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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes a growing undercurrent of apprehension within Colorado Republicans about Taft in the fall, contrasting past victories with current doubts. It observes Democratic activity rising, especially a stronger Bryan club in Weld county, predicting scars for the prior Republican majority.
An 1908 editorial probes a self made millionaire who rises from poverty to wealth by using his head, marries a poor wife, then deserts her for a younger temptress. It chronicles divorce, scandal, and the moral questions of money and character, urging readers to study published lists of millionaires.
A large group of children, many in white dresses and monstrous hats, join a Salvation Army picnic headed for J. W. Evans ranch on the Platte. The event provides an outlet for city kids with few country trips, as they enjoy a day of dinner and play in a shaded downtown area before departing for the ranch. Chairman Hitchcock's Denver visit follows with a mix of Republican officials and friends gathering for dinner prior to his Chicago departure.
Delta Psi boys and their ladies, ten couples in all, picnicked at Seeley Lake on Wednesday night. They rode out in a tallyho and brought a light lunch, enjoying a grand time. Boat riding featured prominently in the evening's amusements.
The Daily Tribune promotes a moonlight trip to Eldorado Springs on Thursday afternoon August 6. The Greeley train departs 1 30 pm with a return from the resort at 9 30 pm. Tickets from Greeley priced 2 25 including grounds admission. other points discounted. Supper options on grounds or at Eldorado Hotel.
A reader visits the Barnum and Bailey circus menagerie on bath day to observe animal humor. Monkeys prank by tail-twisting and water pranks, while an ape bonds with a keeper until a breach leads to illness and reconciliation. Elephants and other wilds add to the show, with the zoo boasting five elephant herds and numerous big cats as part of the Greatest Show on Earth ahead of the July 31 exhibition.
Wednesday afternoon initiation at the Odd Fellows hall followed by a Sock social that raised a neat sum. Participants included Miss Rose Willie Miss Josie Brubaker Miss Sadie Hubbard all of Evans Mrs Ames of Pleasant Valley Miss Thompson of Greeley. Refreshments of punch and wafers served. Next meeting will initiate another class. Also a note on the Switzerland Trail excursion with a 33.66 round trip rate for the Ward trip on Thursday July 20. C S train at 7:00 a m returns next evening.
A feature on Mrs. Calvin Randolph and her extensive garden near Greeley highlights her fern collection, rare Clematis vines, two Caladiums, and native Connecticut origins. The article notes 72 plants including Bird of Paradise, jacmania, and autumn crocus, with blooms from lily beds and several perennials.
Miss Ethel Beetham married Oscar C Moody on Wednesday evening at the Beetham country home. Rev R J Hunter officiated on the veranda with palms in the decor. The bride wore white Paris lawn. 60 guests attended. they will reside at Ault after a state tour.
Earl Henderson aged ten months died at four miles from Eaton with funeral at 2 PM at the Catholic church and Linn Grove cemetery. Edith Summers aged 20 died at home 1147 Second Avenue from tuberculosis after five weeks in Colorado, survived by husband Frank Summers who will bury her in Berryville Arkansas.
Transfers recorded by Weld County Abstract include M N Nagai to T C Phillips for 100 dollars on block 3 Eaton. Joseph C Becker and Albert Le Becker to Henry Yost for 175 dollars. Jacob Stromberger to William Aab and Jacob Aab for 210 dollars in Kern's Windsor subdivision. John H Springer to Mike Rutz for 130 dollars in Kearn's Windsor. Burton D Sanborn to Clayton Investment Company for 500 dollars north of the Colorado and Southern railroad right of way. John T Cornelius to S B Canfield for 10000 dollars in section 22 township 5 north range 65 west. Benjamin F Woodruff to Lillie R Moffitt for 1 dollar in Moore's subdivision Greenley. F J Quinby and Phila H Quinby to W D Dodderidge for 1 dollar in section 19 township 12 north range 66 west.
Tonight July 22 at the Normal chapel Wilcox the baritone performs admission 50 cents. Eaton dedicates the new I O F building Friday night with a ceremony banquet and ball. Swedish American Republican club meeting postponed to August 4 with a program planned.
Greeley wholesale markets quote butter at 20 and 25 cents per pound. Eggs trade at 22 1 2 cents. Poultry prices show Hens at 10 cents and Broilers at 15 cents.
Reports from Rocky Ford say Miss Gains energized the assembly. Ellison arrived last evening and will remain through the Chautauqua closing as the program’s featured speakers draw big crowds.
The article reports Charles Austin Bates endorsing the Progressive Printer view that advance prices are unreliable due to many factors in small printing jobs. It cites calls for caution, praising methods that price for time and risk, and warns against bidding too low or chasing lowest bids.
The article extols Greeley as a thriving city in Weld County with diverse industry and amenities. It highlights strong water systems, hotels, two railroads, steady climate, active commerce, daily newspapers, and a busy social scene. It also notes a large annual crop and livestock output and lists numerous local fraternal organizations and lodges with meeting details.
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