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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
5
The piece notes a final chance to register next Monday requiring two witnesses. It mocks Democrats planning to “scratch their ticket” this year and accuses editorials of urging secrecy to keep votes hidden. The report cites postponements due to Mrs. Williams’s illness and her death affecting local meetings.
The quote attributed to J F Mendenhall criticizes Democratic spending on roads, noting that neither a Pinkerton nor Scotland Yard detective could locate the funds. The remark highlights political contention over infrastructure expenditures.
The piece criticizes Democratic and Republican tactics around Miss Exline, tax policy, and bridge promises. It notes the Register saved taxpayers money, accuses the fusion board of maintaining tax levies, and endorses Republican candidate W. F. McPherson’s stance against new bridges until existing ones are paid for. It defends journalistic fairness and pledges restrained commentary.
Mr Mendenhall accused his own party in a Paradox schoolhouse speech of extravagance and criticized the commissioner’s tax policy. He said the goal is to reduce taxation and improve public service, calling the office pivotal in local governance.
In a speech J F Mendenhall criticizes the Democratic Board of Commissioners for imposing taxes seen as heavy on farmers, calling the levy a financial strain on agricultural communities.
The letter accuses the Democratic county board of waste and high road levies totaling about ten to eleven thousand dollars annually. It argues Republican oversight reduced overspending, notes overdrafts from prior administrations, and urges voters to consider the party in power when judging road spending and tax levels. It then defends recent fiscal restraint and suggests relying on local Democratic figures for road land management.
Notice to Prowers County voters from Miss M. H. Exxine on the Peoples Party ticket seeking reelection as County Superintendent of Schools. She claims a fair record, no reported mistakes, and pledges to serve all people without favoritism if elected in November.
In El Paso the Finnigan's Ball company was tendered a reception by the local lodge of Eagles. Manager Welch praised the royal entertainment and noted that many cast members are Eagles. The Lamar opera house engagement occurred on November 8 with standing room only.
Nails and wagon covers and tents advertised at the Second Hand Store. C B Thoman promotes bargains in town lots and farm lands as well as iron beds and fire insurance. Dr A W Seabury lists medical offices on East Main Street.
Dr C D Warner offers a seven cure compound advertised as a great cancer remedy and treatment for skin and blood diseases from contact secondary or hereditary causes. Sold by McLean Bros.
A Logan county man, Henderson Grimett, suffered partial paralysis and loss of use of one side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, his condition improved markedly, and the claim is supported by Geo. R. McDonalp of the same area. The ad also notes other cures for paralysis and promotes the liniment for rheumatism, sprains, and bruises. Inquiries are directed to I. H. Myers druggist. Also listed is a 1901 San Francisco sale of a prescription for Brights Disease and Diabetes, amounting to 112 500.00, described as the largest sum paid for a prescription. claims a high cure rate and offers free reports.
A letter from Rev J B Fry and Susan E Fry of Brookline Station Missouri describes a trial of White Wine of Tar Syrup for pulmonary consumption. The wife, once told to be near death after eighteen years of lung disease, improves after three bottles and is now on a fourth with better health. They obtain medicine through John Potter, a local merchant, and commend the remedy to others with throat or lung trouble.
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