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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
2
Daily edition notes publication details and postal classification for Wingheaster News. It records entry as second class matter dated 28 1006 at the Kentucky post office under March 3 1879.
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A 1909 political alert denounces a broad reactionary drive to reverse Roosevelt era reforms. It claims well funded, widespread efforts, with tariffs and misrepresentation aimed at confusing the public and challenging the Taft administration. It cites Roosevelt’s leadership and lingering progressive sentiment as a counterforce.
The passage argues that a nationalist push aims to mislead the public into thinking progressive policies end. It notes the lower House struggle yielded a near ally victory and defends President Taft’s defined stance. It warns that reactionary forces must be met by a strong progressive rally nationwide.
The article defends Roosevelt writing editorials before his Africa trip, noting true inspiration should come unfiltered. It contrasts “good providers” with editors who strike the bull’s eye, arguing Roosevelt’s timely, vital topics remain worth reading despite any prewritten copy. It asserts he will not be stale.
The Winchester Roller Mills claims to be the oldest and best in the county and urges use of home flour. It touts Kerr perfection and Waite Pearl flour as unmatched products from the mill.
Advertisement noting T. S. Bush offers lighting solutions with a coded reference 3-18-e.-0-d-Imo implying product availability or catalog notation.
A local notice promotes a skin wash called the D. D. D. Prescription made by the D. D. D. Co. of Chicago. It claims rapid itch relief and soothing effect for eczema and urges readers to avoid self mixing, endorsing the commercially prepared formula from Phillips Drug Co. on Main Street.
A brief notice quotes S. BUSH praising a cooking Range as the best for a good cook. The line “The Favorite range beats them all” appears as a testimonial highlighting superior performance.
A witty reflection where the Philosopher of Folly confesses he would tell friends all his faults except one. He reasons they would believe every word, implying a self aware joke about trust and credibility among companions. The line frames clever self critique within social satire.
A fragment notes that the library collection requires many items and directs readers to the location T. S. Bush with date 3 18e for further details.
Theodore Roosevelt sails from Hoboken aboard the Hamburg with Kermit Roosevelt and Smithsonian representatives. The party plans stops at Nantes and Mombasa, then overland routes to Kilima Theki Kapito plains and Nairobi, aiming to reach Cairo by spring 1910.
In Orange New Jersey on March 23 a crowd of about 200, including demonstrative women, attacked 12 men arrives to work at the F Berg & Company hat factory during a strike. Police of 25 charged the mob, clearing tracks and square as stones flew and officer Martin Bolan was lightly injured.
Los Angeles reported six men aboard the balloon America are missing after a fierce blizzard trapped them in the mountains. No word has come since March 23, and authorities fear they have perished in the storm.
Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago predicts that Mr. Roosevelt will not return alive from Africa due to age and quick temper. He cites tropical fevers and dangerous outbreaks of temper as fatal risks. Starr suggests Roosevelt consider a trip to the Great Lakes instead. Also reported is a missing person case: Samuel Sylvester, 40, of Prospect, Marion, feared to have killed himself after leaving home to buy groceries.
Washington reports the telegraphic resignation of New Mexico Governor Curry, received at the interior department and to be acted on by President Taft and Secretary Ballinger. The move follows a confrontation with A. J. Loomis, editor of the Santa Fe Eagle, over a statehood article and lobbying, with Loomis said to have been roughly handled. In Sandusky, Ohio, inmates of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors home backed by Captain J. C. Cummings urged Governor Harmon to preserve General J. W. R. Cline’s command at the facility, arguing removal would harm the institution’s interests.
A blaze at Searcy's distillery main warehouse near McBrayer Danville Kentucky destroyed 28000 barrels of whisky valued at 300000 dollars. Two ware rooms were also burned and the cause remains unknown. Separately lumbermen in Chicago plan to send a 10 man committee to Washington to oppose the Payne bill urging lumber duties revisions.
Judge Harbeson of Covington Kentucky circuit court ruled the Kentucky racing commission law unconstitutional in the Latonia Jockey Club case. The decision restores Latonia racing to its prior basis, altering the regulatory framework for the track.
New Orleans March 23 All references deemed objectionable to the south in readers adopted for Louisiana public school use will be removed.
The bulletin lists several items: Joseph Swan, longtime AP marine reporter, died at his Battery office. Secretary of War Dickinson to sell junk from Panaman canal purchase. The St Joseph Star suspends after three years as a penny paper. Point Pleasant votes West Virginia local option wet, by a large majority. Turkish troops fire on mutinous reservists at Jaman, with 15 dead or wounded. John H. Stalin, famed steamship owner, dies in New York. Boydton business district destroyed by fire, losses $75,000. Governor Hughes declines to intervene in Mary Farmer death sentence case at Brownsville, N Y.
The whisky warehouse of Wiley Searcy near Lawrenceburg Kentucky burned yesterday destroying about 2800 barrels of whisky. The loss nears 225000 with the government bearing about 150000 and Mr Searcy about 75000. The fire’s origin is unknown. The distillery was established in 1818.
Nicholasville Kentucky March 23 Dude Clark and Mamie Lewis the negroes who attempted to kill Chief of Police Andrew Cobb last September and were arrested in Dayton Ohio last week have been brought here and placed in jail. They were indicted by the grand jury on malicious cutting and wounding with intent and will be tried at the June term of court. Bishop Maes of Covington Diocese conducted services at St Luke s Catholic church last night drawing a large audience with many protesters present.
Government experts on good roads and general farm management were promised Commissioner Rankin for this year's farmers institutes throughout the state by D A Brodie of the Farm management department US Department of Agriculture. Mr Brodie is conducting experimental work near Versailles.
Washington March 23 Senator Paynter received a fine compliment from the Senate Committee on Committees which recommended creating an additional Democratic seat on the Judiciary Committee and appointing Paynter there. No vacancy existed to place him, so he cannot help feeling complimented.
Stanford Ky March 23 Harvey McRoberts Jr five year old son of H J Roberts Stanford merchant was severely injured while attempting to jump on a moving hay wagon at his father's residence near Stanford. He died a few minutes later before medical help could reach him.
Hopkinsville Ky March 23 A campaign to convert the Fairview farm on the Todd Christian county line into a public park honoring Jefferson Davis grows broader. Options on the land expire April 27, and promoters rush funds to close them. Lack of timely contributions could block renewal at favorable prices. Special efforts aim to secure the needed money and property.
Jailer George M. Hart has withdrawn from renomination in the Democratic primaries. He is described as a capable and efficient jailer and health concerns are cited as a reason for retirement.
C G Osborne purchased a horse this week from C B Ecton Jr for 149 dollars. The transaction records a straightforward sale with no added conditions or stated purpose.
You cannot answer these questions as posed. The text argues for modern home comforts, including full baths, in-house water, filtered drinking water, green yards, and overall family health improvements. It challenges readers to embrace economical enterprise over lack of money as the obstacle to better living.
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