Legitimate Advertising and Topeka Business Plans
A look at Topeka Kansas ideas for clean ad solicitation by business clubs. A Kansas City talk describes an association of business men pledging funds for civic projects while limiting solicitor pressure. The plan aims to prevent banks from overbearing clients with ad programs and to ensure charitable giving aligns with results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Editorial Association
Kansas City
Commercial Club
Topeka
Kan
Business Men’s Club
J. M. Robinson
Tw Hose
Lumber Price Scheme Unveiled by Guilty Sellers
The statement reveals that the defendants admit to selling first class lumber at second class prices and intend to continue the practice as much as possible. They describe a plan to make their shop the most popular destination for discriminating buyers and invite judges of quality to visit.
Treasury Statements and Advertising Rules Adopted
A secretary notes efforts to increase funds while asserting a never below $10,000 treasury. The group pledges liberal support to public enterprises and charity, but imposes fines on members who advertise in illegitimate channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnted
Fuind
Provident Association
Census Figures Show Population Shifts in Clark County and Winchester
The 1910 census lists Clark County at 17,987 and Winchester at 7,156, with gains over 1900. School population totals show 5,377 in 1910 versus 5,384 in 1900, and Winchester’s school roll rising to 1,901 with whites at 1,100 and colored 801, while overall population gains perplex officials. The piece notes political musings on primaries, conventions, and a skeptical view of China’s modernization influencing governance.
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Clark County
Winchester
Maysville’s Papers Stand Out In Size Of City News
A Maysville observer notes the city’s three daily papers as a bright spot despite a small population. He adds a humorous remark on bath hygiene, while John K. Hendrick threatens to reveal how “interests” influenced a Democratic primary call over a convention. All right, let it come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeems
Maysville
United States
John K. Hendrick
Democratic Committee
Royse and Boone Advertise Red Star Coal Quality
Drawn from a vintage shop card style notice, the entry touts Red Star coal as the best in town sold by Royse and Boone. It mentions a quantity labeled 12 5-tf and appears as a compact ad fragment with minimal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royse & Boone
Hyomei Catarrh Cure Claims Widespread Victory
An advertisement touts HYOMET as the ongoing cure for catarrh and related ailments. It promotes a $1.00 HYOMET outfit with a hard rubber inhaler and a 50 cent HYOMEL liquid, claiming daily use cleans air passages and soothes the throat with no stomach dosing.
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Phillips
Calendars still available at Jouett's Insurance Agency
High demand this year has required duplicating last year's orders three times. A limited supply remains for those who call or visit. Call or visit 205 McEldowney Building to secure calendars.
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Jouett’s Insurance Agency
McEldowney Building
Xmas Nuts and Candies at Barnes
E. J. Barnes advertises Christmas nuts and candies with guaranteed quality at Barnes. The notice emphasizes special holiday selection and a limited time offer ending December 12 or later.
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Barnes
E. J. Barnes
Disappearance of Aviator Cecil Grace Across Channel
News from London reports that aviator Cecil Grace, who crossed the English Channel to near the Belgian frontier, has not been seen since attempting to recross from Calais to Dover. Searchers have abandoned hope as boats and coast patrols scour the North Sea, with rumors of a possible sea rescue unconfirmed. Grace reportedly lacked a compass, ignored guidance to carry one, and fog may have caused him to stray toward the Goodwin Sands where quicksands threaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil S. Grace
London
British
North Sea
English Channel
Tiée
Calais
Dover
Belgium
Holland
Grace
Goodwin Islands
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the Winchesters News
THE
Winchester News Co. (Incorporated
South Main Street
Kentucky
By Mail
Baydale
Aie Pais
New York
Chicago
Winchester Lumber and Manufacturing Co
Eanty
China
Coats
Artis & Turnbull
Hees
Strother’s Insurance Agency
Fraternity
John A. Snowden
Bean Building
Lb. B. Hampton
S. D. Goff
Ben F Curtis
Fitch Asst
NEW Junk Shop
Wainsron Court
North Main Street
Chas. Zigman
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