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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
8
A Detroit Free Press excerpt discusses Chinese rainmaking beliefs with plans to borrow village gods, honor them if unsatisfactory, or retire them with a sunlit farewell. It describes temple wells with iron tablets, exchange of tablets, ritual travel, and prayers timed to the fifth and sixth months when rain is expected.
A Highland giant Roderick Macculloch, six feet four, faces treason and a march to the Tower. A window remark from a passing lady prompts a witty exchange. The rebel seeks mercy as the king’s pardon is seen in a descendant’s study, ending with a hinted romantic outcome.
A former college athlete, limping on Chestnut Street, explains his knee is from a cold and late night whisky binge leading to a dreamlike scene. He recalls Fatty Turner, a pistol, and a sudden dash as he woke with the others from the imagined race. The tale ends noting his cold is improving.
Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid on May 20, 1506 and was buried there. His remains moved to Seville in 1513 then to Santo Domingo in 1536 with his son Diego. Later reports say bones were later moved to Havana, causing competing claims by Havana and Santo Domingo.
A dialog between Dremer and Adam Upp contrasts writing style and job risk. The piece blends a Philadelphia Press quip on Shakespeare and a Martin Luther quote on national prosperity linked to educated citizens. It ends with a reflection on seizing lifetime opportunities and virtue versus ancestral boasting.
Booker T. Washington recounts a Pullman trip from Augusta to Atlanta where two Boston ladies misread Southern customs. He endures an awkward shared supper and one woman’s tea ritual, then overhears Georgia men thanking him for his work toward racial progress.
A summary of praise for Booker T Washington's Tuskegee work and its practical benefits for the South. It notes Washington's impact on race relations, his leadership, and recognition from President Roosevelt and others. The article also references Gladstone and Bright in a separate anecdote about political dialogue and character.
Railroad magnate J. J. Hill tours North Dakota wheat belt with a crop watcher. He questions high estimates and reveals heads determine value while pointing out sparse kernels and white stalks. The party notes Hill’s object lesson on realistic yields.
Las Animas Colorado November 1 1901 stockholders hold regular annual meeting December 9 1901 at 10 am at the courthouse Las Animas for electing a board of directors and any other business. Frank Kreysiy secretary B B Brown president
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets noting they aid dull digestion after meals, improve appetite, cleanse and invigorate the stomach, regulate liver and bowels, and are sold by I. H. Myers, Druggist.
A group of San Francisco businessmen paid $112 600 in August 1901 for a treatment claimed to cure Bright’s Disease and Diabetes by coin and stock value. They began serious testing November 15, 1900, reporting 87 percent success and 13 percent failures after evaluating over thirty six cases with doctors. Public notices say clinical reports and committee proceedings were published and mailed free by Joan J Funton Company of 420 Montgomery Street.
Advert says in each state one person with character and good reputation is needed to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business. Salary 15 dollars weekly plus expenses, paid weekly from head offices. Carriage provided if needed. References and self addressed stamped envelope to Dept. Manager at 332 Caxton Building Chicago.
Sufficient contest affidavit filed by B F Cooper against Jesse L Rose entry No 4671 for SW Sec 28 Twp 235 Range 47 W. Alleged failure to cultivate or plant trees for over five years. Public notice ordered for appearance Dec 6 1901 at Lamar Land Office Colorado. publication directed due to unsuccessful personal service.
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