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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
4
New York on January 2 reports Mrs Russell Sage learned the names of park employees earning at most three dollars daily and gave each a five dollar bill as a New Year gift. Two hundred thirty three men were remembered by Mrs Sage.
The Western Optical Co remains open in Canon City at 4153 Main near Harding's Hardware through Saturday January 12 offering free eye examinations. Customer testimonials praise the glasses fitting and relief from astigmatic headaches, with founder notes on frequent visits and two year lens warranty.
A colony of beaver on the river's south bank near the First Street Bridge has been felling cottonwood trees with strong incisors and using branches to construct lodges. The animals show notable engineering skill and rapid, neat progress in their dam and housing project.
The sight of beaver so close to the city captivates human architects and builders, a rare occurrence that highlights the animal’s proximity to urban areas. The note emphasizes curiosity and admiration for wildlife adapting near urban settings.
City resounded with steam whistles bells and noise devices as people bid farewell to 1906 and welcome 1907. An estimated many men and boys kept late hours as the custom was observed, signaling a loud transition to the new year.
The 1907 hunting licenses arrived at the county clerk’s office from Fish and Game Commissioner Woodward. Licenses will be granted after payment of the usual fee following next Tuesday. Last year 700 to 800 licenses were issued, a record for the period. Currently only wild ducks may be legally hunted in Colorado.
A horse attached to an express wagon driven by a Stock family son on Wilson's Creek ran away on Main Street Monday afternoon due to insecure shafts. The driver and a young lady were thrown clear with no serious injuries. They collided near the post office with the Hulls carriage causing bruises to Mrs. Hull and damage to both carriages.
State Game and Fish Commissioner Woodard informs the public that no open season exists for mountain sheep. A 1907 open season was repealed by the 1905 General Assembly, and the law prohibits pursuing taking wounding or killing mountain sheep at any time. The Colorado Hornbeck decision confirms it is illegal until further legislative action.
United States Geological Survey reports on the Arkansas valley area in southeastern Colorado in Professional Paper No. 52. The study covers the zone between Palmer and Canon City lines, noting artesian flows occur in lower lands and aims to map where water rises to surface without pumping.
Professional Paper No 52 from the United States Geological Survey outlines factors affecting artesian water supply with cross sections and maps showing surface indications, depth to the water horizon, potential flow areas, and underground head. It includes many well records and local boring details.
Mrs. Hodges on Cottonwood street is sick. Ruth Jackson, B F Jackson's daughter, was ill but improved. Mr and Mrs Hurlburt hosted New Year guests including Lambert and McDowell. W D Combs hosted guests on East Main in what was the event of the season. Thirty one people attended a full dinner with place cards and lively conversation. Andrew Laws visits Cold Springs on business. Addie Marmon recovered from a week of illness. Hazel Dickerson, Chas Dickerson's daughter, is able to sit up after a dangerous illness.
At a joint Republican caucus 68 members backed Simon Guggenheim to succeed Senator Patterson with one vote against. Representative Vincent of Delta walked out over a binding pledge, saying he was elected on an anti-Guggenheim platform and would bolt if forced to back the caucus choice. The move wraps up the party’s U S Senate contest before the legislature convenes.
A letter series from Philip Kratz of Fountainville, Pa., dated 1902 to 1908, describes long-term health relief after taking Peruna for dyspepsia kidney injury and catarrh. Kratz praises the medicine and notes his wife’s asthma improvement. Mayor John Donnelly confirms Kratz’s character and signatures.
The scene unfolds as a lawmaker vows to oppose Guggenheim if a resolution passes, exiting in protest after a 69 to 1 vote. Guggenheim asserts his independent, citizen-focused bid for Senate, while party caucuses gather to organize for the Sixteenth Colorado General Assembly and potential U S Senate nominees.
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