Rocky Ford Twelfth Annual Fair Preview Promises Large Watermelon Day
Preparations for Rocky Ford's fair are advancing for next week with the art hall decor, cattle exhibits from the State Agricultural College herd, and a Watermelon Day program featuring races, parades, and novelties. Officials urge early entries, note later train departures, and plan meals for expected crowds of up to 20,000 visitors amid bands and festivities.
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State Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Otero County
Holbrook
Denver
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Fair Grounds
Pueblo
Canon City
Monument
Holly
Raton
Rocky Ford
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Fair Association
W. C. Steele
Public Comfort Committee
Fair Secretary
Public sentiment rises against saloons in Fort Collins era
The Fort Collins Express notes growing U S opposition to drink culture and cheers public talk and action against saloons. It credits local efforts for banishing the saloon and argues true reform starts with individual conscience, not quick fixes.
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United States
Fort Collins
Fort Collins Express
Prohibition Sweeps Texas in Early 1900s
A Texas era described as a revolution as 130 counties vote total prohibition and 59 partial. Towns like Dallas and Fort Worth allow liquor sales while many border and panhandle counties stay unrestricted. Most residents live under local option laws with more counties expected to vote within 30 days. Governor Lantiam is a strong prohibitionist, aiding plans for a constitutional prohibition amendment in the next year.
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Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Border
Panhandle
Democratic Party
Lantiam
Colorado Springs Daily Telegraph
Rocky Ford Church Finances and City Notes
The Rocky Ford issue reports four churches noting annual expenditure and deficits eased this year. It covers ME Church finances, Christian Church pastorate, Presbyterian salaries, and Baptist expenses. It also details City Council actions including Fair Association park use and minor warrants. It closes with obituaries, wedding plans at the Colorado State Fair, and local notices.
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Pollock
Fair Association
H. V. Alexander
J. H. Brown
Santa Fe Sets Record Time From New York to Los Angeles
Henry P. Lowe’s special Santa Fe train accelerated from Chicago to the Pacific reaching Los Angeles ten hours ahead of schedule. The route covered 5265 miles at an average of 48.8 mph breaking previous times. Santa Fe officials note the achievement but lament it could not aid in a family emergency. Labor Day festivities in Pueblo promise a grand parade for 20000 workers and expanded events at the State Fair grounds.
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Santa Fe
Atlantic
Pacific
Henry P. Lowe
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
California
Nicholson
Lowe
Pueblo
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Colorado State Fair Board
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R. W. English Lumber Co
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J. A. Lawson
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Lyons Bros
New York, N. Y
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Pittsburgh, Pa
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Canon City Coal
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