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Rocky Ford Enterprise

Location

Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1906

Page

2

Say so of medicines by makers and doctors cited

An antique advertises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and other pills as openly disclosed ingredients. It appeals to women with pelvic issues and menstrual complaints citing medical authorities and university links to lend credibility. The ad invites correspondence to Dr Pierce, offering a cloth bound volume for 21 stamps.

Pierce Ical Onou James Pinley Rictarnso M Chio Cincinnal Ohio Rthe New Jefferson Medical College Vierca Jree Nees Addreess

Watermelon Day Meeting Elects Committees In Rocky Ford

A citizens meeting in Rocky Ford on August 20 approved committee appointments for Watermelon Day. A. C. Comer led the executive group, with I. D. Hale and others organizing public comfort, decoration, grounds, music, and melon committees. The meeting endorsed Watermelon Day as a key fall festival tied to the county's fair with broad support from farmers and merchants.

Council Chamber Pollock A.C. Comer D. W. Barkley Robert M. Pollock I. D. Hale H. J. Sprinker Geo. E. Preble Paul E. Kennedy E. C. Shelton Geo. C. Maxwell H. I. Maxwell Young Mathis W. C. Ebbert Dr. Fenton Lewis Swink G. H. Rucker Geo. Bryant Lyon & Coggins Oliver Adock G. H. Larmore A. M. Travis A. C. Comer Rocky Ford A. C. Shelton Dr. Purse G. M. Hall Swink Rocky Ford Country U.S. Senate Union H. W. Lance Zang Pueblo Department of the Tee and Mercantie Co Agent Curran la Junta Curran Colorado Colorado Springs

Impressive First Communions at St. Peters Church

Church services report First Holy Communion for five girls and two boys at St. Peters Church. The article also notes upcoming lectures by Brethren Church Prof. Hornley from McPherson College on geology and Genesis, with free Sunday lectures at the Baptist Church.

St. Peter’s Catholic Brethern Church Hornley McPherson College Kansas

Special Santa Fe Trains Stay Longer in Rocky Ford

Watermelon Day service adds longer layovers for five trains. Raton leaves 6:45 p.m. Pueblo 7:00 p.m. Canon City 7:05 p.m. Monument 7:10 p.m. Holly 7:15 p.m.

Santa Fe Rocky Ford Raton Pueblo Canon City Monument Holly

Horse Fly Nets Promised to Preserve Temper and Safety

George Glass advocates protective fly nets for horses to maintain gentleness and safety. The ad emphasizes guarding a horse’s temper to ease handling and manage flies throughout the season.

G A R concert ad and coal sales warning

A dated notice style item invites readers to a G A R concert next Tuesday evening. It warns of cold weather and urges immediate coal orders to avoid shortage, promising clean burning coal and a phone connection for orders.

Harold Manoell Chicago Lyceum Bureau

Otero County Commissioners Proceedings August 1906 Bills and Reforms

Certified copy of the Otero county Board of Commissioners August 1906 meeting. The minutes list authorized payments from Ordinary County Revenue Fund for county services and officials, including sheriff, jail, schools, health, road work, and public notices. Rebate petitions for 1905 and 1904 taxes granted, and County Clerk certification signed at the end.

Board of County Commissioners of Otero County Ordinary County Revenue Fund W. Fenlason Asrommot Eens F J. Fenlason den Co Aeroprot Carrie FE A. Beerbohin R Burton W. Cressey W. Hopper Cosa Li Olmstead Foes J A. I Marshall Justice Fces c._ KE. Palmer Fees Justice Peace W. Spencer Peace Ae H. Clark Tice’s Eeteves Wm. Kingman Witness Justices Court Kilgan E. Willits Witness Wm. Sewa Reed Davison Josefita Arena Rosario Saberonto Wees Wm. Green Frank Hays, Jr Court House Enterprise Pub. Co Fred B. Maxon A. Beerbohm la Junta Electric Colo. Telephone Co la Junta Pure Water Co Bomgardner & O'Neil Hdwe. Co Geo W. McManes Geo. Burr Board of Pensions Frank Mixon Pere Asee Romgandnér & ‘O'Neil “Howe. Co Econ Cook & Son Mils Junta Electric C J. J. Brown J. W. Fisher Anna King I. A. King R. M. Teach John Howe & Son Bomgardner & O'Neil Howe. Co Co. Hospital Nelson Tarbox Hosler Reed Work Standard Fire Frick Co Sosseg English Lumber Co Fowler Mrader Enetieh Lumber Co Ron Sup- Pris Hosier McNeen Bridge Carroll & Co. Fowler Co. Coma Ve Tores & Keeler Ec cVekte Ruckey & Hart CO. Hempelesse Ta Junta Sanitarium Asan Woodcroft A. T. Brown KW. Kearby Weather Bros Hf. C. Foster Otero Rose Emma T. Powell Denver State of Colorado D. Garwood Eald County Board of County Oters

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