Little Doings in Other Towns
Fort Lupton news notes detail W J Burge and son buying cattle at Deer Trail last week. J W Owen recovers in hospital after surgery. John Davis ill in church, carried home. The D L & N railroad finished the switch on W 8 S Decker farm west of Lupton. S J Rhode and family visit Denver in their new auto. E K St John and family depart for the west for three months. R W Devinney and wife of La Salle visit Lupton. Y M C A social on R M Barr lawn Friday. Mrs Fritz Wattersberg returns from hospital after operation. Catholic services planned in the K P hall next Sunday. Co R Frame visits brother at Mt Morrison over Sunday.
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Fort Lupton
W. J. Burge and Son
Deer Trail
J. W. Owen
John Davis
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad
West
R. W. Devinney
la Salle
Lupton
R. M. Barr Lawn
Fritz Wattersberg
K. P. Hall
Co. R. Frame
Mt. Morrison
Kersey Social Roundup and Local Travel Notes
Kersey residents report small movements and visits including Mrs. B P Brooks and daughter Bernice in Greeley, Walter Toustalet returning from Kearney military school, and Miss Claud Haile visiting Denver. The Woman's League in Kersey plans an all day meeting at Mrs. Lee Scobey’s home, Nellie Talbot visits Fort Collins relatives, and Dr W F Spaulding family joined the W R McClelland home in Greeley for Sunday. Fred S James and wife spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Dinsmore.
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Kersey
B. P. Brooks
Bernice
Greeley
Walter Toustalet
Military School For
Kearney
Neb
Woman’s League of
Lee Scobey
Claud Haile
Denver
Nellie Talbot
Fort Collins
J. Williams
Baron Miller family moves to Denver. son stays in Ault
Baron Dan Miller and wife relocate to Denver for business. their son Harry remains in Ault with a bank position. Three Sharpe girls Minnie Dorothea Ava depart for Kansas to join their father. journey solo. Mrs Reynolds' mother leaves Sterling after weeks visiting. George Sullivan goes to San Diego to join his mother and brother. he has studied in Boulder this winter.
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Dan Miller
Denver
Boulder
Local notes from Ault and Fort Collins visits
Miss Allie Archibald visited Ault on Saturday. Mrs. Charles Robison returned from a ten days visit with her sister in Fort Collins. Willus Calvin and his daughter Mona, both ill with typhoid fever, are recovering and Mr. Calvin is able to be about the house.
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Allie Archibald
Ault
Charles Robison
Fort Collins
Willus Calvin
Mona
Mr. Calvin
Denver St Vrain Irrigation District proposed in Colorado
William Evans paid five dollars for speeding on a motorcycle and J G Hopkins fined twenty five dollars for drunkenness. Denver and St Vrain district residents appeared before county commissioners with a petition to create the Denver St Vrain Municipal irrigation district. The district would cover about fifteen thousand acres between Lupton and the coal fields.
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William Evans
J. G. Hopkins
Denver
St.Vrain District
Denver-St. Vrain
Lupton
Colorado & Southern Homeseekers Rates to New Mexico Texas
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month all year the Colorado and Southern will sell round trip homeseekers tickets to numerous points in New Mexico and Texas at one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Final limit twenty five days with liberal stop over privileges. For detailed information contact the Colorado and Southern agent or T F E Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver Colorado.
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New Mexico
Texas
Colorado & Southern Railway
Colorado & Southern
T. F E. Fisher
Denver
Colo
Tribute to the Mother in a Candid Reflective Tone
A sentimental fragment on the loss of a mother, noting how health and absence shift family care and devotion. The piece portrays affection as a rallying point around which obedience and tender efforts revolve, leaving a mournful blank when that point is withdrawn.
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Lamartine
Smallest Whale Caught by British Trawler at Grimsby
The King James landed a baby whale in Grimsby after it was caught in a North Sea trawl net. The creature measured 18 inches long and weighed about 3 ounces, described by an expert as clearly a young specimen.
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Grimsby
North Sea
A Plea for Bachelors From London Graphic Voice
A London Daily Graphic editorial praises bachelors as generous and self denying. It argues against taxing bachelors and suggests taxation should fall on married men who are pampered and over-indulged.
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London Daily Graphic
Finland Unveils Iron Ore Fields in Ladoga District
New research reveals iron ore fields in South Finland Nyland and especially the Ladoga lake district. A company is formed to mine and study these deposits despite Finland's prior reputation for iron ore scarcity.
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Finland
Nyland
Ladoga Lake
Dickens in America Prompted Sage Reminder from Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith wrote a letter after Charles Dickens first visit to the United States urging him to remember he is a man not an idol, and that Americans may admire him yet remain friends rather than worshipers.
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Dickens
Sydney Smith
United States
Chance for Beggars in Paris Advertisement
A Paris newspaper ad promotes begging as profitable with a retired horder seeking a one legged man in the Etoile area. Work hours are 2 pm to 7 pm with receipts from 8s 4d to 12s. Regular passersby, children, and strangers are welcomed to solicit alms.
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Paris
Horder
Little Ethel’s earnest prayer and blunt wit
A three year old, Ethel, visits cousins and tells her father how John and Frank pray to be good. After a pause she adds with plain honesty that God has not yet made them good, prompting a quiet moment of parental reflection.
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Ethel
Papa
John
Frank
God
Ivory a Government Monoply in East Africa
The bulletin notes that ivory trading is a government monopoly in British East Africa and that private trade in ivory is prohibited. It asserts that opportunities for profit in Central Africa are limited under current rules.
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Ivory
Cental Africa
British East Africa
Chinese method effective in punishing criminals
The government can seize family members of a criminal and hold the responsible if the offender escapes. The threat of arrest or imprisonment extending to parents and close relatives deters flight and complicates evasion.
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China
Athleticism Extraordinary
A witty exchange between two early athletic boosters frames daily training as extreme measure. One boaster claims to lift 90 from a well each morning before breakfast, while the other crows about pulling up a boat from the river each day, highlighting rival bragging in athletic circles.
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Tiniversalist
Mary Encounters a Peacock in Grandmother’s Garden
Little Mary visits her grandmother and discovers a peacock in the garden. She runs to tell Grandma that there’s an old chicken in full sloom, a sight she has never seen before.
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Mary
Clearness of Purpose and Noble Life
A reflective snippet quoting John Ruskin on the nobility of life. It emphasizes consistency of purpose, quiet energy, and avoiding doubt or hesitation as keys to virtuous living.
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Yiet
John Ruekin
Death by own action for a Scorpion
A scorpion dies from its own act after being licked by a centipede. in a desperate defense it twists and stings itself in the back, then drops dead.
Grumbler Seen as Pest in Atchison Globe Item
The Atchison Globe describes a grumbler as a pest whose constant complaints can ruin the day for many, contrasting the impact with a cheerful man who is likened to an angel.
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Atchison
Kan
Gadfly a Universal Pest Stings Heels From Vicksburg to Calcutta
The gadfly, a worldwide pest, injects eggs under animal skin and bites ankles. Its pernicious habit harms livestock from Vicksburg to Calcutta, spreading discomfort and concern among farmers.
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Vicksburg
Calcutta
Asking Too Much At The Theater Box Office
A fragmented theater exchange shows a caller seeking a box for four, while the undertaker jokes he only makes them to hold him. The odd dialogue mirrors a humorous stage moment amid misdialed requests.
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Jensk
Bonesithe Undertaker
Air
Life’s Possibilities and Living to Inspire Audiences
A reflective quotation by T. Starr King about living fully. It argues that true living would unleash a daily lyric sermon, visible and felt by an ever enlarging audience as people realize life’s higher potential.
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T. Starr King
Sketchy chatter about a paper and shared writings
A fragment notes a casual conversation and a meeting with a well known author. It hints at seeing a piece of writing about some topic mentioned in a newspaper.
The Dignity of Labor Reflected in Everyday Struggles
A reflection on the dignity of labor and the daily reality of workers who return to meager meals after long days. The piece emphasizes resilience and moral value in honest toil despite hardship.
Butcher and Customer Exchange on Family’s Beef Hope
A New York Herald line captures a butcher asking if a beef piece suffices for the family and a customer replying the doctor hopes for three of them. The exchange reflects society’s humor about illness and meals.
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New York Herald
Needles and Fat Washing Question Sparks Debate
A woman questions a new servant Shure about washing fat and mocks the effort. The servant replies that nothing washed can escape the water in their household routine. The exchange highlights class and daily chores.
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Shure
Corrected His Wife Jest in Kansas City Journal
A light exchanged between a husband and wife is quoted from the Kansas City Journal. The husband claims surprise at the marriage proposal while the wife wittily suggests he was taken by mistake. The item captures a humorous domestic exchange in period voice.
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Kansas City Journal
Criticiam and the Cant of Hypocrisy
A brief aphorism noting the torment of criticiam and the widespread cant in a canting world, contrasting it with the hypocrites’ disguise and Sterne’s satirical voice.
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Laurence Sterne
The Modern Novel Meeting Lovers on Page Thirty
A light quip from the Kansan City Journal notes where characters in a modern novel meet the maiden and the tall flirty fellow. The line hints at a moment of love spoken along about page 30.
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Kansan City
Shipwreck A La Mode Prompted by Rescue Film Crew
The excerpt depicts a bluff captain assuring safety during a wreck with a moving picture crew expected to arrive to capture film and perform rescue. The banter emphasizes calm and theatrical bravado amid peril.
The First Misunderstanding at the Threshold
A brief dialogue scene centers on a bride declaring she will leave to seek her mother, followed by the bridegroom questioning what she seeks and her insistence on the latchkey as the trigger of separation. The exchange highlights marital strain and a pivotal moment of departure.
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Bride
Better Than a Liquid Tote Brings Heritage Home Cooking
A brief Herald and Presbyter item advises using a bucksaw to cut wood an hour before supper to evoke the taste of a mother's biscuit, framing it as a domestic tip rather than a recipe.
Wickford Parish Church Gates Painted by Lady Members
Lady members of Wickford parish church in Essex painted the gates to save expense. The act reflects parish residents taking an active role in church upkeep and community efforts.
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Wickford
Essex
England
The Man Worthy of Trust
Editorial expresses that true trust lies in a person who can share others happiness while concealing personal disappointment, urging readers to value restraint and goodwill.
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Florida Times Union
Room to Grow Australia vs British Isles
Australia covers about 26 times the area of the British Isles yet has a smaller population than London. The comparison highlights vast land area with relatively dense urban population concentrated in a few centers.
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Australia
British Isles
London
His Limitations
A terse dialogue finds a frugal speaker admitting fondness for automobiles yet denying any loss of discipline or excess. The exchange underlines restraint amid material allure.
To Save Figuring in Overdrawn Bank Notices
A compact quip notes that awaiting a bank balance notice helps a woman avoid excessive calculation when her account shows an overdraft. The line appears in the New York Press as a witty safeguard.
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New York Press
From Her Viewpoint Stout Lady Addresses Hat Farewell
In a theater scene a stout lady tells a youth to sit still and that the play cannot fit for a boy like him to see. The exchange centers on a hat and a request to remove it reflecting audience etiquette.
Moroccs Leather Purportedly Uses Goat Skin Tanning
Genuine Morseco leather claims to be made from goat skins tanned with sumach. The note emphasizes natural materials and traditional tanning methods.
Let themal Things Also Count
George MacDonald notes that many are ready to perform tasks in exchange for a single wall project and similar commitments, reflecting on value and effort.
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George MacDonald
Best of All Wisdom in Beasonsfield Reflection
A compact meditation on wisdom and frankness set in Beasonsfield. The piece contrasts sage insight with blunt candor, exploring how truth and clarity shape daily life and community discourse.
Help Others to Help Th The Talimana
The fragment notes aid aims and employment ideas, suggesting that helping others yields better outcomes than mere charity. It mentions Checker teas and hints at program goals though details are sparse. The text emphasizes practical support over passive giving.
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Checker
Dust I Do Raise On The Chariot Wheel
A fragmentary line reports a speaker exclaiming what dust he raises on a chariot wheel, preserving the quirky quotation and its possible humorous tone. The snippet hints at a rural or rustic setting with a playful voice.
China Salt Tax Brings About Ten Million Dollars Yearly
China collects a salt tax producing revenue near ten million dollars annually. Officials note the tax supports local government services and public works while shaping regional trade. The measure reflects salt’s historical economic importance and tax policy.
Abyssinian Wife and the Boss in a Domestic Tale
A fragment hints at a domestic scene involving an Abyssinian wife and her partner described as the boss. The incomplete text suggests a household dynamic or interpersonal conflict awaiting fuller context. The setting appears intimate and centered on family life.
Automobile described with detailed engine and chassis features
A 1200 pound complete vehicle lists a 4 cylinder 16 20 HP water cooled engine 3 5 bore 3 5 stroke hyatt bearings ram shaft transmission with noiseless shift double brakes two emergency brakes radiator Mercedes type steering rack and pinion Bosch ignition and Breese carburetor with hot air plumbing 30 inch frame length 15 inch wheels five lamps and generator tools and pump price FBO Greetey
What Man Do You Strangle
A heated critique questions how much money leaves the local economy for urban suppliers, urging residents to support home merchants instead of distant malls. It wryly notes mixed metaphors from political discourse and laments the impact on local enterprise and prosperity.
Jury Ordered Back For May Term Court Session
The jury, which has served one day, was ordered to report again at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. It is unclear if any civil cases will be freed for trial then, but if not the jury will likely be dismissed for the term.
Hay Nebraskans Reported In Local Markets
Local market notes list hay and alfalfa bales, cattle and calves, hogs, chickens, turkeys, and live poultry with fresh prices and availability. The fragment indicates farm produce and livestock trading in Hay Nebraska with assorted stock at retail.
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Nebraska
Children fall near Longmont irrigation ditch tragedy
A 2-year-old and a 4-year-old were near a large irrigating ditch when a mishap occurred. The younger child slipped into the water and was swept under by the current. Passersby and an adult attempted to rescue them as rain intensified.
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Carnegie
Longmont
Maby
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C. A. Brafford
8Th Ave
Glazier
Millard County
Utah
J. W. Wootten
Burtner Irrigation Co
Salt Lake
Wootten
Sth Ave
Greeley, Colo
Elizabeth Ebfhler
Arcas
Ll Clark
Fifth St. Greeley, Colo
Ooal Union
UNI Gah Snaciaonce
Tribune
Greeley Daily Tribune
N. C. Meeker
The
Greeley Tribune Publishing Company Co
H. Wolfe
Omee
Seventh St
Colorado
Nelson Reynolds
Daily Tribune
Greeley National Bank
Delta
Clutely
Hyatt
Hrake
Mercedes
Bosch
Price Bbo
Greetey
Turner Automobile CO
Ninth Street
Scott Bros
Ninth Ave
Helpa
Enterprise
Kitelle
Austen Chamberlain
Liberal Union Club
Willian Hart-Dyke
James Lowther
House of Lords
Denver Union
Earlings
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