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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
3
The Record highlights investable opportunities around Canon City focusing on garden seed production. It argues Colorado soil and climate suit seed farming, notes current limited local cultivation, and suggests a sizable market with uniform mail rates. Mentions P. Nelson and C. A. Linkins attending Denver meetings.
The Arkansas valley in Southern Colorado is described as having a superb climate and rich agricultural and mineral resources. The piece argues it will attract a large industrial population from the East, with sugar beet agriculture expanding prosperity. It highlights potential new industries, emigration trends, mineral wealth, and the region’s readiness to host settlers and visitors.
W T Robertson praises Colorado climate after long residency, noting mild winters and pleasant summers. He contrasts with Montreal and Chicago weather, calling Montreal superb for winter sports but Canon preferable for stable temperatures. He recalls a failed Montreal trip due to bad weather and prefers Canon’s milder climate.
H F Biersmith of this city wed Miss Katherine Bloomfield of Cambridge Pennsylvania yesterday at Sisters Chapel Colorado Springs with Fr McNimmin officiating. Frank McGillicude served as best man and Lincheon assisted at the reception at the Antler. Biersmith, a popular commercial traveler, bases in Carion City. The Record sends congratulations.
Governor's inauguration drew attendees with free passes. On Saturday only paid molasses sold at Miller's for 13 cents a pound, as many expected value beyond the event.
Dr. K. C. Sapero, eye ear nose throat specialist from Denver, will depart Canon City on January 18. He remains busy at the St. Cloud clinic.
A Pueblo Chieftain note mocks the governor by recalling Canon City and nearby towns Florence and Canon City with figures on local telephones. It mentions Miller's Make as a source of climate and treats fashion at Miss Horn on Main Street.
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