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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
8
A Lafaytte parish man Williams McCoy, accused of assault, faced a lynch mob in a New Orleans court. A mistaken pistol sound from a dropped match caused a stampede, saving him from instant mob violence. He awaits death after a refused new trial.
In a wartime hospital scene a private leans on his rifle and asks a doctor to remove a bullet lodged in his jaw. The doctor questions pain elsewhere but the man quips in dialect, revealing confusion as the bullet is said to have entered through the top of his head.
Uncle Sam maintains a black list of birds and quadrupeds barred from entry into the United States. The mongoose, flying fox and starling are forbidden. The mongoose, native to India, was brought to Jamaica to control rats then decimated insect-eating birds, harming crops. The flying fox or fruit bat is a voracious fruit and vegetable eater, and the starling is a crow family member. A veteran undertaker recalls a drunken man asking for an oversized casket after boasting of his measuring skill.
The article notes football was introduced to Japan from China by the mid seventh century. It credits Emperor Tobai II with organizing a club at his palace and suggests early football was adapted to local customs. It also mentions a courtly start to professionalism as an emperor and his circle taught the sport to earn extra money during hard times.
The common house fly can beat its wings 800 times per second and travel about 25 feet in that time. When alarmed its speed exceeds 150 feet per second, which would let it cover a mile in 33 seconds. The text cites a quip about sins and bill collectors and a joke about a doctor and a patient who won’t pay.
A mixed packet of local ads lists draft fillies for sale, heavy mares, saddles, and colts at a Lamar ranch run by Ep R Gorman, plus trade asks for mules and harness. Also offers drugs, property listings, a dairy vat service, a piano for sale, land bargains, a physician's offices, and dates for the county teacher examinations on March 20 and 21, 1903 in Lamar and Gra nada.
Notice to qualified voters of Lamar Colorado that the annual municipal election will be held Tuesday April 7, 1003 from 7 am to 7 pm. Voters elect a mayor and three trustees for full terms. Precinct 1 at the town hall. Precinct 2 at the courthouse. Dated March 4, 1003. M Strain Eowin, Mayor. Clerk and Recorder.
Representative Hill of Connecticut urged relief for a postmaster who lost stamps to theft. He noted thieves in Illinois and New York were serving time. Representative Boutell of Illinois defended Hill's claim with a vivid plea.
The article asserts that educated Russians typically know three to four languages besides their native tongue, with English French and German viewed as essential to culture. It notes families with young children hire multiple governesses to expose and teach children foreign tongues before Russian, arguing this linguistic breadth gives Russians superior awareness of global affairs.
The Swiss army has introduced a new repeating pistol the parabellum, following earlier small caliber rifles like the 10.2 millimeter system and the Veterli rifle. At fifty meters the projectile will pierce ash wood sixteen centimeters deep or eight millimeters of iron, with a rate of fire around one hundred shots per minute.
The British tuberculosis commission urges strict measures including reporting of cases, compulsory confinement of recalcitrant patients, banning infected persons from nursing teaching or practicing medicine, creation of municipal phthisis hospitals, state funding share, and free treatment for the extremely poor.
An early 20th century style advertisement row highlights DeWitts Early Risers tonic for liver secretions and a Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin ailments. It cites I H Myers and C B Thoman and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin via Up to Date Drug Co.
Mrs Gertrude E Jenner of Marion Indiana was severely weakened by a cold deep-seated on the lung and pneumonia. After trying remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure and was cured. four bottles restored her weight from 92 to 148 pounds and rebuilt her strength. I H Myers endorses the remedy. Also promoted is Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia for digestive irregularities sold by Toto Date Drug Co.
An advertisement asserts that a weak stomach weakens the body and that restoring stomach health is essential for overall strength. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from I. H. Myers as a remedy that cleanses and strengthens stomach glands and membranes, cures indigestion and dyspepsia, and treats stomach troubles.
A letter from Kans to Monticello Ill extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a life saving remedy after fifteen years of indigestion. Mrs. J Morcan credits two bottles with complete cure and urges others to try it. Sold by Up-to-Date Drug Co. Also notes John Blount’s rheumatism recovery attributed to Chamberlain's Pain Balm after doctors failed.
A column warns that minor colds can lead to pneumonia and urges prompt care. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as counteracting pneumonia tendency, noting it is pleasant to take and available from all druggists.
The two year old daughter of Mr. P. L. McPherson of Harrisburg, Pa., suffered night wakefulness due to stomach trouble. After taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, she slept through the night. Two boxes allegedly cured her permanently and she is now well. For sale by all druggists. If bilious, Chamberlain's tablets offer quick recovery, sold everywhere.
Excursion tickets offered for the Gen's Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the US in Los Angeles and the National Association of Master Plumbers in San Francisco include sale May 13 to May 19 with round trips to Los Angeles or San Francisco. Rates are 42.10 direct routes, 53.19 for mixed routes. Travel limits specify July 10 final return with stopovers east of California within 10 days of sale and California stopovers within the going limit. returning stopovers allowed west of Colorado.
Lamar Colo January 22 1903 colonist rates to the northwest and west are listed for travel Feb 15 to Apr 30 1903 with prices from 20 to 25 dollars to Montana Washington Oregon California and New Mexico routes. The Santa Fe offers a second class rate of 25 to California with daily sales April 1 to June 15 and five day stopovers at California points. G J Garvis Agent.
Jason M. James of Lamar Colorado filed on February 11 1903 application No 3220 with the State Board of Land Commissioners to lease School Lands in Prowers County described as 54 of SSW Sec 16 T21S R46W. No other lease applications or objections will be considered after the last publication dated April 1 1903. Mark G Wooprirof Register State Board Land Commissioners.
Joseph L. Cook filed intent to make final proof to support his claim. Proof will be made before the Lamar Register on March 19, 1903. Witnesses: Oscar T. Mann, Charles Lovelady, Joseph O'Donnell, William Guy, all of Lamar Colorado.
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