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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
2
The Winchester News Independent Newspaper from Winchester Kentucky lists publication on daily except Sundays. It is published by The Winchester News Co Incorporated and filed at South Main Street.
Rates listed for carrier delivery and mail delivery. Yearly and weekly figures appear, with advance payment terms and collection options. The text shows $5.20 yearly carrier rate and $3.00 yearly mail rate, plus weekly or partial payments.
Ad rates outlined include 2 weeks at four times weekly for 2.40, three times weekly at 1.80, two times weekly at 1.20, and one time weekly at .75. Longer terms offer discounts such as ten per cent for three months, twenty five per cent for six months, and eighty eight one three per cent for unspecified terms. Reading notices priced per line. business notices in body type with pure reading news headings at 15e.
Twelve years after his retirement Grover Cleveland is celebrated at two New York memorial meetings. Speakers include the Republican President and Democratic Supreme Court Chief Justice, while Democrats and Republican figures from New York also attend. Historians now prize his steady presidency and duty unto country over partisan theatrics.
The Commercial Club launches membership drive with plans maturing. The committee aims for broader support than last year as Winchester faces critical years ahead. City growth hinges on proper measures and the town is said to be best advertised in the state.
A delegate at the Head Camp meeting comments on Winchester drawing Cincinnati sized attention. He argues the need to continue stirring public interest to advance progress and development in the area.
The proposed constitutional amendment allows the Commonwealth to pledge its credit to counties for public road purposes. Each county may incur indebtedness up to five percent of taxable property value, with voters approving via special election. If incurred, counties may levy up to twenty cents per hundred dollars to pay interest and fund debt retirement.
A Lexington Herald editorial urges residents to buy from Blue Grass home merchants to keep wealth and prosperity local. It emphasizes sourcing autos, flour, tobacco, whiskey and other products produced in the Blue Grass, urging citizens to patronize regional stores and sustain regional growth for a year.
A 19th century reader quotes Brother Dickey who plans to pray for wealth in the new year while acknowledging poverty. He says he will humble himself, get down on his knees, and ask the good Land to make him rich, noting it may surprise the angels.
A Washington Star quip likens education to feeding a talking machine with music. The joke implies impressing people with schooling is easy to do but the output can sound like trash when heard back. The quote contrasts input value with noisy reception.
Washington March 22 The House prepares to debate the tariff reform with the Payne bill. Chairman Payne will open, followed by Clark and other speakers from both parties. Democratic leaders expect many amendments, while Republicans show little immediate voice. Final vote likely two weeks away as Senate handles census bill this week.
Indianapolis March 22 authorities in White county report Charles Stintson died from hazing by White school students who allegedly hung him by the ankles from a sapling near the building. The abuse led to the removal of several teachers, and a new disciplinarian who whipped students angered the crowd. Arrests are said to follow.
Pasadena March 22 Dr Henry Gordon Gale a University of Chicago scientist touched live wires from a transformer at Carnegie solar observatory and was hurled to the floor. He was found soon after and removed to a hospital with severe burns to the hip and lower body.
Fire driven by high winds destroyed six Herman Broesel machine shops in New Brunswick New Jersey, spreading from one building to another and causing about 100000 dollars in damage.
Democratic insiders eye Judge Allie W. Young as a leading gubernatorial hopeful with backing from State Chairman Henry R. Prewitt and Louisville ally John H. Whallen. The West junket and party dynamics draw focus to the eastern region and opposition to Ben Johnson as contenders shape a tense pre-primary scene.
A Bohemian joke has a wife taunting George about temperance moving. He replies with a sly plan to summon a few by simply using the pump handle, then asks for a pail of water. The punchline hinges on a playful rush to drink, not reform. The vignette reflects light social satire of temperance zeal.
Rainbows form when sunlight breaks into seven colors in falling raindrops and you must be between the sun and rain to view them. A double rainbow has a primary inner arc and a fainter outer secondary arc. Poultry quality in India is poor. one American egg equals three Hindustan eggs, while young Hindustan chickens are usually too tough to eat. A few European turkeys are raised in the Himalayan foothills, with Calcutta Christmas prices from $% to $10 each.
Advise rubbing the nostrils with vaseline to prevent a dry cough when lying down. A Detroit Free Press quote notes women gossip and that when husbands meet with male friends, reputations can be at stake.
Eight men have filled Pittsburgh's first base in four seasons with Abstein slated for 1909. The Pirates, after trialing Bransfield, Swancina, Storke and others, show Abstein as the likely starter while Alex Nealon and Swancina earlier failed to impress. Across the American League, Cleveland and Washington led with seven players each at first base since the league's current setup, with frequent shifts caused by injuries and performance.
The Western Baseball league adopted its 154 game schedule for the coming season. The campaign opens April 29 and runs through September 28 with opening pairings including Topeka at Lincoln and Omaha at Denver. Holiday doubleheaders include Memorial Day May 31 and Labor Day September 6 with specified city matchups. The season ends with Sioux City finishing at Lincoln Des Moines Denver Topeka and Pueblo at Wichita.
At Barrett the best value for well made photographs and old pictures enlarged at special rates this season. Picture making and gallery work cover home pictures and house views for city or county customers.
The oldest and best institution in the county is the Winchester Roller Mills. Kerr perfection and White Pear flour has no equal. Use home flour the best made.
A small boy named Elmer notices five funerals going by and tells his mother that if they do not hurry to tie heaven will be so crowded they cannot get in. The remark captures a grim, humorous take on death and afterlife.
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa describes a near fatal lung illness. After years of suffering and incurable diagnoses Dr Kings New Discovery provided relief and a lasting cure. The remedy is claimed to help coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and bronchial troubles. 50 cents or 1.00 trial bottle free Phillips Drug Company guarantees.
A small boy's mother faces the stocking burden with hints to strengthen knees and heels by damp-darning on the wrong side before wear. Avoid too small or too large stockings, avoid cheap black stockings, and mend thin places with worsted or net patches. Use gentle washing, rinse in hard water, dry quickly, and press. Silk stockings need tepid water and careful washing and shaping.
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving his leg after ten years of eczema resisted by fifteen doctors. The advertisement touts use for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and notes it costs 25 cents at Phillips Drug Store.
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