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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04

value Of discipline. a13 20 Be otei.eu; 20
orders. rules and regulations.
CO. HO9kor. the lzst speaker. tod q
Vefm0n;'s glorious par, 10 .he c.vi. WAY.
strongly seconded GOV. Hgorook's words.
and closed w..h a warm = "a 90: obedience
and integrity ~ ihe boys and g!r.s.
Rev. ". Il Collins spoke 70 the pupils
q The Chase s.r--. school. Rev. J.. y.
Temple a. The Washington street. school,
CO. Il. L Tay.or a; tie Il q stree;
schoo. AMI Rev L. y. Temple. Peter :.
Chase All T. ". EAsq1 a, Tie Canal
street. IL al the schools the pupils as
s..,ei .n the celebration with songs and
Rotations. The exercises il Mss Coates =
room In the Cana. street scL'Q. were espe-
c.a..y interesting. life ~ tents and on the
battlefield being depicted With much real
ism Col. q. Il. Bond poke Interestingly
% she school. a. Dlumats;1u Centre 10
the Centre church Friday afternoon L..
c.3euts u The war. the enlistment and d.
par.ure Of Col. B2ui's reg man' were men
,l0uet. and The objects % Mem0..a. dsy
were 81: f0r,h. together with The lessons
! % Be iucu.ca.ed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04

The secretary Of agriculture has desig
mated a board to 90 to Alaska to invest
gate the needs Of an agricultural expert
ment station in that Territory.
The state veterinarian Of Maine believes
he has found case in Hancock county in
that state where all bu, one in a family OF
nine children have been made seriously Ill
by using the milk Of tuberculous COW.
Five Of the children have had tuberculosis
pneumonia, and three died on successive
days. The ninth child, little girl who
has an aversion to milk and drank none,
is well. The COW was killed and the vet
erlnarian states that the animal had the
worst case Of tuberculosis that has ever
come to his notice. II was thoroughly
diseased and even the udder in sections
was filled with pus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
OBITUARY


Ellen 7. Caiy, wife Of Asaph ?. Childs.
died a. Bennington early Monday nom
ing. The family had bat recently return
q from Springfield. Mass, where they
speu; the winter. Before leaving there
Mrs. Childs had a severe attack Of qulnsy,
which brouyh, On heart affection. with
which she hal before been troubled, and
which her enfeetled condition could no:
withstand. She passed quietly away. sur
rounded by her entire family. Mrs. Chiids
was the youngest child Of the late Lewis
and Lucy Csiy Her father was for many
years landlord Of the S:ark House a. Ben
n.ng,on. Mrs. Chiids was born March :.
l.3j. and was married 20 Mf. Chiids July
=. l.73. by Rev. y. BO:iw.ck Haw!-y. now
of Saratoga, who was present a. the funeral
Thursday morning With the exception
Of a few wears. when the family lived a,
Springfield, Mass. Mr.. Chills has Away;
been rrsiden. Of Bennington. She
leaves a husband aud three daughters
Ethel. Lucy and Mo,o!e, and three sisters
Mrs.. Calvin Norton Of Bennington, Mrs.
William L. Hal Of Troy ani Mrs
Stewar, II Erie. Pa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
Nor. Hopeful Feeling in Bu.in...

There has been great improvement in
sentiment the pas. week. If 10. 10 ac,ua.
business conditions. No. since The week
after the N1vem Der election has J, been
possible 20 say as much with more empha-
sis F.-s; among the factors inspiring
trade with hopefu.uess was the beginning
Of the tariff discussion In The Senate and
the Unexpectedly rapid progress made.
Next are the les, votes in the senate which
point 70 The passage Of a bill in some form
OF other; fyr the failure Of legislation nov
il the face Of the extensive import and
other preparations for higher duties would
almost cause panic.
Third. and mos, important Of al. i the
crop outlook. AL must recognize that
there can be no broad and considerable
improvement in business on the basis Of
continued agricultural depression. We
have every promise now Of excellent crops,
and the shortages IN foreign whea,-expJrt-
. ing countries hold out the promise Of good
/ prices for these crops. Notwithstanding
I Tia, many Of the winter wheat fields have
had 10 BIZ pl0wed into corn, Thomau' re-
port for June indicates a higher condition
Of the crop than a. this time last year and
a harvest Of 80. 90. 90 bushels as agains;
100000 harvested a year ago. The
spring wheat reports are all very encourag-
ing. There is larger acreage this year
and nearly as high a condition Of the early
plant, Th1man estimates the spring whea,
yield on the basis Of present acreage and
condition az The high figure Of Z2a 0D0OOC
bushels. where year ago production Wa
/ 100, 900 bushels The total whea'
yield is thus placed a, nearly 80. 900, 90
bushel., agains, 40 10000 las, year
Corn is Of even larger acreage than in l,l'
and in promising condition. Other staple
farm products seem TO be equally promis.
ing. the ground having been pretty wei
soaked over the whole couutry during tht
spring, and plan, life having thus obtained
a good start.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
THE VERMONT PHd1NIX BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JUNE

70 Blanchard. and had DO claim o. him
Whatever. She then STATED that she would
s.gu an afr iavt 70 taa; effect, and e. %
tie referees Office and back up her written
statement. Fanny was true 20 her word.
and before the referee denied al she had
said on ;he witness stand az tie hearing
the day before. and Voluntarily gave UP
her letters a. admiuis,ra:rlx.
Tia. ended the case and NJ Sny,he
returned 70 Boston. having wou the estate
for Tom Legg-.t. the ragman. The bene-
fcia-ies 20 whom = auchar3 JEFF: money IL
,rus, received all TIA. vas coming % them
some time az. with The exception II Fanny
Bslkliser. The money l-f. % her was
-rvstaa1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
For Sale.
Upholstery.

SOFAS, Lounges, Easy Chairs, etc, upholstered
> and repaired. Old hair mattresses cleansed
and renovated, good as new. Window curtains
put up and old furniture repaired and Vanished
Your orders will receive rompt attention.
FOR SALE - One BARRIERS cup case ifty
cups, chamber earth closet, gasolene cook
stove, invalid reclining chair, / lounge, bed
lounge, etc.
So G. B. KIRwAN, South Main Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
BITS OF VERMONT NEWS
In the Ne,y.psptr Cemetery.

B. II. Allbee, who has been proprietor
Of the Hardwck Gazette the past two
years, has filed voluntary petition in in
solvency with liabilities Of about 5000.
g. g. Blood, who went from North Ben
nington few months ago TO become pro-
prietor Of Harris Weekly a: s.. Johusbury,
is also a petitioner in insolvency, Mr..
Allbee and Mr. Blood are both in Ill health
and the former is al his old home in Wealth
ersfeld John Z. Harris, the founder Of
the two papers, is editing each Of them,
pending a settlemen; OF the insoIyent
estates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
Tired, Nervous, sIeepIss,

Men and women - how gratefully they write
about Hoods Sarsaparilla, Once helpless and
discouraged, having lost all faith in medicines,
now in good health and "abe 10 do my own
enrich and purify the blood and make the weak
strong-ths 10 experience Of a host OF people.
Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and
liver medicine, Gentle, reliable, sure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure
grains that takes the place of coffee The most
delicate. stomach receives It without distress, and
but few can tell It from coffee. 1t does not cost
one.fourth.as much Children may drink il with
great benefit. Fifteen cents and 25 cents per
package. Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN.O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
To Rent.

A PASTURE of rs acres in Guilford which
IA, will keep 20 or more COWS. or will pasture
stock at a definite price per head Apply Ia
FRANK Z. JACOBS, Guilford, Vt. lit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04
Hn! Fishermen |
For Sale.
DAVID j. BAILEY.

ONE SECONDHAND BUGGY; also one to.
" carriage. nearly new, c. NJ. HOLBROOky
F ost Place, Bfattleboro, Vt. l4-u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-04

A Charlestown correspondent writes
The caterpillar pest is so destructive that
hundreds Of trees are entirely stripped Of
leaves. In many places they lie in great
masses for hours, and the track OF their
army in the dust Of the highway in many
places where they cross to new feeding
grounds resembles the marks left by drag
ging a heavy body"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

"A ranchman near town has said to
the Enterprise that II the parties who
scared the guineas 90 badly will call at
the houye he will give them all tho roast-
ing ears they want.
On Monday H. r. Hagen unloaded
81 900 baskets for retailing TO our grape
growers. Who says that we can't grow
frnit in the Arkansas vnlleyl And horti-
culture is Justin it's infancy here.
Tho hot pop corn vender and the
colored boot blacks added to the cityfled
air OF Fair week.
Tho mir around the station il laden
with perfume coming from the large ship.
ments OF cantal0upes. tomatoes land
plums.
j. A. johnson writes from Kansas
City that he finds Rocky Ford canta-
loupes plentiful at fair prices and that
the natives there vote thom superior to
the home grown.
B. F. WyckoR has our thanks for
the Cuban Queen that wore tho blue rib.
bon. 1t was hne-for Cuban Queen
but had not the sweetness Of the Swipk
melon.
The Enterprise household had spec.
ial opportunities for testing the excel.
lence OF Mrs. Whittenburx's pickles.
Thanks.
Tho Santa Fe hns improved "the 20.
ing, rs a Yankee would say, by plank.
ing between the tracks at the Main
street crossings.
Extra copies OF this issue cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
Among the Politicians.

The Democracy on Saturday selected
the following delegates TO tho county
convention: South side precinct-B. q.
Dye. John Stevenson, J. w. Williams,
10 Dcweese and Chas. Rocker. Nortl,
side-J. X. Dye, Ed Descent, Van Hen.
dricks, f. NJ. Harsin, 4. Y. Hauck and
A. r. KOuns.
The Populists Of precinct No. 4. select
Cd as delegates-W. G. Denton, J. II.
Crowley. Frank Clark, w. E. Anderson,
J. Marble, N. w. Terry. II. J. Green, J.
A. Larmore, Josiah Coughren. No. q
the following Matthews, @. A. and
James Guthrie, J. w. Lawton, Fred vint,
George Daring. Jr, q. T. 9crbing and
I. b. johnson.
Tho Orlwny Populists have selected
Frank Kelly, L. f. Farra, Lena Speicle-
meyer, Dick Lafferty, J. Z. Mock and r.
q. Dunlap.
The Ordway Democracy have selected
Alex Gray. Geo. Dennis and H. Momer.
stein.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
Notice Of Assignment.

Notice II hereby given that on the lttn ~ 4.
Of AuHtiat, 4. D.. lS17. Harvey J. Green W X X,
county OF Otcro and state Of Colorado; sn ~ ,it "
his ccrtnin decd OF trust bearing date w,,,'srs
9rccn M assignee the following aeeG,'iM ,n ~
real property situate. lying and bcins Az "a nj
county OF Otcro and state OF Co!o.'''
known and described ~ follows. VII: 6,,ns
Lots and . In block - In the second ~ Sn N
Of the town Of Rocky Ford As d%csiEna"S %
tho recorded plat Of said second niIh5s 5suly r.
corslcd IN tho once Of the clerk and ryis r,y,iss.
Of ihc county Of Otero In the state Q, ~. .'
do on tho llth day Of Aurtiet. a. u. Ey Ess,.,ec
1916 WILLIAM 0RHkh' h'e
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

Holbrook made showing OF farm
products which spoke very highly for the
fertility OF the soil OF that prosperous
portion of Otero county. The exhibit
took in about all the products Of the val
ley, but was particularly strong on corn
and onions. A new plant, hog millet,
was curiosity. to most visitors. The
grains in this exhibit were superior.
Senator Swink made an exhibit OF
grain, but not for competition.
Andy Nicholes' display was very large
and comprised a variety and excellence
Of products that would indicate that
somebody has been working OH the Mich
oles ranch this summer.
Mrs. Palmer Of Manzanola took 1S pre-
miums ON the 25 specimens OF pantry
stores she exhibited
The fine art room had many specimens
OF excellent painting exhibited by Mrs.
Eden and Miss Zula Ament Of La Junta,
Mrs. Zack Taylor Of Fowler, Mrs. ]. K.
Dye and Miss Louise Harris OF Rocky
Ford.
The ladies' department was especially
rich in laces, needle work and other spec
linens OF ladies' handiwork. The many
admired.
The specimens Of hand painted china
won many encomiums from the ladies.
Mrs. ]. w. Beatty OF Mansanola and Mrs.
Lowe Of La Junta were the only exhibit
ors in this line.
r. o. and j. W. McClain Of MANGA
nola made splendid display OF fruite,
being particularly fine In prunes and
orchards that it is always q pleasure to
exhibit to visitors to the valley.
The cactus and palm in the ladies de-
J. w. Eastwood as gift for Senator
Swink and by him placed ON exhibition.
\ rs. Bingham made an attractive dis
play Of both comb and extracted honey.
The Rocky Ford public schools had on
exhibition many creditable specimens OF
map and other drawing, clay modelling,
etc. II You have not investigated the
drawing done by the pupils Of our pub
lie schools you will be surprised at its
excellence.
Ono Of the most curious exhibits was q
patchwork quilt containing $50 pieces.
quarter. Il was begun in 1875 and COM
pleted in 1885.
L.O. Evans OF La Junta made an ex-
cellent showing in the vegetable line.
". r. Dye Ind wheat and oats on ex-
hibition showing what the High Line
country can do.
Arthur Vincent Of Manzanola "led all
the rest" on celery and caulihower.
Tho Enterprise three Special premi.
ums u years subscription for each) were
carried OF a. 6ollows: Best pound Of
butter, Mrs. NJ. e. Partner. Best Gin
Qerbread Mrs. II. @. Jordan. Best Salt
rising bread Mrs. NJ. Wykle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
Some Stealing.

Among the crowd hero last week were
q few pickpockets. Several purses con-
tanning small amounts were stolen.
Some sneak thief managed to carry Oh
about ESQ worth Of L. w. Keil's watches
early one morning when the clerk stepped
outside for moment. In the country a
few farmers suffered from trumps. Among
these were J. b. Lowe and Frank Nc
Connell who.lost clothing, rasos anil eat-
ables. Trunks and dressers were thor.
ouRhly ransackcd for money and other
vRjunbles. T. w. Hawkins bad his watcl,
taken, bat twas one be carried on risky
occasions mot his solid gold chronomc-
tor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

Tho primaries Of the several prccincts will
II IL Junts and EScEy Ford precincts. o.
Z. 8 .. " and ~ Petveen the hours Of and
6o'clock p. m. and In all the other precincts,
Il. 2, 5 6 10. II and ~ tho tiuie OF day OF each
precinct meeting to be decided by tho COM
tnitteemAn OF tho precinct.
BY order OF the Silver Republican county
central committee. D. q. HESS,
+. J. SAITH. Chairman.
&4crplHrY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
STATES LAND OFFICE, !.
lS,,obln t,oIp Aug. H. Y

Pueblo. Colo. Aug. ih.,r ~
sis"ssn SS u Of hs isocsy Ford oicro county ~ ~
RADIO has ficd notice of intention "iiS Il
proof on his descrt.land claim II msl
the lots l.,s . and :. and 81 kWtt S sbc : plsssSS
Court at La junta. Colo. on Iue-""'
9Th day Of October. 1877. prcH
Ho names tho following witnesIm witneI,m ,,lcd u
tho complete Irrigation ana 'ee'"
Fred johnson and Andrew W. sheGla IN Gca ~
Junta, Colo. md John Sccmah ""'
oils of Rocky Ford, Colo. ~,,,ypp. Reeistr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
Melon Jubilee.

LaJunta poet had on sale Watermelon
Day q sheet OF verses from which w
make the following extract:
"The nevs b spreading far and wide,
From ocean to the oceans side,
That Rocky Ford Of great renown,
Has got to be slashing town.
The people come from Car and nsar
The Rlories OF the Ford to hear,
They arc sstonished there to dnd
Accommodation in al lines sublime.
Oh, 50 tho tho people from afar
To sec how generous We are
For all the produce that they 50
Helps them to size up the country"
The rhyme OF the last two lines 10 MOI
10 guod m tho idea presented, / Q. tint
the Fair helps visitors TO properly esti
mate the capacity OF the county for ngri
cultural and horticultural Development
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
stockholders Annual Mcetins'

The annual mes,ine Of tho stoesSGp'S,i ncp ~
tho Enterprise Publishing Vi 'hc sane n n
Sc1n Pc sei hfid ~ n ~ seS once of the COMPANY
Ford on Saturday. Sept. H. .;,ar lso.; ~ drctsss
q, in !, Tor tho pIrpoec oi SieS,i eSS,u.inc.s tAk'
and the transaction OF otnnr .irr '"'
may cemo oe'o'' BELLE @. BARkLfH'
y. ", RAuKLEY. Sec,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
Notice Of stockhsl,ler.' Meeting.

The Annual Meeting Of the stockholdcrsss :. :.
held In tho school houec at Fowler. Colo- ~
urdny. September Is. 1887, NJ o'cloc, p "a =.
for the purpose OF clcctinR q board OF piuW .s,
ors for tho ensuing year. and for the tIan,JI,
tion Of any other 6siaincss that NAV prnIs,yy
come bcforc tho meeting, A full nnd prn"r
ii.l6 Sccretau
Fowler. Colo, Aug. = 1897.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

As usual the Fair attracted great
crowd Of The toughest mon ip the state.
Rnmblers and roughs generally. Mar
shsj Steward and his assistants had their
hands full 10 keep them from mischief
but had excsllent success. Al times the
calaboose was packed like sarline box
With chsFsotefe yeFse than suspicious.
"A complete list OF the premiums a
Tardsd viii appear In next weeks issue.
Our thanks nre herewith rendered
the friepds Who 30 promptly responded
10 the monthly subscription statements
cent ont last week,
The September number Of the Poul-
try ana Farm Journal, Pueblo was q
particularly fine issue. The horticul-
fural department, edited by Frank Crow
lev. was illustrated with three excellent
half.tones (Otero county Yiewsl and the
EtIe page 6ad d picture OF 500 bushels Of
Ben Davis apples in tho Fairyiew orch
ard. curing in pile under straw prcpar-
atory to packing for market. That our
farmers Know good thing when they
see Il was shown by the large number Of
subscriptions received by Mr.. Ruspini
during the Fair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

"A Colorado Springs graccr tried to
give Melon Day black cyc by advcrtis-
ing free melons at his place Thursday
last. But We suspect that but few OF the
Inhabitants VI Little England were kept
from ent,ying the sights and sweet juici-
ness OF our only and original watermelon
fe,sst,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
OBITUARY..

Many Of our readers will learn With
deep regret Of the death Of Rev. Milton
r. Sapp, former pastor Of the NJ. E.
Church Of this city died at his home In
Bethany, Mo-, August 25. His last days
were days Of great physical suffering yet
u was n season Of soul victory. We call
hin him dead yet Ils hs s o not such S. men
place was his last pastorate in this state,
He livesl He lives in multitude of in.
aucnccs for good that shall follow him
10 the end Of time. During his pastorate
In Rocky Ford Rev. Sapp won the high
esteem Of the entire community.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
THURSDAY. SEPT. 9, 1897.
Silver Republiean County Csnvention
Call

tho Silver EspHbiiesns Of otero county S to to
Enees IN a Junta. Colo. en eaturday. Sept.
ing 10 nomination candidates. for the follow
Clerk,
Treasurer.
Sheriff,
Assessor,
BurvoTof,
Coroner.
superintendent Of Public Inatruction.
Commissioners for the End district
and elso for the purpose Of clcctinH the Silver
RepubltcAn county central committee for the
ensuing year,
me ssyersi precincts will be entitled to rep
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09
Dates to be Remembered.
pAnous rALL vrsrrvALs.

BA0OU9 FALL HxSftvAuS.
State HORTICULTURAL Fair, Canon City. Sept.
16 apd ~ Fruit Day, septeuber Is.
Peach Day festival, Grand Junction, Sept
La Animas county Fair. Trinidad. scpt.z'
Ts.e,v., OF Mountain and Plain. Denver,
Oct. too. -,
:. PoLa1scAL EVENTS.
DamocsafSc County Cuuvention. In Junta,
6epte666P II. Primaries the 4th.
Pupullst County Couvention. Rocky Ford,
6opeember n. Pnmarbcs the 9Th.
eilvsr Republican County Convention.
BoclT Hnsd. beptember II. Primaries the 9Th.
Adnainiserstsou Republican County Conveu-
tS0o, Rocky Ford. september .. Primaries
and precinct nominating conventions Sept. II.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets,
All druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure. 25c. 15-4O
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

"A change Of datcs and place whereby tho
Silver and Administration Republican
county conventions will bo held ut tho samc
iimo and place has suspicious look and docs
not have tho unanimous endorsement Of Sil.
yer Republicans. senator Tcllcr's views.
favorinx tbs advocacy Of principle In prefer.
enco TO fusion TO secure ofaccs, has very cx-
fspplso eaAorscmont among Silver Republi-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

-Thcrc is danger OF OVERRIDING tho cahta'
loups acreage next ycar. The profits OF
csutsjoupo growing when the season aud tho
maskets ''hit" arc very attractive. Tho dam
ror Il thaf too great an acreage will be put
in by inexperienced men and low grade Of
product PLACED on tho nsrket. TINS eondi.
hon has prevailed 70 some extent this year
and tho eastern demand reduced by failure
10 exercise Judgment and caro- In packing.
We believe that the demand for nrst-ciass
goods vii srpu TO very much greater proper.
lions than now but somc OF our gvowcrs must
learn TO put Up hishor grade ofgoois II the
cuviabic reputation OF tho Rocky Ford canta-
ioupe is to be maintained and growing de-
maud promoted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

We have on hand for ncxt week an
important communication from Fruit
Inspector Berry. citing the law under
which be must 81. II Il now too late to
spray orchards but the blight should
have prompt attention. Every evidence
should be cut out and burned. Remem.
bse that Il b necessary TO burn the
blightsd branchss q oooe IL the further
spread oe The di1sass Be prevented.
-Ths xsamssy Il having better de-
snand for b9tte. After filing standing
psdsrs ahspad ~. Babcook has not been
abls 10 supply al The homo demand for
esvseal weeks. The farmers are pleased
with The liveoine business as II has given
than q raise OF four cents per pound for
butter fat within The last six weeks. Mr..
Babcock IL anxious 70 scatter several
thousand dollars among Otero county
farmers each month and will do 80 II
they will increase the milk supply. We
give tho remark, mot o. ncws, but as re-
iteration Of known fact, that NO sections
ri the Union arc moro uniformly prosper
ous than those in which dairying is the
leading industry. A word to the wise is
sufficient.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-09-09

IL y now definitely settled that the
antof Commandsr Booth fuckers Army
colonies NH be located under the Bcseo-
mee diteA neer Pueblo. Tho next col
noy will' b iocaAsd in Otero county,
most probably near Fowler.
-Ths susosasful operation OF the
Msloo Grower Association IL matter
fog general coueratutalion in this portion
n tbe ya)lsy. and promises to open up
The entire Mississippi valley a. q splen-
did market Tor The cantaloupes. II the
essoeiation shall continue to be as effi-
dast - thus far this season, tho history
Of the future win credit Il with adding .
rood percentage 70 the value OF Arkan-
Sas valley lands.