Locke Explains Court Authority in Barnett Case
District Attorney James T. Locke discusses the attorney general’s power to file informations in the Barnett graft probe. He cites October actions on coal sales evidence from Continental Audit and a penitentiary book while criticizing assumed authority and urging examination of legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Locke
Denver News
Denver
Barnett
Continental Audit Company
Johnson
Penitentiary
District Court
Our
Ord
Radishes Earn Mock Praise and Worthless Label
A humorous note questions the value of radishes and their culinary worth, labeling them as overrated and trivial in the tongue in cheek commentary.
Came from Alabama for Canon City Winter Climate
Mr. C. O. Hasselbarth of Albany New York brought his son to Canon City to enjoy the winter climate. A bedding and furniture manufacturer, he learned of Colorado from a furniture directory and was connected with Dickson and Harding after reading Scenic Drives. He will stay several weeks and arrange his son’s winter setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Hasselbarth
Albany
N. Y
Canon City
Hasselbarth
Colorado
Dickson & Harding
Kidney Pills Claim Cure For Kidney Trouble
An advertisement from Rochester New York features M Mayer claiming Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after a back pain and fatigue. The testimonial urges use and notes availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mayer
Rochester
N. Y
Foley
History of the Red Cross Christmas Seals
The article traces the origins of charity stamps from 1862 in Boston to support soldiers and tuberculosis causes. It notes adoption in many countries, the 1904 Norwegian and Swedish campaigns, and the Delaware Anti Tuberculosis Association with Mrs. Emily P. Bissell. The American Red Cross issued a national stamp in 1908 and anticipated a one million dollar tuberculosis drive.
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Red Cross
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Australia
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Jacob Riis
Delaware Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Emily P. Bissell
Red Cross Society of Delaware
American Red Cross
United States
Thief Steals Salvation Army Box From Post Office Lobby
A Salvation Army donation box attached to the stamp window ledge in Canon City post office lobby was stolen. The box, intended to fund a Christmas dinner for the poor, contained several dollars. The thief's identity is unknown, but described as very mean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice
Salvation Army
Canon City
Colorado
Irrigating Farmers Australia Seeks 100 Land Settlers
A promotional notice invites 100 farmers to settle on premier irrigated land in Australia. Terms include a small payment and 6 percent annual interest on the balance for 30 years, with options to advance 60 percent on improvements or payments on a 15 year loan at 5 percent. Climate, markets, railways, schools cited to boost safety and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
California
Miller Williams at 1728 Welton Street Denver
Miller and Williams listed as immigration agents for the State of Victoria located at 1728 Welton Street Denver with Cole as associated party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welton Street
Denver
Cole Immigration Agents
State of Victoria
Prison poultry yard chicks on public display in town store
Passers by watched an exhibit of 71 four day old Rhode Island Reds from the prison poultry yards in the Towler Stockton Watson Mercantile display window. The superintendent praised winter hatching from home eggs with 70 of 70, 73 of 78, and 71 of 77 hatchings. The yard houses over 800 birds, mainly Rhode Island Red Wyandotte and Leghorn, overseen by a proud superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Towler-Stockton-Wat Son Mercantile Company
Penitentiary Poultry Yards
Rhode Island
Colorado
Toto
Calumet Baking Powder Promoted as Uniform and Pure
The article argues high living costs stem from false economy and promotes Calumet Baking Powder. It claims Calumet stays uniformly strong in air tight cans, yields consistent baking results, uses pure ingredients, complies with pure food laws, and offers refunds if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Kept the King at Home Describes Laxative Remedy
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says a year of using Dr King s New Life Pills has blessed his family The ad touts the pills as an easy reliable remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles They cost 25 cents at Hunter Palmer s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Hunter Palmer’s
Paradoxical Traits as Mat With Rabbit Dog and Pool Player
A whimsical notion suggests adding a good rabbit dog and a skilled pool player to a Mat of paradoxes. The idea blends clever hunting instincts with precise cue craft to spark playful contradictions.
SHORT NEWS NOTES FROM FLORENCE
Will Hufford returns after months in Canon City. Miss Dollie Cozad leaves for Florence to spend the holidays between Canon City and Florence visiting Miss Alice Kress. M. C. Gaines came from Canon City for a Red Ditch Creek company meeting and will stay to tend his ranch. Miss Jessie Lawther and her mother depart for a two weeks visit to Oswego and other points in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Cozad
Florence
Canon City
Alice Kress
Canon
M. C. Gaines
Red Ditch Creek Company
Jessie Lawther
Oswego
Kansas
The Plymouth Hotel Den ver Holiday Shopping Stay
The Plymouth Hotel offers a home like stay in Denver near major department stores. Rates start at $1.00 per day with quiet pleasant rooms and accommodating service. Take the 18th street car to the depot and alight at Hotel at 16th and Broadway.
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Plymouth Hotel
Denver
Depot
16Th and
Broadway
Bonds Approved for Hardscrabble Irrigation Project
The Hardscrabble Irrigation District election favored a 900000 bond issue two to one. Plans call for storage reservoirs on Hardscrabble creek to irrigate about 12000 acres. New directors take office Jan 1 1914 and water is expected early 1911. land values may rise 75 to 190 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Hardscrabble
Hardscrabble Creek
Arkaness
No Trace Found Of Missing Men In Leyden Mine
Denver reports helmeted searchers delved into Leyden mine’s inner workings seeking five men still missing after the Wednesday fire. Despite extending their reach farther than before, they found no trace. Rescue chief Prof. J C Roberts says smoke and gas likely reach all sections and the five are probably not alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyden Mine
Denver
Leyden
J. C. Roberts
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Mercury Free
A period warning against mercury based catarrh ointments notes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. It urges buyers to ensure genuineness and mentions Druggists sell the remedy with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Society Notes Progress Club Meets With Miss Hall
The Progress club met Monday evening December 19 at Mrs. Watsons home 904 River street with Miss Hall. Members included Miss McConnell Miss Smith and guests who celebrated Little Harry W Combs Jr turning four with a tea and poetry reading by children and adults after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Miss Hall
Harry W. Combs, Jr
Misees Orthy Curtis
Janette Prentiss
Cretchen Holland
Gladys McClure
Geraldine Hussong
Masters George W. Bethel, Jr
Wilford Ragsdale
Herman P. Stommel, Jr
Harry Champion
Mount St Scholastica School Dismissed for Holidays
Students at Mount St Scholastica's academy were dismissed for the Christmas holidays and dispersed to homes across the state. They awaited trains at the station with evident delight as studies pause until the new year.
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Mount St. Scholastica’s Academy
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MR. Locke
Alabama
THE
PST
Spemeg
Will Hufford
Society Notes
E. P. Smith
Galley
Wingert
Mrs. Peabody
Mrs. Boucher
MT. ST. Scholastica’s
Santa Fe
Lars
D. N. Garrett
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