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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
4
A bill passed the lower house proposing creation of three new states, New Mexico, Arizona and Orgoma. The piece notes political clashes, price swings, and international tensions, citing figures and opinions across parties and regions.
William J. Bryan canvass tour across the nation shows broad Republican gains. Benjamin R. Tillman, while attacking them, lends aid to the Republicans in a similar fashion as Bryan tours.
The Globe-Democrat notes Tillman’s shocking charges about ballot stuffing and voter intimidation by Democrats in the south. It says his candor poisons the party’s claims of virtue, unmasking hypocrisy in northern and southern wings as he argues for Republican credibility over the Philippines war policy.
Graduating exercises set for the opera house on May 23 with tickets on sale at the usual place. General admission fifty cents, no extra for reserved seats. High school day observance by State University on May 16 includes Lamar high school participation in field sports. Next Thursday’s school entertainment features two parts, a debate on Shall Our Mothers Vote and a national flower contest, with a large operetta cast of characters.
L. A. Walker works for M. J. McMillin while Higbee and Masser near completion on Keen ditch. W. Elim moves to Lakin Kansas as section foreman. August Finke plans a garden aided by a new windmill. W. Lakey to Missouri soon, tired of the west. Wesley Draulance recovering from a sprained ankle after a horse fell.
C. C. Gerrard has rented the Keen ranch and moved his belongings there on Monday. His many friends wish him success in his new enterprise.
Sunday school convention leads to no preaching at the Christian church next Sunday morning. Evening service at 8 o clock features H T Plant of Denver. All welcome. Union service at the opera house 11 a.m. Song service 7 15 p.m. Theme Bethany the Friends of Christ and the Place of Friendship in Christian Life led by Rev Arthur P Vallany.
Dr. Karmen C. Sapero, Denver eye and ear surgeon, returns to Lamar May 21 and 22 at the Union hotel. Free glasses exam, immediate treatment for cataracts, crossed eyes, eye strains, and nervous conditions linked to vision. References from local Lamar patients available. over 5,000 Colorado patients treated.
A compact sale notice offering a brick dwelling, a new four room frame dwelling with $100 down, a three room frame on ten acres, and a neat dwelling with outbuildings plus two lots. Terms negotiable and easy payments.
The Bents and Prowers County Cattle and Horse Growers association will publish a brand book this summer. All cattle and horse owners are invited to join for inclusion. For full information contact M. J. McMillin, Sec., Carlton, Colorado.
An advertisement promotes Moki Tega as a pure herb drink that cleanses the liver and improves complexion. Claims include curing sick headaches with a money back guarantee. Offers free sample via W. H. Hooker & Co. Buffalo NY.
How to Cure La Crippe. As soon as you feel the symptoms coming on take Warner's White Wine of Tar thoroughly. The best cough remedy on earth. Cures the worst cases in 48 hours if taken in time. 25 and 50 cents. For sale by McLean Bros.
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois says DeWitts Little Early Risers help constipation and torpid liver without gripe or distress. He endorses the product as a good thing worth sharing. I Myers signs the advertisement.
Dr Bergin of Pana Illinois recommends Ballard’s Snow Liniment as the best remedy for burns and a dandy for accidents on farms. It heals cuts burns and bruises rapidly and should be kept in homes for emergencies. Available 50 cents and one dollar at I H Myers.
A $112 500 deal completed on August 30 1901 for a treatment claimed to cure Brights Disease and Diabetes. The financing came from business men after a year long probe begun November 15 1900, with 36 test cases and 80 percent success by Aug 25. Published clinical reports and inquiries were to be mailed free by the Joan J Funton Company at 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
Ophthalmology ENT specialist Dr Sapero renowned in Lamar for treating over 5,000 patients in the state will consult at the Union Hotel on May 21 and 22. Local readers are invited to seek his expert eye ear nose and throat care during the two day visit.
An ad claims Dr. Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup cured a wife's asthma after years of decline, with a testimonial from Wo. H. Farris of Wilton Wisconsin. It promotes McLean Bros products and Accer's Blood Exrxtr guaranteeing cure for blood poisons, offering 50 cent and 1 dollar options and a money back promise.
S Marsh, attorney of Oconn Tex, recalls chronic dyspepsia. He tried pepsia and other medicines with no relief, but after using Kodol he improved immediately and became sound and well after a few bottles. I H Myers endorses Kodol as the only preparation that reproduces natural digestive juices and digests any good food.
A Springville Alabama mother recounts three children contracting whooping cough last summer and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with preventing complications. She notes her three month old baby remained well while healthier than peers whose families did not use the remedy. Jessie Pinkley tail, a young daughter, urged for cough syrup between fits. I H Myers druggist sells the remedy.
Mrs. Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana writes in June 1001 praising Herbine for malaria cure after doctors’ medicines failed. She bought two bottles at I H Myers and reports complete recovery, urging others to try the remedy.
A noted physician asserts patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the last resort. The text recommends Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver Tablets for chronic constipation and White's Cream Vermifuge as a top worm destroyer, sold by I. H. Myers, promoting health in children.
Advertisement cites Dr Wills DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as preventing troublesome wounds from healing poorly and claims it cures skin diseases and piles. Testimonial from H C Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana credits a thirty year leg sore with complete cure after using the product. I H Myers warns to beware of counterfeit versions.
A vintage advertisement urges immediate use of One Minute Cough Cure for summer colds and throat and lung troubles. It cites testimonials from J. H. Bowles and I. H. Myers and promotes Cham berlain’s Pain Balm, Sprine Ailments remedies, and Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets with guarantees and mail order samples. Claims relief for sciatic rheumatism and general toning benefits from Herbine and related products.
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