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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
4
A column surveys global trouble and domestic issues from liquor licenses in Kansas to war debates. It notes silver and gold prices, calls for party fusion, a Kentucky battleship christening with Bourbon, and Klondike interest waning as Cuba fever and Alaska dangers draw public attention.
An expert offers practical guidelines for planting trees and small orchards. Treat roots with clean cuts, prepare deep openings, insert trees upright, firm soil around fibrous roots, and plant slightly deeper than in nursery. Protect fruit varieties from sun while young and irrigate with furrows to minimize future losses.
A compendium of brief quotes from multiple papers discussing prohibition attitudes in Alaska and Fort Wrangell, wartime commerce, and public figures. It cites humorous overheard remarks on marriage, grammar, and U S Cuban policy as viewed by various newspapers. The excerpt contrasts conservative aims with populist commentary across several regions.
A list of unclaimed letters in the post office as of April 2 1808 includes Florencio Gonzales Tim Bates H J Bennett Jean Bennett E E Beth Mrs Emma Burns Mrs W T Kelley J T Land Ww Loudy Barney Mills S E Rose Guy M Wilson. Also notes officials D E Coorrr P M Shafroth and Teller worry Republicans drifting back and urge counter effort. Foreseeable fruit tree planting in Arkansas valley expected this spring.
Water Commissioner Chew faces questions on summer water scarcity as Pueblo presses him for more deliveries. The Fort Lyon canal holds priority and is building an 18000 acre reservoir, while other canals suffer. Early heavy rains could ease shortages, but current demand is high across farms and households.
Notice explains no proposal to supply city lights and no contract sought. Authors state aim to install an electric light plant in Lamar with potential support from taxpayers, noting initial costs and possible tie-ins with steam heating and telephone exchange. Two arc lights may be requested before October 1 1899. ordinance copy available with city clerk G Lynch for public inspection.
The Lamar Sparks announces policy changes: death cards and expressions of thanks, along with entertainment advertisements with admission charges, will be treated as advertising matter and billed at one half regular rates or 24 cents a line. Job printing for churches also at half price.
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