Old Per Cap Emancipated Amid Gloomy Political Times
A Denver Times summary notes the Bent county settlers hold a first reunion at Rocky Ford and plan future meetings in La Junta. It highlights Arkansas Valley Fair dates September 3 to 5 with Watermelon day and claims the fair draws record crowds. It also critiques William Jennings Bryan and calls Per Capita a symbol of financial distress, using sharp caricature to describe national politics and gold standard fears.
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Bent County
Rocky Ford
la Junta
Arkansas Valley Fair Association
Pueblo
William J Bryan
Algate
India
Wall
Lombard
Per Cap
Donnelly
Per
Ponce de Leon
Chicago
Wall Street
Mr. Bryan
Denver Times
Lamar fair posters announce August fair dates
In Lamar the posters for the Empire Valley fair show dates August 27 28 and 29. A boy named Allen Ira Swadley suffered a broken rib when a wagon wheel ran over him, but escaped serious injury. The S S picnic at Rose Grove was misdated as August 14 instead of the 7th. Strong showers aid second crop alfalfa seed and corn, with the Lamar Ranch Co feeding alfalfa and corn to three year old steers. Ed Stream threshed 17 acres of wheat for 690 bushels, about 63 pounds per bushel. Mrs J H Simcox slowly recovers. Most second crop alfalfa stands in this and Pleasant Valley look ready to seed yield. fruit, vegetables, grain, and stock will be displayed at the fair. Dr A W Seabury offices listed on East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Valley
Toysel
Little Allen
Ira Swadley
S. S
Rose Grove
Lamar Ranch Co
J. H. Simcox
Rio
Teachers Examination Held in Lamar and Granada
The regular county examination of teachers will be held at the court house in Lamar and at the school house in Granada on August 15 and 16. J A Roskproven County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Granada
J. A. Roskproven
Liver tonics and liniments promote health in 19th century ad copy
Cure claims target skin, bowel, and liver health with Herbine Ballard's Snow Liniment Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Acker's Blood Elixir and Chamberlain's Colic Remedy are advertised with testimonials from I H Myers Drug Store and local endorsers urging regular use for summer ailments and aches.
Mother Finds Quick Relief with Kodol Digestion
Verona Missouri resident L W Spalding recalls his 76 year old mother suffering from indigestion and general ill health. After using Kodol her condition improved noticeably and she now enjoys eating freely with no ill effects. The message urges addressing the root cause of stomach issues and claims Kodol restores digestion and strengthens the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.W. Spalding
Verona
H. Myens
Practical health cures and patent remedies advertised
A collage of advertisements touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for cuts and sores with testimonials, Moki Tea for digestion and constipation, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers to aid bowel action, and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for stomach and liver regulation. Promoters include I. H. Myers, Buffalo NY, and references to Swift Texas and Loomis Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Dr Witt
A. B. Johnson
Swift
Texas
I. H. Myers
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Quick Worm Relief
Leighton Ala doctor H P Kempe cites a customer case where a child with severe vomiting passed 119 worms after using White's Cream Vermifuge. The tonic aids digestion strengthens the nervous system and restores childhood vigor. Available 25c at I H Myers drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Kempe
Leighton
Ala
White
I. H. Myers Drug Store
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Instant Relief
An advertisement asserts that Colds are more troublesome in summer and that One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs colds croup throat and lung troubles at once. It claims the remedy is absolutely safe and an effective quick cure. It is signed I H Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H Myers
Fort Lyon Canal water right linked to discomfort claim
Advertisement in the paper markets Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets by W H Hooker Co and local agents. It claims the tablets improve digestion and allow eating any food at any time with a money back guarantee. Free samples offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lyon Canal
B. Thoman
Acker
W. H. Hooker & Co
Buffalo, N.Y
H. Myers
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THE
Lamar Register
Slorado
Ano. B. Merrill Epitok and Proprietor
Coronado
Senator Quay
John Wanamaker
Colorado
Senator Teller
Osborne
Queen Quality
E. E. Pike
A. W. Seabury
Irwin Building
East Main Street
Green Mountain Falls
F. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island N. Y
Chamberlain
I. H. Myer
Sciatica
W. L. Riley
Cuba
New York
Ballard
M. A. Jolley
Noble
O.T
Lansing
Iowa
Buffalo
N. Y
W. Robinson
Justice of the Peace
Loomis, Mich
Salge
Morton
E. G
Strain
Arkansas Valley
Lamar Hardware CO
Harn
Co. C. Huddleston
Lamar, Colorado
A.e.everett
S. F
West Boonp
A.m
East Boond
California Express
la Jonta
Denver
Las Animas
Mexico
California
Pueblo Colorado Springs
G. J. Garvin
the Boss
State OF
Prowers
Junius Fist and
Emanuel
Junius Fist & Co
Plaintiffs
Frank Milburn
Said
F. Blodgett
Hooker & Co
H. Myer
Pepsoquinine
Boyd
Opera House
M. L. Conwell
Deewirr & Co
Ines Gosboe
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