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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
2
John T. Jacobs criticizes irrigation districts as wildcat promotions that exploit legal routes to control boards and contracts. He warns that inadequate water, poor work, and dubious bonds will harm public credit and harm farmers and schools, urging rejection of such schemes.
The road gang moved to Sand Creek to repair damages from recent rains. Niles Bros completed road work and rollers were used after rain. Surveyor Hartung expected to inspect and accept the work.
Reverend A. A. Berle of Shawmut Congregational Church argues parents are mainly responsible for children's dullness and should dedicate about thirty minutes daily to early education. He cites his own highly educated children and cites H. Addington Bruce's ideas in American Magazine.
A Longmont Times snippet argues for sparing cats by feeding them chickens or baring a cat proof fence. It urges kindness to beloved pets and suggests creative yet humane options if owners fear loss of poultry. The tone mocks unkind behavior toward felines.
The Greeley Gas & Fuel Company invites girls under 15 to name its new black mineral and tar preservative paint for roofs and structures. A $5 reward will be paid to the winning name, with entries due by 6 p.m. Monday June 26 1911 at the company office. Three judges will select the winner and announce the result the next day.
D S Kealiher faced grave danger of losing his right hand after a wood chopping accident in Greeley. A splinter from the aze handle brake pierced two fingers, causing blood poisoning and subsequent amputation of one finger last Saturday as reported by the Boulder Camera.
R D Stover of Bucksport Maine Miss Marion Stover of Washington DC and Dr and Mrs J D Carey were guests of Mr and Mrs D E Carey Tuesday in a social visit reported from the area.
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