Lamar in 1895 steady growth with new creamery and water works
Lamar reports a year of solid, permanent improvements in 1895 led by a large creamery supplying a local dairy market, a new packing house, and a modern water works system. Brick and stone business blocks, warehouses, and many residences rise as streets are graded, trees planted, and a United Presbyterians church is completed.
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Lamar
Main Street
QO. S. Riker
Keyes Bros
Ft. Collins
W. F. Olt
Bet
United Presbyterians
Granada Sees Growth With New Buildings and Farming Expansion
Granada reports progress from 1895 improvements, with more land to be cultivated north of town this spring. New railroad buildings boost appearance and status as a key point. Local firms note rising trade while stone structures rise. Amity land sales should expand irrigable area.
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Granada
Denver papers snub Prowers in New Year editions
The Denver dailies published extended New Year editions covering nearly every Colorado county except Prowers. The omission, seen as deliberate, ranks Prowers near the top of the list for increased variations yet yields no mention. Lamar residents vow a cool reception to visiting paper agents.
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Denver
Prowers
Lamar
Redsrex Wishes Patrons Happy New Year
The Redsrex extends New Year greetings to all patrons and expresses hope for prosperity in the coming year.
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Redsrex
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THE
Lamar Register
Colorado
Friend & Son
Coop Zie
D. C
A. N. Pannen
W.C. Gorin, Casbie
First National Bank
M. D. Taareres
T. M. Baowx
W. C. Gourr
A. N. Pannren
Palace Drug Store
Samar
West Side Main Street
Lamar, Colo
N. N. McLean
BON Ton Meat Market
A. Everett
Propriter
Lamar, Colorado
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