21 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1895
Page
1
A. T. & S. F. Tose Cano announces new service in Lamar Colorado. Local residents anticipate improved rail access and potential economic benefits as regional transport expands through the town.
A long notice lists meetings of Masonic and fraternal lodges A F and A M Granada Societies and church services at Clinton M E Church May Valley School House and more It includes a county political convention announcement for September 2 1886 to nominate county officers and elect a central committee plus announcements for county superintendent of schools and other offices.
Sparks claims corrupt corporate influence dominates the Republican party in the county. He notes the Bullen Bridge Company is not a corporation but an organization of capitalists, and calls the $7000 tax division by boodlers a non corporate clique. He questions taxpayer satisfaction with the explanation.
A small band of independents rushed primaries and a Tuesday convention with little notice. Voters faced a lack of public notices and past taxes rose by 5 mills, costing about $7000 with funds split between campaign expenses and interest. The piece criticizes the group as guileless yet costly.
The piece describes farmers receiving a Saturday paper with a half day set aside to unite for their own good, while independent managers retain only two days notice. It portrays a call to collective action and highlights the role of managers in promoting the movement within Prowers County.
Haying remains the main activity on Horse Creek with Mrs. George French on the sick list. Fire guards should be prepared for early fall. C. M. Stanley and family worked their claim this week while George French assists W. E. Vincent in haying. Melons and garden produce are plentiful, tomatoes at 25 cents per basket. Koen's grader passed the survey line as slips continue on the 25 foot cut near Hale Underwood's ranch.
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