Rocky Ford hosts U S officials and local politics talk
The Enterprise reports a Rocky Ford visit by A C Campbell W J Hughes and Clyde C Dawson from the U S Attorney general's office to view irrigation benefits and the valley's productivity. It notes ongoing issues in local aldermanic fights over licensing, sugar beet optimism, and an auditing proposal for municipal finances. A high officials gathering with the American Beet Sugar Co and Arkansas Valley Railroad is described, as is public sentiment about political participation and the cruiser Colorado's prideful image.
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Rocky Ford
A. C. Campbell
W. J. Hughes
U. S
Union
Kansas
Arkansas
Arkansas Valley
Supreme Court
Otero County
American Beet Sugar Co
Arkansas Valley Railroad
Henry T. Oxnard
H. R. Duvall
New York City
E. C. Howe
Rocky Ford Factory
Storm of Adverse Criticism in Colorado Courts
Editorials from the Pueblo Opinion and Pueblo Indicator attack Colorado’s supreme court over a recent political decision. They call for strong action and even deportation rhetoric, centering on Gov. Peabody era references. The piece notes G. W. Swink of Rocky Ford as the lone Swink-type candidate for the nomination.
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District Court
Pueblo
Supreme Court of Colorado
Lamar Sparks
Supreme Court
la Gov. Peabody
G. W. Swink
Rocky Ford
Swink for Colorado Governor touted by Pueblo Post
The Pueblo Post and Pueblo Indicator endorse Senator G W Swink as a sturdy plain farmer fit for Colorado’s governor. They urge Republicans to think seriously, praising his honesty, sincerity, and judgment while predicting his election could end state quarrels and restore business flow. They note Swink has active supporters and growing momentum.
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G. W. Swink
Colorado
Senator Swink
Pueblo
Farmer Swink
Swink Prospects for Governor Rapidly Growing
Article notes Senator G. W. Swink of Colorado gains support for governor, with endorsements from Otero county Republican committee and concern voiced by rivals. Highlights Swink’s Arkansas Valley roots, senate terms, and praised traits. Mentions possible Democratic candidate W. H. McCaskill denies candidacy and explains farm ties. Ends with commentary on GOP strength in Otero and a sharp punch about Chicago packers.
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G. W. Swink
Colorado
Otero County
Republican Central Committee
Denver
Arkansas Valley
Durin
State
Senate
Swink
Sacrificial Railroads Aid San Francisco Recovery
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific provided passenger and freight service and thousands of employees to aid San Francisco after the catastrophe. The piece notes their costly operations and long, unproductive routes to the Pacific, praising their charity as noble and essential, though not financially restituted. It urges citizens in Galveston and San Francisco to celebrate these railways as enduring contributors to development and prosperity.
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Galveston
San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Pacific
Austin
Texas
American Beet Sugar Company vows no output curtailment
An American Beet Sugar Company officer rejects trade reports of reduced beet sugar production, noting two new factories under construction and 18 000 acres of beets in Arkansas Valley contracts this year, with ongoing scientific efforts to cut costs and expand share despite higher beet sugar costs versus cane.
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American Beet Sugar Company
Couny
Arkansas Valley
Colorado
Wall Street Journal
Colorado Prosperity Report Highlights State Gains
Colorado shows higher revenues than expenditures due to efficient administration across departments. Inheritance tax and delinquent tax collections rise under rigorous auditing. Insurance and land offices report increased receipts, reflecting diligent enforcement of laws. A Rocky Ford ban on saloons faces political resistance amid a broader liquor debate. Cherry orchards in Grand Valley demonstrate strong profitability with 200 trees yielding high gallon totals at quarter profits.
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Colorado
Insurance Department
Land Office
Paul Gervais
Grand Valley
Ford
Rocky Ford trades and fairs highlight July events
The La Junta Tribune notes varied local items from Phenicie selling lace and embroidery to a July 21 fair exhibit with outlaw horse purchases by Oma Grimsley and a model kitchen display. It also mentions town events, new rates, and health remedies with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for relief from the grip.
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Taft
North Carolina
South
Pueblo Business Men's Association
Minnesota
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
California
Congress
W. H. McCaskill
McCaskill
Jos. Effner
Otero
Chicago Packers
Princeton
Ind
Wm. Ritchie
la Junta
Weidman
Tucker Bros
Ford & Butterfield
Ay City
Alph Moore
Ray Kearney
Fair Grounds
Ecavin Wean Ae Ind
Pinyear
Chas. Miller
Hugo
Oma Grimsley
Fairgrounds
Phenicie
Whitney, Longworth Hotel
Mickelson
Newdale School House
Phenicie’s
Mortimer U
Randel
Hale
Burrell
W. D. Burs
Colorado Springs
Chamberlain
Avistatss
J.w.phenicie
Buckk & Pap
E. C. Shelton
Grocer
THE
State Bank
John E. Godding
E. J. Smith
Cashier
Geo. W. Swink
D. W. Barkley, Jr
Cash
Agency
Famous Pierce Wheel Columbia Rambler Day
Rocky
Daniel Deemer
Pittsburg
Pas
Albert M. Travis
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