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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1894
Page
3
A garbled note discusses ailments in the elderly and the use of St Jacobs Oil for sprains and pain, and Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach and rheumatic issues. It promotes brisk exercise for relief and mentions Bly’s Cream as a cold cure, claiming long history of success.
A Wiltshire youth joined a Brooklyn milk supplier but quit after discovering cans had been washed with water. He refused to continue after admitting the deception. The employer offered ten shillings to finish the route. customers seemed unfazed, an old woman noting the milk “was improving.” The man remained in the trade.
A tenant protests a rat infested rental waking them nightly while an agent questions fault. The prior occupant reportedly left no complaints about rodents or ghosts.
The article notes Chinese beliefs that leprosy stems from eating too much fish, but concedes the real cause remains unclear. It cites poor blood and unclean habits as contributing factors and urges a thorough investigation into prevention and cure, highlighting rising cases in southern China.
A humorous snapshot from Harper's Bazar features quips about money, mischief, and domestic life. A depositor jokes about blank checks before a bank bust, and Mrs O'Dale teases next door about washing while Mrs O Grady asks about starting on children.
A quoted exchange criticizes a man named Bergensellers for supposedly cleverness while suggesting he has done nothing notable. The remarks imply skepticism about his achievements and value to others.
Public notice announces two trustee sales on Elwyn M Slater and Zilpha M Slater properties in Prowers County to satisfy 1500 debt and interest. John A Clough resigned as trustee. C O Atkins named successor in trust. sale set for February 2 1894 at 10 AM at the Colorado courthouse.
Legal notice of trustee sale by LC Atkins successor in trust for Elwyn M. Slater and Zilpha M. Slater. Describes property in Section 18 and water rights in Arkansas River Canal and ditch, with mortgage debt of 1500 plus interest. Sale set for February 23, 1894 at 10 AM at county courthouse to satisfy promissory notes and costs.
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