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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
1
The Arkansas valley soil is deep and fertile with ample moisture for irrigation and long productivity. Colorado's climate is favorable year round with mild winters, abundant sunshine, and altitude 4000 to 5600 feet aiding lung health, leading many consumptives to improved life and active careers.
Marie Wainwright as Viola in Twelfth Night drew mixed reaction as stage enunciation and pantomime muted the Shakespearean wit. Scenery impressed but costume changes were lacking and Hedley’s lecture drew praise for clear, moral, humorous oration. Rocky Ford Millinery and local property ads round out the page.
U S Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire introduced a measure in the Senate to bar internal revenue from issuing tax receipts to liquor dealers who lack state or territorial licenses. The proposal aligns with federal action targeting unlicensed sales and aims to strengthen local liquor regulations. The piece notes opposition from retailers and mentions a German health board statement on total abstinence. The Public School Library will close at 4 o'clock on Thursday. 24-26
David Call of Grand Valley sold 7 bushels from 15 acres at 10 cents per pound for 401.55 dollars. He notes early timing cost 2 cents, plus tailings and threshing hay add value. One third of the acreage lacked irrigation, while nearby seeds and a beet crop are also mentioned as profitable.
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