected to recover.
A local admonition argues against giving whiskey for colic and stomach pain. The piece warns that alcohol is not a remedy and suggests seeking medical help or using a remedy like Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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