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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
The Rock Mountain Limited via Rock Island Route offers daily service from Denver at 1 p.m. and Colorado Springs at 1 20, with Pullman sleepers and free dining and chair cars for all meals. A mid day luncheon is available for fifty cents.
Union Pacific advertises round trip tickets from June 2 to September 12 to Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Omaha and other points at one fare plus two dollars for round trips. One night to Chicago St Louis St Paul and two nights to New York and Boston. Contact local agent or address R Griffin Denver.
Building in Canon City progresses with weekly contracts for new houses. Over the past year more than five hundred houses have been erected, indicating strong local prosperity and growth.
Mr. Linneer secretary of the local lodge of Odd Fellows received a message of congratulation from grand secretary Dr. J. M. Norman of Denver. He stated the past six months have been the most prosperous in the lodge's history.
Several professional hobos and beggars have become a nuisance to merchants in recent weeks. Some cities maintain charity organizations whose officers assess beggars and, if worthy, provide them with work.
Puritan the gelding owned by M T McCunniff has returned to the city after a successful season away. Local horsemen expect a featured match race against Aussie Clay who currently holds the local track record of 2:25.
Former Iowa residents prepare for a large Cottonwood Springs gathering on July 24 featuring a musical and literary program. A permanent group will be formed to renew old ties and host annual picnics with all former Iowans invited to attend.
A visitor in Canon argues sidewalks shape a city’s image and that quality walks cost little. He says good streets attract voters and that aldermen win re elections by pleasing the people through better sidewalks and streets in Chicago.
An official complains that several thousand mail complaints arise annually from senders and correspondents faulting themselves or others. Advice to always include name and address on mail could cut undelivered mail and dead letters. Opened packages require specific recipients or return-address. sealing rules prevent inspectors from breaking seals.
The ad claims a signature appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tavids remedy promising to cure a cold in one day. The wording emphasizes a trademarked product and speedy relief.
Canon City residents share news of visitors and travels as S O Pressey visits from South Carolina, Mrs J K Fleming and Mrs A D Cooper host relatives, and many townsfolk head to lakes, ranches, or new work. A sewer project advances and a tunnel contract is awarded as residents praise Canon City over other towns.
Canon City residents see a flurry of activity as stores change hands with the Elite Millinery sale to Miss Conaway and Pure mountain spring water is delivered citywide. Civic notes include drill teams, band plans, and new homes while visitors from Denver and Iowa arrive for summer visits and a July Fourth celebration.
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