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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
4
A young man in a chaotic reception line meets a string of busy ladies and exchanges names with many as he endures awkward introductions. After being teased about his name, he finally bites into a dish of very green ice cream and expires, per Puck’s humorous note.
An elderly man with a footman examines a modest orchid tuft valued at $750,000 guarded by detectives. He offers $3,000 for a blossom labeled odonto glossum and signals purchase. Since opening, about $260,000 of orchids have sold. a featured specimen, Bulbophyllum Barbigerum, costs $35.
A Greek scholar Bentley carried editions of Homer Euripides and Aeschylus in his pockets. He demonstrated precise knowledge by producing the texts during a debate about disputed lines. The stranger collapsed in astonishment at the sight of a man with the entire Bodleian library in his pocket.
Oscar Asche recalls a golf round on a Scottish course with a taciturn caddie. After energetic strokes and a fine shot he asks if he is the worst player the caddie has carried for. The caddie answers with a grunt and then remains silent as Asche demands an answer. The caddie finally mutters that he is still thinking.
A mother with an advanced condition discards a childish talking doll. Janie’s father concedes the tone is a reminder of a benighted era. The doll is found in a dark closet and its scream of mamma causes a fainting incident and a splash of water to revive the mother.
Extensive winter improvements lift Eldorado Springs to a premier Colorado recreation spot. The New Eldorado Hotel with about fifty rooms showcases modern furnishings and cuisine. Excursions from Greeley and other points will be offered by Maccabees and Eastern Star, signaling an active season.
The Tribune reporters tour the Sells Floto circus backstage at dusk and meet Mrs Carroll a top performer. They describe the crew’s discipline the dressing rooms of trunks and the women’s tent and note the show’s thrill and charm. They praise the performance the animals and acts and plan to attend again in town.
Albion and Camfield hotel arrivals dated July 3 to July 6 list guests from multiple states and cities including A. A. Alexander Boulder Horace Terry Ault Leo Weber Ault Geo Weber Ault Chet Barnes Clay City Wm Moore and wife Laramie J H Johnston and wife Denver Henry Terry and wife Denver etc. The notices record names and home locations for travelers stopping at area hotels.
The Greene schools add teachers including Mabel Hanby Carrie Smith Mary Giddings and Mabel Haney. Montelio Gray elected principal at Kersey with Grace Harris and Nellie Talbot assistants. Florence McMurtry takes Liberty school post Siddie E K Rice will contend at Frederick.
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