Financial strain, fairs, and silver rally shape August politics
The Fourth of July attendance at the World’s Fair reached 274 917. Pueblo faces a tense financial climate while silver rises, with mining and bank activity adjusting. Congress plans a special session August 7 to address the Sherman law and fiscal policy. Pueblo banks close amid runs as deposits await full repayment. The silver market’s rebound drives cautious spending and renewed demand for stability.
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Congress
Ision
Cleveland
County Correspondence Seeks Regular Community Notes
The Reoister invites each county community to contribute a correspondent update. Send items regularly for Thursday morning publication to ensure timely county news coverage.
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Fleate
Fall wheat sowing and cattle on prairie
Martynia report notes a large acreage to be sown with fall wheat and rapid oat growth. A Reed crop is anticipated. J. L. Cook tends 80 fine cattle grazing on the green prairie. Residents are reminded that hot weather makes a supply of ice welcome.
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Martynia News
J. L. Cook
Granada Fourth of July Celebrated With Community Dinner
The town held a full Fourth of July observance with a brunch at the Mims house and a later dance. Dinners and treats, including ice cream and lemonade, fed many locals while residents praised the joyful, well organized celebration led by L. Graden.
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Granada
Mims
L. ©. Graden
Grasshoppers Increase as Rains Boost Fodder Crops
May Valley reports rising grasshopper numbers after recent rains. The rains nourished grass and fodder crops including corn oats cane mile maize and more. A canal break near Las Animas Saturday night cut water supply for the first days of the week.
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Las Animas
Jay
The Bounty on Wolves in Bent County
Doubt is raised about the Bent County Stock Association bounty on wolves as this paper writes to its secretary Judge R seeking clarification and details on the program and eligibility.
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Bent County Stock Association
Bounty Notice and Santa Fe Travel Lines Promoted
M Moore of Las Animas notes Bent County Stock Association offers a 4.50 bounty on wolf hides through August with counties listed. The piece also advertises World’s Fair coverage and Santa Fe route trains for travel to Chicago, detailing schedules, rates, and agent contacts in Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
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M. Moore
Las Animas
Star
Bent County Stock Association
Prowers
Baca
Bent
Otero
Kiowa
Cheyenne
Santa Fe Lowers World's Fair Fare to Chicago
The Santa Fe Route cuts the World's Fair ticket price to Lamar to Chicago and return at 36.85 dollars. The line touts rapid transit access to the fairgrounds and fast, comfortable service. Local agent Callon W. E. Cade in Lamar offers a free illustrated folder on the Exposition.
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Lamar
Chicago
Fair Grouds
Callon
W. E. Cade
Notice of Redemption of County Warrants
Prowers County Coronal issues notice dated June 10 1893 that redemption of warrants will be made at the office in Lamar Colorado for warrants numbered as listed, with details to follow and claims to be presented for payment.
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Laxp
Lamar
Conn
Colorado
Jne
Peter A. Oak
H. E. No
George Lee J. W. Davidson
Phillip Sarah
C. H. Taylor
Junil
Prowers County
Coronal
Orado
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