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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
4
Two sailors rowing from a schooner to Stapleton dock found a dead seagull carried by a kite line. The bird, entangled under its wings, had been propelled by a high flying paper kite, drowning as it tried to free itself.
In an uptown restaurant, painter Ernest Lawson chats with a chaperoned group of young women who invite him to sit with them. A pretty speaker notes Lawson’s frequent newspaper coverage and asks about Yukon gold, reversing expectations about his appearance.
The text traces the term conniption fit as a woman’s tantrum or hysterical attack, noting its New England roots dating to early Rhode Island, its prevalence among descendants of eastern settlers, and the phrase’s gendered usage and meaning. It also defines conniption as a violent laugh in some cases.
A historical note praises the Gladiator crew for strict discipline during brutal sea encounters. It contrasts this with other ships and suggests England could spare a cruiser to show the true character of its sailors and officers.
Reporter asks Mulligrabs for a view on the matter and intriguingly he declines to share any opinions today, delivering a brief terse response through the editor.
A Washington Star quip notes a hurried home fence repair that leaves the scene tangled with barbed wire. The playful remark contrasts hurried effort with a poor, messy result implying questionable workmanship.
A playful exchange features ant and spider quipping about a centipede torn up in a race. The banter riffs on losing legs and being unable to stand in the run.
A pushcart of pyramids of oranges toppled after a scuffle with two fighting dogs. A seven year old boy warns a man’s son that the fruit belongs to the poor, the father buys the orange for the boy, and a bystander crowd approves. In Eldorado Springs Colorado extensive winter improvements include the New Eldorado Hotel and planned excursions by local groups.
A meditation on how passion evolves from youth to adulthood. The untutored boy loves violently, builds grand castles, and endures raw pain, while the adult learns to endure and heal through time and experience.
In a San Francisco Chronicle anecdote, Corrigan’s borrowed dress suit ends in tragedy as the wearer dies, prompting Corrigan to attend the funeral and vow never to loan his attire again. The tale highlights caution about lending valuables and the moral weight of doing the right thing.
Sir Frederick Bridge critiques a committee for the Wesleyan hymn book edits. He recalls a tune the committee claimed was by Handel, which he rejected as so poor that Handel would turn in his grave. They re_submitted with a promise to mark it pianissimo to reduce disturbance.
A photographer asks a sitter to visit a nearby facial specialist to improve his smile. The dialogue shows a plea for better expression and a suggestion to block out a smile at the shop two doors down.
The piece urges safe Fourth of July handling for boys, warning of injuries and tetanus unless wounds are rushed to a doctor. It cites Dr. Ella Mead and a Chicago health bulletin advising no bandages, quick washing, and seeking professional care to prevent blood poisoning, while praising festive storefront displays by merchants.
A long hotel arrivals column records guests arriving July 2 including J. B. Jackson and wife of Cheyenne H. D. Hodge of Denver C. E. Leininger of Ault E. L. Roberts of Lexington Neb Miss Claudie Alford of Brighton Chester Barnes of Clay City Ill Cortna Con rad of Perryville Mo Camfield Wm. Hare of New York D. Cobb and T A. Fletcher of Denver Lt. Joe G. W. Heffner Sam Arnold A E B. Lindquist P. D. Douglass of San Francisco H. J. Danis of Longmont BE. W. Walker Henry Tescher & Son M. Starr R. P. Penny Boulder C. N. Reynolds Santa Fe Route and E. R. Griffin of Denver.
The parade started at one o'clock drawing families from early morning as the usual circus procession returned with bands and a calliope. Residents note the day rivals the Fourth of July in excitement and spectacle.
Sixteen automobiles from Denver arrived in Greeley at about 10 this morning, then moved on to Fort Collins and will loop back to Denver. The cars are part of the Rocky Mountain reliability tour testing machine stability in real service. Thursday the Cats went to Fort Morgan and back. Tomorrow they head to Colorado Springs and back.
The Colorado and Southern offers daily except Sunday service from Greeley to Estes Park via Loveland. Depart at 1:00 p.m. and reach Estes Park by 5:00 p.m. Return by October 31 for $9.10. Free baggage allowance is 206 pounds per passenger. excess baggage costs $1 per 100 pounds. Check baggage 12 hours prior.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railway announces a 72 page circular and panoramic folder highlighting fertile lands across Colorado and New Mexico. It covers irrigation and water rights, San Luis and Uncompaghie valleys, Grand Junction Fruita route counties Unitah reservation fruit growing livestock crops including alfalfa potatoes sugar beets and areas such as the upper Arkansas valley Saguache Conejos Costilla Archuleta Pagosa Springs.
Mrs. Chas. Camp hosted a luncheon Thursday afternoon to honor Mrs. Sarah Marsh visiting from California for the summer with her daughter Mrs. J. Mosher. The pink and white roses in the hall and sweet peas in the parlor complemented the beautiful decorations. Attending ladies included Mesdames Hotchkiss, Parkison, Gage, Bickling, R. G. Martin, Heath, with helpers the Misses Bickling and Heath.
It was reported that Grover Cleveland wrote his own will and left the bulk of his estate to his wife. Within ten days he plans to travel from Tamworth New Hampshire to Trenton New Jersey to attend the probate of the instrument.
The Colorado and Southern sets a $26.35 round trip from Greeley with tickets on sale July 10 through 13 valid for 30 days. Dallas sales during the convention offer travel to Texas and Mexico at one fare plus 92.00 for the round trip.
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