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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
The MAID Of Honor Contest.

The directors OF the Festival Of Mount
and Plain have restored the maid Of
honor feature for the carnival OF 1893.
The maid from each county will be
elected by ballots cut from the various
county papers and sent to the county
commissioners, who will canvass the
vote and make the appointment.
1t is desirable that Rocky Ford unite
on a candidate for maid OF honor. II
ballots for several young ladies' are sent
to the county commissioners, the chances
are that none will be elected. The selec-
ton OF Rocky Ford's favorite may be at
tained by IN informal ballot. Readers
OF the Enterprise are requested to cut
ont and send to this office the ballot be-
low. Such Informal ballots will be re-
ceived up tot O'Clock Tuesday, July IL.
The young lady receiving the highest
number OF informal ballots Cat both En-
terprise and Times-Republican oilices)
will be declared the nominee Of Rocky
Ford, and all ballots from that date up
to the close OF the contest will be ex.
Pected to cast for the young lady SO
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
State Dairy Commissioner Monsou

State Dairy Commissioner Monson
says that there is bare possibility that
the samples Of butter he secured at Pue-
bio may have gotten mixed and the
Rocky Ford creamery thereby given the
undeserved damaging analysis noticed
last week. A few days will prove
whether or not this was deoe. II an
errur was made the facts will be
known this week and full retrac-
tiou Published. But il there was
no mixture OF samples (Which Mr..
Morson is almost sure is the case)
Mr.. Babcock has solid basis for a
damage suit against somebody. But
whD? Manufacturers OF oleomn-garine
are not above counterfeiting labels Of
crsameries to aid in working of their
coaored product rs pure cremnery butter.
A-short time will probably develop the
facts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

Hits rumored that there is danger
from msd dogs in Rocky Ford. Within
the last few days the dogs Of 4. b.
Kouns ard G. w. Knapp have given
signs of fhgdrophobia and we're kiEed.
Owners,of dogs should carefully look
out for any symptoms OF this dread dis
ease. However, we would suggest that
if any other dogs seem to be affected
that they be securely confined and not
killed until ut shall be proved that they
have hydrophobia II they have this
disorder it should be positively known,
but il the trouble is Of II less serious ma
ture it is needless to have mad dog
scare.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

All over the state interest is being
started in the Maid OF Honor contests.
We presume that in most case beauty
vii be the principal point considered by
the various counties in nasa1ing the selec-
ton. If the most handsome girl in
'Rocky Ford is to represent 'Otero county
at the Festival OF NouutsIin and Plain
that distinguished honor will surely be
won by Miss -. Just rs the edito-
u;al typewriter reached this point there
was sudden and violent ringing
CT the bell--an indioation to go
slow, as the danger point had
been reached. Upon mature con-
sideration $50 would be no adequate
compensation for issertiAs IL name in
the above blank. Did we give the name
ehich the editorial good indgment and
taste suggests the favored girl would be
particular sweet TIE next time we met,
sat think OF the thirty others who con-
sider themselves as eligible as Miss
When We snet rtism we should
receive chances .of Alaskan
GOODNESS. The fact Is that while Rocky
Ford has many hssdsome .girls no one
stands preeminently ut the head OF the
beauty procession. aaiversally acknowl-
edged as the belle. As the country news
paper man is on very thin ice when dis
esssing such personal topic.~e suspect
that this article had better be.brought to
t>oI SC
made. A wise maa will always be very
conservative in maknng comparisons
absut beauty; will avoid going TO fair
to keep from being judge at baby show;
and will never say that ene woman's but
terms not rs good rs some other woman's.
BGayary is always to be commended, but
not tfoolhardiness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
Hicks predictions for July may be

Hicks predictions for July may be
summarized as follows:
July will open with fair weather for the
most part of the country. Regular
storm Disturbances from ID to 9th and
from 8th to llhh. About the Bird will
grow much warmer to the westward.
General storm conditions from 3D. to 9Th.
Cool weather after to the new moon on
the 7ta. Several electrical storms may
be expected about the 10th, then cooler
weather. Local rains about this time.
From 14th to 10th warmer and local
summer storms. Regular storm period
from 18th to Old. Summer storms from
25th to 28th. General complaint of
scarcity of rainfall will be heard about
the close of July. The record OF June
for tocCa3oes will not be repeated during
July.
"A good item was spoiled last week
by careless proof-reading. 1t said .Wet-
eel promises that there shall be mix-np
in melon bookkeeping this year" That
important little word "no' was omitted.
What Mr.. Wetzel promises is that there
shall be no ENHANCEMENT of accounts.
but that each grower shall have his shin
lnents SO recorded that he can at auy
time know "iust where lie is at !" Ths
defective manner in which the accounts
were kept in 169S--the responsibility l,e-
ing quite widely distributed-wa one of
tue most annoying features of last years
business. We shall expect a perfect sys-
tenn OF bookkeeping this year.
w. J. Jordan completed his deal for
the Rockford hotel and took possession
on Tuesday. Mr.. Jordan is an expert.
enced hotel man, having run the Union
Pacific eating house at Wallace, Ks, for
four years. This fact is n sufficient guar
antee that the Rockford house will be
run in tirst-class manner.
-Larimer comfy has organized n
Fruit and Honey association, for the pur
pose OF marketing these products.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
THURSDAY. JUNE 20. 1899
The csrtaloupe crop in this vicinity

The cactaloupe crop in this vicinity
is in thrising and very promising con-
dition. The acreage is very much re-
duced from last year aud most Of the
growers hure had several years expert
euce-last years disasters having dis
couraged the amateur growers. Hence
the outlook is good for a superior article
OF melons, carefully hancled. md that
remuneratiye prices will lse secured.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

The regular morning train will carry
passengers to the La Juuta celebration
in good tine. For the retrrn trip accom-
modations will be provided by attaching
several coaches to the freight train leav-
ing La Jun.a at S:45 pm. The indica-
tons are good for an immense attend
uuce from the Rocky Ford country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

DR.. H. Van Bnskirk has just let the
contract for what will be the largest aud
most handsome residence in Rocky Ford.
The first story will be brick, the second
frame, combination which is adapted to
fine architectural effects. Pressed brick
will be used. F. Cheek having the con-
tract for that part OF the work. Hersh
& Hutchings have the contract for the
balance Of the structure. The total cost
will be about 5000. Some material Is
now on the ground.
The old swink adobe warehouse is
being improved by weatherboarding.
II. F. Hagen bas not finished his
building operations in Rocky Ford. The
next building he will erect will be a
business house on the alley west Of his
drug store, fronting on Walnut avenue.
It will be occupied by Craig's meat mar
ket.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

Work has begun on s. T. Higgins'
brick livery stable on Walnut avenue. A
bridge across the Rocky Ford ditch will
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

The new eight hour Law provides
that eight hours shall be days work
for all men employed under ground or
in smelters, except in cases OF emergency
where life or property is in immlnent
danger. No other employmepts ars sf-
fected by the law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

The failure OF the three banks con-
trolled by j. d. Maben at Monte Vista,
Hooper and Creede, mohe than ever en-
phasi1es the necessity of state bank
examiner, whose duty would be ito give
every private bank doing business in
this state thorough checking, aod n
law compelling private banks to render a
sworn statement every six months to de-
positors as to their condition
journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
OTERO COUNTY
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION
NJ. T.. Church, Rocky Ford, Saturday
and Sunday, July ID
and 1B, 90.

and Sunday, July l5
and 18, 30.
SATURDAY MORNING.
1000 devotional Exercises. led by l.. ".
Babcock. Rocky Ford.
iO:so-How May We Interest the Primary
Glass In tho Lesson! Mrs. c. ". fcnla-
son. Rocky Ford.
II Oo-Busincss Meeting.
AFTERNOON.
l:ao-Tempernncc Teaching Miss May Fos-
ter, La Junta. Discussion.
Incentives to Attendance. Rev. Warren
Mayo. Rocky Ford.
2:iD-Rcport OF Atlanta Convention. .. II.
~ Atwatter. Pres. State 8. 8. Association.
: Canon City.
3:OO-Thc Teachers Responsibility. Mrs.
N. L. Stewart. Holbrook.
3:3o-Suudny School Workers Experience
Meeting conducted by Miss BIrclcy. La
-Junta.
s:Oo-Taik on s. 8. Work. 8. II. Atwatter.
Canon City.
s:aO-what Has the Sunday School Done for
SocietY7 Rev. Nelson. Manranola.
SUNDAY MORNING..
Visitation Of Rocky Ford Sunday Schools
by delegates.
AFTERNOON.
Devotional Service. Rex. Mitchell.
Rocky Ford.
2:3O-Teach!nR by Models and tho Black
board. s. II. Atwatter. Canon City.
$780, Question Box conducted by 8. II. At
waiter.
EVENING.
Address by s. II. Atwatter. Pres. State 8. 8.
Association.
Committee on music. J. p. Pollock and DR.,
Horn, Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

"A special meeting 'cf the Rocky
Ford Melongrowers' association will be
held at Odd Fellows hall Saturday
July 20, o'clock p. m, for the purpose
of acting upon amendments to the Arti-
cles of Incorporation (Sec. 4. regarding
the number. .of directors, ard Sec. Z, re-
earding manner of amending By-Laws)
also to consider amendments to the By
Laws, and amy other matters pertaining
to the busineas for the ensn:ng year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
CHURCH NEWS.

q. A. Wheelock will lead Christian
Endeavor next Sunday. Topic: "Onr
Christian. citizenship meeting)
"A W. c. 7. U. business meeting will
be held next Saturday afternoon at 3
O'Clock in the Presbyterian church. All
members urged to attend.
ISABEL NJ. KELLOGG. Pres.
M. f. Annual conference will be held
at Asbury church. Denver. August 81,
presided over by Bishop Joyce. The
last quarterly meeting for Rocky Ford
church will he held next Sunday and
Monday, Elder Harris preaching Sunday
evening and holding the quarterly con.
ference early Monday morning. Among
the business TO be transacted will be the
election Of lay delegate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

-"Smask .the trusts" 70 the slogan
which some politicians propose to wage
the presldential battle next year. You
can't have tke;tree of private ownership
OF the means OF production without hav-
ing the fruit of such system in the
trust. just aswell try TO prevent water
running down hill as to attempt to
smash the trnssa, while You leave un-
touched the root of business competi-
ton from which they spring. 1t is i'm
possible to cure she trust evil by going
back to the aid individual methods of
business. Tbe,e ,erly way out.is to go on
to public ownership Of all the Irneans of
production and distribution" So says
Senator Young of Independence, KS,
and it begins .to.lCok very much that
way.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
How to Cure the Grip.

A lev ell teaspoonful of common cook
ing soda dissolved in twothirds of a
glass of water, repeat every two hours
until all soreness and headache are
gone; then one extra dose for good
measure.
It is not best to take dose just be-
fore or just after eating.
1t is seldom necessary to take more
than three or four doses
The above is the dose for grown pa
tients. Lessen the dose for children &C.
cording to age.
This treatment was first used in one
of the best hospitals of Europe, the hos
pital in Edinburgh, and with the mos!
satisfactory results
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
CARE OF THE SCALP.
How to Treat the Hair to Keep 1t In
Healthy Condition.

In the care of the scalp the first con-
sideration is cleanliness The scalp
should be kept scrupulously clean. The
means to this end are frequent brush
ing and shampooing at least once a
fortnight, says correspondent OF the
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Natural oil is unnatural soil. So
do not defer this absolutely essential
bath for any such consideration. Mel
Their does cleansing the scalp give one
cold. l have found frequently that a
thorough shampoo would break up a
cold.
When oil enough has accumulated on
the scalp or hair to be noticeable, it is
time to remove it, No one will contend
that it weakens the skin to keep it
clean. absolutely clean, and no logical
reason exists for the contrary opinion ia
be held in regard to hair.
Where soil accumulates. bacteria fine
a Judgment and work destruction. II
the case of the scalp their detritus il
poisonous, acting on the hair by bur.
rowing in the follicle. weakening the
hair shaft and gradually stopping its
growth altogether.
No a,kali should be used in shampoo
ing; only good soap, such as greer
soap (the official name of pure soap)
Borax. soda, ammonia and the like alb
selutely destroy the shiny. cleaning
surface of the hair tube and under no
circumstances should be used, not ever
in infinitesimal quantities Use plenty
of soap; you cannot use too much, but
you can use too little should like tc
shout this last injunction so every soli-
tary individual who admits the neces-
sity of shampooing might hear me-
Sufficient soap must be used that
there may be sufficient free alkali tc
unite with the fat on the hair, forming
more soap, which is very readily rinsed
out with the hot water bath This
should be followed by thorough DOUGH
ing with cold water for the tonic effect.
These two waters are sufficient fol
the rinsing provided there has been
enough soap used. If the comb or brush
becomes sticky you may be quite sure
that you had too little soap and not
that you did not rinse the soap out.
Unless there be some indication to
the contrary. the hair should be brush
ed for few minutes daily. preferably
with stiff brush, bristles set far apart.
1t is doubtless unnecessary in this
day and age to say "Never use fine
| comb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
UNION MEETINGS.

Rev. d. ID. Mitchell, Iowa State
Superintendent of the Northwest
Purity Association, will deliver two
addresses in DEBORAH next Sunday,
in behalf of "Those for Whom
No Man Cares, or, Rescue and
Preventive Work" Both are to be
Union meetings. The afternoon meet
ing will be held in the Congregational
church, at 800 o'clock, and will be
more particularly adapted to parents
though all are cordially invited to at
tend The evening meeting will be in
the First NJ. E. church, at 7:30 o'clock,
All are cordially invited to attend
both of these meetings. Mr.. Mitchell
comes well recommended, and we
hope he will have a large hearing in
our city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
How to Make sardine savory.

Lift the fish carefully out of the tin
without breaking them and lay them
side by side on plate. Pour hot water
over them. allowing water and oil tc
drain away Wipe with cloth. remov-
ing the scales and supply finger OF
dried bread for each fish. When the fish
are laid on the bread, dust them with
red pepper and salt and sprinkle with a
few drops of fresh salad oil, capers and
parsley, and place in the oven until
thoroughly hot Serve with an add.
tional sprinkle of red pepper or grated
cheesa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
K. |. HAU>LN'S STORE.
1t will Close at 6:3o p. m. after July |,
Except Saturday Evening.

Labor has long demanded that en
hours shall constitute days work.
1t is now asking for eight hours. Time
was when days work began at ,un-
rise and ended at sunset or DARK. GA
the farm today ten hours is the prac-
tice, with perhaps few chores done
after supper. The wise employer rea.
Lies that he gets as valuable service
from his wOrkmen as he did when
labor from sunrise to bedtime was the
rule. 1t has not been so in merchan
dising. Years ago our stores opened
as early as customer ratified the front
door, and closed-well, at any time OF
the night. From a. M. to 10 p. m.
were the recognized hours. Slowly
our business has been conforming tC
the practice of the mechanic, artisan
and laborer, as well as the professional
men and bankers. Why should it not
be so? The work of the merchant and
his clerks is as laborious and tiresome
as that of most hard workers. If any.
one doubts this let him Tor herr come
and stand by one of our clerks fol
twelve or fourteen hours less an hour
or so for dinner and supper and
think they will not question my af
firmation.
Believing as do that labor is right
in demanding ten hours for its days
work, hoped the early closing move
ment would succeed; and my belief is
so positive that / have decided that
after July lst next my store will bt
closed at $50 p. M, Saturdays except
ed. This will give my clerks ter
hours of work; and / sincerely hope
that all workingmen, professional
men and others who favor fair and
liberal treatment Of employees will
give me their hearty encouragement
at least, that all my patrons will Sc
time their hours of trading that shall
suffer no loss 10y this recognition %
what consider is justice to my EN-
ployees.
Yours truly,
X. /. HAUGEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
SAVED BY CYCLING.
TAe Wheel Has Succeeded In Reforming
the American Girl.

The Wheel Has Succeeded In Reforming
the American Girl.
When the bicycle started out to re-
form the American girl it tackled job
that for years had defied every other in
fiuence. But the bicycle made itself a
winner as soon as it seriously began to
camp on the wabbly wheel tracks of
its victim.
Twenty years ago the homes of this
country were given over to the girls.
Nice girls they were, just as we have
nice girls now. But they were the vic
TINS of a terrible habit.
The walls groaned under artistic eff
forts which represented impossible dogs,
with multicolored ears, barking in a
foreign tongue at the head of barrel
hung in the mud puddle sky beyond a
house one size larger than the dog.
Mantels were cluttered up with things
that served no earthly purpose but to
give the house the appearance of the
first stages of mania a potu, while
chairs, sofas and other articles of furni-
ture were pre-empted by decorated
tuTOWs, plllOWS anu tHlllSS u1hHOWu ny
name to any but the makers
Old shoes were saved to be painted
yellow, and cow bells and wooden plat
tiers became works of art in the hands
of the maids who disguised them with
paintbrush. Fancy work was ma
mia, and the girls of the country were
daft ON the subject.
But the bicycle came, and the angels
threw their paintbrushes and their silk
floss to the junk heaps of the garnet and
bought cycle costume.
There is room about the house again
for the people who inhabit it, and the
family is not barred out for fear the
bric-a-brac will be disturbed. The cats
tail is no longer striped in olive green,
and the men do not have to wear en-
broidered slippers and jackets.
The bicycle has restored the sex to
sanity and reformed a portion Of hui
mainly that stood in danger of adjoining
the rest of it into distraction. Can any
thing be more worthy Of praise and
commentator than what the bicycle
has done in this direction alone?-
Wheel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21

Procure piece of tripe large enough
to fold into pasty. Make stuffing
with onions. bread crumbs, little sage
pepper and salt. Lay thick layer on
to one-half of the tripe and fold the
other on to it, Sew the edges so as to
keep the stuffing from falling out Place
the roll in a baking tin, with slices
of bacon ON the top. Bake for two
hours. basting constantly. and serve
with a good brown gravy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
FOURTH OF JULY.

A Grand Fourth of July celebration
will be held one mile east of Bluffton,
under the auspices of the Fraternal
Brotherhood of the World. Warm
meals will be served at all hours by
Mrs. w. M. Cameron, and there will
be barn accommodations for 100 teams.
Everything will be done to give you a
good time. Come and enjoy the day
with us. COMMITTEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
How to Make Aspic Jelly.

Dissolve small amount of consomme
or beef extract according to directions
given. then add half an ounce of leaf
gelatin, a teaspoonful of vinegar, the
juice Of lemon. a green onion or two,
pepper and allspice. with the white
and shell of an egg. Mix all together,
bring to boil and run through warm
jelly bag at once. This will make a
pint of aspic jelly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

TO Whom n Nay Concern
You and each OF you are hereby notified To
appear at the Court House in Winnesheik
County, Iowa, ON the 18th day of September,
A. ID. 1893, at 1880 O'Clock p. m, TO attend the
probate of AN instrument purponing to be the
last will and testament of Caroline Valdez,
late Of Genoa township, in DeKalb county,
Illinois. deceased, at which time and place
YOU will appear and show cause, IL any, why
said will should not be admitted TO probate.
In testimony whereof l have herento sub
scribed my name and affixed the seal OF said
Office, this 18th day of June, 1899.
SEAL. A. l.. HAAKENSON,
Clerk of District Court.
NJ. A. HARMON, Attorney, QswI)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
For Sale.

My three residence properties in
DEBORAH, and the Brorby property in
West DEBORAH, which contains house
and barn and five lots. Sold separately
or together. Bargains for purchasers
Must be sold as soon as possible. Call
on or address ED. LARSON. (l7w3)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
LAWN SOCIABLE.

A Lawn Sociable will be served 10y
the young ladies of the M. Re. CHURCH
this "wednesday evening, at the
home of f. L. Akers, l07 Lloyd st.
Ice cream and waters will be served.
All are cordially invited. The Juvenile
Drum Corps will furnish music
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
NOTICE OF REFEREES SALE.

The public will take notice. that the under
signed, by authority of the District Court of
Iowa, In ana for Winnesheik county, will,
at the front door of Court House, in the city
OF DEBORAH, Iowa, nj 10 o'clock a. M, on the
at public cutlery, the following described real
property, being dwelling house and piece OF
ground, to-wit: Lot II. in block ii, and
fractional lot Immediately adjoining thereto
on the west side thereof, and extending to
Ohio street, the said premises being In the
town OF West DEBORAH, Iowa.
The right TO reject inadequate bids is re-
served. J.JACKWITZ,
Referee.
Dated DEBORAH, Iowa, June 18th, 1899. (l7w2)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
Special Train For July 4th.
Yours truly,
X. /. HAUGEN.

For the celebrations at OsSian anu
West Union, the B., Z. R. & n. R'y.,
will run a special train, which will
leave DEBORAH 7:l5 a. M, and arrive
Ossian ISL, West Union 9:25 a. m
Returning special train will leave
Ossian 1:37, West Union 1000 p. m
Round trip tickets good until and in
Guiding July 5th will be sold at the
usual reduced rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
For Sale.

The David KinesOn place, situated
eight miles north of DEBORAH, in Canoe
township. Eighty acres, house and
barn; sixty acres under cultivation.
Must be sold at once. Inquire of Geo.
Sullivan, Burr Oak, or at this office.
QSw3)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-21
How to Make Ham Balls.

Ham balls for breakfast are made az
follows Take half an ounce of bread
crumbs and mix with three-quarters of
pound of lean ham chopped fine. Beat
two eggs, add to the ham and form into
balls with the help of little flour. Fry
in deep fat and dry on paper.