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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
2
Classified ads rate two cents a word with a 25 cent minimum and cash required. Advertisers may use initials or numbers to conceal identity. replies go to the given letter or number only. Also ad lines warn of tire sales by Harrison Tire Co and a potato plants offer with express prepaid pricing. A missing dog notice describes a West Windsor area fox terrier with black spots and a reward.
The Daily Register announces D. Willis Kennedy as the Democratic candidate for Representative in the Legislature, subject to the August 6 primary and the November 8 general election in 1921.
The Richmond Daily Register outlines subscription rates for mail delivery with pricing for out of state and Kentucky locations and various term lengths. Editor and proprietor Saufley notes classifications and mailing details for customers.
The June 10 dispatches mention a cow killed by an aircraft near Richmond and speculate it may be the cow linked to the rhyme about jumping over the moon. The note touches on other items and presses readers to sign names on notices.
The article questions who is behind Blair as unanswerable queries like How Old is Ann and Who Hit Billy Patterson surface. Maurice Galvin could know but appears unwilling to reveal. Gov Ed shows no appetite to press for details publicly.
In Richmond a push by the School Board and Citizens' Committee seeks a rapid economical school building program. Following W. E. Blanton’s resignation, a vacancy exists and civic leaders urge appointing a progressive woman, arguing ladies have the vote and would serve well on the board.
Ten year kidney trouble relief claim from J. T. Osborn of Lucisville Ohio who says Foley Kidney Pills cured him and urges readers to buy the remedy. Advertisement notes rheumatic pains backache soreness and stiffness are eased and that the pills are sold everywhere.
Newby Travis Million visits his brother Dr Verner Million in Louisville. Bernice Tud or and Alleene Tu dor visit their aunt Mrs Rufus Jenkins on Thursday night. Mrs F C Cox and daughters from Carlisle are visiting here for several weeks. Mrs Ollie Howard and daughters guests of Mrs Norman Jenkins Friday night. Four year old Strother Lowery son of Mr and Mrs Mack Lowery suffers a broken leg when a gate falls. hospital treatment by Dr Gibson and Dr Million. Claude Jenkins returns home from Buckeye after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Talbott Jenkins. Mrs A J Million and children with Cincinnati relatives and Mrs M M Heathman and children dine with Mrs R E Tudor. Talbott Jenkins of Buckeye and Saide Beasley of Somerset visit Mr and Mrs Wm Jenkins on Sunday.
The American Federation of Labor in Denver adopts a sympathy resolution for the Irish cause after a stormy debate. Supporters of the boycott against England clash with critics as Gompers rejects adding the boycott to the resolution. The convention also backs a Volstead Act modification to permit beer production and sale.
Mrs Cox leads daily tent services at Second and Motherly avenue with 3 p.m. Bible teaching and 7:15 p.m. boys and girls services followed by a 7:45 p.m. preaching session. She spoke last night on substitutes for conversion noting true salvation brings joy and peace not found in education or environment reform.
Firefighters were called at 12 o'clock Wednesday to extinguish a blaze in the roof of an outhouse at the home of Mrs. Nannie McBroom on West Main. A few shingles were damaged.
A handsome yellow Marmon roadster owned by Mack Coy was badly damaged when struck by a truck on Wednesday afternoon. The incident left the car heavily damaged and caused the driver to seek necessary repairs.
Barbourville Kentucky proceeds with house numbering and street signs and plans to begin free mail delivery and collection within a few weeks according to a local progress report.
A Washington Bureau of Standards expert has devised a magnetic flaw detector for rails. The device aims to identify internal defects that could compromise track safety and reduce the risk of rail failures.
A vintage ad discusses women's aging under household duties and poor health. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female weakness, bearing down pains, headaches, and nervous irritation, citing grateful letters as evidence.
Miss Rosa Turner entertained friends Sunday with Flos sie Mary Bellamy and others. Bertha Long returned home from a week with her sister Mrs Bud Long. Lonnie West and children visited Mr and Mrs T E Million. M M Heathman and children spent Sunday with Taft Heathman at Whitlock. Anna Mary Cox of Carlisle visited Hallie Long last week. Sallie Tudor and Bernice and Beatrice Tudor were guests of Mrs R J today.
At the campus Field Day on Monday, 12 events were held with prizes from local merchants. Combs dominated with six firsts earning him a silver pencil, two silk socks, a fountain pen, half a dozen photos, three more silk socks, a necktie and a shirt plus a shirt for the discus. Lackey took bronze with one first and two thirds, and Mainous earned silver with six seconds and two thirds.
Chairman Campbell announces in the House that the Volstead anti-beer bill will not receive privileged status in its current form. He says the Rules Committee refuses to report the measure as it stands.
A cigarette tossed into rubbish sparked a blaze in Warfield Kentucky on June 22 causing $26,000 in losses to the new Moore Hotel and two residences. A bucket brigade prevented further spread.
Four Mile traveled to Boonesboro and edged the Boonesboro squad 5-4 in a hard fought game. Owens pitched well while Boyd starred at bat and in the field. Lisle ended the threat in the ninth by retiring McCourt at the plate for the final out.
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