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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
8
A Fremont County report highlights a vast coal land area as a rare investment opportunity. The feature stresses potential earnings, resource scale, and the chance to secure a valuable energy asset.
A report discusses rich coal deposits under Canon City and nearby valleys in Colorado with anthracite quality promising high returns. It notes extraction by a new venture with working capital of 75 000 to 100 000 dollars and anticipates rapid demand growth as civilization advances.
The article argues that the Arkansas valley holds rich coal deposits from Brookside to Rockvale with potential for multiple mines within four to five miles of the city. It credits two local corporations owning mines and urges capital investment to develop coal resources for strong regional and national demand amid rising consumer coal prices.
A weekly Canon City bowling contest drew crowds as spectators filled seats to watch the Smelters clash with Brokers. Notable attendees included Mesdames Jackling Satchell Freeman and Miss McFarlane Penney Ayers Burghart Peabody Harrison. The upcoming match features the Smelters versus Merchants with a close score likely.
A large group gathered at 205 Chestnut Street South Canon to honor Mrs T H Robbins on her 60th birthday with an old fashioned wool picking party. Guests wished her continued happiness and many future anniversaries. The Freeburgs plan to open their new home on Haze Avenue this week.
Hunter Palmer at City Drug Store urges customers to select Christmas gifts now while stock is full. Leading dry goods and clothing stores plan evening hours from December 20 until January 4 and will be open Christmas Eve until noon.
The note invites customers to compare price and quality of this candy with competitors. A slogan promises Miller's candy is fresh every hour and suggests trying the product to judge its value.
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