Taxes and tariffs loom in Rocky Ford notes
The article reports on 1901 tax due dates and delinquency issues, county and city financial dealings, and printing contracts. It notes Sugar beet prospects in the valley, discussions on tariff policy, and plans to publish a New Year edition highlighting Rocky Ford’s advantages and potential wealth from placer claims and oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adsmond
la Junta
Laspot
Beall
Colorado
Idaho
Cole
Rocky Ford
Indianapolis
Col
Robb
Routt
W. E. Anderson
Chas
Stewant
Press
Riverside
Cal
Ford
Farmers Institute program highlights honey bee talk
The upcoming Farmers Institute includes an illustrated lecture on the honey bee by Prof. Gillette of the State Agricultural College. Also featured are Robert Oxnard’s views on the Cuba tariff issue, arguing to keep the sugar tariff intact to protect U S beet sugar interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Prof
Gillette
State Agricultural College
Josh Billings
Arkansas Valley
Robert Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Co
San Francisco Bulletin
Oxnard
United States
Cuba
Congress
County Printing a Political Job Sparks Bid Dispute
The commission advertised county printing work, favoring the Democratic publishers while Republican member Godding fought the plan. Contracts for the clerk's semi annual statement tax schedules envelopes and other items went to the Otero County Democrat with rival bids rejected, while the delinquent tax list was awarded to Rocky Ford Tribune at a higher rate and a Rocky Ford Enterprise bid included a bonus to influence the county’s vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Rocky Ford Tribune
The
Tribune
Godding
Otero County
Democrat
Rocky Ford
la Junta Tribune
Stark's Furniture Store Display of Fine Home Furnishings
A downtown scene praises Stark's Furniture Store highlighting rocking chairs sofas cradles umbrella stands and hat racks. It notes stools springs mattresses beds with brass and white trim dining chairs and tables in dark or light colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Briscoe
Washington School
Mr. B
Rocky Ford Ditch
Hriscoes
Mre. I
12Th St
Maple Avenue
Water Works
Levy
D. W. Burrell
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Farmer's Department Store
Wive
Aurora
Geo. Keith Co
Campello
Mass
Department Store
Enterprise Publishing
D. W. Barkley
Enterprise Telephones
Gunton
Republican Party
Iron Mountain
Mich
Young Men’s
F. H. Hilfiker
Supt. Griffin
Experiment Station
Dawley Hardware & Furniture Co
J. C. Kain
Fred Haines
Kansas City
Sugar City
O. D. Rolander
Martin
U. S. Ringer
Fowler
Hifiker’s
T. W. Hawkins
Marmaduke
Mr. Hawkins
Hawkins
Harry Baum
C. Thompson
St. James Hotel
Opera House
Fred Cheek
Iona
Holly
Dawley
Steel Ranges
Superior, Marquart and
Willard
Fersrarens
Main and Elm Sts
Elm St
Undertaking Department
Main St
Stark
Stark’s
J. G. Gillen
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