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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
4
The Canion City Record states it will not discontinue a paper at expiration and will not stop until all arrears are paid. Subscribers remain liable for subscriptions up to the discontinuation date, with courts holding them responsible for all papers received by the publisher.
Cafion City has added a nine box fire alarm system a paid four man department and new equipment with strong water works. South Cafion lacks any protection and could benefit from connecting to Cafion’s system. Editors urge harsher punishment for false alarms and urge residents to locate the nearest alarm box. They warn against overgrowth of business and favor a few well stocked stores over many marginal ones, stressing the need for capital and manufacturing to employ labor.
A parlor doctor reportedly found a way to make short women taller. The piece notes fashion advice on Easter hats including a turban, a flowered straw hat, and a fluffy picture hat. It observes long frocks with tails and pajama fashion among girls, praising Bethel's for prices and style.
Last Thursday the Carion City Volunteer Fire Department elected officers for the year and reorganized three old companies into two new ones. Companies No 1 and No 2 will work with the paid department. Harrison Hose Company remains in the Third ward. New officers include Joe Myers president G M Brewer vice president J R Morgan secretary Newton Rusk treasurer George R Cassedy chief. The department seeks new members and will enforce attendance. A weekly letter from Weadlington DC boosts subscription offers for The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean at a special rate. Prince Henry’s possible visit to Carion City is noted alongside candy and ice cream sales by Miller.
Literary notes praise William Allen White for incisive public sketches. March issue in Cosmopolitan features Harrison and draws interest from supporters and opponents. Also mentions fashion and local sales events including Mrs Hurley’s grand opening and Sweet Orr workwear at Bethel’s.
Citizens ask about Cafion City and Florence streetcar project and rest areas for visitors. Queries ask where cold weather has been this winter and who will be the next national newspaper focus. Mrs Emma Payton showcases millinery in this issue with a grand hat display and Miss Berney’s opening on March 18 at 409 Main Street.
The Arkansas Valley Press Association held its annual session in Pueblo on Monday. Bessemer was chosen for the next meeting. Officers elected included President P. Byrnes of Bessemer, Secretary Blair of Trinidad, and Treasurer J. F. Liggett near the Kansas line. A streetcar trip to Bessemer, visits to C. F. & Co. department store, and a banquet at the new Hotel Maine followed. Ex-Governor Adams, Mayor Riser, and Samuel Trimble spoke.
Mrs. M. C. Ford invites ladies to inspect an extensive line of spring and summer millinery at The Elite Millinery located at 121 South Fifth Street and 409 Main Street. Prices are described as reasonable.
Ice cream advertise 20c a pint by Miller. Claim 1,000 coming from Paris and expect to make 2,000 more before Easter. Eggs Fresh Every.
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