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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
2
A visitor compares Grand Junction and Canon City, noting Grand Junctions rapid growth and fruit industry, the potential for beets and celery crops, and the value of water and sidewalks. It contrasts living conditions, newspapers, and education leadership, urging diversified farming and reservoir projects to boost Canon City.
The report lists W. L. Mack as treasurer and manager of Independent Lumber Co with yards in Grand Junction Palisade Fruita Delta Paonia Olathe and other points. Canon City residents hold top posts. upcoming Y M C A state convention in Canon City January 24 27 with Prof. W C Sturgis and Chas B Hall leading discussions. A nominating committee proposes W F Brooks Co J Fredrickson Lloyd Eggbers and John Hamilton as trustees for three years and J W Andrews for another post. Election set for Monday January 7 from 5 to 8. Dr Green featured on Star course January 10.
A vintage ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy for kidney trouble and related pains. Endorsed by J. E. Holt, a Canon City mason, it asserts widespread benefits and urges purchase at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo as sole US agents.
Clyde C. Dawson returned from Washington D C where he argued the Kansas Colorado Irrigation case before the U S Supreme Court. The hearing drew broad public interest and compliments for Dawson while Colorado’s Joel F Vaile shared closing time. A decision is expected in months, affecting irrigable districts in Canada Australia India and the United States.
Frank Rogers alias Anderson Kennedy faced preliminary hearings after being arrested in Florence on horse and buggy theft. He pleaded guilty to forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses, bound over with five hundred dollars bail on each charge to the January term of the Fremont County District Court. Rogers’ wife was acquitted. two young children stay with their grandmother under charity care.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protrusion with Paro Ointment. Druggists offer money back if not cured in 6 to 14 days. Price 50 cents.
Two recent arrivals to the town spoke with Col. Sellers, head of the electric railroad committee, expressing strong support for the Gorge Electric Railroad project. They signed notes pledging thirty five and twenty five dollars respectively to help the railroad movement, part of a growing stream of subscriptions.
Citizens urged to join Col. Sellers and associates in funding the electric railroad project. Any donation from ten dollars to a thousand dollars will be welcomed and subscribers will be granted full facilities to contribute prior to the road’s completion on July 1, 1907.
Advertising copy promises a quick cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Shows E. W. Grove's signature on each box and 25 cent price.
Col Sellers, head of the $30,000 Canon City and Royal Gorge electric railway committee, received a $300 check Wednesday from Mrs. B D Greenwood of Marlboro New Hampshire. The widow of a major promoter of the Denver and Rio Grande railway she supports the project and Greenwood Avenue honors her late husband. The committee gratefully acknowledges the contribution.
Wm Veach at Star Bakery in Canosa City baked the largest bread batch yet, using 700 pounds of flour to produce about 1226 loaves. Two men did the work as the shop expanded from 100 loaves daily to a sizable operation. Detailing the bakery’s rise, the story notes Veach’s year of ownership and the bread’s strong reputation. Also mentioned are visits from Denver residents Mrs James Breckinridge and children Lena and George Hal ted.
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