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1 to 25 column inches $3.50
26 to 74 column inches $3.20
75 to 99 column inches $3.05
100 to 249 column inches $2.90
250 to 499 column inches $2.75
500 to 799 column inches $2.40
800 column inches and up $2.25

Above are non-commissionable rates
Contract Rates Available
Broken Contracts Pro-Rated and Billed Accordingly

Color:  $100 per fountain extra • Full Color On Request (Share and Save)
Reversals/Screening:  $5.00 to $20.00 depending on ad size, additional
Preferred Position:  .20 per column inch, extra

National Rates (commissionable):
Standard Flat Line  (14 lines to inch)     .40
No commissions paid on accounts over 60 days

SAU     $4.90 column inch
2% Cash with Order Discount

Classified Ads:
$5.00 minimum for the first 25 words and .20 per word thereafter.
Box $1.00 extra each insertion,
Billing Charge (per month) $2.00
Cash with Order unless Credit Established
(Credit cards not accepted at this time)

Inserts:  (4,500)

6 pages and under $240
8 to 10 pages $265
12 pages or more $290
Booklets / Magazines Varies according to size
Upon Request

Contract Rates Available • Broken Contracts Pro-Rated and Billed Accordingly

Terms and Conditions:
Political Advertising:  Cash with Copy
Transient/Amusement:  Cash with Copy
Bars/Night Clubs:  Cash with Copy
Out of Town Businesses: 1st Insertion - Cash with Copy
Notice:  A makeup fee will be charged for any ad that is made up at the business' request and not run.  The same applies for any pictures that are taken.
Contract Rates Negotiable
Payment:  Bills are rendered on the first of each month following publication.  Advertising rates do not include tax.  All accounts are due and payable within 30 days.  A 1.5% ($1.00 minimum) carrying charge will be added on unpaid balance carried forward.  No commissions paid on agency accounts over 60 days.
Proof:  (Error/omission, make good) Proof to Advertiser is for the purpose of correcting errors, but not for additions or changes in original copy.  In event of typographical errors/omissions, after proof has been shown, publisher assumes "make good" only for the part of the ad in which errors/omission occurs.  Adjustments will be made only to the extent of re-running or credit for incorrect portion.
Advertising Material:  The subject matter, form, size, wording, illustrations, and typography of any advertisement shall be subject to approval of the publisher, but unless otherwise authorized in advance, no change shall be made without advertiser's consent.
Mechanical Data:  Page size 8 columns (14-1/2") by 21".  (168 column inches net).
Column 10.5 pica.
Deadline: Display Advertising - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday before publication
Classified Advertising - 5:00 P.M. Wednesday

Inserts: 7 days prior to publication.

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