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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
Dr. William Stevens explains insomnia is not a disease but a symptom of underlying body or mind issues. Causes are often digestive, from unsuitable or insufficient food, and relief comes when those factors are addressed. Lettuce and celery are among the few broadly helpful dietary aids.
A sailor recalls living in Samoa and a war message tattooed on his shaved scalp. He describes a white hut life, garlands woven daily, and baked breadfruit. He notes the idea of tattooing a message on a messenger’s scalp as a safe method to convey information.
Scientists estimate global habitable areas and carrying capacities: fertile lands 28,000,000 square miles with 207 persons per square mile, steppes 14,000,000 with ten per square mile, deserts 1,009,000 with one per square mile. The earth’s full capacity at 6,000,000,000 people would be reached if growth remains steady, with current levels just over a quarter of that. Projections place full peopling around the year 2072 if census growth continues unchanged.
An old health column recommends camphor as an effective early cold remedy. Dissolve three drops on leaf sugar and suck every 15 minutes for four or five doses while warming the feet. For children use one drop with five or six doses.
A New York American item states the sun’s current diameter is 860000 miles. It notes that 100 years ago it was four miles larger, 1000 years ago 40 miles larger, and 10000 years ago 400 miles larger. A shrink tomorrow to 10000 miles would be hardly noticeable to observers, though finer measurements could detect smaller changes.
An overseas reader laments widespread dog disappearances in Japan, noting the ease with which dogs vanish even under watch. The writer highlights a market for dog skins and cites a foreign seaman whose dog was poisoned after arriving on shore, underscoring fear and distrust among expatriates.
The article notes that some rulers earned misfortune through poor crisis choices. It cites Charles I and Mary Queen of Scots as examples who faced downfall at pivotal moments in their careers.
Henry Luther Russell died this morning July 17 at the home of his son H A Russell 1329 Ninth street Greeley. Born October 12 1824 near Utica New York he married Sarah M Torey in 1849 and lived in Wisconsin before moving to New York and then Illinois where his wife died. He later remarried and moved to Colorado fifteen years ago living with his three children. Survived by four children H A Russell J H Russell Helen Tait and Bertrand Russell Funeral services will be at the Russell home 2 30 Sunday led by Rev D D Forward and Dr J A Davis.
A. J. Norris a Colorado Telephone lineman died after a live wire rescue attempt in Fort Collins. While trying to save Harry Sautter from a sagging line Norris touched a brace and fell twenty feet sustaining fatal injuries. Norris 28 recently married to Miss Ola Wasson was working on East Magnolia when the fault was found in worn electric light wire.
Balintine Martinez and P. Rios were found guilty by Judge G O Stevens of burglarizing a freight car and stealing a trunk and a keg of beer. Bail set at 9750 each, unprovided. The trunk belonged to Rev W A S Sharpe, a Burmese missionary, valued at 1500. Little of the goods recovered. Later, Walter Foster faces a hearing for stealing provisions from John Wang's Chinese restaurant.
In Pittsburg, July 17, George Tusel, an inmate in the insane department at Allegheny City Home in Claremont, murdered Harry Speiler and wounded two guards after a desperate struggle. Tusel had been committed six months ago and was previously seen as peaceful. the incident was disclosed today.
In Braddock Pennsylvania a newborn son named Michael is met with tragedy as the father, after hearing the joyous phrase it’s a boy, drowns himself in the Monongahela river following the birth. The Braddock Relief Association assists the widow and remaining children. In Cheyenne Wyoming a government mule mauls blacksmith Geo Krall, crushing his chest. he is believed to die at St. John’s hospital amid ongoing maneuvers.
Will of J. S. Barber from Evans filed for probate. Widow to receive nearly all the estate while son Frederick S. Barber gets $200 now and the estate after the mother's death. The will notes the son had previously been given around $5000.
Visitors can enjoy Eldorado Springs with fine hotel accommodations and furnished tents. For details on rates and lodging, call Wolfe at the Tribune offices.
Mrs. J. M. B. Petrikin and Miss Mary Ken del present a musical evening with Fred Goode pianist and J. C. Kendel violinist. The M. EF. church missionary society hosts a literary program with an address by Mrs. Hawes recently back from Cuba, followed by an ice cream social on the lawn.
Lewis A. Wilson died July 13 at his home eight miles west of Greeley. Funeral services were conducted July 15 by Rev. W. L. Goodrich at the Christian church. Interment followed in Linn cemetery.
Albion R B Thurman Boulder Rev J G Reid and wife A B Mc Clare Ault Jess Buckman Loveland Delbert Buckman Loveland G T Clifford Eldon Camfield Mr and Mrs Louis Worth New York W H Barber Eaton J G Hughes Eaton J H Nix W H Pickett Brush Dr C J Madera Brush
Wire reports indicate farmers in the northwest hold nine million bushels of wheat, down from last year’s fourteen million. Rain failed to reach the districts most needed, with good showers limited to the Soo Lines area while northwestern Missouri River regions remain dry. New York banks anticipate a sizable loss as government deposits are withdrawn.
Furnished by John G. Morgan Brokerage room 15 Union Bank building. Wheat in September opens 91 percent and closes at 91 percent with intraday high 91 and low 90. Corn opens 75 percent and closes 76 percent with intraday high 76 and low 75. Oats opens 43, highs 42, lows 42, closes 43. Pork opens 16, peaks 16.35, trough 16.15, closes 16.27.
W E Shaeffer, an Empson Canning Co employee, had his right hand mashed and one bone broken when his hand was caught between a chain and gear at about 7 36 this morning. He was taken to town and treated by Dr Dungan and will be laid up for several days. the first accident since the factory opened.
Mrs I Rothchild entertained the Senior Bridge Whist group Thursday afternoon. A dozen ladies enjoyed an interesting game despite the heat, with cool rooms and ample roses sweet peas and nasturtiums in decorations. Dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. E L Tew occupying the Kitson cottage at Glen Haven Estes Park entertains Mrs B Madison of Kersey Colorado and Miss Ethel Madison of Harmon Illinois with a two week outing among the Rockies.
The Dutch government grants a concession to the Amsterdam and North Holland Tramway Company to construct and operate an electric railway across nearly 50 kilometers. The route runs from Amsterdam north through Zaandam to Kromeminie, from Zaandyk to Wyk aan Zee, and Wormerveer to Purmerend with the Holland Development County of Amsterdam building the system.
A western England superstition holds that squeezing a mole to death and applying its blood to affected skin can cure warts. Believers claim moles and other underground creatures feel no pain, justifying the method as noncruel while seeking wart disappearance.
In York Pennsylvania Harry A Lehr spread rat poison under his chicken coop to curb depredations. Rats moved the poison to other parts of the yard and chickens ate it the next day, reducing Lehrs flock significantly.
Mrs Gardner, who marked her hundredth birthday a month ago, died recently in Balfron near Glasgow. She spent her entire life in her native village and passed away in the room where she was born.
A brief quotation by John Bright defining a great love of books as a personal introduction to the great and good of all times. The line reflects literary companionship as a path to insight and learning.
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