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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
6
W. J. Lampton notes Kentucky ranks fourteenth in population but forty fourth in growth rate, questions state progress given its size, and compliments Jouett Simpson on a well written story for a novice writer and his potential if refined further.
The note explains that lame duck is a stock exchange term from England with political and business meaning. Advertisements promote Gene's home made candy at Phillips Drug and a feed dealer Royse Boone, with brief sale notices and dates.
Local ad promotes Red Ash Jellico coal with Beatty ville and White House Canal offerings. Encourages buyers to purchase coal from a town supplier.
The Indian opera Powhatan staged at the opera house Thursday evening drew acclaim for its scenic and costuming work under Albert L. Baker. Principal roles included Fred Dakin as Powhatan and Louis Hampton as Capt. Rolfe with Kate Rash as Pocahontas and Genevieve Conway as Song Bird. The performance featured a strong chorus and notable musical numbers across both acts, praised for charm and expressive delivery.
An article fragment describes a theatre opening with feather dancers and a large cast led by Marie Bloomfield and others, plus a staged rescue number with Captain Smith. It notes a return engagement at the opera house, under the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and includes an adjacent advertisement for a hair emporium at 12 West Fairfax, Winchester, Ky, with services and Corset sales.
An old advertisement urges readers to have Christmas portraits made at Earp's studio. The notice notes a time frame of 11-19-3 weeks end of deal, encouraging customers to plan ahead for gift photos.
Two great pictures headline the program at the Auditorium Friday night. The Legend of Scarface stars Sweetwater set to wed a war chief, and Pathe presents a drama adapted from Alexander Dumas on hypnotism in Coeliostro.
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