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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
4
The article recalls a circus show with varied acts, praising a dog chimes routine where dogs with sleigh bells perform notes in tune. It notes changes from past years, such as the absence of old Wild West features and grand Hippodrome contests, and comments on performers’ earnings and foreign cast supporting families.
A fragment notes a horse in the center ring during an early performance and mentions several human interest features at the money order window of the post office, with space forbidding further details.
Grover area homesteaders tied to cheap fencing using Burlington railroad ties seized from the right of way. G N Hoag, the railroad's special agent, catalogued settlers and ties taken. The company will seek payment at 20 cents per old tie and up to 2 dollars for new ties, plus reimbursement for grain doors and other equipment used in shacks. Several claims were fully fenced with Burlington ties.
A dining hour musical program at the Camfield hotel on Sunday August 2 1908 from 12 30 to 2 30 pm includes marches caprices waltzes intermezzos and overtures by Baines D Allard Losey Lincoln Coela and others with titles such as The Pacifier Dance of the Peacocks Bereeuse My Lady of the Stes Susquehanna Amid the Roses and Lustspiel.
A special Thursday evening excursion to Eldorado Springs with a round trip from Greeley at 1:45 p.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. The trip costs $2.25 for the round trip, offering a night ascent by moonlight as the stated highlight.
Henri Farman’s heavier-than-air craft made its first American flight at Brighton Beach after a careful test run. Spectators cheered as the machine lifted 25 feet, then landed gracefully amid a flurry of activity and photo crowds.
The Greeley district spent 56515.49 to run its public schools last year with about 32000 paid to teachers and nearly 12500 for permanent improvements. There were 1656 students enrolled, costing about 3.60 per month each. The district has 2175 school age children, 200 attending State Normal, and Greeley High School serves as the gent of any city of the site with 221 pupils.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until noon on August 5 1908 for the La Salle school house using drawings and specifications available at this office. The right to reject any or all proposals is reserved. Ward and Patterson Architects 225 Coronado Building.
Property listed by William F. Stephens agent in Opera House block. Offers very reasonable price and easy terms to the right party.
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