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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
5
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Republicans in the Kentucky House blocked a state amendment for women’s suffrage. The push, led by Democratic Rep A L Hamilton of Fayette, faces a national ratification hurdle that could affect the 1920 election. Republicans fear Kentucky women voters favor League of Nations and anti war protections, influencing fall contests.
Kentucky oil men express elation over crude oil price at 3.50 a barrel improving profitability for small producers. The Somerset oil field is expected to see deeper drilling in eastern Kentucky with previously tapped shallow sands yielding new production. An Old Dominion well reportedly flowed 260 to 250 barrels after Weeks of pumping MV barrels.
James Dryer of 425 Clin ton Street Cincinnati declares Vola-Tonic improved his strength after influenza left him weak. The 93 year old says the tonic helps elderly people and others needing more vitality. He urges readers to try Vola-Tonic today.
The text projects a spring easterly opening in the Big Sinking district with a potential new run due to productive sand similar to the Old Dp inion flow. It notes a crude reduction around 560,000 barrels and an added 2d per barrel price for Somerset crude, implying about $125,000 extra monthly revenue for Kentucky producers.
In Valley View the Taylor brothers Jim and Lewis are predominantly bedbound with the flu. Miss Albert Hays of Montana visits Ike Robinson and family. Lola Baker stays with aunt Mrs. Eagar Burgess as Mrs. Lucy Lawson and Mrs. Elsie Perkins battle illness at home. Northa Hughes and children stay with Dave and wife. Bill Lawson is ill as Dixie Widwell from Ravenna visits relatives. Edward Ballard of Frankfort visited his parents over the past weekend.
The Smith Ditch, recently completed, measures 542 miles in length and 120 feet in width, draining 16,000 acres in Union county. Officials say its value will multiply as the project begins to yield benefits for the region.
Thousands sufferers seek cure by Olive Tablets to wake the liver and bowels. The vegetable compound with olive oil is said to aid digestion without griping or pain. Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief. available 10c and 25c.
The Treasury Savings Division designates March 1 to 6 as Thrift Stamp Week to educate children and families about 25 cent Thrift Stamps. The aim is to instill saving habits through schools homes and community notices rather than a sales drive.
State highway departments closely watch federal tests by the Bureau of Public Roads to guide road design and materials. A state engineer warns millions are tied to proper design while heavy trucks have transformed road engineering. A 49 section Arlington farm road test compares materials and methods to identify the best construction for heavy traffic.
Fifteen high schools have enrolled with S A Boles at the University of Kentucky for the Kentucky High School Athletic Association basketball tournament to be held March 12 and 13. The university will host eight players and a coach from each school and award a silver loving cup to the champion. Participating schools include Covington Newport Ashland Georgetown Owensboro Pikeville Monticello Clark County Hopkinsville Paducah Somerset Danville Paris Lexington Senior and Highlands Ft Thomas.
James Black and W H Hunter successors to Hathaway & Co announce they are ready to do Undertaking and Embalming Coal Livery Hitching and Taxi Service beginning March 1st. Day phone 322 night phone 729.
A flood of endorsements from judges mayors bankers doctors editors and ministers highlights Tanlac's claimed efficacy. Dr J T Edwards of Fayetteville GA lauds Tanlac after three decades of practice. Arch ie R Anderson ex sheriff of Harris County TX credits relief from indigestion gas and neuralgia. Bank president H W Hill of South Pittsburg TN reports renewed vigor and sleep. Other notable supporters include educators politicians and clergy across Georgia Tennessee Texas Kentucky and beyond. Tanlac marketed in Richmond KY by Stockton & Son.
Hon. Frank V. Evans former Mayor of Birmingham and former editor of the Birmingham Age Herald endorses Tanlac. He describes years of gastritis indigestion and sleepless nights with gasping spells, then notes relief after initial doses and a recovery that became widely talked in Birmingham.
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