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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1898
Page
8
The Lamar Herald notes imminent Republican primaries and urges participation tomorrow. Community notices include local business ads, barber moves, new store openings, and school language classes. The town records frost, cantaloupe fire in Rocky Ford, and upcoming attractions at the opera house.
E E Pike introduces a new line of hats neckwear hosiery and up to date shoes with a large cash invoice. E E Pike also sells groceries and offers cash loans on pianos organs and any valued item. A E Crawford provides affordable laundry service and Lamar Laundry cleans presses colors and repairs men’s clothing with drop bundles at Cross’s grocery.
Last of August brings cool nights and hot days, too warm for other bikes but ideal for Crescents. Early September stays dry and warm, perfect for Crescent riding. Mid September to early October is variable yet generally good for Crescents. October cools, and October stands out as the best month for cycling with Crescents visible everywhere.
Vienna authorities adopt a plan offering 18 years of tax relief to owners of 1 263 specified houses who replace them with new structures. The move aims to clear tumble-down buildings and stimulate urban renewal.
A French chemist proposes adding iron to vegetables by using powdered iron as a fertilizer so the iron tonics are easily assimilated by the human body. He aims to create vegetables naturally enriched with iron through this method.
A brief item notes a patient rumored seriously ill one day and seen shopping for dress goods downtown with dry goods clerks the next, reflecting small town hush and shopper activity.
Ned, the only living war horse from the Civil War, died at 43 in North East Pennsylvania. He served for both Union and Confederacy, ridden by a Crawford sergeant through the rebellion, and later appeared at memorials and Decoration Day events before his bones were to be exhibited at the State University in Philadelphia. Captain Crawford retains ownership duties. the horse had been a famed parade and monument attraction across the country.
An advertisement-style notice claims liver complaints and nervousness can be cured by a treatment. It mentions refunds and cites Myers as the presumably responsible party, with garbled and unclear supporting text. The readable fragment suggests a product or remedy offer with a refund promise.
A brief classified item advertises cheap Baby Crescent items and mentions contact with Dave Downer and G. H. Downer for purchase. The terse note signals a local sale or offer as part of a small classifieds block.
A Tennessee veteran describes drinking boiled water for a bath and feet care after a march, changing underwear daily, and noting he joined John Morgan's command in lumberland in July 1863. He recounts evading capture for sixteen days after a raid near Basingca Pora.
A historical note explains cricket chirps vary with temperature. At 0 degrees the chirp rate is 80 per minute, rising to 120 at 1 degree, implying about four extra chirps per degree over 60. In very hot weather the chirp rate can reach 199 per minute.
Gladye expresses regret over war breaking out and notes friends’ concern. Foaoah asks why, and Gladye suggests seaside resorts may be deserted this summer. She recalls buying fabric remnants two weeks ago that could have been used for a bathing suit.
Fragmentary entry records a shoe invoice at Crose's Jewelry and a garment order linked to E. Pike. The text mentions beer, Pike's FE, and clothing fits, but lacks clear actions, dates, or parties.
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