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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
1
Evokes an extended clearance event running through Saturday August 29 offering drastic markdowns across odd lots and damaged lines. Items include beauty pins needles embroidery ribbons wash goods and shirts with deep discounts, urging customers to shop before the sale ends and share the price reductions nationwide.
The Che Enterprise reports on Fair and Watermelon Day lacking a key figure H G Swink, ongoing Rocky Ford telephone growth with a new toll switchboard, and beet culture study by Theo Townsend and Blinn. It notes Lamar fair enthusiasm, upcoming rural carrier exams on August 27, and town sentiment about local prosperity and news hunting.
Rapidly increasing cantaloupe shipments from Rocky Ford move toward carload lots as weather favors ripening. This year’s fruit is described as well netted with perfect texture and flavor, signaling strong demand and promising returns for growers in September. E. R. Nichols & Co. and M. O. Coggins each sent the first baskets to the Denver market on the same train.
The board approved a faster horse speed program and hired G. M. Cameron as starting judge. Police arrangements favor reserved-seat holders in the east and west grandstands. F. M. Harsin elected chief of police and a music committee formed. Exhibits planned, fence improvements ordered, and a training ostrich teased as a possible speed rival. Watermelon Day features an all-ages cake walk with cash prizes.
Mrs McPeek and two children and Miss Valda Winchester of the Ford visited sister Mrs Herbert Green over Sunday. O B Stauffer of Rocky Ford discussed cattle in Olney. Judge Parker toured the Ford on business. August Bergalin funeral held at Auckland school. Melon shipments from Capitol Hill Association and Newdale noted along with racing and entertainment plans. Edith Montgomery and Roy Roney wedding mentioned with Mrs Collins visiting Salida Grand Junction Glenwood Springs.
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