Lamar Register in Lamar, Colorado

Eastern farmers seek homes around Holly amid new water and telco builds

A stream of eastern farmers visited Holly this week eyeing homes while D A Armstrong of Colorado Telephone inspects new lines. The Park irrigation water system is being rebuilt to handle all rights. Locals report arrests for freight car theft at the Syrause line and new business moves in Granada. The Granada telephone exchange is planned with 500 phones, L. Boggs builds a Main street block, and market gardeners push hot beds for spring. A heated Lamar convention selects Dr Hasty as chairman and nominates trustees, while editorials mock Senator Patterson over tariff politics. An Indian Bill Smith faces trial for Carlton post office robbery as he is moved to county hospital for treatment. A Holly Teachers Association program schedules papers, music, and citizenship discussions.