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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
2
BILL SIMPSON argues for buying locally rather than from mail order firms. He recalls a neighbor who bought a light weight catalog stove and faced disappointment, noting home merchants extend credit, repair access, and comparable prices when costs such as freight are counted. He urges readers to compare prices in person and support local shops.
A Denver Republican piece extols patience and hard work, praising farmers as models of endurance. It links seed time to spring, growth, and trust in natural law, urging readers to imitate the farmer’s calm confidence and responsible effort in a hopeful view of creation.
The Grand hosts an Old Maid's Convention benefit for the local Colored church on Thursday May 7. La Junta and Rocky Ford talent will perform the play Dark Eyes after a prior successful show in La Junta. Admission 25 35 50 cents.
The Maccabees report a 7 million dollar reserve in approved bonds and 30 million dollars in benefits paid over 24 years. Daily payouts average 10 thousand dollars with 550 million in protection in force. The order has 6000 subordinate tents and 650,000 members with all officers bonded. Plans approved by 650 American Insurance departments. State Insurance Commissioner E. E. Rittenhouse praises the organization as safe and scientific in Colorado. Contact J A Johnson in Rocky Ford for protection.
Lost between Washington school and Alex Yant's on Friday April 24. A wheel from a corrugated roller was left behind. Finder asked to return it to Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Genuine new crop seed from Bourbon county Kentucky advertised by The Ebbert Seed Co. Also promoted are City Realty Co services for real estate and loans. Beef for sale cheap mentioning two seated carnage and set double harness. Inquiries directed to Shelton Bros. or the Palace Livery.
An advertisement extols the Weisenborn wire fence system as cost effective and hog tight. It claims easy setup, use of old barbed wire, long lasting durability, and strong performance up to six tons per section. The description invites readers to request a free illustrated catalog from agent CG B Forpas in Rocky Ford Colorado.
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