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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
Publication details for The Winchester News Co are listed with office address South Main Street Winchester Kentucky. It notes daily publication except Sunday and class of entry as second class matter since November 28 1908 at Winchester post office under the 1879 act.
The notice lists pricing for daily and mail delivery subscriptions. One year options, with daily rates and weekly payments, show in office or to collector. The rates include six months and one month terms, with advance payment requirements.
Rates outline single edition three times weekly and longer runs with discounts for three months six months and a year. Includes business notices in body type and pure reading news headings.
A Jackson meeting calls for a May 1909 mountain counties convention to preserve law and order and attract foreign capital. The piece frames Breathitt County’s shock after a judge’s death as a catalyst and envisions a future of infrastructure, education, and “Greater Winchester” through regional awakening and development.
The News publishes letters from Kentucky delegate R R Perry to the Southern Commercial Congress in Washington. The writings hint at a rising South and echo Grady’s earlier national impact on “The New South” in New York.
Winchester Kentucky City Council approves a twenty year franchise to erect operate and maintain a telephone exchange within city streets and alleys. The ordinance sets rates subsidies duties and safeguards with construction oversight by the street committee and a public bid process to follow.
Lexington reports rapid stamp sales led by Miss Mary Holler at Kaufman and Straus with 410 sold in a afternoon rush. Nearby towns including Mt Sterling Paris Lancaster Beattyville and Danville place orders showing widespread public interest and rising demand for the gift stamp.
Receipts and shipments show cattle hogs and sheep at Cincinnati Union Stockyards. Cattle prices range from common to extra and calves strong. hogs and lambs note mixed levels with packs and shippers varied.
The passage notes growing influence for Congressman Langley in the Tenth District as Republicans and Democrats acknowledge his abilities. He is said to have the ear of Congress, President Roosevelt, and President elect Taft, marking a shift from Kentucky’s historically low-profile delegation.
Bid advertisements announce City Council will award the franchise to the highest bidder with council approval and reserve the right to reject all bids. The winning bidder must pay the bid amount in cash or certified check to the city treasurer within ten days of award. Ordinance takes effect after passage.
In a Monday court house meeting Judge J M Benton and candidate J Smith Hays argued for the same nomination. The heated exchange focused on personal ties and truth in politics as each accused the other of exaggeration while both remained alive and opposed. The Richmond Pantagraph noted the sharp exchange and ongoing rivalry in Kentucky elections.
Chicago market reports large cattle and hog receipts with steady to firm trading. Cattle and calves range from 1.50 to 8.25 dollars, hogs mostly 4.90 to 5.80, with bulk sales around 5.35 to 5.70, while sheep show weakness with natives and Western averages from 2.50 to 7.40 dollars.
Chicago December 15 The wheat market showed firming pressure near the close after a morning decline as selling continued. Prices fell further by more than a half point from yesterday's closing levels amid broad market pressure.
L. C. Davis and J. H. Williams of Frenchburg announce as Democratic candidates for Representative in Mt. Sterling Kentucky. The field in Menifee County grows to four with Williams a former Legislator and noted lawyer.
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his worst cold sore after two daily applications. Heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at Phillips drag store for 25 cents.
We are authorized to announce James M. Benton as a candidate for Circuit Judge in the Twenty fifth Judicial District comprising Clark Powell Jefferson and Madison counties subject to the action of the Democratic party.
J Smith Hays is listed in a public notice sequence with emphasis on individual recognition and official but unspecified action. The fragmentary text offers no context on date location or agency involvement.
The call to shop early and in the morning seeks to help merchants and their clerks by boosting holiday sales and easing peak crowds. It urges customers to spread purchases over daytime hours to support local businesses.
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