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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
Prof. F D Slutz argues that education must forge individual character and social citizenship as homes decline and public schools assume responsibility. He urges religious and moral training, self respect, and civic duties, warning that law and virtue shape future citizens and nations.
The Pueblo Star-Journal reports a preliminary survey led by chief engineer F. H. Whiting for the Allison Irrigation project. The work runs between Portland and Florence with water to be drawn from the Arkansas river. The plan includes a 100 foot wide main ditch, a Tennessee pass tunnel, and a system delivering water to 30 000 acres in Pueblo county with funding from local and eastern capital, at an estimated cost above 1 million dollars.
Frank Berchin and wife Barba Berchin proprietors of a Chandler saloon were tried in Justice Kennedy's court on charges of assault and battery brought by Matt Mustar. Mustar claimed rough treatment including a gun blow to the head but failed to prove his case. the couple were discharged after bond of 100 dollars each.
A pursued cat darts around a kitchen to avoid Patrick. It knocks into a crack containing pancake batter and emerges as Biddy pleads for peace. Patrick wields a poker but the cat escapes to the yard unharmed, with batter sticking to its body.
At the South Canon High School preliminary track meet on Sell's Island Roscoe West led all competitors. Seniors scored 72 points, with other classes totaling 15 6 and 19. Winners include Homer Thompson Will Watt Preston West Serry Stiers Arnold and Feldhauser among many events.
Warden Tynan announces forty prisoners will be sent from the penitentiary to the road camp near Trinidad to boost labor on the state boulevard project. State Engineer Comstock advises Colorado convicts build the highway in disputed territory between Colorado and New Mexico, arguing jurisdiction remains with Colorado. A man who bought a fire escape ad through a country paper received a New Testament instead. It notes that setting a bone requires skill, but anyone can set an eng.
Representative Tawney, head of the House appropriations committee, discussed with President Taft plans for a western tour and a trip to Alaska. He proposed a $25,000 appropriation for the president’s traveling expenses for the coming fiscal year, noting broad support in the House and pending Senate proposals.
Considerable complaint has been voiced by residents on East Main street about motorists exceeding the city speed limit. The city marshal is to place a special patrol in that area to enforce the ordinance and prevent accidents.
Walter B. Coston of Farmington San Juan County NM advertises information on desirable properties and prices in the BEST FRUIT SECTION within the United States.
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