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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
1
Club women plan a talk by Dr Shields to discuss improving hospital care and outline steps they will take. The event aims to mobilize volunteers and raise support for hospital programs.
Mrs. Calvin Thomas leads a W T K club committee to seek better sterilizing equipment and a germ proof adjustable operating table for Greeley hospital after Dr. W H Shields highlighted needs. The group aims to secure county funds, notes shortages of hot water bottles, and supports playground improvements for the east side school.
Northern Colorado farmers and teachers would rejoice at the big alfalfa stacks along the Santa Fe from Pueblo to Holly. The railroad moved 3 000 carloads with stacks and meal amounting to about six dollars per stack, signaling a return to prosperity for hay and potato regions.
A Lucerne gathering of about 20 farmers heard Mesars Lang and Waggener speak on union principles but chose not to organize the farmers union at Lucerne.
Denver Humane Agent McConnell investigated a case near Evans where a ranchman allegedly chased six neighbor pigs to death after their wander visits. W. F. Fox, a pig farmer five miles from Evans, faces a warrant as the pigs wandered into neighboring pasture and were pursued until exhausted.
A Weld County jury convicts Mary and George Georgi of second degree murder for the infant burial in their back yard. Merciful actions follow as state agents prepare to place three younger children in state care while the two older children strike out on their own. The verdict ends a lengthy case tied to a newborn daughter of Mary Georgii born out of wedlock. four others involved face potential prison time.
In Holly and nearby towns delegates head to the grasshopper convention at Greeley amid fears of renewed infestation. Farmers report 1910 losses in alfalfa value and hay yield, with alfalfa hay at six dollars per ton boosting feeder profits and soil fertility hope. Delegates include Lamar leaders S I Barton Claus Paulson and Ray McGrath as activists push for a pest district law.
Burglars attempted entry at Flag Clothing, broke a large key in the lock, but left unlocked door and nothing missing including about $11 from the cash drawer. Cahill dry goods also tampered with but nothing disturbed or taken.
A Greeley resident drafts a humorous verse inspired by a few stray chestnut locks reported in The Tribune. The anonymous poet lampoons the incident and police caution while riffing on blue bonnets and a dreamlike finale of gold and love.
Evans Dec 1 A rancher near town, W P Crossman, is critically ill with an unusual spleen disease. A Denver specialist visited him last night for examination and treatment.
Tribune want ads connect buyers and sellers for livestock farms lost and found houses rooms for rent situations and help wanted with a low rate of five cents a line per day or 25 cents a line per week offering practical value across many needs.
In LaSalle nine scarlet fever and diphtheria cases prompted school closures and strict quarantine. John Walkers Ed Schmidt and John Kehrn were fined about 60 dollars for breaking quarantine to visit the post office before the post office was fumigated. Authorities vow to impose penalties to curb the epidemic.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the Brooklyn explorer, tells Hampton's magazine he cannot be sure he reached the North Pole. He promises full disclosure and asks readers to judge his sincerity, noting he may have erred yet values public opinion and his personal case over achievement. He plans to return to the United States with his family on December 22 for Christmas.
The entire station and yard crew are transferring operations from the old to the new depot. Construction on the new building has finished after a summer of work and is ready for occupancy. Tracks to the new station were completed earlier, and the move will be completed this afternoon.
Miss Doris Dickerson and Miss Emma Grant of Eaton traveled to Greeley for a midweek visit, staying briefly in the city and recalling local acquaintances. They were seen at several downtown shops and attended a community event before returning home.
A fatal incident unfolds as an unknown driver plows into a boy and a woman on a trail. Police investigate the crash, seeking witnesses and the vehicle involved. Authorities urge caution on public paths and request any information leading to the suspect vehicle.
Coroner probes death of 17 year old Willie Reibe after a drunk team axle ran over him as he rode into Windsor. The team struck Mrs L C Carter and fled. Internal injuries caused his death at his home. Authorities seek the intoxicated driver and plan legal action.
E P Hubbell sells the Ault Advertiser to G A Hill of Berthoud due to ill health. Hill arrives with family and will take possession next Monday. Hubbell plans to move to Florida after five years of running a respected northern Colorado paper. Hill previously ran the Berthoud Bulletin after moving from Iowa two years ago. Mrs A B Turner of Willow Creek visited Greeley on Wednesday.
Greeley Colorado will hold another election on the $62,000 high school bonds after a technical error. Purchasers Causey and Company of Denver require separate votes on the purposes for the funds, including paying a $10,000 certificate of indebtedness and building part of the new school. The board will set a date after at least 20 days notice, with low expense expected.
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