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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1893
Page
5
Irwin's and Johnston's advertise spring goods and low prices on shoes and hats as Gran- townsfolk discuss new paint on storefronts. Local notes mention cattle shipments, homestead proofs, alfalfa, and upcoming lectures at the M. E. Church, with social events and a theater performance at the hose house.
Several local items include House bill 57 to fund a Carlton river bridge reported favorably by roads and bridges, with appropriation committee awaiting an early report. C D Baldwin received a unique souvenir printing the prison bill of fare with a warden portrait. County superintendents of Normal Institute District No 5 met at Lamar and chose Lamar as July meeting site from the 17th to 25th. An executive committee was named A E Crawford president C W Fenlason secretary Dr R H Homsher treasurer.
John Hess has raised funds to start a butter and cheese factory in the county to create a market for milk. A large subscription supports the venture and an organization will be formed immediately. Names pledged include A. H. Vanersdale, John Bess, Lamar Milling and Elevator Co., W. J. Johnston, Huddleston & Silver, D. C. Marker and many others. The First National Bank of Samar will lease the building for two years and may take stock if the venture succeeds.
Last Friday the city appointed W F Coxhead to supervise town ditches with a $40 monthly salary, $10 paid by the city and a request that property owners cover $30, or ideally the city share $20 if possible. A meeting at the hose house Monday evening invites all interested to discuss funding and collection. Wheat acreage in Baca county is expected to exceed last year by about three to one, though dry weather has hurt some areas. Heaton's novelty store proclaims 300+ value articles under half price, with new items weekly.
Wanted large brood sows at 5 to 7 cents per pound based on size and quality. Contact L Wir Markuam for offers.
A vivid sales pitch announces discounts at D. C. Marker's, urging shoppers to test new fees and see price cuts in effect. The message emphasizes rapid savings and a bold promotional stance.
A notice promises a $25 reward for sufficient evidence leading to the conviction of any person unlawfully removing fences or other improvements from Lamar Farm Company lands.
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