Burley Tobacco Prices Strong in Madison County
In Sterling Kentucky on November 19 buyers from Lexington and Louisville along with A. R. Robertson report high demand for white burley from Madison County. Prices range from 13.5 to 17 cents per pound with about 21 million pounds traded at an average of 15.5 cents. Despite a weak Growers' Association, independent growers reap strong income from scarce, high priced tobacco.
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Sterling
Burley Tobacco
Madison County
Lexton
Toco
A. R. Robertson
Louisville
Rley
Burleybacco Growers’ Association
Acre Farm Auction Brings Strong Prices Near Becknerville
A large crowd attended Ed Adams farm stock and crop sale near Becknerville. J and Bush the auctioneer reported brisk bidding and solid prices for items including a 40 acre farm sold to Mrs. A C Woodford at 1000 dollars and various livestock and produce.
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Ed. Adams
Becknerville
Edams
Fruits Selling Higher Across Markets Amid Drought Scarcity
Prices for apples rose from three to four dollars per barrel while cranberries and other fruits like bananas grape fruit oranges pears and pineapples hold higher than usual. A fruit dealer cites drought fear as a factor in an unusually high upcoming season.
Change of agents at depot this Saturday
Mr. C Fuller will resign as depot agent and Mr R Northcutt will take his place under the C O Railway. Both men are employed by the railway company. The community reports progress on harvesting corn and hog butchering before the weather turns. Mrs M E Yeary visited Winchester with her mother. Mrs M E Murphy recently returned from a visit with her son Mr John Murphy of Hamilton Ohio who works for the railway.
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C. Fuller
R. Northcutt
Fuller
C. & O. Railway Company
Counare
M. E. Yeary
Winchester
Es. J. W. Sims
M. E. Murphy
John Murphy
Hamilton
Ohfo
Livestock prices at Cincinnati Union Stockyards receipts and bids
Cincinnati reports today show cattle receipts at 995, hogs 3731, sheep 378 with shipments of 48, 1179, 38. Prices span cattle including butcher steers at 4.40 to 5.25 and heifers 3.85 to 4.60, hogs 4.65 to 5.90, sheep 1.50 to 3.50, and lambs 3.50 to 9.50 with steady to higher demand for prime and extra lots.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Union
Winchester News invites reader letters for general topics
The Winchester News invites public contributions on subjects of general interest. The Editor does not necessarily agree with published communications.
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Winchester News
Taylor Responds to Temperate Card on Controversy
Winchester letters page publishes IL. K. Taylor refuting anonymous editor Temperate and presenting a statement from Richmond Kentucky mayor C. E. Woods. The exchange centers on public disputes and calls for truth against groundless charges spread by a rum crowd.
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Winchester
Lexington Herald
Richmond
C. E. Woods
IL. K. Taylor
Richmond Prohibition Debate Highlights Local Reform
Richmond officials publish court records to defend anti liquor enforcement. A grand jury report praises Mayor Clarence Woods and notes drops in drunkenness and crimes after local option. Jailer reports fewer drunk arrests and crowded schools amid reforms and growth in Madison County Kentucky.
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Richmond
H. K. Taylor
Taylor
Winchester
J. M. Benton
Madison County
Clarence E. Woods
W. T. Griggs
W. D. Arnold
Largest tobacco deal in history hangs on conference
In Lexington on November 19, a high stakes offer from the American Tobacco Company to the Burley Tobacco Society faces final consideration. The proposal covers 12,000,000 pounds of the 1906 crop at 21–24 cents and 60,000,000 pounds of the 1907 crop at about 16 cents, totaling roughly 12 to 14 million dollars. If accepted, cash would flood Kentucky’s burley counties, easing farm finances amid general belt-tightening.
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Lexington
Burley Tobacco Society
Messrs
R. K. Smith
H. R. Walker
John Middleton
American Tobacco Company
A. J. Carroll
Louisville
Clarence LeBus
Burley Society
LeBus
Phoenix Hotel
Herald
Winchester
American
Burley
Kentucky
Great Barley
Cattle, hogs and sheep prices in Chicago market report
Cattle receipts about 22 000 weak to 10 cents lower with varied bale prices for beef types and calves. Hogs receipts around 38 000 up 10 cents with ranges from 5.10 to 6.00 for heavy and bulk sales 5.60 to 5.85. Sheep receipts about 20 000 steady with native and western lamb ranges and yearling prices listed.
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Chicago
Pbeeves
Western
Wheat futures hit new high marks in Chicago trade
Still higher record for wheat reached in Chicago on November 18 as December option traded at 61.44 and May at 1.091, though the advance faded and prices closed near the day’s bottom after a late slump.
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Chicago
Whisky assessment set at 10 dollars per barrel in Kentucky
Frankfort Ky November 19 The tentative whisky assessment in Kentucky was fixed at 10 dollars per barrel by the State Board of Valuator and Assessment. The figure is not final and whisky men have 30 days to protest or seek reduction. The board argues whisky value has risen above the old eight dollar valuation.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
State Board of Valuator
Winchester Roller Mills Ad Promotes Local Flour Brands
The oldest and best institution in the county advertises home flour from Winchester Roller Mills. Kerr Perfection and White Pearl flour are touted as unmatched in quality.
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Winchester Roller Mills
Kerr
Bloomfield Ad Offers 25-Cent Children's Hose for 12 Cents
A Bloomfield advertisement dates to November 19, 1911, promoting a Saturday sale of children’s hose originally priced at 25 cents now priced at 12 cents.
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Bloomfield’s
Bloomfield's Knee Pants Suits On Sale
Saturday sale at Bloomfield's features knee pants suits priced at 5.00 and 4.00, offered for 2.98. Advert reads 11-19-11 with plain knee pants suits highlighted as bargain values.
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Bloomfield’s
Stockell resigns in Carmack murder case tie
Nashville report says Albert W. Stockell quits as assistant to the attorney general, linked to defendants in the Carmack murder. Stockell is related to Robin Cooper and Col. Duncan B. Cooper, amid prosecutions in Criminal Court for ex Senator Carmack’s killing.
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Nashville
Tenn
Carmack
Albert W. Stockell
McCain
Young Stockell
Young Robin Cooper
Col
Duncan B. ‘Cooper
WANTED TURKEYS FOR HOLIDAYS AT STOCKYARDS
E Renaker agent advertises to receive Thanksgiving turkeys from November 5 to 17. Office at W C Taylor & Co's Stockyards on Broadway with home phone 53 East Tenn No. 74. He will quote prices before selling.
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W. C. Taylor & Co’s
Broadway
East Tenn
E. Renaker
AGT
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Proectoria
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L. G. Howard
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W. Broadway
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Kerr Bros
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Oliver
G. Z. Dyer
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