Disappointment at Canon City General Delivery Window
A woman at the Canon City post office general delivery window shows clear disappointment when no letter for Miss Carolyn Smithbye is found among the hundreds of letters. The piece notes frequent unsympathetic service and reflects on the odds of receiving letters, suggesting a sardonic motto about disappointment.
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Canon City
General Delvery
Carolyn Smithbye
Miss Smithbye
Post Office Department
Crown Gall Threat to Colorado Orchard Stock
The article explains crown gall, a corky growth on orchard trees, and its destructive impact in Colorado. It notes infection spread, poor tree survival, and urges strict nursery stock inspection to prevent diseased trees entering orchards. It contrasts eastern findings that suggest little harm under St Louis area conditions and cites criticism of Colorado Agricultural College inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
St. Louis
Colorado Agricultural College
Growers urged to inspect and buy healthy nursery trees
W. Paddock argues growers must demand thorough inspections and prefer nurseries that actively eradicate disease, to protect interests and reduce spread of infection. The message pressures buyers to seek reputable sources.
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Theless
W. Paddock
Mrs Lewis Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Cleveland Guest
Mrs R A Lewis was hostess at a bridge luncheon at 1 o clock Saturday in Canon City. Honoring Mrs L X Kohlman of Cleveland Ohio, she is a guest this week. Sixteen ladies attended, making it one of the most enjoyable social functions for Mrs Kohlman since arriving in Canon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Lewis
L. X. Kohlman
Cleveland
Ohio
Penitentiary to Pay Salaries on the First of Each Month
War ren Cleghorn adopts a new salary schedule paying all penitentiary employees on the first day of each month. The board of penitentiary commissioners endorses the plan, aligning with practices at other state institutions.
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Warren Cleghorn
Board of Penitentiary Commissioners
Going Camping in the Gunnison Country
Ben F. Taylor Sam Agnew Mrs A L Taylor and Miss Grace Johnson depart on the early Denver Rio Grande train Tuesday morning to act as advance guard for a large camping party from the city They will be joined soon by City Attorney A L Taylor Dr S E Lane and later by Mayor and Mrs A H Seely and family They expect to be away several weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Taylor
Sam Agnew
A. L. Taylor
Grace Johnson
Denver & Rio Grande
Gunnison Country
S. E. Lane
A. H. Seely
Law Partnership Forms Between Pease and Locke
District Attorney Augustus Pease and James T. Locke form a law practice partnership. Pease moves from the Record block to Locke’s Arthur building suites. Locke is appointed assistant district attorney, replacing James A. Stump who has resigned.
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Augustus Pease
James T. Locke
Locke
Arthur Building
James A. Stump
Public Librarian July Report Details Visitor and Item Totals
Miss E. Agnes Woods reports July figures for the reading room and reference department with 1059 visitors and 60 at reference. The library circulated 1961 books and magazines across genres including history biography literature fine arts useful arts natural science sociology religion philosophy and 203 magazines. total shelf count about 6000 volumes.
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E. Agnes Woods
Riders kill rattlesnake on Royal Gorge trip
John T. Snyder and W. P. Guild rode to the Royal Gorge and back via Parkdale Webster Park and the Ute burial ground. A large rattlesnake on the road near Grape Creek was killed and its rattles divided between them. They praised the trip’s attractions and scenery.
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John T. Snyder
W. P. Guild
Royal Gorge
Parkdale
Webster Park
Old Ute
Grape Creek
Dawson
Messrs. Snyder and Guild
Big automobile to run to the natatorium
J T Hazard, manager of the Canon City Natatorium, arrived from Pueblo with a thirty horse power Chicago automobile seating fifteen plus the driver. Weighing 4600 with full tanks, it resembles the Seeing Denver car and will soon operate between Canon City and the Natatorium, expanding resort popularity. At present it sits at Bunten's garage for repairs.
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J. T. Hazard
Canon City
Pueblo
Chicago
Denver
Bunten
Garrage
Special Meeting Of Canon City Automobile Club Sets County Plan
A special meeting at Miller's roof garden drew about twenty members due to bad weather. Dr J W Cline of Florence was the sole out of town attendee. a committee including Cline MacDonald Arm strong drafted plans to form a county organization to improve the public reading and to unite with Florence for mutual benefit. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City Automobile Club
Miller's Roof Garden
Florence
Portland
J. W. Cline
J. J. Armstrong
Automobile Owners of
George Gillette Lost in Mountains Near South Canon
George Gillette of Griffin avenue South Canon disappeared Sunday during a picnicking trip to Twelve Mile park. A search party found him about midnight safe but anxious to leave the lonely mountains, amid fears he might suffer a second paralysis attack if exposed overnight.
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George Gillette
Griffin Avenue
South Canon
Mr. Gillette
Twelve Mile Park
Gillette
Brother Reunites With Long Lost Sister in Canon City Visit
Mr and Mrs Jacob Nebgen of Belleville Illinois visit Canon City at J J Schultzs invitation. Schultz surprised his sister by appearing in Leadville and returning with them. Nebgen a longtime Belleville editor, meets his brother after thirty years and plans a brief Colorado stay.
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Jacob Nebgen
Belleville
Ilinois
Canon City
J. J. Schultz
Woodlawn Avenue
Nebgen
Leadville
Lewis
Mr. Schultz
Los Angeles
California
Colorado
Belleville “Tageblat
Arbeiter-Zeitung
Young Modie’s alleged wholesale theft tied to Florence
Florence August 2 Officer Furniss recovered bedding stolen from the Hadley barn on East Fourth street two months ago. The bundle belonged to ranchman Charles Painter and included a Navajo blanket valued highly by its owner. Modie, last seen at the barn, is jailed in Cannon City awaiting district court action in November.
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Florence
Furniss
Hadley
East Fourth Street
Charles Painter
Painter
Ray Modie
Modie
Hadley Mercantile Company
Gunnison
Hadley Company
Parker Amusement Company
Canon City
Trip to Crest of Sangre de Christo In Wet Mountain Valley
L. W. Felter who chaperoned relatives from the east to the Wet Mountain valley earlier this week returned home. The party included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. and others.
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L. W. Felter
J. W
Iowa visitors marvel at Sangre de Christo views in Rockies
Brackney and Miss Rachel Smith of Washta Iowa visited Silver Cliff along Oak Creek road and went on to Hermit Lakes. Mr Felter calls the waters among the most remarkable he has seen. Two men climbed the Sangre de Christo crest for a view of mountain and valley that overwhelmed the party with beauty and grandeur. The Iowans were delighted and surprised to find such scenes in the Rocky Mountains.
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Brackney
Rachel Smith
Washta
Iowa
Silver Cliff
Oak Creek
Hermit Lakes
Felter
Sangre de Christo
Rocky Mountains
Big excursion to Marshall Pass draws large Pueblo crowd
The Denver and Rio Grande ran a Sunday excursion from Pueblo to Marshall Pass, one of the biggest in years with seven coaches filled. No accidents marred the day as 147 full tickets and seven half tickets sold at the local station, and the return reached town shortly after 8.
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Marshall Pass
Denver & Rio Grande
Pueblo
McLain Family Chauffeurs to Denver and Colorado Towns
Mr. and Mrs. A. O. McLain of Newton Kansas visiting relatives have joined Mr. and Mrs. Chas R. McLain for an automobile trip to Denver Greeley Fort Collins and northern Colorado towns. They will be away about two weeks and return via Colorado Springs.
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A. O. McLain
Newton
Kansas
Chas. R. McLain
Denver
Greeley
Fort Collins
Colorado
New Y M C A Secretary Arthur R Gray Arrives in Canon City
Arthur R Gray of Chicago the new Y M C A secretary recently elected to succeed W C Thomas arrived Friday afternoon and is now in charge of association affairs He is a capable young man and will likely prove a worthy successor Mrs Gray wife of the new secretary will visit relatives in Kansas before joining Canon City The Record reports all the news as it happens
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Arthur R. Gray
Chicago
W. C. Thomas
Mr. Gray
Thomas
Gray
Kansas
Canon City
Dr J Homer Dickson recalls Elks National Convention
Canon City Lodge No 610 delegate Dr J Homer Dickson returns from a month long Atlantic coast trip after attending the Elks national convention in Philadelphia. He enjoyed the city’s Elks hospitality and notes free newspaper distribution, while deeming the Jamestown Exposition incomplete in many areas. He also visited New York Washington Baltimore Mt Vernon Norfolk and Richmond during his travels.
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J. Homer Dickson
Atlantic
Dickson
Canon City Lodge No. 610
Elks National Convention
Philadelphia
New York City
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Mt. Vernon
Norfolk
Richmond
The
North American
Record
Saturday Evening Post
the Enquirer
Elks
United States
Mexico
Canada
Where to lure the very elusive trout
Reports from Denver & Rio Grande area reveal good trout fishing on road-accessible streams. Lake City and Lake San Cristoval show fine rainbow and brook catches. Meeker, Cimarron, Iola, Saperino, Osier, Buena Vista, Crested Butte all report clear water and improving fishing conditions with fly and bait as appropriate. Weather generally clear and warm.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Lake City
Lake San Cristoval
Denver
Meeker
Iola
Osier
Los Pinos
Buena Vista
Crested Butte
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Selz
Moritz Bros
Main Street
Harrison Block
J. J. Hollingsworth Realty Company and Immigration Agents
Montrose
Olatha
Delta
J. J. Hollingsworth
Natatorium
Young Modie
the Leader Hardware Co
Canon
Chicago, New Y. M
Colorado Electric Light
U3 North Filth
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