LOCAL ADVERTISING RATE INFORMATION As of February 1, 2004   GENERAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Flat Rate (per column inch) $3.75 Repeat Advertising with No Copy Changes (per column inch) $3.25 Camera Ready Ad Copy (per column inch) $3.25 We have a minimum charge of $14.00 (four column inches) for Display Advertising. Special location of ad possible, but not guaranteed.   CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Reader Ads Per Word 15¢ We have a $4.00 minimum charge for classifieds. Display Advertising (per column inch) $4.50 Repeat Advertising with No Copy Changes $3.50   INSERT RATES: Minimum charge $160.00 Four Page Tab $200.00 Twelve Page Tab $240.00 Eight Page Tab $220.00 Sixteen Page Tab $260.00 Ten Page Tab $230.00 Twenty Page Tab $280.00 Tabloid page size considered 111/2" x 14". Inserts designed with different page size calculated by square inch. Inserts printed on heavy weight stock may be rated higher, depending on postage charge. Inserts larger than 11" x 13" will be assessed a folding charge.   MECHANICAL ATTRIBUTES OF OUR NEWSPAPER: Width of columns - 11.2 picas, or 1.83 inches Depth of Columns - 21.25 inches Number of columns to page - 6 Full Page Ad Size - 71 picas x 127.5 picas or 11.833 inches x 21.25 inches.   CLOSING DATE: All advertising copy must be in the possession of the Messenger no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday the week of publication. If you require proof before printing, copy must be received by Noon on Monday. All proofs will be handled in person or by Fax.   PAYMENT: In advance for accounts that have not been established through credit history, or by prior arrangements.   CIRCULATION: 2300 total circulation. Circulation mostly in Ottawa County. Official city and county newspaper. Official publication for the cities: Bennington, Culver and Tescott in Ottawa County. Chief Occupations: Farming, Stock Raising, Light Manufacturing, Independent Businesses