Sugar beets and politics loom in Colorado news
The Rocky Ford column discusses shade trees and the upcoming city election while reporting agricultural talks at Loveland on sugar beets. It notes the post office becoming an international money order office and critiques a proposed Sabbath bill as dangerous to state interests.
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Rocky Ford,Colo
Farmers’ Institute
Loveland
Cooke
Rocky Ford Post Office
Europe
Asia
Africa
Young
Senator Swink
Representative Patterson
House
Patterson
Senate
Swink
Washington Lincoln exercises shine at Washington School
Memorial events in honor of Washington and Lincoln filled all rooms with flags and tributes. Eighth grade performances included declamations, biographical sketches, eulogies, patriotic songs, and a notable annexation debate. The Patriot periodical was a highlight and over a hundred visitors attended.
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Washington
Lincoln
Philippine Islands
The
Patriot
Best and business notes from La Junta area
ALEX. D. BEST settled in Grand Valley after visiting Colorado in 1873 and ranching success in stock raising. The Kouns Party Cantaloupe is incorporated with Emory Robb as president and A. P. Kouns as manager. Kimzey Grocery Co moves south stock to Gerbing's building for a fancy groceries focus. J. E. Gauger refutes a claim about a Feb. 25 market meeting for 700 cars. Memorial exercises for Washington and Lincoln praised in schools. Liberty school flies a new flag after it was raised with cheer. Iowans in Otero county discuss a reunion. John Ritchie injured by a horse. spring-like weather then snow and cold. Col. Thomas Holland travels to Rocky Ford to study fruit trees for planting. Holly Chief’s D.
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Alex. D. Best
Colorado
Pattonsburg
Mr. Best
Missouri
la Junta
Grand Valley
Kouns Party of Cantalou
The
Kouns Party Cantaloupe
Emory Robb
A. P. Kouns
Geo. A. Daring
Kimzey Grocery Co
Gerbing’s
Kimzey Roory Co
D H Gnattam Dies in Colorado City After Illness
D H Gnattam died of pneumonia at his Colorado City home on February 17 1899 at age thirty five after a ten day illness. He was long time Rocky Ford resident and a loving husband and father. He belonged to A O U W in Nebraska. Mrs Graham and three young sons plus a brother from Bovina Colo left Sunday at 2 pm for their Nebraska home where she plans to reside. Friends in Colorado City extend sympathy.
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D. H. Gnattam
Colorado City
Graham
Rocky Ford
Nebraska
Bovina
Colo
Callahan’s placarded hay shipments boost inquiries
x'. L. Callahan ships extensive alfalfa consignments with placards showing shipper and origin. The advertised approach generated inquiries for alfalfa and other Rocky Ford products. The town is praised for its strong promotion though last week’s sheep shipments to Kansas City yielded $4.75 to $4.90 per head.
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X’. L. Callahan
Kansas City
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Swinke
D. W. Burrell
Washington and Lincoln Memorial
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Western Institute of Osteopathy
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Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Growers’ Association of Colorado
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Santa Fe N. M
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Christian Endeavor
Maud Larmore
Alice Green
T. J. Hill
Sewing Machine
Opera House
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Hlenderson & Son
Cretcher's
Cretcher’s
Enterprise Publishing Co
Roe A A
Hocky
Hay
Brone G. Bareley
D. W. Banker
Soc
B. G. Wilson
South Side Clothing House
J H Shaw & CO
Recker-Hagen
Pierce
Botte
Libowerles
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People's Common Sense Medical Adviser
United States
Tam
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Imo
Catlin Canal
Henry Clark
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Stern Institute of Osteopathy
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