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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
7
The Daughters of the American Revolution urge citizens to study flag laws and show respect for Old Glory during July decorations and holiday events. The article stresses the flag as a sacred symbol whose purchase price is the blood of patriots, calling for local committees to address desecration through community action.
Neighbors near Lincoln Park build a lantern display from porches to curbs and across to homes. Hundreds hang Japanese lanterns in bright designs, turning the block into a fairyland with children playing under lights and families celebrating quietly away from noise and danger. Beginning with two neighbors, the idea grew as more households joined the luminous display.
City organizations plan to provide restrooms for visiting women at several locations. The Woman's League will operate a house on Ninth street for business women from 9 a.m. to evening, offering cool rooms and lunch supervision. Congregational and Park churches open spaces for women, with Camp Fire girls and other groups supporting.
Amy Fire Girls in Indian dresses from Fo Breeley camps prepare two large parade floats. The event highlights fire work themes and home life skills such as cooking sewing and homemaking. Fore Girls invited to greet visitors at the Congregational photo session.
The Red Cross will set up an emergency station in the public library basement in Greeley for the parade day. Miss Schermerhorn of Greeley hospital will supervise two nurses on duty from 1 PM to midnight, with drug companies and physicians contributing supplies and time to ensure visitor safety and comfort.
Crowds descend on Greeley for a country fair style celebration with ticklers squawkers and confetti. Vendors hawk novelty wares as guests mingle with boy and girl from the country amid a loud, free public event.
Formation of parade planned to form southward from the Telephony Building at Tenth Avenue and Seventh Street at 10.4 a.m. The schedule lists REVINWING STAND and Poueh of Sterlag Theater at Ninth Avenue and Tenth Street as reading points along the route.
Street marching route described from North to Seventh street and back to Ninth avenue with a large group including Chief Win Abend Marshal of the Day Band and various city officials. Prize categories covered include fire department lodges and organizations, Sunday school displays, women’s clubs floats, Campfire Girls Boy Scouts and comic vehicles with cash prizes and decorations for participants.
A crowded festival program lists aeroplane flights, motorcycle races, pony and ball games with cash prizes. The event at Lincoln Park ends with a grand fireworks display after a conclusion by Frank Champion. Prizes are to be paid as store orders with a free.
Fire Chief Preston warns Greeley residents to limit risks as the city plans another Fourth of July celebration. He notes last year passed with no fire alarms, urging safeguards to prevent fires of any size.
Anticipating a record Fourth of July crowd in Greeley, extra police will patrol the streets and at least five additional officers will be deployed. Chief Preston issues fire safety tips urging cleanup, removal of flammable material, no firecrackers near crowds, and safe handling of all fireworks to prevent fires amid a large public gathering.
An old United States household advice column warns busy homes to prepare for Independence Day mishaps. It details handling powder burns with water and oil, applying bandages, and using a tourniquet for severe bleeding while awaiting a physician. It also urges mothers to act quickly if children’s clothing catches fire.
Boy Scouts in uniform will be on duty as guides and messengers during the Fourth of July celebrations. They offer first aid readiness to handle sudden illness or accidents and will march in khaki peat suits bearing symbols of deeds and honors.
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