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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
The Daily Register lists subscription rates by mail and carrier, providing prices for one year six months three months and one month. It notes authorizations for candidates aligned with the Democratic party and mentions post office classification and ownership details.
The piece explains how the U S Government borrows via Liberty Bonds and promises interest at set dates. It cautions holders against selling early, noting market prices may fall or rise with supply and demand, and encourages patience to collect full repayment at maturity.
The piece urges investors to hold Liberty Bonds bought during the war. It cautions against dumping them for short sighted gains and advises buying more at current low rates. It emphasizes safety, potential gains at maturity, and accrued interest.
A group of students and faculty, bound by an oath to wear clothes until they fall off, face questions about how proprieties will shape their pledge, indicating possible reservations to its strict wording.
Reports from the Richmond post office indicate a steady rise in parcel post activity and Uncle Sam’s mail business. Heavier shipments and improved railway facilities are cited as factors behind the uptick with the past month showing the heaviest parcel post volume yet.
The report notes pocket reductions in Chicago and Cleveland with pockets worked exclusively for retail stores. Cincinnati forms show wheel sales and cost prices offering customers stock at cost. Prof. G. D. Smith returns from Crab Orchard after delivering an address to high school graduates.
Preparations are complete for Madison County High School Union City commencement events May 23 to 27. Dr. Mc Dougie of Eastern Kentucky Normal School will deliver the sermon at the Baptist church May 23. The week features a student operetta and play, an address by Supt J H Payne, a high school play All a Mistake, and diplomas awarded May 27 by Prof L D Smith.
The closing days of the Chautauqua promise varied entertainment and instruction. Donald H. Gibeny speaks on The Modern Rest. Nothing but the Truth, a New York cast, debuts. The Good Fairy Thrift pageant and Grobecker Swiss Singers share seventh afternoon. Ralph Parlette concludes with Human Efficiency, author of Its Up to You and Go South, editor of Lyceum Magazine, lecturing in the finale.
Two large gypsy groups passed Rich bound north and did not stop except for grocery supplies. They traveled with horses ponies children and dogs. A wagon carried tents fishing poles camping gear and cooking utensils. It was the largest band to visit the city in years.
The Stanforrr community publicly honors Cynthia Davison for her service as director of the church chain. A Sunday program featured her solo work and a tribute bouquet. Rev Howard Brazelton spoke of the church’s appreciation and noted her departure, expressing that she will be greatly missed.
Silas Cobb and Webb acquire 2 acres for 250 dollars. Thurston F. Land Browning Lamb sells 18 acres for 1500 dollars. IM D Settle transfers 80 acres for 4600 dollars to B P Boen.
Nannie Stone sells to J. M. Embry a Richmond lot for 250 dollars. Henry Walker sells to Robt. Stafford a Valley View lot for 200 dollars. T. K. Hamilton sells to Spencer Ewing a Richmond lot for 500 dollars.
Mrs. I. M. Anderson died May 16 after an extended illness at her home. She leaves husband and three sons Joe William Charles Anderson. Funeral at Portwood cemetery. Numerous friends and relatives mourn her loss. Visitors and social visits noted among local residents and families. Silas Hubbard and wife welcomed a baby girl.
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