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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
General promotion for Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. Offers free sample bottle and an informational book by mail with address in Binghamton New York. Ad emphasizes tested hospital and private practice success and urges reading the notice in the paper.
During the past week Canon City school class societies were organized and plan winter activities. Inter-society contests will feature debates essays and musical selections. Senior Class officers include Hans Stock der president John Gaviers vice president and Miss Eisie Kennedy secretary treasurer and Campus correspondent Miss Etta Shultis. Junior Class officers include De Witt Harrison.
The Senior class lists Miss Rosa Lines as vice president and Miss Shultis as correspondent with Miss Mae Twitchell as president Miss Esther Craig as vice president Miss Olive Harris as secretary and Clyde Biggs as treasurer Miss Eather Craig as correspondent The Freshmen class names Carl Rhundahi as president Miss Bessie Bush as vice president Miss Edna Worley as secretary Harold Saviers as treasurer Earl Lee as correspondent The color schemes are Senior green and white Junior blue and gold Sophomore silver and gold Freshman purple and gold.
J P Farmer reports Lincoln Park grower Mart Jones of 531 Colorado Ave Canon City area has a large crop of Bederwood strawberries. Nearly two crates arrived in town with more expected in ten days. Despite a small bed under 3,600 square feet Jones sold 13 dollars of fruit this month and credits careful irrigation for fall success.
The Farmers' Institute at Colorado Agricultural College reports better returns from poultry with proper care. High altitude and sun boost health, eggs, and chick survival rates, while urban flocks profit from dense, well-managed operations. Colorado relies on eastern imports but has strong growth prospects for trained poultrymen with capital.
A message from H. M. Cottrell of Colorado Agricultural College in Fort Collins explains that eastern farmers who relocate to Colorado can double their profits by taking advantage of the state's dry healthful climate and abundant sunshine for their families and themselves.
Figures released by the forest service show 25 percent of gross national forest proceeds will go to states and territories for schools and roads. Montana and California lead timber sales. Idaho, Utah and Oregon head grazing revenue. California tops special uses with water power and population driving demand. Arkansas receives only 313.68 due to recent forest creation. Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska receive small sums.
A brief from the Arlington Chemical company summarizes home and farm fly control. It urges screens, disinfection of sputum and feces, proper wound care, and abolishing box privies. It recommends lime chlorine treatment for manure and sealed storage to prevent maggot breeding, urging persistent public education on fly dangers.
The Colorado State Board of Nerve continues examinations in Denver on October 28 1908. The notice requests information on registrations and location for the nursing exam. The fragment indicates official health board proceedings and public notice in Denver.
Members of the Mishop Mc Cabe class of the First Methodist Sunday school held a pleasant social and business meeting at the church Thursday night. Over 20 members attended with addresses by Rev F R Hollenback and Mr Anderson of Iowa. R W Sperry was elected president, N E Curtis became vice president, Lewis F Collins is the teacher. Refreshments were served.
The international congress for the study of tuberculosis in session in Washington is described as perhaps the greatest of its kind and expected to boost public knowledge about the disease. It notes about one million Americans contract tuberculosis yearly and stresses prevention by killing bacteria and fortifying the body, with transmission often from dust and spitting, while impure milk and indigestion worsen cases and pure air and sunshine help.
Agust Loehr through J M Bartlett Realty exchanges two fruit ranches and a cottage in the town for a 300 acre grain and alfalfa ranch located two and a half miles from Montrose. Deeds have passed and Loehr is in possession of the Montrose end. The deal involved a considerable sum.
Colorado requires personal registration in county clerk offices except in large cities where canvassing boards operate. Registrations may be filed in Canon City up to October 19 but close at midnight the preceding Saturday due to a Sunday date. Voters must appear in person with two known citizens as vouchers. Changes to ward or precinct may be filed up to October 24.
The Denver Post highlights Tafts steady and unobtrusive stance, praising his plain language and sobriety. It credits Taft with appealing to common sense and deserving trust as a capable manager for the United States, contrasting him with Hearst.
The piece argues that literature often undervalues fathers affection yet cites many examples of equal devotion from both parents. It notes mothers can be more demonstrative, but stresses that paternal love exists and can rival maternal tenderness in depth and self sacrifice.
Edwin H. Stinemeyer, Republican nominee for district attorney of the Eleventh judicial district, comprising Fremont, Chaffee, Custer and Park counties, is presented as a fit candidate. Born in Philadelphia May 10, 1876, educated in Colorado and at the University of Michigan, he has practiced law in Canon City since 1899 and serves as South Canon board president and village attorney.
Teceday on Excursion Bay offers very low round trip fares from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to all state points. One fare plus 3 dollars to Texas and New Mexico points with return for homeseekers. Liberal stopovers and limits. Full information on application. T. R. FISHER General Passenger Agent.
Lyman Robinson hosted a 7 o'clock dinner at his Riverside avenue home in South Canon Thursday night for Thaddeus Harrison and Judge Maupin of Mobile Alabama. Seventeen guests attended, and the occasion was enjoyed by all.
Colorado orchardists report strong success using Black Leaf dip against green and woolly plant lice on western slope trees. A mix of one part dip to seventy parts water proves efficient with thorough application and no tree injury observed. Co P Gillettte of Colorado Agricultural College notes the dip kills lice in tested uses. Wanted a married woman for year round garden work by Arthur West of Soda Springs.
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