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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

The first week in September has long
record for pleasant weather. During the
eleven years OF the life Of the Arkansas
Valley Fair exceptionally fine weather
has characterized the three days devoted
to the most continuously successful fair
in the state. and the original and most
popular OF all the fall festivals. The
Fair and Watermelon Day weather for
1902 was all that the most exaoting
could ask.
The people of all southern Colorado
knew by years Of experience what might
be expected at Rocky Ford during Fair
week and they were present in larger
numbers than heretofore and with the
old-time enthusiasm
On Watermelon Day the number of
wagons and buggies on the streets indi-
Gated that all Otero county was here.
And the Santa Fe did its full duty as in
the past. Seven special excursion trains
came in from various points, all long
and crowded to the vestibues." 1t is
the impression OF those who have attend
ed former Fairs that the crowd on Thurs
day was the largest in the history of the
Fair. The number present is of course d
matter OF rough estimate, but $4,000 is
generally accepted as about the right
figure.
After all the excursion trains had ar
rived the assault was made on the long
and high pile of watermelons and canta-
loupes in the fine grove. The melons
were served to the eager thousands with
the same liberalty as in past years and
the large pile rapidly melted. The grove
was soon strewn with the CORY remains
of thousands of Rocky Ford's juicy spec
ialty. Everybody was generously served
and many-too many-whole melons
carried away by those who had an at
normal love for this particular fruit.
All through the large grove were
parties of picncers, the contents of whose
lunch baskets were supplemented by
generous supplies of melons and canta-
loupes from the big pile. The past repu
tation of Rocky Ford for looking after the
comfort and pleasure of its guests was
fully maintained this good year of 1902.
The thousands of excursionists arriving
on the many special trains were well
richly Citizens band and es-
corted to the grove adjoining the Fair
grounds.
The agricultural displays were the
wonder and admiration Of our eastern
visitors. That such variety of products
of such superior excellence could be raised
in a country where it don't rain was a
marvel. Almost every vegetable known
to the temperate zone was to be seen
and all of high grade of excellence.
The GROWING glory of the exhibition,
however. was the fruit display, No other
line of exhibits won such plaudits from
those who had seen at this Fair for the
first time what the Arkansas valley could
do in the line of fruit culture. A finer
exhibition Of fruits was never seen in the
state. The crowded condition of the
building devoted to this department at
tested the deep interest taken in horticul-
ture by our visitors.
AS usual, J. H. Crowley lied all the
rest in the extent of fruit on exhibition
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

We frequently strike Democrat. who.
to apologize for the many defeats suffered
by his party, makes the declaration that
the Republicans arc tho luekiest people on
earth. He says Providence usually helps
the Republican party whom in power by
giving tho people bountiful erops. But
Providence can't create demand for the
products Of the farm and that Of skilled
labor. Under the las, Democratic admin
istratiOn we had fairly good crops, but
the main trouble was the runious prices
at which everything had to sell II it sold
at all. Eighteen cent corn and forty cent
wheat don't I'LL farmers wallet very
fast
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
THE HOME OF THE LUSCIOUS MELON.
ksslE waLL.

There Is place whore fertile fields ou,spread
Meath golden sunlight richly pourd
Upon its riponing fruits. Its vineyards green
Spread wide their clinEinS tendfils. and between
Bright leaves appears the luscious hoard
OF purple grapes. while dazzling views s,ressed
With yellow pears and apples. rosy checked
AL through tho network Of the glossy leaves,
On acres bright with running vines.
Appears tho watormelon's notified rim.
While golden spheres OF cantaloupes outline
Their shapes against the mould where twnes
Tho parent stoms supporting that bright screen
OF wnd-shook leaves. whtc-yon0d across rich green.
Tho Arkansas. oft sand bordercd. grows
Here quick OF flow and roughor shorod-
Here. nature spreads her bountios fair TO SEQ
Long since the indians called il Ki-ha-doe
We long have called it Rocky Ford.
Far famed for all her merits brave array.
But most because OF Watermelon Day.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Sick Headache absolutely and per-
nnncntly cured by using Moki Tea. "a
pheasant herb drink. Cures Constipa-
ton aud Indigestion. makes you cat.
gunrantcccd or money back. re and
Jtc. Write To ". II. Hooker X Co..
Buffalo. n. V. for n free sample. For
sale by Hereford 4 Award.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Washington was born.
This clock was ioI years old when
Lincoln was born.
After having lived through the mos,
progressive era Of the worlds history this
old clock Is ticking away n; the Rocky
Ford Fair. doubtless tho Oldest piece Of
mechanism in Colorado.
In the line Of fine stock tho fair mover
offered SO much to DO admired. The
thoroughbred cattle from tho state agri-
cultural farm were among tho finest
specimens OF their respective breeds.
Fine and fas, horses Of various kinds
and for all purposes were never so nu-
rnerous in the associations stalls as this
year.
Sheep and hogs were represented by a
few specimen OF fine stock. but tho num-
bors in the pens were small.
D. v. Burreli made q splendid exhibit
ton in the vegetable line. having over SO
entries from his extensive gardens. While
all his products were superior. special
commentator should be given the celery
and eauliflower.
The display OF honey was large and
made fine showing. G. o. Gould had
the most ambitious exhibit, one which
was highly ornamental and which re-
CURED much time and labor to prepare.
Hon. G. W. Swink's display was fine and
much admired.
The exhibit of penmanship and drawing
and clay modelling by the pupils of the
public schools was an interesting part Of
the display in the art building.
The Rocky Ford Trading Co. made a
large display of traps, phaetons, road
wagons. harness, etc. in a regular circus
tent. showing that they carry very at
/ tractiye stock Of these goods.
At p. m. Thursday took place the
parade in the ring of all the premium
stock, making fine display of blooded
animals.
The unusual number Of fast horses en-
tered made the track performances of
marked interest, and they were enjoyed
by thousands, all three grand stands be-
ing crowded and many more seats de-
manded.
As usual j. P. Hall, generalagent of the
Santa Fe at Denver, came along with the
excursion train from the capital to look
after the safety and comfort of the many
sightseors from central Colorado.
1t goes without saying that the cowboy
races were highly popular feature, the
riding of ''bronks" being next in interest.
C. P. Randell of Manzanola had great
display Of fine fruit, a total Of 70 plates.
The ladies fruits and iellies were pres
emit in abundance and had the usual
tempting appearance.
The Enterprise is published late this
week from unavoidable causes-lack of
typographical force and breakage of
cylinder press.
The Nj. E. ladies' of Holbrook gave
meals on the fair grounds, treated the
people right and we are pleased to say
made some money.
The small boy was numerously present
and evidently happy with a pop corn
brick in one hand and a rubber balloon in
the other.
The poultry department was not crowd
ed but the stock shown was OF a high
grade of excellence.
The La Junta band was present on the
streets during the Fair and added much
to the enjoyment of the occasion by its
fine music.
Pickpockets were at work among
Thursdays throng and several losses of
small amounts were reported,
j. w. Atkinsons Barred and Buff Ply
mouth Rocks were prize winners.
Frank Lawler of Trinidad and his best
rrl 1h,trclau
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

II is a trait peculiar To the Democracy
OF Colorado in late years years tina, their
really hes, men are lei, on, in the cold
while the machine men. boilers. fuslonis;s
and demagoguss arc honored for tho sake
Of securing their influence. says the Salida
Record. The hes, example Of this Is in
tho case Of e1-Goyernor Adams. who
stands head and shoulders above any
man in tho party in Colorado. He should
now DO in the senate by all laws Of poli,-
ieal rights and courtesy. But he was
turned down for man who could scarcely
claim membership in the party. And
there Is every indication tina, tho same
thing will be done this year.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Al Piitshsid. Mass. Wednesday. Pres
dent ROOseyeltis carriage was ran into
by an electric car. The President was
scratched about the face and otherwise
slightly injured. Secret Service peiec-
tive Craig Was killed.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

We have bought more dry goods than
we can get in the store-now full from
floor to ceiling. We must have room for
balance of fall purchases. To get this
room we are now making special close
prices. We can save you Is to % per
cent. See for yourself. Our motto
"under-buy and Under-sell.'
Ramsay &c Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Presiden, Roosevelt; tries to make his
speeches nonpar;isan. b., the conditions
are all sgains, this sort Of talk. When
the presiden, or anybody else points OF;
the eoun,ry's prosperity and tho grea;
advances moral. social and physical
which have come in tho pas, few years.
everybody knows that these things have
been chiefly due TO Republican sway. even
though tho takers mako no mention Of
Republicans or Democrats. This Is how
the presidents purpose to make nonpar-
;isan speeches Is defeated. klmos, every
good thing tina; the country has A. the
present moment. aside from its govern
mont. its climate and It's natural resources.
is duo TO Republican sway. |; had the
government, tho climate and the resources
under Democratic rule. bu; tho prosperity
and happiness were usually absent
Globe Democrat
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

j. B. Craig is now operating the Meat
Market department of Govreau's store
and daily supplying the public with the
best of corn-fed meats at the right prices.
Your patronage is solicited. 1915
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Friday while Miss Margaret Ander-
son was carrying her mothers Sloo gold
watch, it was stolen. probably by pick
pocket. The watch had special value
from its associations aside from its in
trinsic worth. No clue.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
Great Importance of Water Storage.

niSat iiupoi iduSS VI "ateT Storage.
The present season has emphasized the
necessity of storing water for irrigation.
After long continued effort by western
representatives in congress the govern
ment has at last been committed to the
policy Of national aid to irrigate the arid
region. The country east Of the Missouri
has had the benefit of enormous appro-
priations in the river and harbor bills and
the country west has contributed its share
of the money. receiving no benefit AL
though a strong sentiment prevailed in
the east against any national aid to rri-
cation, it will gradually disappear as the
utility of it becomes more apparent. The
storage Of water in sufficient body to be
of service to large tracts of land requires
more capital than private enterprise cares
to invest at present, but the outlay would
be repaid rapidly by the largely increased
acreage brought under cultivation. All
our streams run during the winter and in
the spring before water is needed there
are floods from melting snow. If this
were stored instead of being allowed to
60 to waste there would be enough to
double at least the present. irrigation
capacity of the streams. Now that the
work has been begun there should be no
cessation of energy by western represen-
tatives in pushing the matter at every
session of congress. The whole nation
will profit by it. The money spent will
bring permanent Improvement which can
not be said of a great deal expended
from the river and harbor appropriations.
--Salida Mail.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
An Ode to Watermelon Day.

Should you ask me, whence these melons?
Whence these ruby hearted monsters
With their swelling. gen'rous roundness,
With their juice like heavenly nectar.
With their seeds of ebon blaokness,
With their rinds so smoothly polished.
With their tlnts of mottled greenness.
And their lucious, toothsome sweetness,
Than Of honey three times sweeter?
| should answer. should tell you,
Rocky Ford alone doth grow them.
Here come thousands in September.
To the Ford's most juicy banquet;
Laid for statesman and for hobo,
For the merchant, lawyer, clerk,
For the lady and her maid,
And for all mankind in general.
All do eat our nectar melons,
To the terror of the stomach.
Then homeward goeth heavy laden,
With a melon on each shoulder,
And for the coming twelve-month,
All do sound the hearty praises
Of this glorious Rocky Ford.
Known through all the state and nation.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
FRIDAY. SEPT. .. 1902.
Enterprise Telephones.
Republican Primary.

The Republican voters Of precinct No.
10 will meet at Williams & Clars's car
pen,sr shop Saturday. Sept. 8. from s TO
p, IN. 10 elect delegates 10 the county
convention,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Ayoung man named Bailey was hurt
Inst Saturday by being thrown from the
the top of a freight car while the train
was switching. He had no business on
the car. Have boys no sense concern
ing the danger Of jumping on trains?
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Ladies, you are invited to call on Mrs.
E. C..McGee and examine the New Joy
Taylor system for cutting garments of all
kinds. Skirts for the large as well as
the small. Come and Join the school and
fit yourself for life work. Will be at
Thede & Co.'s store Monday and Tuesday
afternoons of next week, from to s
o'cIock
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
THE SURE WAY

to prevent Pneumonia and Consumption
In to cure your cold when II first appears
Ackcr'r English Remedy will stop tho
cough In night, and drive the cold out
OF your system. Always "A quick and sure
throat and lung troubles. II il does no;
satisfy you the druggist will refund your
money. Write to us for free sample. W.
II. Hooker x Co.. Buffalo, y, Y. For
sale by Hereford & Award.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Marshal Baldwin was quite energetic
in suppressing gambling on the streets
and in the saloons this week and had
gratifying measure of success. The law
was not SO strictly enforced by the Fair
authorities on the Fair grounds.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

The shortage of office force and the
general Generalization to Fair week
makes this issue ST the Enterprise much
inferior to our plans.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
Santa Fe Excursion Rates.

Home Visitors Excursion to points in
Ohio and Indiana. Dates of sale, Sept.
2, 9, l6, %. Limit, SO days from date
of SAGE. Continuous passage in each di-
rection. Rate, one fare plus So.
F. G. Curran, Agent
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Colorado Republicans should not count
too much on Democratic dissensions.
State conventions have a mighty sooth-
ing effect, and many man who sets
out to'be minister to Dahomey is content
with authorship at the state house.
Colorado Springs Gazette.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Fairview orchard was visited by hun
dreds of Fair visitors, all wanting to see
where that remarkably fine fruit was
grown.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Cantaloupe shipments reached the high
water mark for the season of eo2 few
days since when 40 cars left the valley.
The output is now considerably decreas-
ing. The always-dreaded period of the
September glut has been passed in safe
ty, good prices having been realized up
to date.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

The Audrey Dramatic Co. has been
playing to fair houses at The Grand this
week. presenting several Of the most
popular theatrical productions.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

The Rocky Ford boy who said to the
tourist lady that he never expected to be
president because he was democrat,
was probably son of the man who said
the democrats had taken out a patent on
disaster and it had run out and they had
just had it renewed; that sorrow was the
modern democrats birthright and MOURN
ing his normal condition. Junta Re-
publican,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

More benches are needed in the park.
Business men not now represented should
supply the deficiency
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Our now Bakery is now ready to fur
nish an the dain,ies and Injuries in our
line. and Of tho very best. Cakes for
parties speeial,y.-C. F. Abel & Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

The United States has done much for
Cuba, and the people must now do some
hustling for themselves. If they could
manage to live during their fight against
the Spanish troops they ought certainly
be able to do as much hard work now.
with peace prevailing and the country
put on a sound footing through the gener-
osty of this country, Wilmington iDel.l
NeWs
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Orr has aui; making baby's pictures
FREQ. bu, up TO Sept 18th will mako ,hem
from the negatives now on hand at a re-
ducsion.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Miss Matte Corn. pressmasing. at
Mrs. DR.. Phillips after Sept LIST, No. &oi
Maple avenue.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

Gunther's Candies have national rep
ntation They are to be had in Rocky
Ford only at kennedy's P. o. Book
Store. 1914
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
For Sale.

A good heavy Team for bee, hauling
mares years old. Also canopy topped
Phao,on. Call on r. p. Jonson on Swink
avenue. milo west Of town. l2-u
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

For z5c. Hallack Paint will make it
look like new.-Wilson Hardware & Fur
niture Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
Notice.

The death of DR.. Williams at Manzanola
is reported.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

For Sale-i2 Plymouth Rock hens and
one full-blooded Cock. W. Atkinson.
lS-u
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

leo Cream a, oinger's Candy Kitchen
and Cream Farlor.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

The dwellings of B. U. Dye and H. |.
Maxwell were entered one night this
week and money stolen. Mr.. Dye lost
5000 and Mr. Maxwell Sill.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05

A number of items which should appear
in this issue necessarily go over to next
week.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-05
ANCIENT POETRY.

Rub a dub dub,
Three men after grub,
Who doyou think they be?
The Butcher, the Baker,
The Doctor and Undertaken
They all buy their goods
from
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-08

From the Farmers Review My ar
ticle in the December IL issue of the
Farmers Review should have read, on
the matter of setting trees in Febru-
airy. lin the line of the sun in Febru-
cry at one O'Clock" or it might have
been better to have said ito set our
apple trees on the line of the suns
shadow, north and south, at one
o'clock in February" My reasons for
this are these: If tree is set up per-
pendicular and it is barked or injured
by the sun, it will invariably be found
injured ON the side facing half-past
one O'Clock This never varies, not
even as much as our time pieces vary.
We find these dead spots on the sunny
side of many of our trees that face the
sun at all hours from eight a. m. to five
D. m. II tree leans from any point of
the compass from the sun from eight
to five it will be injured where it leans
from the sun the most direct, and no
injury will be found where the tree is
leaning to the sun. For this reason
you will see the great Importance of
the admonition / have SO often repeat
ed in my articles relative to setting
and training tree to grow to and not
from the sun here in the northwest
East of Chicago this precaution is
not necessary, but north and west of
Chicago it is an imperative necessity.
have seen trees seriously injured in
Michigan from sun scald, but never
in the middle or in the New England
states. But here in the northwest it is
thought by many of our best observing
orchardists to have been the cause of
more injury to our bearing trees than
all other causes. 1t does not injure
our trees under seven years old as
much as it does those from seven to
twenty. After fifteen or twenty they
are either ready to die or else have
been so grown as to protect themselves
and protect one another-Edson Gay
lord, Floyd County. Iowa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-08
Re.ton,.e Loaf rertil ~.

From Farmers Review: A question
has been asked as to the quickest
method of restoring fertility to an
exhausted soil. The answer will de-
pend on the kind of soil and what it
lacks. Most exhausted soils are such
because they lack humus more than
anything else. This exhaustion of hui
mus has been. caused by long and
improper cropping. What is the best
method depends on circumstances.
Barnyard manure. being complete
fertilizer and furnishing a large
amount of mature vegetable matter.
will give humus after it is 9ecayed-
1t is therefore good thing to apply.
the only drawback being that 1t some
times cannot be procured In necessary
quantities
The sowing OF cow peas is a good
and cheap method for some soils. il
the soils are in localities where COW
peas will grow. Bone meal. phosphate
and nitrate of soda are also good
fertilizers on some soils for some crops.
Each particular case must be treated
In a manner peculiar to itself. depend
ing on location. kind of soil. how 1t
has been cropped in the past and what
is intended to be grown on it in the
future-E- A. Riehl, Madison county.
illinois.