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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
2
The Winchester He ws, an independent newspaper published by The Winchester News Co. in Winchester Kentucky, announces its second class matter status under the 1879 act.
The fragment notes a phone listing or telegraph style header from a 1909 issue with a date line but no readable article content. The available readable detail centers on the circulation entry and date, suggesting a brief telecommunication or column note within the paper’s Friday edition.
A Winchester Democrat reprint warns of a rise in damage and libel lawsuits across communities. It cites toe stubs on bricks and slander cases as examples, noting lawyers file suits for speculative gains and juries overly favor plaintiffs, while corporations risk undercare for employees.
Physicians endorse a topical treatment claiming eczema is caused by a skin parasite, not a blood disease. A compound of oil of wintergreen and thymol is applied with D. D. D. soap, praised by Dr. R. A. Folkerts of Duluth and said to soothe and almost entirely clear affected skin in chronic cases.
Classified notice for fresh vegetables oysters and fruits with prompt delivery and home phone 118. J C Humphrey and Son advertise in a dated 3 18 11 listing.
A fragment from the Globe hints at a personal dilemma about bravery and friendship. It mentions a potential deal, nerves about asking a favor, and a sense of risk in sharing a plan with friends. The text is incomplete but centers on social pressure and courage.
Eight year old William Whitla, son of Attorney James P. Whitla, was abducted from East Ward school in Sharon Pennsylvania. A ransom note signed J. P. W. demands $10,000 and threatens death if not paid. The kidnapper’s vehicle was found later at Warren Ohio with the boy’s hat aboard, prompting a wide police dragnet and newspaper ads as investigators pursue leads.
A man fitting the description of the Sharon Pa kidnaping suspect is arrested in Warren O on March 19. The Sharon school janitor will come to confirm identity.
The market report lists Chicago and East Buffalo cattle prices including steers and cows, with calves and hogs, plus sheep and lambs figures. It covers Pittsburg and Cleveland cattle, calves, sheep, hogs, and grain prices for Wheat No 2 red, corn No 2, and oats, with Toledo also showing wheat, corn, oats, rye, and cloverseed prices.
Local ad notes standard Cali cos brands including American and Columbia at six cents sale prices. It lists carpets rugs linoleum window shades and floor oil cloth and mats as essential spring cleaning supplies and invites customers to come and get prices.
A newspaper advertisement promotes a weekend sale offering 650 lace curtain pairs and 20 000 yards of lace and embroidery. Items include Nottingham Mission Bonne Princess Snow Flake Cross Bar patterns with discounts from 40c to 4.00 per yard and reduced linens towels napkins bed spreads rugs. Special days Thursday Friday Saturday feature various lace and embroidery bargains for ladies.
A brief quotation from the Atlanta Constitution notes Brother Dickey speaking on poverty and prayer in the new year. He plans to ask the Land for wealth while remaining humble, describing a hopeful, religious perspective on material riches.
A reflective line from Charles Narrey on ingenuity and perception appears as a quoted aphorism. The text contrasts the creator who shapes circumstances, the skilled who leverages them, and the fool who fails to see them. It underscores the era’s emphasis on genius and awareness.
A Henreitta Pa child suffering eczema for five years was reportedly cured by seven bottles of Electric Bitters, per his mother. The ad cites blood poisoning affecting the lungs and quotes doctors. Also includes a quip about ignorance and a meteor remark, ending with a newspaper plea to subscribe.
The Galveston News cites the Philosopher of Folly noting a fault that people lie to believe what I tell them. A quip about a Whited Sepulcher and a woman’s view on men in white vests appears as a skeptical, humorous aside.
An ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating stomach and liver functions. It markets relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion and lists Phillips Drug Store as the seller.
It saved his leg says J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin after ten years of eczema and unsuccessful treatment by fifteen doctors. The salve cured skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and is sold for 25 cents at Phillips Drug Store.
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