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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
4
Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth columns boast an enormous and rare collection of beasts with African antelopes and springboks among additions. The Nile hippopotamus, five tons and twenty five years old, thrives in cold water. The show opens Friday with elephants, camels, giraffes, and a free street parade featuring open cages and a military band.
Colorado Agricultural College expert Cc P Gillette warns that the reddish brown bean beetle and its yellow larval forms damage bean crops on the eastern slope of the Rock Mountains. Chemical poisons prove ineffective. hand removal and destruction of eggs and adults are advised during peak sun to curb outbreaks.
Lafayette Lamb and party from Clinton Iowa arrived at the S. L. W. ranch this morning during a westward tour in two Studebaker touring cars. The group included Mrs. Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Worth with four chauffeurs. They left Greeley at 1 39 today en route to Denver. A machine was temporarily disabled but the party reported safe passage and continued on. Mr. Lamb is a one third owner of the big L. W. ranch, with the middle initial from his name.
Harry M. Thompson entertained a party of men Saturday evening with an elegant 6:30 dinner. The gathering included a surveying party group and several guests such as Alfred Newbury of Denver, Hugh Cleveland, D. E. Carpenter, Herbert Baker, B. Baker, Arthur Moody, Jee, Davis, Shade, Jones, and Dr. W. E. Thompson, with red carnations used in decoration.
Frank Kiss a Denver traveling salesman was driving south of Baggs Wyoming when a gun in his buggy discharged striking his right leg. The accidental shooting occurred as he attempted to grab the gun while spotting a sage chicken on the roadside. The incident halted his plan to illegally shoot sage chickens before the August 1 open season.
A long listing of daily events for the Greeley Chautauqua ten day program includes Jubilee Concerts juggling lectures and concerts led by Miss Zaida Gaines the Swanee Jubilee Singers and speakers such as Dr. A G Van Haaften H G Hill and C B Blake with a closing debate and motion pictures among the varied performances. Also reports Chicago delegates arrive for the Independent convention with Hearst as temporary chairman and debate over candidate selection. In Toledo Louis Armour fatally shoots his estranged wife and fails to kill his daughter before vanishing. the motive remains unclear.
E. Wiley, 55, of Loveland, was sentenced by Judge Shattuck to ten years in the penitentiary for the murder of Swan Hager, a Windsor-area farmer. The killing occurred during a quarrel at a coal mine and death followed three weeks after from blood poisoning. The jury found second degree murder. the judge indicated possible reduction for genuine reform.
The Daily Tribune schedules a moonlight excursion to Eldorado Springs on Thursday August 6. A 1:30 PM train from Greeley returns from the resort at 9:30 PM with supper options and a table d hote dinner at the Eldorado Hotel. Fare from Greeley is 2.25 dollars, with lower rates from other points.
In Weld County Colorado the estate of the late Samuel Armstrong faces a county court hearing on August 3. John S. Maddox presents the claim of his three nephews and nieces for a share, alleging gold found by Armstrong in a trunk of their mother after her death. The case follows Armstrong's contested divorce from Sarah Armstrong and his later marriage to Mrs. Jemima Maddox, with three Maddox children from that union. The children say Armstrong found gold saved by their mother in her wardrobe.
A letter received by the Italian consul and sent to the governor asks how the body of Alia, executed murderer of Father Leo, can be obtained and sent to his friends in Italy. The writer claims to be a friend of the Alia family and some suspect it originated from a secret society linked to Alia.
A trunk belonging to a Japanese man named Lolo was stolen from the Eaton depot on Saturday night. It was found Sunday by the stock yards in rifled condition, with a missing pair of white pantaloon, and claims include a gold watch and chain. No arrests yet. this is the second trunk stolen from the depot in recent weeks.
Tommy Post, a resident actor at the Grove street house, suffered wardrobe losses in a recent fire. He misplaced a nightshirt and a red bandana handkerchief and his trouser leg was water soaked. He plans immediate wardrobe replenishment. An excursion to Ward via the Switzerland Trail is offered at 3.00 round trip departing C. & B. train at 7:00 a.m. July 30 with return the following evening.
A schoolyard quip ranks Annie Smith high for excuses in absences. A little girl reports to the teacher that Annie Smith cannot attend because she is dead, a witty line used to illustrate a deadpan avoidance.
The phrase urges living plainly to gain lasting respect and affection from friends. It emphasizes authenticity, straightforwardness, and self acceptance as keys to harmonious relationships.
Market notes list butter at 20 cents a dozen, ranch butter 20 to 21 cents per pound, poultry hens at 10 cents, broilers at 15 cents per pound. Prices reflect wholesale levels for nearby buyers and retailers.
A plain housewife explains choosing ample porch space to improve her husband’s health. She describes porches around the home used for dining, sleeping, and daily living to maximize fresh air and comfort despite a modest, non luxurious home.
The passage details enclosed porches with wire netting, adjustable awnings, bamboo shades, and green plants. Furnishings include matting rugs, inexpensive chairs, a swing, settee, hammock, and flowering brackets. The dining area uses a light curtain, and some porches can be kept outdoors or enclosed with glass for year round use.
Jan Jamison recalls turning a quiet summer into a neighborhood hub by inviting neighbors to the porch for whist stories music and lemonade. Her guests shared duties and entertained others creating a lively central gathering that warmed the community.
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