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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
2
The item mixes local fair plans in Rocky Ford and Pueblo with national political debate. It cites Rocky Ford cantaloupes, weathered growth worries, and cooperative calls, plus commentary from Denver and Seattle papers arguing about imperialism and tariff policy and McKinley’s renomination.
The Arkansas Valley Fair directors, all present at a Monday meeting, plan a larger fair with nearly $2000 in purses across speed events. Highlights include a $100 purse five mile cowboy race each three days, a $100 ladies three mile race, and a $350 Watermelon Day pacing event. The Santa Fe Railway offers low rates, and the American Beet Sugar company sugar factory will be opened for public inspection around Watermelon Day. Committees will recruit large farm exhibits, boosting agricultural displays and crop prospects across the valley.
The Rocky Ford Enterprise promotes expansion in and beyond Colorado, praising a greater Rocky Ford with the American Beet Sugar company as a catalyst. The paper reports a fifty percent office space increase to accommodate rising circulation, advertising, job printing and editorial needs, inviting friends to visit the improved quarters.
Mr. Stevens of the Colorado Springs Gazette analyzes probable and doubtful states for the November election. He estimates McKinley secure eastern states, western states, and border areas, with Bryan favored in southern states. His tally shows 206 electoral votes for Republicans and 150 for Democrats under one rounding, with Bryan needing a sweep of doubtful and likely Republican states plus additional midwestern gains to win.
The Holbrook telephone line is now ready for business with eight subscribers listed. Mrs. ma McBride Henry Naucom J. O'Neil Allen Moore W. N. Randall J. B. Manby A. W. Shelton and W. E. Fenton enjoy a free exchange to La Junta and Rocky Ford.
The quarterly teachers examination will be held in the Supt of Schools office at the La Junta courthouse on Friday August 17 and Saturday August 18. An additional test will be offered at Rocky Ford on the same dates to aid attendees of the Normal Institute. Morning sessions begin at 9 o’clock. Mary J Anderson, Supt. of Schools.
A durable bridge over the Rocky Ford ditch on Chesnut avenue opens direct access to the sugar factory. Contractors Leonardt complete much of the cement sidewalk from Senator Swink's home to the plant as Sen Swink's Park addition grows. New houses on Chesnut avenue include H. R. Lutes G. W. Miller and J. A. Sankey. Burrell and Erickson debut cantaloupe crates for early shipments.
The beet sugar campaign progresses well with fields growing finely, growers optimistic for profits, and a factory near completion ready to manufacture sugar by Oct 1. Managers Howe and Wietzel toured beets estimating yields up to 30 tons per acre, even at lower weights. Rocky Ford tightens liquor enforcement near beet fields as licenses are pursued and local officials urge legal compliance. Walsenburg announces Chicken Day on July 3 featuring horse riding contests and a head-to-head chicken grab in the sand.
Readable text shows a closing sale offering shoes at reduced prices for the next thirty days to clear stock and create space for upcoming grocery merchandise. The notice emphasizes inventory reduction with emphasis on price cuts.
A Story & Clark Organ valued at 150 dollars is offered free to the church lodge school or society that receives the most ballots. Each 25 cent purchase at participating city merchants earns voting ballots for any organization. A ballot may be obtained at Opera House Pharmacy.
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