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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
4
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A Republican county central committee meeting is called for Monday August 4 1902 at 1 pm at the Business Men's club rooms in Rocky Ford Colorado. The agenda includes arranging for Republican primaries fixing the date for the county convention and any other business.
Col Jas A Lockhart is talked of as a Republican candidate for the legislature in Otero County. His candidacy is seen as likely to win given wide support among leading citizens, though his business interests may affect acceptance. The Enterprise urges his nomination. The piece also surveys national politics, noting Democratic struggles and a Republican majority in the next House, with districting favoring GOP gains.
A review of Oxnard's prominence in beet sugar politics and industry praise in cartoons and editorials. It cites Chicago Chronicle imagery with Oxnard on the elephant and Harper's Weekly references, plus commentary on Tracy the bandit and Bryan, with notes on tax debates, public school history in Louisiana, and Fusion-era fiscal policies affecting Colorado counties and railroad taxation.
Citizens meet at the Business Men’s club to organize the Old Settlers Reunion. W B Gobin chosen chairman and D W Barkley secretary. Funds $375 secured and beef cattle and sheep promised. Barbecue under G T Gerbing. Committees named for grounds, hall, reception, public comfort and more. Meetings adjourned to Friday evening with plans for closing businesses Saturday noon.
A Philadelphia man calling himself a teacher of Jimnaistics asks a Rocky Ford seed firm to reserve a wife for him. He also writes that he has corresponded with five weekly papers at once, unaware that such views amuse locals. Santa Fe depot improvements continue. cantaloupe crops expected late but strong prices. Rocky Ford Commercial school showcases fine Enterprise job work. Santa Fe plans a special train August 1 to Colorado Springs for Woodmen, leaving Rocky Ford at 5 am and returning at midnight, round trip 2.50, with large anticipated turnout.
Analysis dated May 8 1902 reports water from Q L McCreery Rocky Ford Colorado showing traces of strontia and noticeable lithia with total solids and standard salts quantified. The piece notes the water's claimed curative properties for stomach and kidney issues and announces it is free to visitors. later commercial sale may follow. City council actions and local events are also summarized.
Arkansas Valley Fair Association invites applications for fair ground privileges and exhibitor space. First choice is given to local residents. Signed M. U. Randel, Secretary.
Household tips urge saving stockings with monograms and careful darning using long and short stitches to extend wear. Advice includes gamely dressing for sewing, using a gold thimble, and teaching children to stitch. Mentions local events, ads, and notices around Rocky Ford.
Read the schedule of sermons and activities at Baptist, Episcopal, German Baptist, First Presbyterian, Christian, and Methodist churches. Topics include The Practical Value of Education, The Departed Lord A Character Study of Samson, Are the Ten Commandments a Rule of Life, and The Great Dispensation. Epworth league and young women's programs highlighted.
In Peoria the Western league base ball park is under four feet of water. A Parsee driver questions a man about an Indian who worships the sun. A New Yorker sends candy with a pun upon thanks to the tank. Acker's Blood Elixir claims to cure chronic blood poisoning and scrofulous affections with a money back guarantee. Hereford & Award sell the tonic at 50 cents and one dollar.
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