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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1894
Page
3
The text attacks old party leaders and labor rhetoric, arguing that maintaining public contracting debt and cheap silver declarations mislead workers. It criticizes Democrats for broken promises and hints at labor factions and vague calls to action, with ad like lines about cures and a Denver manufacturer.
An advertisement extols a pure liquid remedy for comfort and improvement, claiming it aids digestion, relieves headaches and fever, and cures constipation. It touts California Fig Syrup as a preferred, harmless laxative sold by druggists at one dollar per bottle and warns against substitutions.
A New York Sun report highlights Gormly of Australia who has developed a novel swimming stroke drawing expert interest. His method features a straight right arm and a corkscrew left leg motion that accelerates him beyond rivals, with Australian papers devoting space to describe it. He plans to visit the U S this year, promising public exposure for camera fans.
A leather advertisement from 1865 by Grant and Perkins of Galena blends poetry and sales pitch. The verse touts salted leather and trims, urging buyers to call and stock up as Grant’s victory over the Rebels broadens trade from sea to sea. It also cites Statistical American figures on living costs abroad, noting meat and bread consumption by English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian consumers.
A middling remark about the petroleum trade leads to a fatal fallout as a man loses his best friend after a dialogue about the industry. The fragment hints at a cautionary consequence of pride and association with risky business.
The scene in the Senate featured Senator Hill of New York defending President Cleveland over tariff issues. He attacked Gorman West Jones and Harris with wit and argument, praising Cleveland’s letter and stance while opposing Senate amendments. The speech drew strong reactions as he likened opponents to ancient conspirators and closed with Antony’s line about honorable men. In a separate note, the piece mentions Alleghany springs famed for hot air vents near Lookout Mountain attracting curious visitors and scientists.
A mob attacked Geo. S. Allsebrook near Meeker, tying and blindfolding him and the deputy sheriff before stabbing and clubbing about 250 sheep to death. They then shot 101 fine blooded rams at Smith and Trimmer, and ordered Allsebrook to leave the country within five days. The group reportedly has a 300‑member secret organization across Garfield Routt and Rio Blanco counties aimed at ridding the area of sheep, with most mob members said to come from Garfield county.
Bible School will be held at Glen Park from August 5 to 12 under the direction of several well known ministers. It offers Bible study with pleasant recreation and features principal lecturers Dean Hart and Revs. F. E. Smiley W. H. W. Boyle E. S. Parsons W. F. Richardson C. W. Heisler M. D. Hornbeck J. D. Rankin W. T. Steele and C. B. Spencer. Admission to all meetings is free.
The annual convention of the North American Turnerbund met in Denver on the 24th with 110 delegates in attendance. Heinrich Brown of St. Louis was elected president.
During the Grecian’s return voyage from the old world the Allen line steamer passed fifty two icebergs. Off Cape Race twenty two bergs were visible at once. An officer described bergs so close that one could step from the ship to them without getting wet. The weather was perfectly clear.
Public auction notice by J Q Hagerman acting sheriff of Prowers county Colorado as successor in trust under a deed of trust dated August 16 1889 to secure Lombard Investment Company note for 1800 dollars due September 1 1889 with 6 percent interest and 10 percent after maturity property includes SE quarter of Sec 11 Twp 37 S R 46 W and water right in Arkansas River Canal and Ditch. Sale ordered for July 24 1894 then moved to September 10 1894 at Lamar Court House to satisfy principal interest and costs.
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