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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1898
Page
7
A San Francisco report recalls a forest of flowers that erupted after potions mellow into an all consuming scent. A traveler describes trees and vines heavy with blossoms that lure, surround, and obscure all light, with a danger of suffocation by their splendor in a village of demon Sowers.
In the London Spectator an essay notes a curious similarity among vegetable eating animals in famine times. It argues most stockpile processed foods and dense nutrients while the beaver stores bark underwater, a labor intensive method differing from mere foraging and highlighting varied survival strategies.
An artificial wooden moon seven feet in diameter hangs at the center of the Colum University Library dome. Painted white to reflect light, it is lit by eight electric lights and surrounding reflectors to illuminate reading tables. The project aims for a brilliant glow, with design details including gold leaf and copper-based Swan plating techniques.
A damaged passage cites a remark by Newrich about marriage and a quoted export statistic. The text mentions a serious condition and a comment that he would see me first. It references a 40 percent export share and nails taken in Japan.
The Boston Transcript notes Wesley gave $200,000 to the poor despite a meager salary. He founded a charity network and a microloan program that helped a cobbler grow his business to $150,000 yearly. He promoted medical dispensaries and urged Wilberforce to end slavery. Whitfield and Lady Huntington are contrasted on slavery.
A brief note contrasts French and English habits and customs. It notes kinship terms differ with aunt and uncle, traffic sides vary by country, oyster service differs by shell half, and soldiers’ red trousers versus red coats.
A Tennessee veteran writes to the paper recounting a July 1863 cavalry raid that struck John Morgan’s command near Buffington and describes hardships including long march days and the need to change underwear daily during the march.
A 60 degree environment yields 50 chirps per minute, 70 degrees yields 120, a rise of four chirps per degree. At a very hot time the cricket reaches 166 chirps per minute, indicating rapid song as temperature climbs.
Gladys laments wartime effect on seaside holidays as she recalls buying a remnant of fabric for a bathing suit, noting friends not drafted yet and anticipating resort closures this summer amid the conflict.
A pompous guest brags of knowing great men and even claims intimate contact with Longfellow Tennyson and royalty. A quiet man asks if he knew the Siamese twins here. The boastful reply pretends to have met one twin but not the other.
A suggested ant control method mixes five cents worth of tartar emetic with an equal amount of sugar and water. The compound is placed in small dishes along shelves or entry points to drive ants away for a season. It is a poison, but reportedly leaves no visible dead ants.
An old medical ad advises curing acoldoin in a day with Lasative Hrome Quinine Tablets and claims druggists will refund the money if it fails to cure. The fragment suggests simple remedy language and consumer assurance.
The note lists Britain’s reach and wealth: forty colonies, 240 millionaires, Croesus wealth around £4,000,000, 1,006 miles of tramways, British manufactures valued at $4,000,000,000 yearly, two thirds of world shipbuilding, government revenue $480,000,000, and $12,500,000,000 lent abroad. It claims no ancient empire matched Britain’s size or wealth.
Temon Horn notes a near daily lemon bath practice in the West Indies where three to four limes or lemons soak in water for half an hour to extract juice. The process imparts a remarkable sense of freshness and cleanliness to the skin.
Vienna authorities decree a tax relief for eighteen years to owners of 1,263 specified houses who replace them with new structures. The plan aims to accelerate removal of tumble-down buildings and spur reconstruction.
A witty exchange between Mr. Wallace and Mrs. Wallace highlights tensions over who writes and follows club rules. Mrs. Wallace retorts that they did not make the rules, implying reliance on others for governance.
Miss Singleton recalls gossip about happy marriages while Mrs. May Todd notes no major trouble with her husband apart from minor strains. The exchange hints at domestic harmony and common strains within union.
A playful exchange begins with a question about matches in heaven and spirals into a joke about the devil visiting to don brimstone. The dialogue centers on a mother and child exploring fate and mischief with a lighthearted tone.
A quirky claim compares comet temperatures to a red hat tron, suggesting comets are 2,000 times fiercer in heat. The statement presents a fantastical scale without scientific basis.
An advertisement touts Dr Fenner s Kidney and Backache Cure as an effective remedy for kidney bladder urinary and uterine disorders bed wetting by children back pain dropsy Brights disease and female disorders It claims thirty years of private practice by a leading American physician and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after one bottle
A settler named Charles M. Ball filed notice of intent to make final proof to support his claim. The proof will be before the Register and Receiver in Lamar Colorado on Friday November 18, 154. Ball is H B No 4021 for the BY NWA and W FRY Seeds Teep 228 Ree 48 We 6th P. Mein. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Chas. Miller Amos Myers Thom as Murray and John Guy, all of Lamar Colorado.
The Santa Fe railroad announces new and improved service from Denver to California in two days with two fast trains daily to Kansas City and Chicago. Through sleeping and chair cars are expanded, Fred Harvey dining cars are highlighted, and local Denver routes include Colorado Springs Manitou and Pueblo. For reservations contact J. P. Hall, General Agent, Denver.
Edward B. Leaverman of Lazar, Larimer County Colo filed notice of intention to make desert-land entry No. 3 for SEY 3 34 Tp 21 5 Range 46 W 6th PM. Hearing set before Register and Receiver at Lamar on November 10. Witnesses: Horace Williams, F M Rosecrans, J M Wright, George W Leasure of Lamar, Colo. W A Merrill, Register.
Notice is given that William Dingwall has filed to make final proof for his land claim in Sec 26, Twp 22 S, R40 W, at Lamar Colorado. Witnesses include Charles Kampenthal William Vernon George Simpson and John W Prowers of Caddoa. A separate timber casture claim No 024 lists witnesses William Dingwall William Vernon Chas Pennponenas and Green Robinson. Register Olpolo Ww Mennite presides.
Jacob L. Chinn seeks final proof for his claim to Sec 24 Tp 22 S R 48 W and Horace E. Williams files for Sec 27 Tp 21 S R 46 W. Both sets list witnesses and specify dates in Lamar Colorado with dates in October and November. The notices come from the U S Land Office in Lamar Colorado.
Public notice lists a land claim proof before the Register and Receiver at Lamar Colorado on October 21. The named settler is Ira C McVey for NW4 Sec 20 Twp 21 S Range 8 W. witnesses Frank Rosecrans Alfred Jacobway John Stream EK Thurston, all of LaPlace Mesa.
Melissa R. Stephens, heir of John H. Stephens deceased, files timber culture proof before the Register and Receiver in Lamar Colorado for the SWW of Section 8 Township 22 S Range 49 W. Witnesses Bright Ham Lydn Flinn Joe Horn and Jerry Kellicher reside in Caddoa Colorado. Hearing set for November 22.
The notice lists lodge events for Oxtent Carter No. 82 R.A. M. Lamar Loner No. 0 A. L. & A. M. Lamar Camr No. % O. C. F. Lamar Loner No. 80 and other groups. It invites members and visiting brothers to attend and specifies meeting times on weekdays and Saturdays. It also includes details for Woodmen of the World Granada Societies and K of T M reviews.
The United Presbyterians hold Sabbath services at 1 a.m. and 11 a.m. with a 10 a.m. Sunday School and a C. E. meeting at 7 p.m. Pastor TipBay leads. Lamar-Services include Sunday preaching at 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kehoe and Cores preach. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. W. C. T. U. meets monthly on Friday afternoon. Mother's meeting the fourth Friday. May Valley School House hosts Sunday at 2 p.m. Granapa M. E. Church holds Sunday evening services and Sunday School at 2:20 p.m. J. C. Alderson, Pastor M. E. P. S. C. E. meets Sunday evening at 7:30 at M. E. Church. All young people invited. Lecy Nowzens presides, Dona Nelson secures.
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