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Letter to Editor
March 7, 1868
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Dr. I. P. Horine announces his candidacy for City Physician in Lexington, accusing the incumbent of overcharging $4,000 via a 'Trix' and boasting 50+ years of flawless medical practice to save the city money.
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Fellow-Citizens: You have seen all over the city small and large pieces of paper with the word "Trix" on it. Now, old Dr. Horine is the only man that can explain that "Trix." It is a notorious fact that, since the formation of our National and State governments, the power of allowing corporations or cities to be carried out has been allowed and granted.
Now, our city is an old corporation, dating as far back as revolutionary notoriety. Well, this city has had a medical department in it from the time of its organization: But who has ever heard of the City Physician charging or getting $150. Now, I understand that the present City Physician has received $4,000 or upwards. Now, this Is a "Trix" upon the good citizens of Lexington, and I charge it upon the present incumbent as being the biggest "Trix" ever palmed upon the good citizens of Lexington.
I proclaim to you, fellow citizens, now, that I am a candidate for City Physician, and I can save more for the city and the people than anybody else, I am well known, and have never lost a case, when it came into my hands first, since I have been into the practice—which has been over fifty years. With my experience and knowledge of medicine, I will be a prominent light to the medical profession, and the whole world can point to the city of Lexington, when I am elected, as a city set upon a hill, that can be seen all over the world.
DR. I. P. HORINE.
Fellow-Citizens: You have seen all over the city small and large pieces of paper with the word "Trix" on it. Now, old Dr. Horine is the only man that can explain that "Trix." It is a notorious fact that, since the formation of our National and State governments, the power of allowing corporations or cities to be carried out has been allowed and granted.
Now, our city is an old corporation, dating as far back as revolutionary notoriety. Well, this city has had a medical department in it from the time of its organization: But who has ever heard of the City Physician charging or getting $150. Now, I understand that the present City Physician has received $4,000 or upwards. Now, this Is a "Trix" upon the good citizens of Lexington, and I charge it upon the present incumbent as being the biggest "Trix" ever palmed upon the good citizens of Lexington.
I proclaim to you, fellow citizens, now, that I am a candidate for City Physician, and I can save more for the city and the people than anybody else, I am well known, and have never lost a case, when it came into my hands first, since I have been into the practice—which has been over fifty years. With my experience and knowledge of medicine, I will be a prominent light to the medical profession, and the whole world can point to the city of Lexington, when I am elected, as a city set upon a hill, that can be seen all over the world.
DR. I. P. HORINE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Health Medicine
What keywords are associated?
City Physician
Lexington
Candidate
Horine
Trix
Overcharging
Medical Experience
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. I. P. Horine.
Fellow Citizens
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Dr. I. P. Horine.
Recipient
Fellow Citizens
Main Argument
dr. horine announces his candidacy for city physician, accusing the current one of overcharging $4,000 as a 'trix' on citizens, and claims his 50+ years of experience will save the city money without losses.
Notable Details
Accuses Current City Physician Of 'Trix' (Trick) In Overcharging
Boasts Never Losing A Case In 50+ Years Of Practice
References City As Old Corporation From Revolutionary Times