Political swings and county printing quarrels in Lamar
A Lamar Colorado note discusses St Louis securing populist and republican conventions and predicts prize outcomes in the presidential race. It notes Republican gains in Utah Ohio and Maryland shaping Senate control. The piece also critiques the Sparks newspaper for county printing pricing and bids after 1803-04 laws, contrasting it with the Register.
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St. Louis
Kentucky
Utah
Ohio
Maryland
Senate
Sparks
The
Register and
Sparks In County Treasury Contemptible Articles Contest
The Sparks fought back against scrutiny of its access to county funds by publishing abusive editorials aimed at Commissioner Steward. The paper claims it aimed to economize, but a prior petition shows it had long sought to raise its own bills and gain influence over the treasury.
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Independent Ticket
Sparks
County Treasury
Steward
Register
Appointment stories strain sparks in local paper
The text notes two city appointments with differing editor reactions. Mr. Met lure becomes janitor at the court house earning 80 dollars yearly. The piece contrasts McClure a Democrat and Blodgett a Populist, hinting at political bias.
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Lamar
Lam
the Sparks
McClure
Blodgett
Trade notice for windmill tank wagon and wagon
For Trade. One Aermeter windmill complete. One 1100 gallon wood tank and tower. One 8 barrel wagon tank. One old wagon. Will trade any or all of these old traps for calves pigs cows oats or corn. M Strarm. Notice. All persons knowing themselves indebted to M. F. Dickinson Son will please call and settle the same.
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M. Strarm
M. F. Dickinson & Son
Sheriff Sale Notice in Prowers County Colorado
A writ of execution enables The First National Bank to recover 734.36 dollars plus 85 cents costs from Martin Graham through a sheriff sale. The description covers parts of sections 3 1 2 in township 12S range 44W with four water rights from Graham Ditch and details of timing and location for the sale at the Lamar court house. The sheriff is John Q. Doe with first publication January 18 and last publication February.
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District Court
Prowers
State of Colorado
Martin Graham
County of
Provere
Colorado
Towit
Teen Bintwo
P. M
Graham Ditch
G Teh Company
Ishail
Elock
Lamar
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News Depot
O. K
Turkey
Caanada O. K. Crocer Co
Lamar Register
For Trade
Ednesday
Iittins AY OF
Friend & Son
D. H. Cooper
D. C. Marker
B. B. Baonx, Pres
A. N. Pansusu
Eer
W.C. Gowrs, Cashie
First National Bank
M. D. Tuarcues
T. M
W. C. Gouin
Aln, Pannuen
Palace Drug Store
Samar
West Side Main Street
Lamar, Colo
N. N. McLean
BON Ton Meat Market
A. Everett
Propritor
Lamar, Colorado
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