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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
3
H. M. Cottrell reviews Poland China Tamworth and crossbreeding for Colorado hogs. He cautions against overfeeding Poland China, notes litter sizes and profitability, and emphasizes purebred stock from prolific lines, uniform type, and avoidance of heart weakness or swayback.
Breeders seek improved hog development in ham and shoulder. Belt breeders ship breeding stock to Colorado due to light heart, sway back, or weak patterns making them unsalable domestically. The passage notes shifts in market preferences and supplier behavior within hog production networks.
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe herbal remedy for female ailments including back pains urinary and bladder issues and inflammation. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents with free sample offer and mailing address in Le Roy New York. The text also mentions a local club saloon as a venue to buy cigars.
Trustee's Sale notice details William A Baldwin note of $800 with 7 to 10 percent interest to American Investment Company Wyoming. Edwards Rollins failed as trustee. B S Christensen named as successor. Sale set for September 15 at 10 AM at Alamosa Post Office front door to settle balance and costs.
Christen Jensen trustee in bankruptcy of R. P. Marshall will hold a public auction at 10 a m on July 21 and continue to August 2 in Manassa Colorado for book accounts and notes adding up to 500 dollars. The sale may be whole or separate as the trustee sees fit to wind up the estate under Ezra T. Elliott. Names and amounts owed will be available at the trustee’s Manassa residence and posted at the sale. All interested are notified to attend.
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