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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
4
The Canon City Record notes a Democratic convention endorsing resolutions full of condemnations of Republicans. The writer mocks the tone and cites a long passage about the Eight Hour bill and unseating of Democrats, then parodies Dickens with a “stop thief” analogy to illustrate the rhetoric.
A Lincoln Park resident claims they can raise canteloupes as well as Rocky Ford and urges local trial plantings. Advice warns to keep canteloupes well separated from pumpkins squashes and other vine fruits. If conditions are favorable canteloupes offer high profits for Lincoln Park growers.
The saddest incident recently is the drowning death of the little son of R. G. Arthur. This incomprehensible calamity collapses a family’s hopes and casts a veil of sorrow. Hundreds of Can on parents extend heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur in their greatest loss.
The article extols Canon's fall climate from September to January, noting a near absence of rain and few storms for four to five months. It urges comparison with other regions, highlighting the distinctive charm newcomers consistently praise and locals rarely mention.
Denver and Colorado Springs faced adulterated milk cases while Pueblo warns residents. Canon townsfolk doubt any local dairyman is doctoring milk though testing remains advised. Health officer Dr Palmer urged vigilance as formaldehyde preservation risks babies and public health.
A minister who limits sermons to thirty minutes stays fairly popular, while one who stretches to fifty minutes or an hour will not become a great hit, regardless of other qualities. This is presented as opinion.
The piece argues enterprise builds Canon City, noting its population and wealth have grown eight years with hustle and sacrifice. It praises active locals like Milsom and Handy for their efforts while acknowledging some benefiters do little, concluding growth benefits both workers and those who sponge.
A week passes without Mr. Bryan attacking Mr. Cleveland. The public wonders if Bryan has accepted the “stuffed prophet” as his leader.
The Nickel Plate Road with its eastern connections is praised as a top Chicago to New York route. It operates three daily through first class trains with modern amenities, offers dining car service from 35 cents to $1.00, and La Salle Street station is the only Chicago passenger stop on the Elevated Loop. No extra fare. District agent in Denver, 911 Seventeenth Street.
A self addressed promotional line asserts The Denver Post is the paper to buy and invites readers to visit Marrs department store at 3614 for house wants.
The death of two year old Roswell W. Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Arthur, occurred Friday afternoon when he fell into an irrigating ditch at 3217 Canal Street. He wandered from the house through a loosened porch screen and fell into three feet of water. His body was found that evening by the ditch, taken to his parents, and the funeral was held Sunday at two, with burial in Lakeside Cemetery.
For the 14th Annual Sess ion of the Trans Mississipp i Commercial Congress and National Irrigation Association in Seattle, Union Pacific quotes a very low $40 round trip to Portland Tacoma and Seattle with liberal stopovers and a free side trip Ogden to Salt Lake City. Tickets read over Union Pacific for quickest service. Inquiries to local agents or E R Gatpyin Gen's Agent.
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