Census Reveals Shifts in State Population by District
The census shows modest growth unevenly across counties, with eastern mountain counties in the Tenth and Eleventh districts gaining most. Tenth district rises to 218,797 in 1910 from 187,169 in 1900, a net gain of 31,668, while Montgomery loses ground and Elliott and Menefee drop. The Eleventh district stands at 308,338, far above the required share, highlighting stark district imbalances. Fayette and Bourbon Clark and Montgomery counties have much smaller populations despite representation.
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Pike County
Montgomery
Elliott
Menefee
Clay, Elliott, Ford
Harlan
Johnson, Knott, Letcher
Leslie, Martin, Perry and
Pike
Fayette County
Bourbon, Clark
Apportionment Contrast in Kentucky Senate Districts
The senatorial district including Bell Whitley Knox Jackson Laurel Rockcastle and Pulaski totals 163 660 population nearly three districts under fair apportionment. Warren has 30 579 with two reps while Pulaski with 35 986 has one. We urge no politics in apportionment and call for equal representation by area and population as the next General Assembly reapportions districts.
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Bell
Whitley
Knox
Jackson
Laurel
Rockcastle
Pulaski
Warren County
General Assembly
Frost’s Unwelcome Return With Bright Sunshine
Residents note frost on lawns despite sunny skies and warn of chilling mornings ahead. Local gardeners report damaged blooms as daytime warmth clashes with early-male whispers of frost. Officials urge protection for plants and caution drivers on slick patches.
Revisions to tariff and political jests in 1920s era note
Aldrich and Lodge back a tariff revision with article based schedules. Free hides and leather duty highlight tariff inconsistencies. Rep Ben Johnson quips about becoming governor and labels Senator McCreary a machine candidate. Breathitt county population grows 3218 in ten years. Court house ice saving forecast hints at summer costs. Democrats bluff at tariff reform next session, hampered by insurgent Republicans and party standpatters.
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Ben Johnson
Johnson
Senator McCreary
We handle all kinds of econ al reasonable prices
Royse and Poune advertise reasonable prices on a range of goods with a call to visit before buying. The note includes a cryptic code 12-5-1f and mentions the retailers Royse & Poune.
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Royse & Poune
REPORT ON SEWERS Continued From Page One
A city sewer plan favors sedimentation tanks over septic systems due to patent limits and recent tests. The plan by Charles F. Collins approves purification works, restricts sewer use to wastes, requires a sewers superintendent, records, and water tightness measures for the Winchester system.
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City of
Winchester
Charles F. Collins
Philadelphia
State Board of Health
Have Your Picture Taken at Earp's Studio for Xmas
Local studio advertises Christmas portraits from Earps with a call to action to visit for first class goods in the grocery line. The note references Ed Barnes and dates in a clipped ad style typical of small town papers. Potential readers are urged to contact numbers 95 and 96 for services.
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Ed. Barnes
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims relief from stomach distress within five minutes and digestion of meals, preventing sour belching and gas, with a 50 cent case providing ample treatment.
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Pape
Shoppers Attention at Haggard Store
Shoppers are invited to see Christmas goods at Mrs. Ella W. Haggard's shop in Winchester. The event promises a selection of seasonal items and gifts for the holiday season.
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Winchester
Ella W. Haggard
Saved from awful death by warning note
A. D. McDonald of Fayetteville North Carolina recounts how a family calamity was averted when his sister, stricken with consumption, faced a dire health crisis and was saved by timely action and care.
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A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville, N. C
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
A testimonial claims a patient grew weaker daily until Dr King’s New Discovery was tried, curing the illness completely and ending coughs. The ad touts the remedy for coughs colds laryngitis asthma croup and bronchial troubles with prices 50 cents and 1.00 and a trial bottle free guaranteed by Winchester Drug Company.
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Winchester Drug Company
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THE
Winchester News
Winchester News Co., (Incorporated
South Main Street
Kentucky
By Mail
New York
Chicago
Winchester Lumber & Manufacturing CO
Rochester
Grubbs & Benton
Zeenne Weerer
Hutsell, Smith & Patterson
Winn Furniture Co
Aldrich
Lodge
Breathitt County
Earp
Curry Dry Goods Co
Everwear
Allan & Murphy
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