The Chief Operator Heroine of Folsom
In July Harpers a fiction by Mrs Phelps mirrors the true 1908 Trinidad area tragedy of Mrs S J Rooke a Folsom New Mexico telephone operator who sacrificed herself to warn forty subscribers during a deadly cloudburst. Her body later recovered with the telephone receiver still at her head highlighting heroism and ethics of fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers
Phelps
Trinidad
Colorado
J. Rooke
Folsom
New Mexico
Dowiburst
Cimarron
D. Canon City
Barn Destroyed by Lightning in Lincoln Park Sunday
Lightning struck the Chase barn on Sherman avenue during a 3 PM electrical storm, burning the structure and its contents. Neighbors aided in saving the house nearby. Roscoe Peppers required a doctor. The event prompted lessons on roof footing and dangers of small structures near valuable buildings.
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C. M. Chase
Sherman Avenue
Lincoln Park
Roscoe Peppers
A Good Example for His Neighbors in Sidewalks
Co. F Turner of Lincoln Park improves his own property and inspires others to build better sidewalks, earning public gratitude and setting a civic example for pedestrians.
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Co. F. Turner
Lincoln Park
Quaker Scotch Oats Ad Promotes Strength and Endurance
An old cereal advertisement extols Quaker Scotch Oats as the best breakfast for strength and endurance, claiming it beats heavy greasy foods for health and economy. The copy stresses oats as the top food in promoting vigor and overall well being.
Trophies Offered to Farmers for Best Grains This Year
Three new trophies valued from 900 to 2000 dollars will be awarded by states and organizations to growers producing top grains. The awards, from corn to oats and wheat, promise trade value beyond price as better seed attracts buyers. The National Corn Expositions last year featured the Indian trophy for corn, the Domingues trophy for corn judging, and the Western Grain Growers trophy for oats. Omaha opens December 6 with Kansas offering a wheat trophy, Colorado a cats trophy, and Wisconsin a barley trophy. The Robinson trophy is also offered for Nebraska counties, with cereal manufacturers considering trophies for their products.
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Domingues
Western Grain Growers
Omaha
Kansas
Colorado
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Lincoln Park home struck by thunderbolt during storm
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. ER. C. Milligan on Chestnut Street, Lincoln Park, was struck by a bolt last Sunday afternoon. The roof was penetrated, plaster torn, several pictures destroyed, carpets tipped, and other damage noted though the house did not catch fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. C. Milligan
Chestnut Street
Lincoln Park
Hlappliy
Build Up Buy Goods Made In Colorado Motto
The Colorado Manufacturers Association urges loyalty to home industry to boost Colorado made goods. It cites shoes, leather products, trunks, bags, and gloves made in Denver and across the state, arguing higher local demand would grow population and employment, with a booklet listing member commodities.
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Colorado
Denver
Massachusetts
Colorado Manufacturers Association
Colorado Manufacturers’ Association
Spectacular Racing Card Intercepted by Heavy Shower
A holiday matinee by the Driving Association drew about 1000 spectators but was spoiled by rain. Only the two year old race finished, Overland beating Alice J. in straight heats. Other heats in 1:25 and 1:20 classes were partially contested. a standout was Hazel Jefferson close behind Wilkes in the 1:15 class. Ladies riding displayed fine horsemanship with prizes donated by local stores. News from Trinidad reports two convicts escaped Morley prison road. no details from Warden Tynan. A special Denver & Rio Grande train carried delegates to the event’s conclusion.
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Overland
Houle
Alice J
Johnson
Daisy
Keyes
Canon City Boy
George Stewart
Hazel Jefferson
Wilkes
Roberts
Bronk Reeves
Porto Mona
Corrin
Creedmore
Loggins
Lenacre
Marr
Lavinia Green
Burton Saddlery Co
Ethel Green
Baker & Biggs
Epworth League convention and Elks lodge plans
The Epworth League convention passed through Seattle this afternoon while thirteen members from Canor City Lodge No. 610 BPOE plan to attend the Elk’s National convention in Los Angeles. The Daily Record seeks local notices and cooperation to publish community happenings and asks readers to call in tips and visits to share news.
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Egon
Epworth League
Seattle
Canor City Lodge
Elk’s National
Los Angeles
Daily Record
Royal Gorge Road Support in Fremont County
Fremont County residents urge rapid construction of a first class road to the Royal Gorge top. Citizens including H M Mingay A E Sharman Henry Hutton J M Bartlett and many others argue the project will attract tourists boost Canon City and benefit Fremont County residents with minimal cost using convict labor and public funds.
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Fremont County
H. M. Mingay
A. E Sharman
Royal Gorge
Henry Hutton
Colorado
J. M. Bartlett
J. M. Eubanks
Geo. W. Bethel
Beecher Stewart
B. T. McCready
Canon City
A. J. Turner
Harry Johnson
Hunter Palmer
Hagen Stockder
George A. Baker
United States
Pitt A. Wade
R. D. Collins
Rome
L. W. Felter
B. F. Rockafellow
California
Pacific Coast
Lewis
Canoa City
Florence
William Kenley
Mont County
W. E. Gailey
William Bailey
George R. Cassedy
Grant Dickinson
C. H. Ray
Hall Morrison
Co. L. Hawley
G. W. Hawley
A. D. Morrison
H. Whitmore
J. F. Moallankamp
W. E. Hobert
Lincoln Park News Highlights Local Happenings
W E Laverick returns from a visit to the old Illinois home. Stanley Lake steadily recovers after a recent horse kick. Elm avenue resident Mr Brown tends Crooked ditch weeds and headgates. J W Dunlap showcases a Studebaker auto, signaling his apparent prosperity at the Park.
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Lincoln Park
W. E. Laverick
Illinois
Stanley Lake
Mr. Brown
Elm Avenue
J. W. Dunlap
Studebaker
Genterman
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Mitchell & Egrers
COLA
Turner
Zint
Meade
Asso
Catirn
Jupiter Pluvius
Driving Association
Hummel
Davis
Morley
Tynan
Denver & Rio Grande Road
The
Eik's
Royal Gorge Road
Oer
Lim
Caneu 440
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