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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
6
The Register in Lamar Colorado runs a column of wry sayings and cultural quips. It notes a coal trust pressuring consumers, jokes on umbrellas and corkscrews, and observations on marriage, poetry, chocolate, and divorce headlines. An Iowa woman won a divorce nine hours after her husband’s death.
A passage notes pocket directories listing names and data of confidence men could become standard equipment for Chicago con artists. It suggests publishers create a full description directory and circulate it through rural communities for easier roping in visitors.
A long horn Texas steer at the Chicago stockyards escaped, killed a horse, charged crowds to the fences, and was finally subdued by police. Unlike Madrid bulls, the steer fought back and appeared to enjoy the chase before its death or capture.
In 1880 Captain Oberlin M. Carter led Savannah harbor improvements. In 1896 he served as military attache in London. A successor in Savannah uncovered corrupt schemes costing the U.S. about 2,000,000 dollars. Carter was court-martialed, found guilty on all charges, and dismissed from the Army with a 10,000 dollar fine and imprisonment.
The Wilinois state fair grounds are praised as the finest and most complete show grounds in the world. The dome from the World’s Fair era stands at Springfield with grandstands barns and sheds noted for comfort and completeness. The 1899 fair opens the last Monday in September drawing attention from the state board of agriculture and workers. Secretary Garrard oversees preparations despite his noted accident, promising a truly great exhibit.
At the national encampment in Philadelphia Judge Rassieur withdrew from the race for commander-in-chief. He endorsed Albert D. Shaw who was elected by acclamation as commander. Irvine Robins and H. M. Minton were chosen senior and junior vice commanders. The event featured naval illumination and the Union ex-prisoners of war camp fire.
Cape Town reports Boers massing on the border with a Transvaal mobilization. The Times correspondent notes a boast by an influential official that the English have been beaten twice and will suffer a harsher flogging. Boer movements intensify near Standerton and Volsrust amid warnings of possible conflict.
The General Liquid Air Refrigerating Company announces new plants planned in Denver and about half a dozen other large cities. The firm will reincorporate with capital raised to 10 million dollars. An inventor of the liquid air process is in Europe studying methods, as the Denver plant aims to produce about 2000 gallons daily.
Berlin dispatch reports that German volunteers in Pretoria Krugersdorp Johannesburg and Heidelberg offer service to the Transvaal army in case of war with Britain. President Kruger accepts the offer and allows Germans to select their own officers.
In Washington, General Miles may join a Manila expedition with Merritt and Brooke while a Navy Yard apprentice reform expands eligibility and exams. War updates outline new volunteer regiments, Manila governance, and a broad push to start the Philippine campaign after the rainy season ends.
A damaged passage discusses a judge named Chevernesy Vice Chanecetlor Bacon and his abilities. It suggests he has sharp legal insight, with remarks about his mind and potential future influence. The text is fragmentary and appears from The Argonaut.
A fragmented notice describes a tonic claim linking vigor to growth, praising How Stomach Bitters for aiding the overworked stomach and dyspepsia. It touts a private stamp discovery and urges duty to the stomach sufferer with implied health benefits.
A fragmented report notes French students favor German study over English with decline in English. It mentions the Sciences Politiques in Paris training diplomats who value German over English, reflecting shifting language interests among French youths toward German and Austrian ties.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad conducted trials to extend through runs by enlarging tenders and adjusting crews. The test aimed to reduce locomotive purchases by 24 units and increase monthly mileage from about 3,500 to 7,000 miles per engine, with double crews on the new plan.
An old advertisement promotes a foot powder named Feet Ease to relieve sore feet from new shoes. It mentions relief for corns and swelling and directs shoppers to shoe stores, with a sample address line reading Allen 3 Olmnsted LeRer.
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