Cantaloupe Season Nears End and Local News Highlights
Cantaloupe maturities sped up by unusual conditions reduce shipping viability. Rocky Ford schools reopen with over 100 more students, new High School principal Guy Fleming, and a new Liberty piano. Turckers Union notes Y Scalzo Fruit Co advertising. Eastern Star renews meetings. Red Sugar Co official praised. Denver Times to install Quadruple Straight Live Printing machine on 17th, a milestone for Denver publishing.
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Rocky Ford Public Schools
Washington Building
Liberty Building
Guy B. Fleming
Liberty High School
Turckers’ Union
Y. Scalzo Fruit Co
St. Louis
Denver Times
Chicago
Denver
Colorado
McKinley Roosevelts Ticket and Local Political Boost
The report covers 1900 campaign notes including McKinley's presidential ticket and Roosevelt's running mate, Farwell for state senator, and Rocky Ford convention plans. It highlights Pueblo fair ambitions, Rocky Ford Florence readership praise, and Holly county fair dates while critiquing Democrats on issues like free silver imperialism and consent of the governed.
Rocky Ford fair ad highlights valley agriculture and urges broader promotion
A Pueblo Chieftain editorial lauds the Rocky Ford fair as a showcase of Arkansas valley resources and urges extended advertising to travelers on transcontinental trains. It suggests setting up exhibits in Union depots and Chicago rail depots to promote Colorado farming and ore, advocating continued self-promotion amid some opposition.
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Rocky Ford
Florence
Arkansas Valley
Opera House
C. Washburn
J. P. S. Gobin
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Gen. Gobin
Otero County
Canon
Denver
Lamar
Union
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
la Junta
Chicago
Denver fusion names state ticket for Democrats Silver Republicans Populists
Democratic nominees include J. B. Orman for governor and Robi. W. Steele for supreme judge. Silver Republicans pick D. A. Mills for secretary of state and Dr. J. N. Chipley for treasurer. Populists receive remaining offices. J. C. Bell and F. Shaforth named for congress, Grenfell for superintendent of public instruction, Post for attorney general. Woodmen of the World to initiate 15 new members tonight. George Peck Colorado pioneer dies in Las Animas after 1858 gold rush connection.
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Denver
Supreme Justice
J. B. Orman
Pueblo
F. Shaforth
J. C. Bell
Congress
George Peck
Colorado
Las Animas
Mr. Peck
Farwell Named State Senate Candidate in Lamar Race
The Lamar Register lauds M. Z. Farwell as a staunch Republican and capable businessman who will honor the district if elected in November. Prowers County expects a strong vote for him and he is tied to valley business interests. Also notice: Dr. Karmen C Sapero to visit Rocky Ford for free children eye exams at St James on Oct 1 and 2 with consultations available.
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Rocky Ford
M. Z. Farwell
Lamar Register
Prowers County
Karmen C. Sapero
St. James
Local Businesses Advertise Sales and Jobs in 10 Day Window
Classified notices show Casebeer & Daughter offer for a light housekeeping helper for a small family and enterprise inquiries. Wilson's Hardware to close out house paints for ten days while Casebeer & Young promote a Stone Ware sale. Gibson's Rack advertises Black Cat Hosiery and Hufnages Shoes, Griswold's Novelty Works expands blanks and loc fittings, and W. EF. Stark promotes second hand goods. Also listings for sheep sale, cottages, and an ice cream freezer sale.
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Harry I.maxwell
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Eastern Star
American Red Sugar Co
Emne
J. C. Kain
Sener
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Rocky Ford Hardware Co
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P. J. Reifel
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Facky Kord Enterprise
D. W. Barkley
William McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Johnstown
Galveston
Holly
Mr. Bryan
McKinley
Fusion
Woodmen of the World
Enterprise
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Farwell
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Casebeer & Daughter's Grocery
Kansas Harvest
Fot Enterprise Office
Wilson’s Hardware
Casebeer & Young
Gibson’s
Griswold’s
W. EF. Stark
A. Forder
Arlington, Colo
Washington School House
N. W. Terry
C. D. Smith
Rocky Farm
la Jas
Rec
DeWitt
Ken
Kear
Lee J. A. Son
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Society
Kansas
Selig & Hines
Schuyler
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