12 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
1
A terse notice from D EB Coorzz P M requests letters be sent in response to an advertised inquiry. The fragmented wording suggests a public call for correspondence or notices linked to a local matter.
The ad offers a Baby Crescent item for sale at a low price. Interested buyers are directed to contact Dave Downer for details. G H Downer is listed as the seller.
The Santa Fe offers one way fares to Chicago at 22.75 and to St Louis at 20. Lamar to Omaha exhibition and return 30 day tickets priced at 23.20. Sales run June 1 to October 30. Purchases after October 1 limited to return by November 15. Final return limit of November 15 on sale from June 1 to October 15 priced at 27.85.
A compilation of editorial opinions lauds Lamar Colorado as a progressive irrigation success. It highlights Lamar as county capital of Prowers on the Santa Fe line, with a 1500 population, modern stores, schools, a 500-barrel mill, water works, and rapid growth. Visitors recount lavish hospitality, fruit displays of peaches and melons, and the region’s transformative irrigation that has revitalized the Arkansas Valley.
In Lamar last week J N Leslie Republican candidate for commissioner was chaperoned by Amity canal superintendent J F Mc Dowell. The Sparks warns against old corporation cries, arguing Amity backs county prosperity and that farmers form a broad corporate base aiding Amity.
Irwin's displays Lamar’s largest assortment with Silks at the Fair and corduroy pants while Frank J. Holmes & Co features quinces for preserving and apples to pair. An $8 cabinet is now $5. Will Billingslea appears at Parlor barber shop. Myers' drug store shows brighter shelves after fresh paint. Santa Fe passenger trains run frequent and loaded as soldiers and Templars head east. A town show set up Monday but press forgot to attend. source unavailable to describe it.
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