Tax Levy Gap Between Promises and Reality
County commissioners set 1897 tax levy at 30 mills, up from 26.4 last year, despite Democratic promises to cut rates. Opinion columns accuse the party of economy betrayal, urge voters to back Republicans for steadier finances and reduced debt. In Lamar Sparks note, editor complains of a cold and endorses Carter's liver pills.
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Board of County Commissioners
BO Mills
Judge Hayt
Eagle
Prowers
Bryan
Lamar Sparks
Joe
Carter
Sparks Promise and Levy Controversy Highlight Local Politics
An 1806 election advisory cites levies and land taxes to critique the Sparks party. It claims a 30 mill levy and warns of promises, urging voters to support Higbee. The piece also promotes Dr. Sapero’s medical services in town, noting free consultations and charity care on October 20.
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Sparks
la Junta and
Lamar Canal
Board of Commissioners
Higbee
Sapero
Judge
May Valley Local News and Progress Notes
May Valley reports Dan Leatherman and family leaving for Kansas on Wednesday. E. P. Thurston's new house is ready for roofing. Geo Woods quarried stone for the Irwin building in Lamar. Ira McVey leases O. F. Leonard’s land to sow wheat. Social gatherings occurred at T. J. Martin’s and W. Tuttle’s homes. Revival meetings start around November 1 with T. S. Leland and C. W. Harned assisting B. E. Jacobs.
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Dan Leatherman
Kansas
E. P. Thurston
Geo. Woods
Irwin
Lamar
Ira McVey
O. F. Leonard
T. J. Martin
W. Tuttle
T. S. Leland
Las Animas
C. W. Harned
B. E. Jacobs
Doctor Sapero Praised as Leading Eye Surgeon of His Era
The article extols Dr. Karmen C. Sapero as a premier physician and surgeon renowned for his expertise in eye treatment. It highlights his remarkable success and stature among contemporaries in the medical field.
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Karmen C. Sapero
Beautiful Sea Shells Available from Florida Collector
Mrs. F A Warner of Jacksonville Florida offers a dozen or more varied sea shells from the coast coral reefs and the West Indies to readers who mail stamps for postage. A piece of white branch coral is included with each set.
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West India Islands
F. A. Warner
Jacksonville
Fla
Santa Fe Route Resumes California Limited for 1897 98 Season
The Santa Fe Route will resume its semi weekly California limited train on October 20 for the 1897 98 season. Equipment includes ves tibulated Pullman palace sleepers buffet smoking car and through dining car managed by Fred Harvey. Describes luxury service and fastest time with another daily express train carrying palace and tourist sleepers to California. W. E. Cade, Agent.
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Santa Fe
California
Bank financial figures show capital and deposits listed
The document presents capital stock paid in 5000 and surplus fund and undivided profits after expenses. It notes bank notes outstanding and indicates individual deposits subject to check as well as demand and time certificates of deposit with a 50000 and 5000 figures appearing.
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Ean National Bank
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I. S. Bryant
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Goodale
Colorado
GC. C. Goodale
Conorano
Coodale Building
J. K. Doughty
Laxan, Coromano
Mary E. Goodale
WM. F. Gross
Prop
Blodgett
Lamak
Colo
Conwell Bid
EASY
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May Valley
The
First National Bank
Laman
U.S
Iserve
Serene Sms
State OF
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W. C. Gould
W. ©. Gourn
Cashier
Isvi
D. &. Coorke
Jean Notary Public
Arrasilirectors
Mibowsee Soo
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