Settlers Seek Reclassification to Preserve Homesteads Near Nunn
About 100 desert land settlers south of Nunn seek to change land classification to fit the enlarged 1909 homestead act. They argue water failure blocks four year water provisions, risking loss of homes, improvements, and payments unless the land is reclassified. Attorney R E Winbourne leads the filing to the land office. over 100 square miles could be affected.
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Nunn
R. E. Winbourne
Land Office
General Land Office
Tettlerk
Mrs Ed Rosling Hosts 1910 Club Ladies
The 1910 Club hosted by Mrs Ed Rosling met Friday afternoon at her home with ten members present. Guests included Mrs Willus Thompson Mrs Rebecca McLucas and Mrs Padie. Mrs George Winegar won the first prize after a pleasant session of 500. A cream chicken lunch was served late in the afternoon with assistance from Mrs Jesse Harsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rosling
Willus Thompson
Rebecca McLucas
Padie
George Winegar
Jesse Harsh
Deadlock Unbroken in Legislature Election Fight
Denver reports a persistent senatorial deadlock as votes shift. Speer drops two votes and Adams one while Republicans back a favored candidate. C Dawson climbs from one to 30 votes with more GOP selections expected, continuing the stalemate. Ballot noon results show Speer 25 Adams 18 Shafroth 1 and other minor tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Speer
Adams
C. Dawson
R. W. Speer
Alva Adams
J. F. Shafroth
E. T. Taylor
Thomas
C. B. Ward
J. H. Maupin
Goudy
J. F. Valle
Dawson
I Northcott
First Directory Minature Affair in Greeley History
A marked contrast exists between Greeley’s new city directory and the 1892 first directory by F. C. Messinger. The older pamphlet has 274 pages and 481 names, while the newer volume lists 319 pages and a population over 8,000.
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Greeley
Tory
F. C. Messinger
Sanborn
Houston
Normal Maids Draw Crowds of Children
Tribune stories for the little folks attract over 300 children at the high school auditorium each Friday afternoon. Miss Wilma Young captivates listeners with tales of Askeled and the giant, Nix-Naught-Nothing, and the Rat Princess. Miss Rowena Williams will entertain next Friday, with tithes of her stories to be announced.
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Tribune
High School
Wilma Young
Askeled
Nix
Rowena Williams
Denver Court Approves Contracts to Resume Irrigation Work
Judge Allen in Denver District Court authorized the resumption of the Denver Reservoir and Irrigation Co contracts with Franco-American Bank of Paris for 2 million dollars to fund Standley Lake and Henrylyn systems. Mechanics liens were consolidated, officials expect all creditors to sign, and work may begin February 10 pending minor contract refinements and a landowner election next Saturday.
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Denver Reservoir
Allen
Denver
Bank of Paris
Henrylyn
Center Company
Standley Lake
Associated Systems
Kansas City
Denver Reservoir Irigation Company
Kenefick-Quigley- Russell Construction Company
Denver Company
Agitation Over Post Office Move Stirs Local Debate
Tense public discussion centers on relocating the post office amid opposition and applause. Officials urge orderly input as residents weigh costs, timing, and services. The issue dominates town hall meetings with calls for delay and thorough study.
Ministers Postpone Sunday Post Office Protest
Ministers meet with Postmaster Gray as business leaders oppose Sunday mail closing. The assembly endorses the measure but agrees to postpone canvassing until a general demand emerges. The Commercial Club had urged petitions, but actions likely will be dropped as opposition grows.
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Gray
Allance
Greeley
Commercial Club
Oklahoma colonists for Weld advance guard of 100 families
A group of 100 families from Oklahoma is advancing to Weld on Monday as an advance guard. The move signals settlement plans and coordinated arrival efforts for new residents in the area.
New Barnesville Colony to Establish Block and Hotel
A colony of 50 to 100 families from Oklahoma will settle near Barnesville next spring. They have options on about 4,000 acres and will arrive in stages to ease settlement. A 50 foot brick front store and a new hotel are planned with other buildings considered as Weld county real estate men report growing interest as warm weather approaches.
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Barnesville
Oklahoma
Weld County
Colorado
Omaha
Chicago
Farmers Hold Potatoes for Higher Prices
Potatoes in the district cost 85 and 90 cents a hundred with about 2000 carloads shipped and an estimated 4000 more in reserve. A coming cold spell could push prices to $1 a hundred, and some farmers plan to withhold their crops until that level.
Milliken Grants Two Franchises to Utilities
Trustees in Milliken grant a twenty year franchise to Northern Colorado Power and another twenty year franchise to Colorado Telephone. North Colorado Power will supply arc lights at $7.50 monthly and citizens at $1.35 monthly, with poles along the Denver Laramie and Northwestern line. Colorado Telephone has installed an exchange and serves farming districts via Greeley exchanges. Bond of $10,000 required. poles must not interfere with traffic. street lights expected in spring.
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Milliken
Trustees of
Northern Colorado Power Company
Colorado Telephone Company
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern
Colorado
Greeley
Anti Cigarette Bill Introduced in Colorado
Denver, Jan. 28. A bill by Representative Ashton would criminalize manufacturing selling or giving cigarettes in Colorado with fines of 10 to 200 dollars per offense. Grand juries could indict anyone presumed guilty of violating the law.
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Denver
Ashton
Colorado
McArthur household ad prompts witty Tribune want ad
A humorous Tribune want ad from the McArthur household recounts a girl wanting work and jokes about changing mistresses. The column notes the head of the house, Mac, relies on Tribune want ads for amusement and misadventure.
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McArthur
Mac
Tribune
Three Gallagher Children Made Ward of County Court
The three Gallagher children, now wards of the county court, face an unsettled future after a 1909 divorce removed one parent. The father accuses the mother of unfitness and alleges the kids were left with her parents where care was poor, while offering support if placed elsewhere.
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J. W. Gallagher
Gallagher
Henry Short
Taking Steps to Head Off Water Transfer
Larimer and Weld Irrigation Co. aims to block transfers that would charge water district No. 3. Attorney L R Rhodes to seek a court decree ensuring transfers from district No. 2 to No. 1 do not burden the Poudre river or district No. 3. The move follows a Fort Collins district court case alleging improper use of water from the Poudre to satisfy transfer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poudre Valley
State Engineer's Office
Poudre
L. R. Rhodes
Fort Collins
Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company
Upper Platte
Boy Scouts Light Camp Fire At Methodist Church
The Boy Scouts of the Methodist church held a camp fire at the church last evening with Judge G. H. Bradfield as scout master and Trudy Cameron as assistant scout master present. A man hunt was conducted and scout J. M. Cameron delivered his message and returned to the church unharmed. Meetings occur twice a month and scouting groups are common in Greeley churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Methodist Church
G. H. Bradfield
Trudy Cameron
J. M. Cameron
Greeley
Art Show at Normal Inspires with Iconic Works
Students at Normal present a vivid art show featuring famous pictures and statues. The display showcases creative interpretations and celebrates classic imagery through varied media.
Elaborate tableaux honor Normal school art
Professor R Ernesti hosted an evening of living statuary by Normal School art students. The program opened with a band number and included Grecian tableaux, a future Copley Square statue, Ernesti’s Laural and two Americas pieces, and a funny Wall of Art finale. Dr Snyder aided as Education with Music Painting Sculpture figures.
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R. Ernesti
Normal School
Ernesti
Kendel
Copley Square
Boston
Joan of Arc
America
Swort
Cross
Snyder
Reception for the Pendexters at Thompson Home
A Friday evening reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Pendexter was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Thompson. The decor featured carnations palms and ferns. Helen Herbeth performed piano selections. About 60 guests attended before the couple planned a Maine visit and eventual return to Greeley to establish their home.
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C. C. Thompson
N. W. Pendexter
Helen Herbeth
Sadie Miller
Edna Johnson
Myrtle Eldridge
Mrs. Pendexter
Maine
Mr. Pendexter
Greeley
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Denver Court
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