Colorado Day at Exposition Celebrates Baby Population
Raady Kenehan state treasurer elect of Colorado told Chicago crowds that Colorado’s baby crop never fails and altitude yields more babies. The Colorado day event drew 40,000 attendees with speeches by Governor Thomas and others on woman’s suffrage. Extra police kept crowds moving as state booths and cultural features drew visitors.
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Chicago
Colorado
Raady Kenehban
Michigan
Roady Enehan
Charlies S$. Thomas
Elias Ammons
FE. J. Taylor
Thomas
Wyoming
Elias M. Ammons
House of Representatives
Euscene Grubb
Milliken
Monster rat caught in trap measures twenty three inches
Ex pressman J A Evans of 429 Thirteenth Street reports capturing a female rat of 23 inches from tip to tail in a trap. A nest of about a dozen offspring was found in his barn, with the mother surviving long enough to confirm the remarkable length.
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Philippines
Greeley
J. A. Evans
Expressman
Thirteenth Street
No Booze on Rural Routes Ends Home Deliveries
The Post Office bans rural carriers from delivering liquor by mail effective July 1. Aimed at reducing mail destruction from broken bottles, the move targets beer and whiskey shipments and demands carriers avoid liquor to protect packages and stamps.
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Sam
Post Office Department
Branch Examination in Grover for Teachers
A branch examination for teachers in Grover district will be held this month on December 15 and 16. Because courthouse rooms are occupied, a room has been secured in the Camfield Trust Building for the examination alongside the Greeley date.
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Grover
Greeley
Court House
Camfield Trust
Who Is the Girl Who Promised Kisses
Report from Greeley notes two Kansas youths Francis Powers and John Davis were lured by a girl who promised a feast of oscula but was never kissed. Their fathers retrieved them after Thanksgiving. the town seeks the girl’s identity amid calls for a boycott and debate over fairness to local bachelors.
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Greeley
Kansas
Fort Dodge
Kane
Francis Powers
John Davis
Blairsburg
Corn Belt
Dickens
Skating Pond Nears Readiness in Greeley
Island Grove park skating pond is ready awaiting a cold snap to harden the ground. The three and a half acre site has dam, pipe, and planned night lighting with costs about 180 dollars. Local funds and generosity from Mayor Houston and citizens push the project toward a “best in the state” skating spot for holidays.
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Island Grove Park
Mother
Embankmnt
D. A. Camfield
Greeley Electric Company
Six Normal students graduate today at the State Normal
Six students will receive diplomas this week as the Normal completes the fall term. Katherine Cook and Miss Marie V Donahue have examined the graduates with Dr. Snyder. Honorees include Mrs E Debler Miss Grace G Rice Miss Gladys Pressley and Mrs Amanda Kietzlab. Louise Smilie graduates kindergarten and primary work.
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The
Normal
State Normal
Katherine Cook
Marie V. Donahue
Greeley
Snyder
E. Debler
Grace G. Rice
Gladys Pressley
Amanda Kietzlab
Louise Smilie
Santa makes visit to Margarite Urie with pony gift
Santa Claus arrived at Dr. Charles Urie’s home in Greeley for Margarite Urie’s eighth month birthday. An eight month old Shetland pony was sent by express for the doctor’s daughter who dreams of a pony. The pony is small now but will grow to pull a cart by spring and provide riding fun for Margarite and her friends.
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Santa Claus
Greeley
Charles Urie
Twelfth Street
Express
Margarite
Rent Ad Sparks Move to New Tenant in Tribune
A vacant house at 4th Street and 16th Avenue attracted a prospective tenant when a Tribune want ad was read by a stranger, Mr. Burkhard, who saw the listing after a real estate office visit. He viewed the property, consulted the owner, and is now nicely located. The piece notes the wide readership of Tribune listings across professions.
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4Th St
16Th Ave
Tribune
Burkhard
The
Traveled Peanuts Delight Tribune Office Force
A box of aged traveled peanuts from Swede n arrives at the Tribune office, still mellow after nearly two decades abroad. Gus Anderson once carried the nuts to his homeland but kept stock sealed. later he sold the wagon to J M Peterson who discovered the long-hidden supply.
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Papa
Tribune
Sweden
Gus Anderson
Greeley
Old Country
J. M. Peterson
Walter Rising Case Again Faces New Trial Motion
The district court will hear Walter Rising's post trial motion for a new trial in Weld County. Attorney Delph E. Carpenter filed the motion alleging court errors and judge instructions affected the murder verdict. If overruled, an appeal to the supreme court may follow while Rising remains jailed.
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Walter Rising
Wild Horse
Jerome McGahen
Garrigues
Delph E. Carpenter
Rising
Supreme Court
Weld County
McGahen
Ida Mae Todd
District Court
Judge Garrigues
Supreme Bench
Municipal Playground Move Pushed to Enlist High School Pupils
A civic effort aims to enlist high school pupils in backing a municipal playground relocation. Officials urge student participation to support the proposed move and community recreation access.
Greeley Playground Association Outlines City Plan
Frank Ewing president outlines work of the Greeley Playground association to pupils at the high school. The effort seeks municipal playgrounds south of ditch No 3 with games, outdoor recreation and physical development for children, funded by a $3000 goal and a $1000 subscription. A fundraising drive to bring Dr Curtis east for lectures aims to win local support and raise more than $200 by late January.
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Greeley
City Hall
Frank Ewing
Dr. Curtis
Curtis
Hair Raising Show Tragedy Turns To Rescue
A theater incident ends with a brave girl saving her curls after a coat button traps the hairpiece. Her escort attempts a rescue, earning her affection as the crowd watches the comic misadventure unfold. The tale ends with a humorous note on his earnest effort.
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