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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
2
The issue notes upcoming fair entries urged by farmers and 4H-like exhibitors, highlights a large new department building, and predicts record attendance. It also surveys local physicians, osteopaths, undertakers, dentists, and clinics in Nocky Ford, illustrating a bustling town becoming Southern Colorado’s hub while promoting the fair and agricultural interests.
The sugar factory shows rising activity as the sugar campaign nears. Crop reports look promising, ditch water and Arkansas valley soil analyses indicate a higher sugar yield in this key crop. Cantelope shipments decline from three years ago while carloads and cash returns improve. Watermelons remain highly profitable and Rocky Ford’s water system is expected to see major improvements with officials working to restore the works.
Rocky Ford welcomes Hotel El Capitain built by Valley Hotel Company led by F. J. Capitain. Cost about $20,000, with hot and cold water, telephone, porcelain baths, electric lighting, reading rooms, parlors, and a large dining room under a Japanese cook. Mrs. M A Loring manages this elegant temporary home for travelers. Opening reception on Saturday August 31 invites public to inspect the finest hotel in Southern Colorado. A dance with $1 tickets planned.
Rocky Ford public schools set opening for Monday Sept 9 with examinations for new pupils at 9 am Sept 2 library building and teacher assembly Sept 7. District division aims for greatest good. appeals possible. Local rail map, cantaloupes, a warehouse note, fire loss, and theater plans listed along with public notices and business ads.
Vacant space south of the St James is becoming a construction site with three buildings 25 by 80 feet two stories high. A store room and hotel space on the second floor will expand the hotel. Kellogg and Dunsmore are building adjacent structures. The frontage will match the St James in height and style, making the block among the city’s finest. Other projects include J E Orr’s photography studio by R M Gant and a future Enterprise Publishing Company brick building with a 22 by 30 foot room for rent.
A full house enjoyed Beachers' Minstrels last night with lively acts and vibrant singing. Dr. W. M. Arnold, osteopath, has opened an office in Hagen Block offering free consultations for osteopathic treatment of all diseases.
80 acres of land under Rocky Ford Ditch within one mile of the Post Office. Available in any sized tracts. Contact Wm. Matthews.
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