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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
4
A humorous verse where the Office Boy scolds a lady for spelling and imagines an island retreat. He recounts tearing up a letter, denting the hat of the stern man, and expresses a fantasy of silent romance as she types. The poem blends humor with flirtation and a wish for easier spelling.
Telluride Journal lauds James H. Peabody Colorado governor electing to serve until 1905 and not seeking re election or the U S Senate. It credits him with aims to restore industrial and commercial prosperity and to guarantee workers rights to choose wages and hours. The paper says his name may be Colorado history’s most respected and honored.
City council passes a sidewalk ordinance requiring cement or flagstone sidewalks when laid. Property owners pay for the walks, which may vary in mix and location. A sidewalk district plan could lower costs with uniform city builds and yearly payments around four dollars per lot, while burglaries and media rivals trigger editorials in the north.
Fremont county Republicans are urged to register for the judicial election two weeks from next Tuesday and vote for Hon. John Campbell for Chief Justice. The notice emphasizes patriotism, party strength, and duty to ensure a strong Republican organization in Colorado.
Officials report higher assessments and increased levies will burden taxpayers this year, with multiple jurisdictions planning sharper property, school and municipal taxes and fees to cover services.
The article claims the United States holds 658 million in gold in vaults with banks adding 322 million, plus private holdings. It notes a billion dollars in gold and per capita wealth near 12 dollars, arguing gold as currency remains strong despite debates on its ideality. It suggests gold reserves reassure against Wall Street fears.
The Nickel Plate Road markets its three daily through first class trains between Chicago and eastern points including New York and Boston. Dining car service offers American Club Plan meals 85 cents to $1.00 and a lacarte options. Colored porters assist passengers, no excess fare, trains depart from La Salle Street station Chicago, district agent office listed in Denver.
Local want column notes residents seek assistance to find Thomas and others for safe transport and affordable rates. Community listing mentions 817 Main Street as a contact point and emphasizes nearby farming needs and work opportunities.
Adjourned council meeting reports agreement to sell limestone on the lime stone hogback land at the head of Second street to the Colorado State Penitentiary for 700 dollars. Payment split over 1902 and 1904 with land retained and streets left in during excavations.
Doctors find a 5 cent tabule packet may aid general health, not for common occasions. The family bottle suggests annual use with recommendations from druggists, though details remain unclear.
Dieting and starvation weaken the body and invite disease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to enable the stomach and digestive organs to digest any wholesome food and provide a universal cure for indigestion and stomach trouble as advertised by Seely Drug Co.
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