Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-02
ROCKY FORD COLORADO FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2 1910.

also proves this. The bringing OF
judges from distance to pass upon
the merits of the exhibits is matter
of importance and satisfaction among
patrons; and the expressions OF opin-
ion from these outside judges were
this year highly to our
farming interests.
In Agricultural hall the most conspis-
ious and attractive display was the ex-
hibit primarily started for the Irrigation
congress exposition at Pueblo. Last
Ford Chamber of Commerce that
suitable exhibit of every thing grown
under irrigation in this immediate section
should be shown at the National lrriga-
ton Congress. and committee with
Manager Fr. Wietzer of the A. B. S. Co.
as chairman was appointed with this end
| in view, that the committee has ably
fulfilled its duties was amply demons
trated by the exhibit that IS being view-
ed by thousands at the Arkadsas Valley
Fair. 1t Is the mcst extensive and COM
plete display Of the grains. grasses. veg
etables, cts j., that has ever been gathered
and wondering comments not only from
foreign visitors but from those that have
lived in this neiRheorhood for years and
believed themselves familiar with the
wonderful productions Of the Arkansas
Valley soil under irrigation. A slight
idea Of the extent of this display may be
cleaned when it is known that there are
~ specimens Of native grasses in the
collection; and alfalfa there are great
many; amongst them being three espec-
tally noticeable as they are accompanied
by affidavits showing that they represent
three cuttings from one field-the first
Welding $3.50 pounds of dry hay to the
acre, the second cutting 5l2o and the
third 5000 pounds. then there are spec
linens Of home grown tobacco that would
make a credilable showing in North
Carolina, and in fact the exhibit demons
trated that there is scarcely any product
Of the soil in the world that can not be
SUCCESSFULLY grown in this neighborhood
we advise our readers to see for them
selves conception Of its completeness
and beauty.
In this building may also be seen q fine
display Of products OF the first crop
grown under the Brannon Irrigation
system as well as a splendin showing
Of gramma grass, maize. cane. corn. po-
tatoes, ets., grown under the Benton
| canal, is miles south Of this city.
A visit to the live stock quarters show.
ed tho greatly increased interest that 10
| being taken this year In the raising Of
thoroughbred cattle. sheep and swine. In
the last named increased space had been
granted the Duroe Jersey people. as it
was known that the third annual sale OF
pure bred duroe by the Colorado Duro
hog Breeders Association was attracting
widespread attention. but even the most
optimistic was surprised at the big hog
show and early the first day the fair
people had 10 hustle around and prepare
additional space for the porkers. It will
be well worth while to look up this ex-
hibit and attend the hog sale today.
TIL agricultural, horticultural. art
halls and poultry house were contin-
ually thronged by specially interested
in those departments, which were
more attractive than usual. by reason
| of the size and superior excellence OF
the exhibits.
The parade of winners in the live
| stock departments in front OF the
crowded grand stands at noon, was
most interesting. and was indicative
of the great progress being made by
the enterprising farmers and stock
| growers of the valley in the stock
branch of agricultural operations.
The many trials OF speed on the
track were of varied character. and
the presence of an unusually large
number of fine and fast horses made
this portion of the days program oi
marked interest to the thousands who
crowded the grand stands to their Ut
most capacity.
Following Is list Of races and winners
| WEDNESDAY
2:50 Trot or pace. purse $500. mile
heats. best 5 in S. Alice M. first. McIdlei
second. Lily 3. third. Time. 2:25K.
e-eiehths-mile DASH. W. Fuller
Zia and Unknown. 1.2. s. Time. l:o+H
Sad Sam. Miss Fidgety and Lew D
Time, .5sH.
The spectacular chariot race was wor
by "Messala" Roy Edgar.
WATERMELON DAY
2:l4 Pace. purse 81 900. won in fourti
heat by Orange Hal. Dewey Dillon second
Rocky Kid third. Time, 2:l4k. 2:l5
2:l5K. 2:l7H.
| 2:2o T.ot or pace, purse $1,000. wor
in fourth heat BY Harmonca. Coine.ts
second. Lily 3. third. Time. 2:lsR.2.
2:lsK, 2:2o.
The cowboy relay race was won By
Alex Yant's string. R. H. Hensley rider
One mile dash. Unknown, J. W. rule
and Dick B. B. Time. l:46R.
In a whirlwind finish Ben Hur" Ernes
Edgar won the chariot race.
Running dash. ~ furlongs. B. Bird
J. w. Fuller and Zia. Time, 5e4,
The wild mule race and broncho bust.
ing contest brought the sports to hilar'
ious close.
Here is the race program for today
/. e:3o Trot, mile heats, best 3 in
stake race. Purse, $500.
Star Boy. V. McCandless, Flor
ence.
Nc McIdler-D. A. Mclean, Lamar.
Hopeful Dillon-W. r. Dye, Rock,
rord.
rota Mona-Ray Reeves, Canor
City.
Emmett F.-Jack Sproule. Pueblo.
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