Republican Opportunity and Local Market Highlights
Republicans of Colorado face a favorable fall with unity and clear policies led by Speer and Patterson split. The piece notes strong party discipline, calls for active candidate selection, and momentum for governance. Also reported are sheep sales figures with 1050 lambs at 7.50 and 1250 lambs at 7.60, plus a county warrant of 2786.46 for the Third street subway project and the planned completion by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Democratic Party
Speer
Patterson
W. N. Randal
J. L. Bennett & Son of
Holbrook
Santa Fe Railroad Company
la Junta
Memorial Day Observance At Wadsworth Post
Wadsworth Post plans a Memorial Day program inviting all to attend the full events on May 30. Volunteers will lay flowers on veterans graves in the morning, share dinners at the city park, and listen to a 2 pm program headlined by Comrade J. C. McKallip of Pueblo. Ladies of G A R and Relief Corps will conduct exercises afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth Post
J. C. McKallip
Pueblo
Relief Corps
Election on incorporation held Saturday in Box Springs
In Box Springs an incorporation referendum is set for Saturday with sentiment favoring incorporation. Box Springs dam construction by G C Hawkey progresses, 200 feet long with sheet piling and a 30 foot headgate for the irrigation system. Kansas City Commercial Club visit to Rocky Ford noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Springs
G. C. Hawkey
Kansas City
Rocky Ford
Board of Trade
Bernhardt to Appear in Farewell Show at Pueblo
Theatre notices announce Madame Sarah Bernhardt in her farewell appearance on May 25 at Pueblo with a special La Junta to Pueblo train. Tickets from 1.50 to 5.00, round trip 1.55, seats limited and bookable via Manager Jos D Glass Minnequa Park Pueblo. Also priced reserved seats and travel details for the special. Burns notice praises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a burn remedy with farmacia pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
Pueblo
Colorado
Denver
Jos. D. Glass
Minnequa Park
la Junta
Rocky Ford
F. G. Curran
Bergin
Pana
Batlard
Ballard
Avard
Lovely Manhattan Addition Sale and Cantaloupe Grower Notes
A grand sale and drawing offer 40 lots in Fowler Colp with $20 down and $10 monthly payments plus a free chance in a $1,000 gift. Mary J. Anderson, treasurer, urges inquiries via large posters. May notices invite Rocky Ford cantaloupe growers to consult P Mounts before his California trip. Coggins & Lyon advertise public notices and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Fowler Colp
Mary J. Anderson
P. Mounts
California
Rocky Ford Country
Mr. Mounts
Coggins & Lyon
Santa Fe Summer Rates And Travel Specials
A mixed local listing shows Santa Fe summer rail rates starting May 1 with several regional destinations and ticket conditions. Pueblo fares Sunday only at 1 55, Colorado Springs travel options with Saturday or Sunday departures, Palmer Lake options, and other local commerce notes including bull sales, poultry egg exchange, and a health tip for nursing mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Palmer Lake
Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals 23Year Running Sore
Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found lasting relief after 23 years from a 25 cent box of Bucklen Arnica Salve which cured a running sore on her leg. The ad also notes the product as a great antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores available at Avard's Pharmacy. Palace Market advertises fresh fish every Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
Avard
Palace Market
Health is Youth and Herbine Claims for Wellness
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a daily remedy to maintain robust health and ward off disease. It asserts cures for constipation bilious kidney complaints fever skin dyspepsia and more while noting a testimonial from Mrs D W Smith of Whitney Texas dated April 3 1902 praising its effects on constipation and liver troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Smith
Whitney
Tex
Avard
Local notices and product ads in a 1900s column
A miscellany of small notices and endorsements including Mrs Thompson’s cooking, Leah’s Cleveland Bay colts at Roke’s stable, a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery curing consumption, a cough and cold remedy guaranteed by Award’s Pharmacy, an old stove and castings wanted, and a note on dyspepsia among school children with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin sold at Avard’s Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah
Cleveland Bay
Roke
Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Graysville
Avard’s
Baron the Percheron to Parade at Rocky Ford Farm Stand
Farmers urged to inspect the imported French Percheron stallion Baron No 45995 owned by Rocky Ford Percheron Horse Association. Breeder is noted. season at old stand across from the sugar beet factory. Terms 15 dollars to insure foal. G W Hallows manager. 45 of J H Maxey keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford French Coach Horse Association
F. M. Harlin
Rocy Ford
M. Louis Trainel
la Manche
France
Malaga
Orfa
Follet
la Vire
Domino Noir
Upas
Ugolin
Lynne
Urbain
Buffalo
America
Hackney
Cleveland Bay
Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford Percheron Horse Association
G. W. Hallows
J. H. Maxey
Postmaster Robbed and Letter Details Robbery
Postmaster G. W. Fouts reports he narrowly escaped harm during a robbery at his office. The letter recalls a 20 year struggle with a liver complaint, jaundice, and a doctor’s prescription for Electric Bitters, which allegedly cured him and kept him well for eleven years. Also notes local sale of White Plymouth Rock and S C Brown Leghorn eggs at 75 cents per setting, on W H Anderson ranch, White 726.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Fouts
Ton
Avard
Plymouth Rock
S. C
W. H. Anderson
Dissolution of Valley Hotel Company at Rocky Ford
Stockholders of the Valley Hotel Company meet in Rocky Ford Colorado on April 25 1906 to dissolve. The board of directors will collect all outstanding accounts pay all bills and distribute remaining funds pro rata among stockholders. H W Lance president C F Evans secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
Colo
The
Valley Hotel Company
H.W. Lance
C.F. Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Lockhart
Bennet & Son
Holbrook Ranch
W. A. Mattox
G. Harvey Norton
Kalaiea
Rocky Ford High School
S. H. Pollock
Bos
Bicycle and Variety Shop
M. L. St. John
North Room Opera House
T. B. Wilon
Rocky Ford Etotice
Ofice
Saturn
R. L. Brown
J. W. Rice
Officlivg
VFL
Joel W. Todd
Law
Godding
Focky Ford
Cranford
Woman's Club
A. M.jackson
Main St
Prese
Pueblo, Colo
Wrbalin
Mereford
W. E. Fenton & Co
Stauffer's
Ohio
S. C. White Leghorn
Paul E. Kennedy
Leak
Nicom
Board of Agriculture
Linotype
W. CT. U
J. L. Brown
Sickenberger Ranch
Manzanola
W. £. Sickenberger
Oldenburg Coach Horse
C. T. Sutton
W. E. Anderson
Propr
Lewis Bros. & Johnson
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