Chautauqua Week Draws Bigger Crowds at Canon City
The Chautauqua grounds show rising attendance as audiences enjoy Sias and Jones with Grace Dale piano, plus American Vitagraph motion pictures. Hon. Champ Clark lecture, Seton Indian Camp farewells, and night shows continue with repeat programs from the Vitagraph company.
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Messrs. Sias
Jones
American Vitagraph Company
Sias
Grace Dale
New York City
Canon
Hon
Champ Clark
Indian Council
Miss Pearl Head
Miss Head
Montrose
Forest conservation urged by Washington Post readers
The article argues that four-fifths of U S forests lie on private land and government policy must balance present needs with future timber, favoring saving remaining forests over destructive expansion and slow reforestation efforts. It notes government action to control cutting and promote tree planting, but progress is slow and difficult.
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United States
Bees Pick Cripple Creek as Home Swarm Captured
A bee swarm about 18 inches wide settled on a yard clothes pole at 412 East Carr Cripple Creek. Charlie Fisher and Claude Karns trapped the queen and hundreds of bees in a box, the remainder following the queen. The swarm likely came from Canon City area and will start a bee farm if claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Fisher
East Carr
Fisher
Claude Karns
Canon City
Cripple Creek
Funeral for Mrs Laura Currie Set in Canon City
The remains of Mrs Laura Morrison Currie who died in Bay City Texas were sent to Canon City for a funeral at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev J T Thomas. Interment will be at Lakeside cemetery. Arrangements were made at the home of her brother A D Morrison 1031 River street. The service was moved from Friday to Thursday.
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Laura Morrison Currie
Bay City
Texas
Pueblo
A. D. Morrison
River Street
Lakeside Cemetery
Suit Filed to Recover 200000 Damages for Mill Fire
The United States Reduction & Refining Co. through attorneys K R Bobbitt and F L Sherwin of Colorado Springs has sued the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in district court for 200000 alleging sparks from an engine caused the December 7 1906 burning of the National mill near Coal Creek branch tracks in Florence. Trial set for November term.
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United States Reduction & Refining Company
K. R. Bobbitt
F. L. Sherwin
Colorado Springs
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
National Mill
Florence
Coal Creek
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Plan to reclaim forests wins broad public support
Public sentiment unquestionably approves this plan and will heartily sustain the President in any fight he may make against the spoilers. The measure targets the one fifth of total forest area under their control, signaling a decisive move to reclaim land for the public.
New York Legislature Recalled Over Apportionment Row
Special session convened after regular session failure to pass a legislative apportionment bill. Dispute centers on senator ial district and Congressman Wadsworth, whose foes seek district changes. Wadsworth allies in the New York House support his father's interests as his son serves as speaker. Members sang late during the session threatening not to adjourn.
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New York
Wadsworth
New York House
House
Jim
Postal Laws Violation Warned by Postmaster General
Washington reports many violate postal laws by including written messages in packages with less than two cents per ounce postage. Inspectors collected 59,065 dollars last year. Postmaster General Meyer orders warnings in post offices to curb the practice, noting hardship for the poor and common use in coupons and premiums.
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Washington
Post Office
Meyer
Fremont County Road Problem and Bridge Costs
The article examines Fremont County road funding, districts, and oversight. It notes 800 miles of wagon roads, 13 road districts, and a four mill levy about 25 000 annually, unevenly distributed. It discusses bridge costs, cement and steel structures, and a new Arkansas River bridge near Portland linked to cement and irrigation projects.
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Fremont
Fremont County
Beaver Land and Water Company
Arkansas River
Portland
United States Portland Cement Company
Portland Cement Company
County commissioners defend road program funds
The Florence Tribune notes that commissioners are using all available means to keep county roads in good shape, acknowledging perplexing road-building and maintenance challenges while affirming efforts within budget constraints.
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Florence Tribune
Take Care of Your Horse and He Will Care for You
Advice on watering horses before morning feed. Observes horses become dry after night work, leading to indigestion when fed. Recommends first supplying water to slake thirst and moisten the stomach for better digestion and performance.
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Acre
Sidewalk Mutterings Chronicle Mock News and Local Quips
A collage of satirical notes on naval doom and political jabs. Mentions sending battleships to the Pacific and a French navy misfire with President Fallieres. Observes Roanoke riot effects on Greece and local Canon humor about etiquette and a cross old maid in Canon.
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Pacific
America
Germany
Kenesaw M. Landis
Illinois
President Fallieres
Kentucky
Pacific Ocean
Roanoke
Greece
Canon
Simple home remedy claimed to cure rheumatism
A home made mixture of dandelion fluid extract one-half ounce, compound Karyon one ounce, and compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces is promoted to force kidney filtration and remove uric acid. Used after meals and at bedtime, the concoction is said to relieve backache, weak kidneys, bladder issues and blood diseases with little stomach upset.
Night Marshal Corrals Six Runaway Boys
Six boys aged between fourteen and seventeen were rounded up Thursday night by Officer E. C. Query from a Denver and Rio Grande box car and jailed for vagrancy. They were en route to Salt Lake City. one deaf mute was released this morning on promise to return home. Of the remaining five, three are from Denver and two from Boulder. Denver lads named George Nolan Frank Peterman and Henry Newell. Boulder youths identified but cut off in the text.
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Denver & Rio Grande
E. C. Query
City
Salt Lake City
Denver
Boulder
George Nolan
Frank Peterman
Henry Newell
Peruma Heals Health Claims Reported by Pastor Dukes
Rev J G Dukes of the Unitarian Church of Pinetown North Carolina writes that his wife’s health improved after using Peruma with color returning to her face and weight gain. He also says their ten year old son became rosy and active after starting Peruma.
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J.G. Dukes
Unitarian Church of
Pinetown, N. C
Boren and Kershaw Reunited as Marshal Hopes Home Tonight
Marshal Houston reports by telephone with relatives of Archie Boren and Lawrence Kershaw that the boys will likely be brought home this evening.
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Archie Boren
Lawrence Kershaw
Marshal Houston
Advertising makes business practical demonstration
A Leslie's Weekly note cites a Butte Montana printers strike that halted newspapers for weeks. Merchants relied on billboards and dodgers but saw 20 to 50 percent sales declines, with theaters suffering even more. The episode argues for or against billboard publicity in advertising strategies.
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Butte
Mont
Leslie
Burglars Strike Millers Ice Cream Shop
Burglars entered Millers ice cream and confectionery store at 418 Main Street Wednesday night. One cash register broken open, four to five dollars in change stolen, a five dollar gold piece left behind, and several endorsed checks untouched. Entry gained by raising a rear window near Whipple's book store. thieves fled before completing the job.
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Whipple
Professional Burglar Active in Community, Many Robberies Noted
Observers deem the recent spate of robberies remarkable given available opportunities for thieves. The frequent crimes suggest a professional burglar operates in the area and targets local properties.
Expert Advice on Catching Wary Trout at Stream Edges
An expert notes that hungry trout face the current and favor bridge eddies and cool pools. Approach upstream when possible, take time to circle, and move slowly. In warm water trout seek shaded springs and mountain confluences, where one fish warning prompts others to flee, demanding skill in fine tackle.
Assessor to Hear Tax Complaints Thursday
Notice to Taxpayers announces the County Assessor will sit to hear complaints and adjust property values on Thursday August 8, 1907.
Grand Chancellor to Visit Coeur de Leon Lodge
W. B. Warner of Denver grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias for Colorado will visit Coeur de Leon Lodge No 48 Thursday evening. All members urged to attend as refreshments are planned and the event aims to be a notable moment in the lodge's history.
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W. B. Warner
Denver
Knights of Pythias
Colorado
Coeur de Leon Lodge
No. 48
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