New Rocky Ford editor warned to draw it mild
The Rocky Ford Enterprise announces John Frazier takes over as editor of the Gazette and offers friendly criticism. The piece argues against corporate control of public rights, citing Cleveland streetcar franchises, and urges the new editor to balance moral preaching with practical practice.
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Rocky Ford
Fowler Spring
Cleveland
U. S. Supreme Court
Public Utilities Corporation
Citizens of
John Frazier
Viola, Ill
Rocky Ford Gazette
Mr. Frazier
Frazier
Free denatured alcohol and oil pricing debate
A vocal debate follows denatured alcohol being freed from tax with hopes of cheaper oil and independence from Standard Oil. Four months in, Rockefeller still prospers, while small buyers see limited relief. denatured spirits remain available at 36 to 40 cents per gallon, with five barrel lots at the lower price. A local editor’s vanity and a townsfolk’s subscription quip appear amid the discussion.
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Rockefeller
Letter on mail order trade ready to stand by view
A well written communication on the mail order merchandise trade was received by the Enterprise this week. The writer seems ready to stand for what he says, appending his name without disguise. The letter is held over till next week for publication with comment.
Burkdoll Hardware Seeks Used Furniture Buyer
The Burkdoll Hardware Co. announces it is in the market for second hand furniture and invites customers to visit before selling. The notice highlights a ready supply channel for used pieces and positions the store as a local market participant.
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Burkdoll Hardware Co
Carnegie Gift and the Power Of Wealth In Modern America
The piece argues Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy through the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh mirrors ancient sovereign power. It contends wealth concentrates power, enabling monumental projects while deepening class divides, and questions whether generosity benefits recipients or fosters dependence. The author contrasts labor and materials in the institute and warns of entrenched privilege.
Will C Free Sewing Machine Show Impresses Customers
T J Hill displays a new sewing machine named Will C Free that claims to surpass prior devices with a ball bearing mechanism and noiseless operation. The main shaft drives all parts, reduces vibration, and features a hollow needle bar and simplified threading, with a case-hardened build and oak finish. Mr Hill invites all interested observers to view the machine and its parts.
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T. J. Hill
Hill
Burrell Seed Ranch Expands Irrigation Near Ordway
The La Junta Tribune reports Burrrell seed ranch north of Ordway has dug two 100 by 16 by 16 foot wells yielding six feet of water for irrigation. A steam powered system runs eighteen plows with a disc harrow and drag trailers, covering eighteen acres daily. Eighty acres of cantaloupes are planned plus onions and cane to supply the Rocky Ford seed house as Ordway and surrounding areas boom with new houses and out-buildings.
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la Junta
Otero County
Rocky Ford
Ordway
Burrrell
Burrell
A Methodist May Party Brings Young Ladies Together
The M. E. church hosts a May Day social at Mr and Mrs J H Burrs. Mesdames Burr Godding Hollenback Reifel and Barkley organize an afternoon to foster sociability among young church members. A guessing contest matches twenty flower names to definitions, promoting acquaintance and mutual aid.
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J. H. Burr
Mesdames Burr
J. E. Godding
F. R. Hollenback
P. J. Reifel
D. W. Barkley
Methodist Ladies Host Social for Young Men and Miss Ethel Todd
Cards passed inspection as perfect and a handsome plate prize went to Miss Ethel Todd in a second guessing contest. Refreshments closed the program and were highly complimented. The social gathering inspired another group of five Methodist ladies to plan a similar event for young men and ladies to promote sociability among church members.
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Ethel Todd
Club notes reveal local meetings and social topics
The Entre Nous Club met with Mrs G Harvey Norton for a pleasant afternoon while Sans Souci and O D T clubs skipped meetings due to storms and house cleaning. Reading Circle, Country Club and Woman's Club held sessions with papers on civilization, novels and foreign missions. The Banker's Child play advertises a May Grand showing with scenic and costume highlights.
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Entre Nous
G. Harvey Norton
Sans Souci Club
O.D.T
G. M. Hall
W. L. Jackson
C. F. Evans
Denver officials target fortune tellers and graft in city
A Denver fire and police board crackdown targets fortune tellers and related frauds, with licensing contemplated to separate legitimate operators from criminals. The piece contrasts this with graft allegations in other cities and cites a Fairfield Illinois school dispute where a principal was fined, prompting public support for school discipline and teachers.
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Denver
New York
Fire and Police Board
Fairfield
Ill
La Junta Resident Critiques Grand Jury Timing
A La Junta citizen quips about the late grand jury sitting, calling spring “the whitewashing season” in a blunt remark reflecting local skepticism about the timing and integrity of the jury process.
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la Junta
Wonderful Uncle Tom Show Coming to Rocky Ford
A large tent show led by John F. Stowe’s Uncle Tom play arrives in Rocky Ford on Monday May 6 with a 2000 seat capacity, 600 opera chairs, a 60 by 64 foot stage, and a 20 member troupe plus a twenty piece band under Prof. Hayworth. The article notes strong local demand and promises new scenery and a noon concert. It also comments on an early spring with hay fever, frost, and the impact on cottonwood blooms and fruit crops.
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John F. Stowe
Rocky Ford
Prof. Hayworth
Gos sip remarks as winter lingers near spring
Fragmented rural notice references lingering winter and gos sip remarks. It notes a person falling asleep Sunday night and waking Tuesday afternoon, then lists a rental offer for 35 acres two miles west of Rocky Ford with a house and orchard and signs off with Arthur Beymer at 401 S. 8th street.
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Rocky Ford
Arthur Beymer
S. 8Th Street
Douglas couple head to Sargent and beyond for summer
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Douglas left yesterday for Sargent Nebraska to visit relatives and friends for a few weeks then travel east for summer. They will stop in Indiana and Pennsylvania and finish at the Jamestown exposition before returning. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Randall also departed Saturday for Manitou and Colorado Springs for an outing then plan to travel east to Connecticut bringing back impressions of the Rocky Mountains.
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T. J. Douglas
Sargent
Neb
Indiana
Pennsylvania
J. C. Randall
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Connecticut
Rocky Mountains
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