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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
4
The Record notes subscribers must pay arrears before stopping the paper and laments legislative ignorance affecting taxes. It advertises a one year price of 2.00 and a McKinley life book at 1.50, with a teaser for an upcoming feature story Equal Partners.
The column highlights Boulder oil optimism and Cajon City pride. It praises Henry Lewis of Wayne Republican, urges horticultural society attendance in Denver, advocates more public seating and parks, recalls past Boulder debates, and comments on taxes and state leadership amid a muddled financial scene.
A feature praises strict honesty in advertising and cites Marshal Field's policy of paying a dollar for newspaper ad errors to deter deception. The piece explains how this rewards accuracy, guides staff to use ads to inform customers, and mentions upcoming readings and special offers.
The local post office reports strong growth with three quarters showing 187.23 more in postage and box rents than last year. Yearly total expected near 15,100, up about 82 percent in five years since moving to Main and Fifth streets.
A long editorial argues against suppressing news, noting editors face pressure from interested parties and readers expect full coverage. It compares censorship to restricting a merchant’s sales and laments the impact on reporters and readers while citing ongoing trade ads for Wilson’s hot blast heaters.
Albert Follis of Florence died from exposure last Sunday. His remains were found twelve miles south of Florence. He was insane and wandered away from home. He weighed 100 pounds at death, down from 135 pounds before he left. He was well liked, and his death saddened all who knew him.
Jack Brentson, after months here, has gone to Sioux Falls Iowa to work with his brother in stock raising. Mrs. Brentson stays behind but will join him later. Brentson is a talented musician and will be missed in the local circle.
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