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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1894
Page
4
E M Steward announces candidacy for County Commissioner First District at the urging of many friends. He will seek the Republican County Convention action to place his name on the ballot.
Letters discuss the Arkansas River State Canal proposed near Canon City to irrigate lands north of Pueblo and its impact on local water rights. The piece notes Senator Swink opposed the bill while Representative Funderburg supported it, and mentions a Lamar district Republican convention in Springfield on September 8. It also reports tax changes lowering railroad valuations and hints at local political tensions involving Kiowa and Prowers County.
The Collins armory holds 150 Springfield rifles and equipment plus two rifled field pieces. College uniforms cost from 16 to 22 dollars. Lieut. H. D. Humphrey of the 20th Infantry U. S. A. serves as Professor of Military Science and Tactics.
Santa Fe Route announces round trip fares for the Knights of Pythias conclave in Washington D C from August 27 to September 5 with sale August 23 and 24 and return validity through September 5, extension to 11 if deposited at Washington. Also offers G A R reunion travel to Pittsburgh in September with sale September 7 and 8 return through September 25 east of Colorado points and September 30 west of Colorado points. Final price to be announced. contact local agent W E Cade for details.
A trader touts clearance of stock including prints muslins cashmere silk and wool fabrics, suits boots hats and shoes at reduced prices. He urges buyers not to delay shipping from Chicago or paying long credit terms, aiming to close in 60 days.
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