31 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
A partial catalog of city properties and homes offered for sale includes cottages with 4 to 6 rooms, west front lots, and a two story brick store on Main street. Prices range from 700 to 4 000 dollars with details on frontage, rooms, and water access. Several large parcels of land and improved estates at various acreages are advertised with exchange options and developments nearby.
Cripple Creek correspondence reports a surprise party for Miss Grace Marcher, visits by Mrs. Chas Davis and Miss Mary Bleeker, and local happenings. Judge Parker arrests Joseph Davis and Harry Ames of Bob Creek for cattle theft while Jacobo Ex, Sugar City agriculturist, is released on bonds. A two horse team incident near La Junta ends fatally for A C Towne. Local business includes English Lumber Co yard nearing completion and new dance class organized by Prof J L Miller.
Outlook argues Bryan foresight proved unreliable as four year forecasts failed while claimed remedies for social ills show progress. It asserts Bryan’s honesty but doubts his public leadership. Text also cites sun spots causing heat and stomach disorders as causes of ailments, then promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
A dated yellow slip shows the subscription status and time paid. If the date is in the past, readers are reminded they owe for the Enterprise and urged to pay promptly by cash or check, with thanks for keeping the office running.
The forthcoming Fair promises record crowds and premium seating. Early buyers at the English Lumber Co office in Rocky Ford can purchase single day seats for 50 cents or full fair access for 81 and receive return checks. Tickets available now. ushers will guide attendees to reserved seating.
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