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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
2
Next Tuesday is final Registration Day and voters are urged to ensure their name appears on the list. Republicans nominate M. Z. Farwell for state senate and J. F. Harsch for state representative, praising their records and urging support. A proposal to amend the state constitution to allow six amendments at one election is urged against.
A public article questions approving a month ahead and argues a constitutional convention is better for revising the constitution. Judge Harris faces criticism for liquor case rulings, defending his decisions as careful readings of evidence and penalties. The piece notes other local items and a humorous anecdote about memory and a servant named Thomas.
The Enterprise delays report on a Wednesday banquet after paying a tramp printer 8 12 for work and a struck Tribune office demand. The piece notes liquor interests fund license payments while town finances gain little, and praises T F Godding as a capable district commissioner candidate.
The Enterprise notes its growing esteem in Rocky Ford country and welcomes 25 new names to the subscription list. Mrs A J Peavy Mrs F A Thompson and Edwin Van Cise will address Rocky Ford citizens at Becker's Opera House Saturday evening October 27. A Sugar City coroner's jury ruled the death of Mr Holcomb was caused by legalized whiskey not Dr Hughes morphine.
A Detroit Free Press item reprints a tale from the Argonaut about a Trafalgar sailor kneeling by his gun. When asked if he was afraid he replies that he is not afraid but praying the enemy’s shots be distributed like prize money, with most going to the officers.
A summary of early scientific observations on malaria transmission. The text explains that parasites in human malaria victims are found in some mosquitoes, with certain mosquito species capable of spreading the disease. The anopheles is identified as the primary transmitter, while the culex may carry parasites without transmitting malaria to humans, though it can affect birds. Distinguishing features between the two species are given, including wing markings, palpi length, resting posture, and nocturnal activity, as a practical guide for identification. The piece notes a public interest in controlling malaria by targeting the anopheles.
Daisy Baker of age 21 dies at Rocky Ford Con. funeral held with M E Church family, Leatherman home. loved by many, remembered as amiable and kind. Interment planned, neighbors express sympathy. Also notes local civic details and market ads from the Enterprise.
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