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Rocky Ford Enterprise

Location

Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1906

Page

4

Woman's Trials and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription

A dated advertisement discusses feminine health issues including childlessness and weak fertility. It touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as an effective remedy, claiming cures for barrenness and various female disorders, with emphasis on transparency of ingredients and physician endorsement. It also mentions Pleasant Pellets as a safe laxative for women.

Buffalo N. Y Erce Materia Maleca Dr. Pierce

Rocky Ford Becomes Beet Sugar Metropolis of Arkansas Valley

The Rocky Ford region earns fame for canta loupe melons and a growing beet sugar industry. New factories rise near Swink while others planned, irrigation feeds vast sugar beet fields, and the Arkansas Valley area blooms with mills, foundries, and modern homes. The article tours the valley’s history from prairie schooners to railroads, notes sunlit days, and previews the Colorado State Fair racing and Arkansas Valley day events with schedule highlights.

Arkansas Valley Pueblo Nepesta State Line Rocky Ford Swink Arkansas River Plains Missouri River Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast Missouri Colorado Mountains California Pike's Peak Bust Golden Gate Ford Davy Jones Santa Fe Railway Missouri Pacific Santa Fe Railroad The Sunshine Clubs Colorado

Four bids received for Presbyterian Church project in Colorado

The building committee reviewed four bids from I C Anderson of Colorado Springs, Rocky Ford Brick and Tile, Lyon and Axtell of Pueblo, and S A McDonald of Denver. McDonald later won the contract at 14880.20 to repurpose the current building, with exact totals including subcontracts still undetermined. Also notes on church events, personnel changes, a housework ad, a warning about an impostor, local veterinary service, and livestock ads.

Presbyterian Church I. C. Anderson Colo. Springs Rocky Ford Brick & Tile Co Lyon & Axtell Pueblo A. McDonald Denver S. A. McDonald

Farewell services mark old Presbyterian church’s history

The Presbyterian church in Rocky Ford held farewell services last Sunday as the old building was honored. Elder A L Kellogg spoke on early church days, recalling the 1888 organization, the union Sunday school, and first ministers. The new church’s construction details, costs, and contributors were outlined, noting a current membership over 300 and six years of pastorate with steady growth.

A. L. Kelloggs Rocky Ford la Junta Union Presbyterian Church T. C. Kirkwood Colorado Springs Mra A. L. Kelloge Emery Robb Mee J. C. Kain Kellogg Mr. Barbour Carleton Hall Rocky Ford Hardware Company W. C. Steele A. L. Kellogs F. M. Smith I. W G. H. Larmore N. W. Terry Warren Mayo Ladies’ Aid Society W. C. Maltby Barbour Philadelphia F. Evans Davenport W. C. Breele

Concert at Grand Opera House by Rosky Ford orchestra

The Grand Opera House program lists September 5 and 6 1906 with Frantzen Lenore Ralph Intermezzo Passion arranged by Kugler Claret solo The Butterfly Bendit Dan Kugler and on Thursday Grand Fortuna Overture Operatic Medley arranged by Kugler plus multiple pieces including Uncle George Mexican Intermezzo Benita Hoffman Cornet solo My Mercedes Ferdinand Ayler Humoresque and Dixie Land. Director C Orville Clark notes program subject to change.

College Life Frantzen Lenore Ralph Intermezzo Kugler Bendit Dan E. Kugler Uncle George Dan Kugler George W. Swink Colorado Benita Hoffman Cornet Mercedes Ferdinand Ayler Flying Arrow Hofzman Hauser Lizard and the Frog Dixie Land C. Orville Clark

Deaths of the Week Report From Sprinker Undertaker

The week brings multiple obituaries including Benjamin G. Knause 48 tuberculosis funeral by Annie Louise Clark. John Busz child typhoid fever at 410 North 10th. Frank Duckett 17 peritonitis funeral at Sprinker's Chapel with A O U W Lodge presence. Families mourn as community offers sympathy.

Sprinker Benjamin G. Knause Annie Louise Clark Christian Science Church South Main Street Knause C.C. F K. of P Indiana Frederick Cedwick Georgie North 10Th John W. H. Busz Sprinker's Chapel Nelson Lst Frank Duckett Sprinker’s Chapel A. O. U. W. Lodge Sam Duckett Duckett Rev. Green The Baptist

Holbrook town growth and local notices in Rocky Ford region

Local items report Holbrook Center growing under guidance of Arthur S Beymer near Rocky Ford Colorado. Mentions arrests of bicycle thieves by Marshall Baldwin, a new general store by Jas A McCreery in South Main, and various ads and notices including a testimonial for Electric Bitters and local business promotions.

Holbrook Center Rocky Ford Holbrook Country Arthur S. Beymer Marshall Baldwin Ben Carver Kid Harrison Glenn Roberts Pueblo Jas. A. McCreery Hot Springs Ark South Main Young Bros Kebny Jean Bryce Allan Frederick W. Root Chicago Colo The City Realty Co

Well Worth Trying By W H Brown Pittsfield VT

Pension attorney W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses Dr King's New Life Pills as a top health aid alongside Chamberlain's Salve Stomach and Liver Tablets and Stomach and Liver Tablets. Advertises 26c to 25c priced items with samples free at Avoid's Pharmacy and general druggist availability.

W. H. Brown Pittsfield Avoid’s Chamberlain

Colorado State Fair and Western State meet dates listed

Coming events announce the Colorado State Fair at Pueblo from Sept 10 to 14 and a Western State meet schedule from Sept 18 to 21. It mentions Fremont County fate at a Ge Canon and a Snoinats fair at Daan with assorted fruit pi tans.

Pueblo Fremont Bon Daan

Te Cure a Felon Says Sam Kendall

Phillipsburg Kansas man Sam Kendall promotes Buck Jen's Arnica salve as a cure for burns sores wounds and other ailments. The ad claims quick relief for ulcers eczema chapped hands and sore eyes with a 25 cent price and a guaranteed result.

Sam Kendall Phillipsburg Kaan Buck- Jen

Low Rates to State Fair

State Fair officers in Pueblo announce closing line railways from the east and south offering tourist rates aligned with fair dates. Colorado roads have agreed to cooperate, welcoming visitors from every quarter and guiding them to suitable homes after they view the inducements presented by Colorado sections at the fair.

Pueblo Colorado

Pain Balm Relieves Hand Burn in Vernon Conn

Vernon Conn resident suffered severe hand burn until a merchant recommended Chamberlains Pain Balm. The first application drew out inflammation and provided immediate relief. The merchant, Mr James N Nichols, endorses the liniment for cuts burns strains and lame backs and Avolds Pharmacy sells it.

Vernon Conn Strauss James N. Nichols Nichols Chamberlain Avold

Colorado State Fair Set for Pueblo September Show

The Colorado State Fair will be held at Pueblo starting September 16 this year. An unusually fine exhibit is expected due to bumper crops and increased premiums.

John H. Voorhees E. M. Jackson San Luis Valley Arkansan Valley Pueblo Denver Colorado Springs Arkansas Valley Salida Colorado

Coal advertisement urges immediate order for clean fire coal

A brisk promotional message warns that it will get colder before warming and urges readers to order coal now to avoid shortages. It promises the finest, cleanest burning coal and highlights good measure, referencing a phone connection for orders.

Fly nets and horse gear advertised for temper control

An advertisement touts fly nets as a way to protect a horse’s temper and ease handling. It urges buyers to purchase all horse supplies during fly season to preserve the animal’s disposition and the owner’s safety.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur J. Casebeer Seiel Ke Cole Henry J. Sprinker Exclusive Undertaker Elim Avenue Rocky Forp Coro Z. T. Roberts S. H. Pollock Dentiet Fred A. Sabin Beall SABIN George R. Daring Canon City Coal COUCH OLDS George McD. Osborn Rocky Ford Hardware Co R. LU. Brown Hale Black Joel W. Todd Pease Colveyancing Rocky Ford, Colo International Press Club First Presbyterian Church S. M. Kellogg Presbyterian Choir J. A. McKitrick West Ranch J. C. Cheney Crews-Beggs Dry Goods Co L. R. Dillon Chicago Veterinary College Grand Valley Walnut Avenue Ford 10 Dr. Dillon South 12Th Street Stauffers Grand Opera House Orchestra Art Hall Fair Ground Rosky Ford Kline Sampson W. O. Finch Mesa Stud Barn Gladys Brooks St. Clair Street Columbus W. R. Cline P. E. Vandenburg Ag R. Cline Rocky Ford Country
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