Beauty show spread from Chicago to Sweden
The Denver March 6 report notes a vogue for beauty contests worldwide. Miss Jane Lundstrom of Stockholm, 20, with blonde hair and blue gray eyes, is chosen as Sweden’s fairest woman, reflecting regional beauty ideals. The piece traces a global wave from Chicago’s start to European selections.
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Denver
Colo
Chicago
Marguerite
United
Ated
Sweden
Jane Lundstrom
Stockholm
Kingdom
Miss Frey
The Dairymen Fight Dairy Inspectors and Law
A Colorado dairy association dispute pits dairymen against veterinarians and dairy stock inspectors. Critics call the dairy commission law a humbug run by uninformed officials unable to diagnose diseases. The quarrel is framed as ignorance and politics harming small dairymen. A testimonial to Kodel medicine is included from C N Cornell of Roding Georgia.
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Colorado State Dairy Association
Dairy Commissioners
Law
Dairy Commission
Sanitary Board
C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
Georgia
C. N. Cornell
Roding
A. B. Roedel
Delights of the Sea and Great Southern Travel Distances
The Colorado and Southern advertises low rates and service to the Mexican Gulf, promising a ten hour distance and inviting readers to learn of the attractions. T. B. Fisher, General Passenger Agent in Denver, urges travel opportunities. Foley’s Honey and Tar is endorsed as a cough remedy, warning against non yellow package substitutes.
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Colorado & Southern
Mexican Gulf
T. B. Fisher
Denver
Roosevelt Third Term Move Shocks Taft Era in Washington
In Washington March 5 senior Jonathan Bourne rents a luxurious Washington bank building for a Roosevelt third term headquarters. Roosevelt remains aware and apparently pleased by the plan while Taft is depicted as a potential casualty not yet publicly pursued for the presidency. The piece questions Taft’s duties and hints at a Roosevelt driven renomination strategy.
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Washington
D. C
Jonathan Bourne
Roonevelt
Enista
Wosevelt
Senate
Roosevelt
John Wilkie
Taft
War Department
Boas
Matrimonial Brokerage Warned by U S Officials in Denver
Denver officials issued an edict against matrimonial agents offering to find affinities for five dollars. Grand jury investigations follow guilty findings at one agency amid fraudulent use of pictures and solicitations in magazines and papers.
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Denver
Colo
United States District
Sims
Post Office
James E. Stuart
Ornal
United States
Williams Kidney Pills Ad Promises Kidney Cure
A partial classified style ad promotes Williams Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney and bladder trouble from overwork and nervous strain. It promises a free sample by mail for 60 cents and cites Cleveland and Ohio as locations with a local seller.
University of Wyoming vs. CBC Basketball Game Ad
Announcement for a basketball game at the University of Wyoming gym on Friday evening March 6 after the game. Mentions Hanenohka and Te Witt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by A. x.
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University of Wyo
Hall
Wriday
Eve
Mar
Te Witt
A. x
City Demands Lower Rates as Power Fight Halts Work
City officials press for reduced street light and utility rates with figures for incandescent electrical power and gas costs. Northern Colorado Power Co representatives insist concessions are final. council debates continuation of steam heating work and potential franchise forfeiture amid tense negotiations.
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Nimmo
Cheyenne
Boise
Idaho
Spokane
Wash
Seattle
Tacomas
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Cal
Los Angles
Salt Lake
Utah
Northern Colorado Power Company
Barker
Burdick
Carle
Whitted
Cook
Power Company
Seventeenth Street
Hiner
Alderman Schilling
Ths
Banking Ad Promotes Daily Balance Convenience
An early 20th century bank ad touts daily balance as a "drab convenience" and calls a cancelled check a receipt for paid bills. It promises free replacement checks if lost and notes officers T. B. Hord president and others.
Contested Street Lighting Franchise Moves Highlight City Council
The council adjourned amid uncertainty over the legal stake in the street lighting contract. Northern Colorado Power faces potential action to collect unpaid charges while Colorado Springs seeks an electric lighting franchise for March 18. If granted, the city likely contracts with the new holder, pending Northern Colorado Power’s challenge.
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Northern Colorado Power Company
Seventeenth Street
Colorado Springs
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Rock Springs
Hanna
Wyoming Fuel & Feed Compy
Ferguson St
DR. C. B. Frank
the Swagger
East Tenth Street
Coor’s Golden Beer
J. J. Astle
Prop
John Brown
Wyo
Ashland
Albany
Salem
Eugene
Tacoma
Everett
Victoria
van Couver
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
E. R. Breisch
THE
Dairymen
Hack Service
Henry Hoffman
Hynd's
Sixteenth
Perguson Streets
Metropole Stables
Calla
Foley
Nator Bourne
Matrimonal Brokerage
Cheyenne Council and
T. B. Hord
David Nimmo
E. W. Stone
Chas. F. Matlin
WwYyo
GAFE
Leopold Kabis
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Inter Ocean Hotel
J. H. Fullerton
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