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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
6
Rosellan insists she will marry John Barry despite parental opposition. Her father condemns the match as unsuitable, citing age, temperament, and a familial connection four times removed as Gilbert Crane is favored. The daughter declares lasting affection and vows marriage amid conflict.
Rosellan Howard travels from Des Moines to Los Angeles after receiving John Barry’s letter revealing he has been cured of illness. She arrives to find him alive and planning a wedding that afternoon. The couple jokes about a telegram from Des Moines and Aunt Bernice’s split inheritance as they prepare to marry.
A vintage ad cites Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a 24 hour cure. It notes refunds if it fails and includes E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Also mentions placing want ads in Tax Record want column for finding a girl.
Advertises 40 round trips from Denver area to Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and more with 90 day validity and stopovers. Through accommodation, varied routes, and special summer rates via Union Pacific to Lewis and Clark Exposition. Includes August travel, multiple through routes, and up to 90 day terms with careful timetables through Rio Grande agent Maddox.
Observation car rides offered free to Rio Grade transportation holders. Trains No 5 at 1 48 p m and No 1 at 8 p m. Car pickups at Canon City daily for Texas Creek with Nos 2 and 4 using same cars into Canon City.
A public notice advertises summer excursion tickets from May 14 to October 15 1905. It lists round trip Sunday only fares to Coal Creek Florence Pueblo and multi city trips to Colorado Springs Manitou Summit Peak Portland Seattle Vancouver and other western points with varying prices.
Advertises Palmer Lake and Royal Gorge excursions by Rio Grande and train No 1. Palmer Lake trip priced at 45 dollars round trip with sale window June 10 to September 2 and return by September 15 1905. Royal Gorge trip offered for 80 cents with an 8 PM departure and 5 PM return same day.
An agency under H. 8. Maddox, agent, promotes inexpensive travel and accommodations. Buyers are urged to call in person or use a phone to learn about the trips and offerings.
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