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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1900
Page
5
Corrected by child, the story notes Queen Victoria’s plain table habits at Windsor. It describes her midday beef, cranberry tart, and routine afternoon drives in Scotland, tea in the woods, and Ballochbute forest visits with a Scotch tea setup and palace tea priced at a dollar a pound.
AHarz mountains village woman, ignorant of military life, notices a sentry marked 77. She returns with a wooden chair and offers the man a seat, insisting he rest from standing all day, then slips away before explanation.
Butter speaks for itself and eggs carry freshness marks. The air bubble at egg ends indicates freshness. a bubble at the top or as large as a thumb suggests possible spoilage. Cool eggs before use and store in a refrigerator in hot weather to maintain quality.
The Siberian express from Moscow to Irkutsk is fully electrically lighted with a generating plant in a composite car behind the engine. The car's forward section holds baggage, middle hosts the light plant, and the rear houses the buffet kitchen.
The London parish of St Christopher-le-Stock has an electoral list that must be signed yet contains no inhabitants. The ancient parish spans the open space before the Mansion House and Royal Exchange, including the Bank of England corner, existing now only as a shadow of its former role.
The census data show lawyers shrinking the population ratio from 1790 to 1900. In 1790 there were under 3000 lawyers for 4 million people, about one to 17.83. By 1850 the ratio was one to 1000, by 1890 one to 702, and 1900 is expected near one to 600.
A note on how soon many people sit for a photo yet refuse to stand still, reflecting the idea that luck favors the prepared photographer and that outcomes are often out of human control.
The account claims Chinese women had superior rights and fought in wars. It cites the 1850 rebellion where women fought as men and, in 1853 at Nanking, 500000 women formed brigades of 13000 led by female officers. Ten thousand were selected, drilled, and garrisoned, performing combat and labor roles.
A satirical note explains a woman seeking marriage in Russia could issue 5,000 tickets at one shilling each. The drawer of the winning number would gain the bride and £250. If the winner refuses, he may buy out the woman with the dot. If the lady refuses, the money is split and she resumes selling tickets.
The New York Independent reports a new agricultural method turning cornstalks into shredded fodder. It stores well in silos and feeds cattle and sheep year round, lowering fattening costs by about one half with shredded corn priced near $2.75 per ton.
The Hartford Courant in 1777 was owned and edited by a woman known as the Widow Watson with exclusive charge of the journal. After marrying a notable Hartford citizen, she likely let him advise, yet she remains recorded as the country’s first woman editor.
A statement notes that divorce rates among Chickasaws are lower than those of any other race of people. The remark appears in a period-appropriate context reflecting social opinions of the time.
Whalebone, a costly item on dressmaker bills, can be reused. Bent pieces straighten after a few hours soaking in cold water, saving materials and extending wear.
During the eight months ending in August this year the country shipped to England 4,733,659 more silver than in 1899. Shipments to Hongkong and China rose by 2,160,420 and to the rest of China by 1,388,310.
The County Court of Prowers County Colorado requires George G Wright Jr and Marshall Dental Manufacturing Company to appear within thirty days if served out of county or publication, twenty days if within county, to answer a complaint seeking to extinguish cloud on the title to parts of section 7 township 23 south range 47 west. The action aims to clear title to specified parcels and run against the defendants as named. The case is before Judge E Billingslea at Lamar, dated September 27, 1900.
U S Land Office Lamar Colo October 18 1900 Kate Millinger of Jolly Colo filed notice to make proof on desert land claim northeast of quarter section in Twp 4 range 45 W 6th P.M. before the Register or Receiver Lamar Colo on December 6 1900. Witnesses: Markiam Wilson Albert Wilson Frank H Rosacrans Henry Donnell.
U.S. Land Office Lamar announces Florence A. Nel has filed for final proof on her claim No. 3124 for the NW and NE fractions in sections 25 and 2, township 28 south range 48 west sixth principal meridian. Proof to be made before the Lamar Colorado Register and Receiver on December 27, 1900 after residence and cultivation requirements. Witnesses Martha Chism and A. W. Ere of Lamar.
Charles H Wright filed to make final proof on land in section 34 township 47 west of the 6th P M. He will be sworn in at Lamar Colorado on February 28 1901 to prove continuous residence and cultivation with witnesses A Doster J D Martin J V Davidson and J J Thoman all of Lamar Colorado. Merrill Register.
Advertises August Flower as the best sale medicine for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. Claims to cleanse the system regulate liver action and stimulate nervous and organic functions with a few doses of Green's August Flower. For sale by I. H. Myers.
Santa Fe offers an all year tourist rate of 14.70 for a round trip to Hot Springs New Mexico with final limit 90 days from sale. Holders may also get La Junta side trip rates to Pueblo 2.60, Colorado Springs 4.35, Denver 7.25. Tickets may be used on going or return trip with 60 day limit and step over privileges north of including Pueblo. Inquiries to G J Garvin Agent.
For sale one first class water right in the Fort Lyon Canal offered by B Tuoman. Easy terms available.
A marketing pitch promotes Boschee's German Syrup as the best remedy for severe threat and lung troubles. It claims to heal inflamed tissues, destroy germ disease, ease expectoration, and aid rest, urging one bottle and noting wide druggist support via I. H. Myers.
Sufficient contest affidavit filed by L M Markham against John R Resor entry 4820 for Sec 23 T21 5 R46 W alleging no plantings since 1894 and abandonment of the tract. Notice to appear Jan 8 1901 before the U S Land Office in Lamar Colorado. publication ordered.
Richard Emerson files a contest against Helen B. Dorr's timber culture entry No. 477 dated April 15, 1840 for NW quarter section 2, township 48 west in which eight years of abandonment is alleged. Notice set for December 28, 1900 before the Register and Receiver at the Lamar Colorado Land Office after due diligence shows personal service cannot be made. Merrill, Register. Donovan, Attorney.
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