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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
6
Atlanta residents report a mass burning of marketed cotton to prop up prices and stop the slump. About 2,000,000 bales are to be destroyed per state, with Fort Gaines and Port Gaines showing ceremonial bonfires. More than $100,000 in cotton is said lost as farmers and merchants rally to boost the staple.
Frankfort dispatch says Gov announced the appointment of Judge Robert L. Stout of Woodford County as Circuit Judge of the Fourteenth Judicial district to succeed Judge James E. Cantrill. Stout will take the bench next Monday at the January term of the Franklin Circuit Court and has tendered his Woodford County County Judge resignation.
Fashion notes describe a patchwork French flannel dressing sack with white collar facing and blue silk stitching, plus kimonos in various fabrics. Blue beavers hats feature boat crowns, rolled brims, and plume accents. A Modiah skirt in brown cheviot pairs with velvet and rose clusters for coordinated outfits. Tips urge women to develop style with smart tailoring and suede accents.
A fragmented fashion blurb describes cup or round hats arranged at front and back to frame a tower edge. It mentions blue and white tweed stitched by machine as a good choice, plus mohair, voile and serge as possible materials. It references current millinery trends for young girls with large white felt hats.
Rain swept the South within 36 hours breaking a stretch of warmth from the Ohio River to Texas and Georgia. Lightning preceded the storms and high winds followed. Nashville reported a nine degree hourly drop. Louisville recorded two inches of rain and a 40 degree temperature fall was forecast. Mountain streams rise as crops would benefit. Hill City near Chattanooga saw a minor cloudburst with no serious damage.
Letter from Richmond Kentucky dated February 9 1901 reports Dr W E Hall of St Louis Missouri receiving a testimonial from John A Riddle about using one bottle of Tex as Wonder for kidney and bladder issues. Riddle says his weight increased from 150 to 176 pounds and that he feels better than in three years. He recommends the product to the public.
An old advertisement touts a “Texas Wonder” cure from Dr. E W Hall for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to cure gravel back pain rheumatism and bladder irregularities in men women and children. One bottle costs $1 and is a two month treatment with testimonials available.
A compact meditation on advertising value. It argues that advertising costs are not for ink and paper but for influence on minds. A strong trademark in customers' memories is the enduring asset, more valuable than the financial outlay. The piece emphasizes nerve faith and patience in pursuing brand impact.
The Philadelphia Record notes grocery advertising lags behind department store ads. A grocer cleared stock with striking type offering small charges at four cents a piece, selling quickly and boosting store visibility. The piece urges advertisers to leverage publicity to build profits.
The piece asserts advertising as a powerful force shaping tastes and behavior. George Horace Lorimer notes he buys advertised articles by preference yet avoids contacting advertisers. It argues advertising drives human reach beyond letters, praising planning as high professional skill and deeming portrayals of prosperity crucial to consumer trust.
Fire gutted the newly built Majestic Theater in Fort Wayne Indiana, destroying the interior and causing extensive damage to the structure. The blaze prompted evacuations and left the venue unusable until repairs are completed. Fire investigators have begun evaluating the cause and total losses. Meanwhile Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a remedy for stomach and liver distress in a local drugstore promotion.
The article cites advertising as the greatest force in business today and a key arm of sales alongside traveling salesmen. It credits ads with lifting commerce, expanding consumer needs, and boosting package foods like Uneeda Biscuit while urging fearless leadership and broad reach for success.
Aggressive advertising pays off by outadvertising rivals. A magazine representative notes the only way to rise above dominating competition is bold promotion. The drive may stem from others’ success or a belief that nothing succeeds like success, as discussed in Mabin's Magazine.
The United Garment Workers of America report strong demand for union made garments. In the past year 34.5 million labels were sent out, up by 11 million from the previous year. The Outlook notes advertising boost and streetcar ads as contributing factors.
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