02 May 1902
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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
1
Water Commissioner Bowman notes the river supply is at its lowest in seasons with Pueblo having about 200 feet of water to meet decrees of 4575 cubic feet. Dry soils reduce subsoil moisture and seepage. Longstanding over decreed ditches worsen the dry irrigation situation as early diversions exceeded actual application.
Lineus E Sherman announces the twenty third annual G A R department encampment at Rocky Ford June 10 11 and 12 with rail fare discounts from Colorado and Wyoming. Council meets June 10. parade camp fire welcome addresses and installations planned along with concurrent Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R events. Officers and committees named with details of opening and public installation.
A district news brief describes Illinois farmers organizing into a twelve family club to meet monthly in member homes. Men inspect each other’s farms in the forenoon, women evaluate work in the afternoon, and youths perform musical and literary activities at night. The piece also notes improving business conditions with fewer failures and lower liabilities in the first quarter, plus local ads and a cough remedy promotion.
Pueblo Indicator urges Rocky Ford citizens to clean all city alleys to prevent disease. Health officers warn of filth from carcasses and rubbish and call mayor, council, press, and public to act promptly before formal notices. Five top bidders listed for a local contest closing May 7.
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