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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1898
Page
4
A kaleidoscope of isolated notes covers politics, mischief, and local curiosities. Reports claim a Spanish fleet bottled up at Santiago, tariff and currency debates, name changes in Colorado, and local squabbles. Denver papers praise an Italian mob hanged for wheat prices while editorials condemn past silver advocacy.
The Arkansas valley reservoirs form the largest artificial water supply system on earth covering over 13 000 acres. Engineers warn the river will fill the basins yet spare water for other ditches as snowmelt floods in June or July bring vast flows previously wasted. Field and Farm notes the water canal to the reservoirs ready and snow on the main range untouched awaiting melt to increase the river’s volume.
The Denver Republic denounces the display of yellow bunting as unpatriotic and predicts riots if permitted during the festival. It urges city aldermen to ban yellow decorations, criticizes Spanish names and silver standard, and contrasts Denver with New York millionaires who supported the war effort.
Advertised Letter List for June 1 1888 shows W I Amen Otto Kenn Bud Sproull Harry Whiteside John Stoffle Bud In calling for these letters please say advertisted D E Coorer P M
Notice dated May 9 1808 states that no bills will be paid unless accompanied by requisitions signed by W A Water General Manager FE Hawxins Chief Engineer Thomas Bexar Engineer in Charge H A Perres Sapt Holly Ranch J F McDowell Supt Canals Bills must be sent by the 5th of the following month and in duplicate Tar Great Prams Waren Sronaer Co Tax Amrry Laxpaxp Increation Co W M Wiley General Manager
The Santa Fe publishes spring and summer excursion plans with one fare round trips for several events. Key trips include the American Medical Association meeting in Denver June 7-12, the Federation of Women’s Clubs Denver June 28 to July 20, and Cripple Creek June 14-16. Omaha trips are offered at one fare plus $2 round trip, with major dates for the Trans Mississsippi Teachers, National Republican League, and others. Also advertised is a Chicago publisher’s “American Navy Cuba Hawaii” photo set, priced at ten cents per part or one dollar for the full 160 pictures, with subscriptions via the local ticket office.
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