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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
5
The Leader Store announces a Monday morning demonstration of The Majestic Range and Empire Field Force Spray pump with future shows planned. The event invites new and returning patrons to explore groceries and spraying equipment, plus pump repair services and garden tools for Fremont county.
Helena Initiative aims to transform Mount Helena slopes into a true forest park near public discussion of creating parklands and timber potential. The plan, supported by the Helena Improvement Society and Government Forest Service, proposes 960 acres with 575000 trees mainly western yellow pine and red fir.
Colorado has 600000 people and 103000 square miles, larger than New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey combined, with 5000 miles of railroad. The expert argues Colorado requires people and capital to grow, praising climate scenery and money making opportunities while noting mineral riches and farming profits.
A speaker urges a funded, five year advertising campaign to attract new residents and business to Colorado. He argues for a $600000 annual pool, raised by every inhabitant contributing a dollar, to buy newspaper space, billboards, and distribute promotional booklets, citing irrigation projects and local success stories as proof of potential gains.
Canon City reader Mrs. James G. Hill of 870 Union St reports relief from backache linked to weakened kidneys after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes improved kidney secretions and urges others to try the remedy via Hunter Palmer's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. distributes in the United States. Price 60 cents. Remember the name Dean's. California travel promotion follows.
A Canon City reader notes residents largely favor staying local but cites two sightseers considering Montrose for relocation next spring. He compares water quality and Montrose’s sidewalks and sewers to Canon City, adds peach crop concerns, and mentions selling opportunities for a valley book. He also recounts a school gym night and warns about Foley imitation remedies.
A memorable Saturday night game at the Y M C A gym matched the local Y M C A team against Red Wing Minnesota's Red Men. Despite size and experience advantages for Red Wing, the local players fought hard and kept the lead by solid effort, delivering an exciting, well played contest.
Canon City seventh and eighth graders show enthusiasm for a Haydn life sketch prize offered by Miss McDonald supervisor of music. Miss Goodykoontz class studies elocution in the English room while Mr. Carson guides biology through crayfish mysteries. A teachers meeting debated ambition among pupils, and Canon City schools plan a visiting day to Denver after visiting Pueblo last year.
The notice highlights a Messiah excursion today with school visits planned tomorrow. It warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe and effective. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation and states a Messiah trip to Denver on Thursday March 5 with round trip 3 75 and a special train leaving at a specified time.
An old advertisement touts Sherwin-Williams prepared paint as higher reputation and best selling. It notes a large line of glass cut to any size and mentions upcoming spring wallpaper styles. The ad urges readers to visit for cleaning up needs.
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