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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
2
The article argues for strengthening local trade and condemns unfair competition. It discusses extending the trading radius, the impact of storefronts on town vitality, and urges merchants to advertise prices and goods to local farmers. It stresses readiness for business and honest, home-centered trade practices.
County Superintendent L. H. Harrison shifted 23112 from the General County fund to Weld county school districts with Greeley leading at 5212.80 and Windsor second at 1581.60. District No 42 receives nothing due to no children, a joint district with Morgan county. Mrs Effie E Fitch and Miss M Elizabeth Fitch will run Hillsboro district. Richard and Mabel Baker to teach Beebe Draw.
Fort Collins constable Abe Crocker attached a hen turkey and nine young turkeys belonging to M. J. Fitzpatrick and John Stroh. The claimants released them in the road to determine ownership, Stroh paid costs, and the birds went to Fitzpatrick’s farm. A second item notes a dynamite blast under the vessel Destroyer in Detroit injuring thirteen, six fatally, in the Livingston channel work.
A practical guide urges women with modest incomes to curb unnecessary purchases and waste. It argues against fancy neckwear, large-capacity stocking ideas, and home economic shortcuts like baking and soap making. It stresses careful shopping, in-person meat and produce selection, measured housekeeping, and avoiding cheap help.
A charming summer dining room is described with soft green walls and oak woodwork. A green plate rail displays stems and plates, a green shaded light hangs above the oak table, green leather chair seats, and a carpet in matching greens. R. De La Baume.
Dr J N McCormack of Bowling Green Kentucky will address a Weld County Medical Society meeting at the Presbyterian church Monday evening. The talk aims to educate the public on pure food pure drugs and sanitation with wide attendance urged including ministers teachers lawyers and working people. Admission is by complimentary ticket from any Weld County Medical Society member.
Miss Edith Gale entertained with a pretty 500 party honoring houseguest Miss Bernice Kingwell of Denver. Autumn decor, sunflowers, and yellow tones set a festive mood. Prizes went to Lexie Mead first, Kemp Middlehauf and Irene Sullivan consolation. attendees included several Misses and Messrs from local circles.
Walter B. Dailey, head of the government naturalization bureau in Denver, alleges wholesale fraud in the naturalization of foreigners in Denver and other parts of Colorado. He claims about 4000 people were illegally granted papers to boost voter rolls for the upcoming campaign.
In district court today three men pleaded guilty to charges. Jack Chinn received a penitentiary sentence for bicycle stealing. John Grewell, held on the same charge, was sent to the State Reformatory. Greeley Bicknell received 18 months to two years for stealing a harness from Alonzo Beetham. Judge Garriques presided.
Camfield reports hotel arrivals for Mr and Mrs C A Hayward of Sterling and their son Samuel, also Edwin Chamberlain and wife from San Antonio, Angen Pitcher of San Francisco, M Tebbetts and wife of Kansas City, W F Leach of Boston, Mrs Frank Lonstallt of Kersey, and Mrs Cora Heffernan of Kersey among others.
A high school crowd gathers at Tonight Dance Academy Hall as locals seek top job guidance from the Tribune. The event showcases career advice and local opportunities for students and families.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, a 62 year old Navy veteran famed for his service and nickname Fighting Bob, is retired from active duty. The history covers his career from 1846 birth in Virginia through key actions, leadership roles, and his 1907 world tour as commander in chief Atlantic fleet.
Chicago august disclosures reveal wholesale attempts to beat the customs system involving Mrs Emily Rockwell Chadbourne and Mrs Jack Gardner. Chadbourne paid 75000 in penalties and Gardner faces 80000 more to release seized goods valued at 100000. Indictments possible at next federal grand jury session. Gardner previously gained fame by importing pieces of a Venetian palace.
A. C. Probert formerly of Molina in Mesa county Colorado has bought the Red Front store from J. F. Roche and taken possession. The Plateau Voice notes his hustling nature and predicts he will be a valuable addition to local business. Probert ran Molina’s mercantile for about two and a half years and earned a reputation as a leading booster and active merchant. He moves to Greeley to head a large general store, facing strong competition but expected to secure renewed success through energy and local ties.
A girl named Laura Mitchell was in a local drug store Tuesday evening when a cigar clipper on the counter clipped her finger, removing the end. The wound was dressed at the store, and she will be more wary of seemingly harmless drugstore furnishings.
At Tuesdays meeting the lodge voted to attend the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Denver next month and join the parade on September 23. Colorado lodges and many from beyond are expected to participate with the Greeley lodge, 318 members, leading a special train with the Greeley band. The organizing committee includes I Sides P E Boyle and A J Lohr.
William H. Klein aged 40 of Allegheny will race W 4d Lictus in a 200 yard foot race to determine if Klein may pursue Marie Lictus 18. If Klein loses he retires as a suitor. if he wins Lictus withdraws objections to the suit. The challenge stemmed from Lictus calling Klein too old for Marie.
Local notice records F O Hayner and Hackman linked to 1717 7th Avenue. The OCR fragment provides names and an address with no further context or actions.
The passage highlights a Colorado town in Weld County with abundant water, fine mountain air, and strong agriculture. It lists a normal school, hotels, railroad access, various factories from beet sugar to potato starch, a wholesale grocery, and a thriving commercial club. It notes large tank deposits, a lively social scene, and annual crop values around six million dollars.
Directory of fraternal and auxiliary bodies listing officers and meeting days. Includes Greeley lodge, Poudre chapter, Pythian Sisters, and Loyal Order of Moose sections with names such as Madden and Sullivan, noting regular meeting evenings and secretaries.
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