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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
2
Scattered showers today and warmer Sunday headline the brief items. Local notes include a postal savings bank opening June 27, a church fair raffling bachelors, and Weld County fair preparations with calls to recruit volunteers. A limerick prize critique and social jests accompany community updates from Greeley and nearby towns.
The Weld County Fair seeks strong community support for its September exhibit, forecasting excellent crops despite recent dry weather. Officials promise ambitious displays and an engaging entertainment program, urging citizens to contribute to what could be the best fair yet in Greeley.
In Kersey on June 17 a heavy rainstorm left the ground saturated and ditches running bank full. Locals report widespread wet conditions and a generally upbeat mood despite the storm.
In northeast Weld county rain shaded Briggsdale for three hours on Thursday afternoon easing drought concerns. Farmers in Crow Creek valley anticipate a good cheat yield as beet thinning and blocking wrap up. Local notables such as Miss Francis DeWalt and Mrs. J W Short are mentioned amid church events and community visits.
In Washington the House pushes bills shaping tariff and free list measures amid party shifts. Colorado leaders like Rep E T Terror and Rep John A Martin champion reciprocity, Alaska governance, and Carey act land allotments while pledging to cut costs for farmers and workers.
Ivan Elliott son of Weld County sheriff Jack Elliott visits Greeley with a moving show at the New Orpheum Theatre. He brings a scene from a European circus and a long shot of the act to be shown last night, drawing interest from readers and fans.
Notice to Contractors the school board of district No 6 will receive sealed bids for the erection of brick schoolhouse 26 by 62 at Galeton. Plans and specifications may be had at the office of B. G. Steele Co. Gale n bids in by 2 p m Thursday June 22. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid. M. E. SMITH Secretary School District No 163.
Word reached the city last evening that fourteen young ladies from Montrose county would attend summer school along with Lester L Cable and John Ross. The report notes recent rains and expects crops to benefit if wet weather continues.
D R McArther & Company advertises Herrick refrigerators offered at cost. The notice highlights affordable pricing and availability through the retailer.
The notice urges using Greeley Laundry Co for washing. It claims eight changes of water from cold to hot, plenty of pure soap, and clothes washed, dried, ironed. It touts reasonable prices and complete wash service at 720 Seventh St with phone contact.
A local milk wagon offers daily doorstep delivery of pure clean milk at reasonable prices. Customers are invited to call Greeley 850 to place orders or set up service.
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