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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
5
A husband and wife quarrel after church with misquoted scripture and a joke about wealth and virtue. The wife claims a misremembered Ezekiel verse while the husband cites Ruskin on wealth, happiness, and the social roots of suffering. A servant anecdote ends the fragment.
The British Museum houses hundreds of Egyptian mummies from various dynasties with Mykerinos as the oldest, builder of the third pyramid at Gizeh. His sarcophagus was recovered after sinking at sea during transport to England. The article also describes Ibo culture, including heavy ivory and brass ankle ornaments, simple clothing, and mud huts with central courtyards.
A compact study contrasts decimal point usage by country, noting Newton’s top line point for England, the comma in France and Germany, and the period in the United States. It then traces glove origins from Homer to Charlemagne, highlighting ancient glove trade and Saxon influence. A light quip ends with a humorous exchange about trying new facial expressions.
Emma Eelea of Florence visits Miss Bertha Peebler while P. Moore, clerk at Strathmore hotel, notes outings and travel. Reports of residents returning from Denver Eaton Pueblo Colorado springs and Canon City amid gatherings and a November concert at the Methodist church with Prof. Dietrich. Nearby lines mention a baby name joke and light gossip, plus prison counts and Las Animas County court delays with 661 inmates the week prior and 120 criminals awaiting trial as courts stall in January.
The Kansas City Journal notes Winifred’s wedding celebrations as Caroline expects many gifts. Margaret agrees the tally will match her hopes for plentiful presents in a festive social setting.
Canon City stockholders in the Frazer Oil Company at Florence celebrate strong gains as well No 5 yields 150 to 160 barrels daily, another similar well, and a third supplies all fuel gas for the two wells. Vein tapped just over a week ago, oil rose 500 feet and remains at that level. Mayor L D Elliott narrowly escaped injury in a street collision with H H Beach’s automobile while crossing to the First National Bank corner. he suffered only minor bruises and found his hat in the car after the incident. Beach's actions and caution cited. Elliott resumed work in the County Clerk's office with only stiffness as a lingering effect.
O F Sawyer Dry Goods Co advertises sale of remaining mercantile stock valued around 40000 as he leaves Canon City after a year of business. He will relocate to St Louis to manage a wholesale interest while his family stays briefly. He praises Canon City and its people, and regrets parting from a lively trade environment.
The group held its second meeting of the year at Elk's hall on October 16, 1903. Chapters three and four of Civil Government were studied and a magazine article Plymouth Old and New was discussed. Mrs Prentiss led the question Are women of today an improvement on their foremothers. The Progress Club met with Miss Allen and read papers on The Different Styles of Architecture Sir Christopher Uren and St Pauls Cathedral The National Museum Miss White Quiz Miss Dale and Miss Briggs shared observations. A social evening followed at Miss Hail's house with lawn supper and varied entertainments.
Philip Hayes, a Denver & Rio Grande rail mail clerk from South Canon, endured a fierce blaze aboard a mail car between Russell and Pueblo after a lamp fell and spilled oil. He fought flames with sacks, collapsed from heat and smoke, and was rescued as the car burned, with all mail and belongings lost.
A clipped dialogue scene features a sneering Man taunting a visitor about Wall Street ambitions. The reply defends steady resolve, asserting identity beyond market roles as a lamb among bulls and bears. The exchange underscores resilience amid financial currents.
A dinner party unfolds with Aunt Tristicia and General Cyrus Busby clashing over temperance, war talk, and drink as Billy and Miss Justia Crow observe. The two guests insult each other, threatening to depart, while the hosts try to smooth the social friction.
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