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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
2
The West Point cadet corps faces a shortfall of 70 or more from its authorized strength, not explained solely by tougher exams. In the current class 79 cadets failed to report, amid concerns about prosperity drawing youths toward private life and better pay, diverting them from military careers.
An 19th or early 20th century editorial argues that modern schoolboys waste time on athletics and popular clubs instead of study. It warns that excessive vacations and indulgent schooling create restless, fragile minds. The piece urges disciplined study over easy college entry and decries overannotated teaching.
A roundup of notable figures and events: Judge Pollock designated to preside in Oklahoma federal sessions. mourners and notable deaths, including Theodore Teichraeber and James Benslow. prominent politicians like Senator Dolliver and Admiral Dewey turning ages and visiting sites. U S and Panama matters, immigration, and railroad incidents. various bank closings, trials, and legal actions. Christmas observances and cultural notes across the United States.
Denver hosts Esperanto group work and reports 150 jackrabbits shipped to aid Denver’s poor. Bald eagles winter east of Hardin. Ault Bachelors plan a ball with Fisher hornpipes. Pueblo minors arrested for bicycle theft. no details given. D and R G rails to be laid between Moronco and Canon City in six weeks. Pueblo canning plant project backed by John B. Taylor with Arkansas valley crops. Eureka fire destroys four buildings. loss 12000 with 3200 insured. Greeley factory workers fed turkey by employers at midnight. El Paso interests form New Mexico Development Co to build railroad to San Juan County. Captain Paddock dies in Boulder. Lindsey returns to Denver Juvenile Court. State receipts from government land sales total 17016.51. Denver hosts national Single Taxers meeting with Henry George Jr and others. Adobe wreck damages ruled as Denver jury awards 5500. Boulder to Denver trolley wire work advances. new grade to serve steam and oil trades. Greeley starch depot stores 250000 pounds awaiting shipment. starch campaign grows. Denver post office shows 8.8 percent rise in business to November 30. total federal take 820863.20. Judge Lindsey plans extended southern tour before May. Captain Seth Baker dies in Colorado Springs. he led Odd Fellows and other orders. Gwillum Investment plans water sales from Chandansol wells near Florence. deed of trust filed to raise funds.
True religion can transfigure life by giving duty joy and sorrow new content and deeper meaning. Conscience becomes the voice of God, duties rise as divine commands, and sorrow yields resignation as the light of divine love shines through.
The piece argues care and patience matter more than training in nursing. It contrasts a boastful trained nurse with an unobtrusive, kindly helper, noting spirit and atmosphere influence recovery more than expertise. Even small daily contact can create a curative influence for the ill.
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