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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
3
An editorial by S. Arthur Johnson outlines a detailed method to poison prairie dogs using strychnia sulfate and potassium cyanide blended with oil of anise over wheat. It notes timing, quantities, application, and safety cautions, stressing care to prevent harm to people or stock and claiming few poisoning cases in records.
Dr. Charles D. Lamb and Dr. George H. Glover discussed Colorado’s livestock health and the Interstate Association of Live Stock Boards. The group highlighted tick control, tuberculosis testing, and the push for uniform interstate regulations to curb disease and boost cattle quality.
An imaged advertisement promotes a kidney cure claiming to relieve Bright's disease symptoms with a homemade mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It also lists a land sale offering 160 acres in Conejos County with an invite to make offers and bids.
Eye strain is presented as a major contributing factor to many chronic illnesses. The ad claims extraordinary vision reveals defects and nervous strain from correction causes headaches digestion issues and other diseases. It promises to straighten cross eyes with a method and offers eye fitting services and reading glasses at an office north of Ellis' drug store with hours 10 am to 3 pm.
One fare for the round trip between all points in Colorado and New Mexico. On sale December 23 24 25 30 31 and 1st. Final limit January 6. For further particulars see local agent.
Railroads announce reduced fares for attendees of the Ft. Collins Farmers Short Course. The Chronicle notes inaugural commercial printing and coordinated service for visiting farmers attending lectures and demonstrations.
A $15 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of three white face steel calves estrayed from the Alamosa stock yards about a month ago. One is branded T and ear-tagged C. Garcia, another is unbranded but ear-tagged C. Garcia, and the third is unbranded with a swallow fork in the right ear and a bullet hole in the left. CELESTINO GARCIA, Conejos, Colo.
For sale in Morgan Colorado. Lots 1 2 3 4 and Black 10 offered by signed county. Price 60 dollars. Trade or sale details appear under J I Case Thresuine Macutxe Co 12 20 Racine Wisconsin.
A sensational ad claims a secret Oriental and Greek complexion method guarantees a flawless skin. It pairs the method with a rose cut diamond ring sold at a bargain, with the recipe free upon order and limited time availability led by T. C. Moseley of New York City.
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