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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
1
A 19th century-style editorial praises Conejos County as a rising agrarian region while denouncing reformers and self-styled lawyers. It lauds Treasurer Brickenstein, condemns corrupt politicians, and warns readers about charlatans who destabilize good government and sow trouble for personal gain.
Next Monday morning Cashier Kavalec will open the new La Jara State Bank in a handsome building. Local ownership dominates two thirds of capital stock and a conservative board leads the bank, with J. T. Wallace as president and R. J. Kavalec as cashier. The bank starts with $30,000 capital, planned to rise to $50,000 soon. A rival bank planned by W. A. Braiden is anticipated as a threat, while libel suit headlines touch the Alamosa Courier and local press criticism continues. The column warns readers to verify facts before publishing and chides editorials by the Courier and Archuleta connections.
A local note laments a youth’s sneer at religion and warns that such disrespect vanishes before death. The brief obituary honors Mother Spencer of Sanford, a long-time community pillar. The Modern Woodmen announce a big dance next Tuesday with Monte Vista band, billed as the season’s standout event.
A brown three year old colt about 700 pounds with a brand on the left shoulder came to Damian Munoz in Capulin on October 14 and remains in his pasture. Owner may reclaim by paying charges and advertising costs. Last published August 31.
Burges Johnson writes in Everybody's Magazine August about mending day and the strain of raising a large family. The narrator jokes about never sparing a child while admitting the urge to wish for paper dolls with painted clothes. Sharpless Cream Separator priced at 65 dollars from The Johnson Supply Co.
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