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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
4
The piece explains that a Scot does not laugh immediately but thinks before giving the precise laughter the joke deserves. It notes the minister’s awareness of this trait and his delivery of anecdotes with pointed humor as a unique public-art form.
A passenger recounts a long wait for a mixed train of 17 freight cars and one coach between Toronto and Montreal. An impatient clergyman delivers a quip that even the Almighty does not know when the train will arrive, reflecting frustration and humor in transit delays.
A beauty specialist urges St. Louis women to avoid washing the face while traveling to promote equality. The stance ties personal grooming to social democracy, contrasting travelers in Pullman staterooms with truck drivers in the city context.
London Daily Mail notes Letchworth’s growth pushing birds away to secluded areas and reports directors plan to convert Norton Common into a bird sanctuary. They would cultivate weeds grasses berries and fruits for birds and fence part of the common for nesting.
John Stuart Mill argues eccentricity rises with character strength and moral courage. He notes the current era fears eccentricity, linking social boldness to genius and vigor while warning this restraint endangers society.
The article notes that France's highest paid workingwomen are stone cutter specialists earning about 1.50 dollars daily, while dressmakers receive about 60 cents a day. It adds that there are 14,000,000 women in France and most earn their own living.
A compact reflection on progress urging individuals to stay connected with the forces driving change. It emphasizes personal contribution by every man and woman to keep pace with global advancement.
The quote describes a moment in which Helen finishes her prayer with a hesitant stammer but recovers to say respectfully yours, addressing the reader with a formal sign‑off. The source presents the line as a humorous or charming anecdote from The Delineator.
A witty remark from Uncle Eben on experience as a teacher, noting it may keep people after school to learn basic common sense. The line hints at practical lessons and the value of complementary traits in learning and judgment.
A Paris Figaro aphorism notes two instances where even the most truthful man may lie. It cites love romances and hunting stories as occasions prompting veracity to slip.
A concise admonition on mastering impulses to prevent life from becoming dull. It contrasts self control with reckless impulse and emphasizes sustained interest and purpose throughout life. The piece frames temptation as a daily challenge shaping long term fulfillment.
A man at the North London police court described himself as a naturalist and trainer of ants fleas bees and similar creatures. The brief admission pointed to his unusual profession and raised questions about his conduct.
A quotation from the Los Angeles Express quotes Said Uncle Silas remarking that a man cannot be kept from pursuing a girl he loves until he marries her and joins a club.
A brief quotation notes a gendered view on success and marriage, suggesting men gain by saying no while women risk remaining unmarried. The line reflects period attitudes cited as a mock proverb from Puck.
A compact aphorism notes the temple of fame rests on graves and the flame is fed by ashes of the dead, a meditation on fame’s costs and origins.
Regions free from snow are described as covering about two thirds of the earth's surface with no snowfall in many areas. The statement discusses geographic patterns and general climate observations.
A fragmented note asserts woolen cloth began in England in 13306, reflecting early textile history with an uncertain date.
A witty admonition on stealing notes that theft is punishable and subject to summary fines and imprisonment. It urges against stealing and hints at seeking lawful means, referencing a law yer as a playful nudge.
The rector of Alderley in England announces at a vestry meeting that the parish church will no longer take marriage or burial fees. He cites conscientious objection and views fees as abusive. Alderley is described as the only parish church in England with no fees.
Frog farming in France proves advantageous for people of limited means by turning shallow warm marshes and ponds into productive spaces. A small area yields a large amount of edible food material with a ready market.
Italy Spain the British West Indies and other orange growing regions have urged Uncle Sam to supply large quantities of ladybirds to control scale insects. The voracious insect has spread and is helping protect the orange harvests worldwide.
An inspector asks the date of the Union of the Crowns and a puzzled student answers 1603. The exchange ends with a wry remark about being asked for the date, highlighting a memorization quirk.
Wyatt Sprawls of Washington county shot what he thought was an ordinary hawk but killed a rare Austrian hawk. The specimen measured 5 feet 2 inches from tip to tip, a remarkable find reported by the Punxsutawney Spirit.
A Kansas City Journal item reports burglars in Hutchinson breaking into houses and rifling pockets. The tale adds a bleak quip about keeping sleep with pants on as a new warning.
An editorial notes a new authority allows four card poker under certain circumstances while six card play requires arming beforehand, a clash of safety and game rules. The piece frames the paradox as a critique of lax limits and insistence on guns prior to more cards.
In a witty aside the Philosopher of Folly declares he is tired of endless debate over inherited traits versus surroundings. He quips that if heredity provides enough wealth one can shape one’s own environment.
A boarding house philosopher comments that every woman harbors pessimism at heart. He says when calamity strikes she seeks worst news and is not content until she hears it.
A reflective note from the Indianapolis News contrasts women’s knowledge with men’s obligations, framing a social observation on gender expectations. The remark highlights the imbalance in perceived duties between genders within the era.
A compact maxim from Seneca praising philosophy as the guiding law of life and the art that directs action. It likens philosophy to a marksman hitting the white at any distance, illustrating its universal applicability.
A brief dramatic exchange features Mrs Sharp and Sharp exchanging barbed lines about marriage and happiness. The dialogue highlights Sharp’s quick wit as he remarks he would marry the speaker again to achieve happiness.
The report notes that women make up about half of Colombia's miners, performing hydraulic operations up to their waists in water alongside male workers, highlighting gender roles in the mining sector.
A concise reflective line citing Thoreau on truth and superstition, noting how people cling to beliefs nearer to essential truth than to present reality.
A reflective quip questions a woman’s devotion to a hat, implying style and identity tied to headwear as a focal point of affection. The line hints at fashion as a guiding personal passion.
A sharp remark by George Horace Lorimer decries overcapitalization in society, contrasting a thousand-dollar boy with a ten thousand-dollar education and calling the phenomenon overcapitalized. The line critiques inflated value placed on education relative to talent.
A quotation attributes to Pascal the idea that the heart holds reasons beyond the reach of rational thought. It notes that emotions guide choices not explained by logic. The saying contrasts intellect with feeling in human decision making.
A compact, period tone line from Campbell evokes a moment of quiet relief when a hermit sighs and a woman responds with a gentle smile, hinting at softened isolation. The fragment reads like a lyric couplet capturing human connection.
Hair grows at the rate of three millianthe of a yard per second as described in the article.
In a New York World anecdote about Sir Henry Irving Mellish recalls how Irving refrained from praise as Nansen, the Arctic explorer, was toasted in London. A chorus of staff news moments ends with a maid announcing Nansen’s presence and Irving replying that he stands the cold so well.
Quotation notes era of specialization with oculists who treat a single eye. Knucker and Rocker discuss this shift as a defining moment in medical practice.
A Chicago stenographer Miss Brown crafts a witty ad to stand out in Situations Wanted columns. Her creative approach yields many responses, proving originality beats routine notices and that advertising drives modern opportunity.
In 1874 at Fort Riley General Starr, wary of young West Point officers, meets Lt Morrison with initial sternness but warmth. The scene mixes humor and a caution about military education, as Morrison's entrance prompts ripostes from both optimistic and pessimistic voices quoted from the Catholic Standard and Times.
Churches Swedish Baptist Church Steele's Hall Eighth st John Lindberg pastor Services at 11 m and 7 30 m Forenoon theme Strengthened With Might Evening theme A Royal Destiny 926 Ninth st D D Forward pastor Morning Service 7 45 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m
United Presbyterian Church at Eighth Street and Eleventh Avenue led by Pastor W A Philips. Morning service scheduled for 10 45 am with Sunday School at 12 noon and an evening service to follow.
O W Gustafson pastor leads Sunday School at 10 am and Communion at 11 with an Evening Service at 7:30 pm on eighth avenue and Thirteenth.
Services announced for 800 Ninth Street with the sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator. A testimonial meeting is planned Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock at the same location.
Milton R. Kerr, pastor, will preach at 10 45 a m on Ninth Street and Ninth Avenue. The topic is God Spoke Unto Moses Has He Spoken to Us The Sunday School meets at 1 noon and there is no evening service.
Capt and Mrs A C Lee lead a holiness gathering with services including Sunday School at 3 17 and praise at 7 36. The event features a salvation meeting and enrollment of soldiers as part of the observance.
The Reformed Presbyterian Church at Tenth Avenue and Fifteenth Street led by Rev. J. M. Wylie announces Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. Services at 11:66 a.m. Sermon at 7:30 p.m. Y. P. 8. C. B. at 6:30 p.m.
R J Hunter pastor leads 10 a m Bible class and 10 46 communion service with reception of new members. Sermon "God in This Place" at noon followed by Sunday School and Bible Classes. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 36 pm then 7 30 service with sermon "Practical Religion."
Trinity Episcopal Church on Ninth Avenue at Eleventh Street offers Holy Eucharist at dawn, Sunday School at 10 a m, Holy Eucharist and Sermon at 11 a m, and Vespers at 7 20 p m under Rector W Bonell with Rev bd.
In Eagles hall at 613 Eigh avenue, minister A. Dubber announces Bible School at 4 1/2 p.m. Lord's Supper and Sermon at 1 p.m. Y P C B meets at 6 16 p.m. The notice lists church activities for the day in a concise schedule.
The Congregational Church at Eighth Street and Tenth Avenue lists services for Children’s Day with a 10:15 a.m. Sunday School gathering, a 10:46 a.m. Children’s Day service, 6:30 p.m. YP service, and a 7:30 p.m. Evening Service featuring the sermon “Responsible-For a Boy Who.”
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Service at 10 46 a m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Junior League 3 00 p m Men's Meeting basement 3 00 p m Epworth League 6 16 p m Morning Sermon by Rev B E McLaughlin superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League Evening Sermon Weighing a Man.
Windsor Miss Bema Teller returns home for summer after school at Wolfe Hall. Frank Laybourn and daughter Elaie visit Greeley. Mrs Weasley Staley and Bry an visit Denver before Seattle. Misses Gueste Greta Morri son visit Campbell sisters. Prof G W Alps dines with D W Campbell. Ernest Molander and H J Olson inspect Idaho lands and return home after purchasing property near Buhl.
Market notes show Nebraska hay and alfalfa priced for retail at 18.006 and 14.0 per hundredweight. Calves hog dressed chickens hens live turkeys and beef listed with scattered figures. Cattle hay fed listed around 4.00 to 6.00, with mill quotation hints.
Mrs Harry Swanson a wire merchant tailor was badly burned on the back porch of her home this morning. A heat flare from sun heating dress goods caused flames to catch her clothing and ignite her Blewvex. She saved herself by calling her daughter to throw bedding on her. She inhaled no flames. Fire department arrived and a doctor said she would recover though she may need skin grafting.
The Gilcrest Lumber Co purchased the Stanley Divis corner at Tenth Street and Seventh Avenue for 12000 dollars. The site, condemned by the Denver Laramie railroad, will be developed immediately as the yard is moved to nearby quarters.
The Denver Union furnishes a livestock market update through 2 30 this afternoon. Calves and steers are listed with various prices and lines showing bids and asks. Prices include 4 65 8 08 and 7 0 percent in context of cattle trade.
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