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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
2
A collage of quips and brief satirical items reflects early 20th century whimsy. Observations cover prices water beer obesity and aviation, with jests about droughts, polo injuries, perfume, marriage, and summer science, all in brisk one to two sentence bursts. Notable names appear like M Santos Dumont and Charles M Schwab amid light global vignettes.
Colorado notes report Tom Lawson invited to address Chautauqua in summer, fines for game law violations, prairie dog control plans, new city park wildlife, Denver telegraph meet, Capitol telephone upgrade, census estimates placing Colorado population at 602 925, and various legal notices. Also included are postmaster appointments, notable deaths, and transport projects across Denver areas.
A Hot Sulphur Springs mass meeting chaired by Mayor Adams urged support for the Moffat road Denver to Salt Lake City. Resolutions denounce a proposed Gore canon dam as destructive, uneconomical, and harming Grand county with over 12 000 acres under cultivation. The motion states public benefits favor the railroad and coal interests, and the resolutions were adopted unanimously.
In Denver on May 23, defendants in a federal suit over the Colorado City strike filed demurrers. The United States Reduction and Refining Company seeks over 400000 dollars in damages, naming Western Federation of Miners Colorado City Mill and Smeltermen's Union and several individuals. The unions argue they are voluntary associations without corporate existence and cannot be sued, denying any conspiracy, boycott, or unlawful acts.
Mrs G W Fooks of Salisbury wife of the sheriff recalls long kidney trouble eight years with fatigue breathlessness and swelling. After three days on Dean's Kidney Pills the backache eased and she felt cured though warned it might become Bright's disease. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Chicago Tribune quote contrasts an auto speed inquiry with Evanston detectives noting a three second variance in testimony before the police justice. The brief exchange highlights uncertainty in assessing fastest times and the detective testimony.
Testimony before the senate on interstate commerce quotes Prof Hugo R Meyer of Chicago University arguing railways expanded western farming and eastern industry. He warns against limiting rates to local views, praising rail builders as great statesmen while criticizing bureaucrats for narrow outlooks. Angela may have wings and may milliner.
In Winona Lake Indiana on May 23 the general assembly of the Presbyterian church voted to reunite with the Cumberland Presbyterian body, approved the committee report, and referred details to a 21 member cooperation panel to work with Cumberland delegates. The vote showed 144 yeas to 39 nays with some presbyteries undecided. A 200th anniversary celebration of the Philadelphia presbytery was also planned.
A violent storm swept Colorado causing two confirmed deaths in Fort Collins and uncertain toll elsewhere. Lightning struck Mrs. John Bee near Fort Collins, with another victim in Longmont. Amble reports say Greeley Eaton Windsor and vicinity suffered heavy damage as wires and trees fell during a torrential rain and high winds.
Louis B. Schwanbeck former state auditor and noted Colorado expert accountant died yesterday morning at St. Anthony's hospital aged fifty four. He came from Germany at twenty and moved to Colorado engaging in hardware business with Otto Mears before entering politics as postmaster county assessor and treasurer. He served as state auditor 1889 to 1891 and later one term in the State Legislature.
W D Ascough a Colorado City real estate dealer disappeared a week ago and eight felony charges are pending. He failed to appear for trial and $9500 in bonds were forfeited. Bondsmen N B Hames and C D Taylor stood surety. May 17 deeds show thirteen lots transferred to bondsmen to secure the bonds.
David H. Moffat and William G. Evans of Denver called on President Roosevelt and Director Wolcott to press the Denver Northwestern Pacific Railroad claim to use Gore Canyon for its roadway. The reclamation service has chosen the canon as a site for a Grand River water storage reservoir. Roosevelt gave careful hearing and promised reconsideration before final action.
Mrs Van Scoy recounts a severe grip attack followed by rheumatism and anemia. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with rapid relief after months of decline, noting three weeks in bed and strong recovery after four boxes. She lives at No 20 Thorpe Street Danbury Conn. Pills sold by druggists.
A New York World note praises infant industry in American steel, citing the U S last year producing about 42 percent of world output. In Carnegie steel areas Homestead and Munhall Pennsylvania the stork has brought eighty six christening souvenirs over three days. It suggests Carnegie distribute christening gifts to steel to further infant industry growth.
A three month old boy plagued by a severe itching watery rash improved after the first Cuticura application and slept peacefully. The family reports a complete and permanent cure after one set, signed by Mrs M C Maitland of Jasper Ontario. A foreigner comment compares outdoor and indoor games.
Advertising snippets mix quips about banking failures and fortunes with medical offers. Dr Kline’s nerve tonics and Piso’s Cure for Consumption are cited, alongside brief quotes on luck, shaving, and money value from various voices.
Some grocers say they do not keep Defiance Starch because they have 12 oz stock on hand made unsellable to customers who have used the 16 oz package. Many a strong man earns a weekly salary.
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