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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
4
A man on an elevated platform observes a hundred bystanders around two wagons after a collision. He notes the contrast between their slow gawking and the frantic rush to catch the next train, wondering why people panic over small delays yet tolerate danger. He questions the reasoning behind the crowd’s priorities.
The article recalls the historic black jack as a stout pewter jug with a leather hinged cover used for home brewed ale in England. Shields of armor often adorn these jugs, which were passed down generations and now are rare, mostly found in museums or curiosity shops as modern tankards eclipsed them.
The Parisian elite use hair, makeup, and dress to transform small and sallow figures with plain features into a striking look. Although naturally repellent, certain Frenchwomen cultivate a weird attractiveness through artful styling and costuming.
An irate individual accuses the other of spreading lies while the other defends himself as habitually unvoracious. The first calms and admits occasional sharpness but laments being treated unfairly as a fel low.
Baroness Orczy asserts in P. T. O. that the twentieth century is the era of the woman and that women, with few exceptions, can do everything as well as men. She remarks that the old notion of a male era is past and praises female capability.
Farmers defend taking boarders to combat mosquitoes. Countessel questions the plan but the other man clarifies they invite townspeople to protect their home circle from the insects. The exchange reveals practical motives behind hosting boarders in a rural setting.
Senator Sorghum debates how history will judge a man's character. He notes history often compromises, denying extreme portrayals by both enemies and friends. The exchange centers on whether the past will fully reflect reality.
James S. Sherman announced at Republican headquarters that Roosevelt's Sagamore Hill conference showed political needs require renominating Governor Hughes. Chairman Hitchcock supported the statement, signaling the end of organized opposition and predicting no other name will be presented at the convention.
J M Peterson lost $50 at Cheyenne Frontier Day while waiting for a performance. He carried funds to pay a refreshment stand license but found no space and had a pocket picked. A Pierce resident nearby also had cash stolen. Police logged 17 thefts of money on opening day of the event.
Chicago reports Joseph Medill Patterson, son of the Chicago Tribune editor, has published A Little Brother of the Rich. The book portrays society women as drinking excessively, unfaithful, consumed by vulgar display, and driven by greed for money.
A list of hotel arrivals records guests from multiple states and cities. Residents include Camfield-Theo Coffey Cumberland Iowa J. Reid Fairfield Iowa Jas Reed Fairchild Washington W C Hind Missouri W E Sipe Denver Colorado W Nevin Denver Colorado W Mills Jr Lincoln Nebraska Joseph Painter Denver Colorado Mrs De Voie Denver Iowa J Schirmer Rock Valley Iowa Ila W J Kinkel St Joseph Missouri J E Meeks Hutchinson Kansas A W Smith Hutchinson Kansas Beulah Kingle Grover Iowa H D Holt Ft Collins Colorado H L Mecum Ft Collins Colorado W L Carlyle Ft Collins Colorado A B Ogden Ft Collins Colorado F M Barnes Avoca Iowa W E Gibson Fort Collins Colorado C W Dungy Wetumka Oklahoma C E Brockman Fort Collins Colorado Geo Whiling New Windsor Indiana Charles Holder and wife Shelby Indiana Herbert Kooper Fort Collins Colorado
The second automobile race from Denver to Cheyenne passed through Greeley just before 2 PM driven by Brinker in a Colburn, aiming for a speed record. About a thousand spectators watched as the lone car sped along despite poor road conditions.
On Thursday August 27 the Colorado and Southern will run a special excursion train under the Patrons of Husbandry to Eldorado Springs and return. The trip departs Greeley at 7 30 a m and leaves Eldorado Springs at 6 p m. Round trip rate is 2 25 from Greeley. Address by Dr B O Aylesworth. Platform Collapses Des Moines Iowa Aug 22 During a Bryan speech at the ball park the temporary platform collapsed but no one was hurt. Bryan resumed from the grandstand and finished.
The Colorado and Southern offers half rates from Denver Greeley and intermediate points for the fair and race meet in Fort Collins on September 1 to 4. Ticket sales run September 1 to 4 with final limit September 5. Tickets valid on all regular trains. A special train returns daily September 2 to 4 from Fort Collins to Denver at 7:00 p.m., stopping at all points.
In Lokota a Yoruba soldier deserted with a copy of the King's Regulations and harassed local chiefs for cattle and sheep, using his uniform and authority to plunder natives until his depredations were uncovered and he was captured.
Dialogue captures a horseman quip about riding with one spur. Mick explains that one spur suffices as the forward leg keeps pace with the animal. The exchange reflects folk humor and riding lore.
Nenagh Ireland laborer Kearney reports his wife cut off four fingers with a bill hook. She had vanished for four days, returned pale and starving, and while he slept she began the gruesome act. she is now in the workhouse infirmary.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Americans largely overlook the Canary Islands as a travel stop, with few travelers from the U S visiting. British visitors predominate while Germans appear sparsely. The climate pleases, but the Canaries trail Hawaii in tropical appeal. still, they remain interesting and worth another visit to enjoy more of their sights.
Springfield awoke to calm after troops withdrawn ending a week of terror. With 30 indictments already returned and most suspects in custody, civil authorities appear able to prosecute those responsible for murders and riots that shocked the nation.
The Empsom Canning Factory staff take a vacation as tomato ripening delays impact processing. The manager cannot state when harvest will be ready. The factory reports a prosperous year and praises Poudre Vu for debut as a vegetable producer.
Markets list fresh eggs at 20 cents a dozen and ranch butter at 20 and 25 cents. Ib choice new potatoes go for 2 cents. Poultry prices include broilers 12.5 to 16 cents per pound and hens at 10 cents per pound.
A reflective note on ego in relationships noting that a man married to a wife who resembles him may face suspicions of egotism. The remark suggests social perception colors self-importance judgments.
Ernest Diebler, sought in Chicago and Portland over alleged automobile sale frauds, was arrested last night after returning to Portland. He had escaped a detective in transit to Chicago and earlier fled from a train near Bozeman. He feigned sickness and insanity to dodge capture, was identified, and remains in custody. The case awaits disposition in Portland or Chicago.
In a petition to the United States circuit court of appeals Attorney General Bonaparte and associates challenge a prior ruling. They argue that a vast monopoly linked to corporate and railroad interests seeks mitigation of punishment by citing the scale of its offenses and business as justification.
A series of real estate transfers list grantors grantees and nominal prices including J W Watson to H L Conn W D 1.00 and dates 19-8-62 and 19-8-63. The Colorado Investment and Agency company trustee to George Allgaier W D 5.00 with 19-8-63. Union Pacific Railway company to G H Moulton W D 160 with 9-11-62. G H Moulton and wife to John W Colbert W D 1600 with 9-11-62. L BE Coates to Maggie Grace Coates Q C D 1.06 with n w and 27-4-68. Swan Peterson to Maria F Peterson W D 1.00 Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 of southwest nw w 9-5-65. Woodruff & Mumper to T R Jurberg and wife W D 700 Lot 6 of 8 w and n and 8-5-65.
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