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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
1
The article describes a popularity contest for piano owners and notes its social impact among women. It highlights efforts to recruit Sun subscribers for 1000 votes, mentions local retailers Haydon Willett Peterson Spalding, and urges canvassing to boost votes while stressing fairness and lack of favored candidates.
A historic notice explains votes awarded for payments on subscriptions to The Sun. One dollar paid on old subscriptions yields 600 votes, one hundred dollars paid for new subscriptions yields 1000 votes, and purchases at Haydon Willett or Peterson Spalding stores grant 200 votes per dollar in general stock and 500 votes per dollar in the jewelry department. Encourage friends to participate by paying or subscribing at the stated stores.
A week long surge in votes shows higher turnout than prior periods with several candidates vowing to win. The note lists candidates connected to local stores Baydor Willett Peters Spalding and mentions Miss Bessie soliciting for piano bids. Haydon appears in the line up tied to HinS Willett's Drag.
The Sun announces a prize for young ladies who raise the most subscription funds by Saturday December 31 1910 at 4 p m. The first prize is five dollars and the second prize two dollars fifty cents. The offer applies to all candidates in both contests.
The Sun marks its sixth anniversary praising friends and readers for support. It vows to continue serving county readers with timely news and growth while urging more news tips. A sprained ankle note then recommends Chamberlain's Liniment claiming cures in days and promotes The Sun and Courier Journal subscriptions at $1.50.
President Taft will consider nominations for the Interstate Commerce Commission next week after finishing his address to Congress. Charles C. McChord of Louisville is mentioned as a potential commissioner. Several railroad officials and associates advocate for McChord, with unofficial backing from the National Association of Railroad Commissioners. The term expiration of forest dons F. M. Cockrell is noted as a context.
Ben Johnson formally announces as Democratic candidate for Kentucky governor at the Opera House in Bowling Green amid a crowd. A hotel room and visiting delegates from Franklin Logan and Edmonson counties attend, with mentions of McCreary and Beckham as political context and future appointments discussed.
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