State lands priced higher under governor's push
The state land board raises minimum sale prices by 30 to 50 percent per acre in line with Governor Shafroth's plan to boost state revenues and treat land sales like private deals. Only one sale occurred as bidders resisted the new, higher prices while the governor advocates economical administration and immigration policies.
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Shafroth
State Land Board
Bureau of Immigration
Secinn
Otens Tee
Ina
Land Board
Poudre River Runoff Drops After Cold Winter
Unusually low Cache la Poudre River flow for the season marks a contrast with typical spring runoff as cold mountain regions keep streams frozen at night and thawing slow. Recent rain, though light, promises moisture and potential grain of drought relief for farmers despite limited rainfall.
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Poudre
Cache
Death of Evans Boy Arba Redman Shocks Class
Arba Redman died from pneumonia on Wednesday afternoon before receiving his eighth grade diploma with Evans graduates this Friday. The sudden death saddened the class as he had played in a school ball game last Friday. Mrs. J. G. Reid and her daughter from Evans were in Greeley on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arba Redman
J. G. Reid
Evans
Greeley
Inspection of City Milk Supply by State Officials
Two members of the state pure food commission a state board of health a veterinary from the state agricultural college and Mayor Houston of Greeley completed an inspection of all nearby dairies. They reported on feed stable milk house conditions and related factors noting no cattle health checks due to lack of funds. An extraordinary council meeting may be set to discuss the city milk supply once current business clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pure Food Commission
State Board of Health
State Agricultural College
Houston of
Pleasing Comedy Presented by Clionian Society at Normal
The Clionian Literary society of the Normal presented a pleasing comedy at the Normal chapel Wednesday evening. A good crowd attended and the entertainment was a credit to the society. Leading roles were played by Allie Gates Asa Chestnut Jesse Beattie Vera Rose Faye Reid Lois White and Nancy McCarthy. All were juniors except Faye Reid and Lois White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clionian Literary Society of the Normal
Normal
Allie Gates
Asa Chestnut
Jesse Beattie
Vera Rose
Faye Reid
Lois White
Nancy McCarthy
Beet pulp price set to rise sharply for next season
George Bedford, a cattle feeder based near Greeley, forecasts beet pulp prices doubling next year as sugar factories raise rates. He notes limited deep moisture, drought stress on early beet growth, and contract demands at Fort Collins line two large feeders. Bedf ord also plans to market pasture-fed cows in July amid higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bedford
Fort Colline
Bedford
Denver
Stockman
Greeley
George S. Bedford
Death of C. G. Bates Aged 69 at County Hospital
C G Bates died this morning at the county hospital from tuberculosis aged 69. He had been staying at Ward Moore’s home until a few weeks ago and was from New Jersey. His 18 year old daughter, who was with him, has returned to New Jersey. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday by the Red Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Bates
Mr. Bates
Ward Moore
New Jersey
Red Men
Potatoes Found for Decker Company Shipment to Oklahoma City
Ben Middleton of Eaton located a shipment of potatoes on Wednesday at Severance amid scarcity. The spuds were shipped to Oklahoma City where Middleton purchases for Decker & Company of that city.
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Ben Middleton
Eaton
Severance
Oklahoma City
Middleton
Decker &Company
City Moves to Halt Eighth Avenue Auto Race
City officials vow stern action to curb speeding on Eighth Avenue after a motor and motorcycle surge last Sunday. A marshal led a plan to trap violators, issue fines, and save lives, with notices at city entry points and surveillance of locals and many visiting drivers.
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Eighth Avenue
Bridge Gang Prepares Work on Crow and LaSalle Branches
The bridge crews will build about a half dozen small bridges on the Crow branch beside a 200 foot span over Lone Tree Creek on the Todd farm and a half mile reservoir stretch. On the LaSalle branch six large bridges will be added plus a long Platte River crossing toward Hillsboro as contractors seek more teams.
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New Crow
Lone Tree Creek
Todd Farm
New
LaSalle
Platte
Hillsboro
Party for Alex Hart Home on furlough From U S Mary
Alex Hart on furlough from the U S Mary was hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs FE F Hart at 10 Fifteenth Street for a party with twenty school friends. The evening featured games amusements and guest stories with flags and national colors. A late repast was served and the furlough was extended ten days meeting his ship in Seattle on June 5.
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Alex Hart
U.S. Mary
FE. F. Hart
Fifteenth Street
Hart
Alex
Seattle
Mr and Mrs Kroll Leave for Min tarn Home
Mr and Mrs BE C Kroll have been visiting Mrs BE H Rust and departed Wednesday for their home in Mintarn.
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BE. C. Kroll
BE. H. Rust
Mintarn
Ruins Reveal Early Greeley Apothecary Shop History
Old cor ner structures in Greeley are torn down to expose a small one story apothecary shop begun in 1870 by John Thomas Simpson. Built with gravel and lime due to lack of cement, the red building sheltered Simpson a Civil War veteran and Crimean survivor whose passport now rests with Col. A. White. Simpson, not a dentist, eased many settlers’ toothaches with extractions.
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Neill Lumber Company
Greeley
John Thomas Simpson
Col. Co. A. White
Simpson
Lupton Jubilant Over Prospects For Electric Road
Fort Lupton residents greet a new electric road plan as promising funding nears completion. E. N. Reaser, president of the road, leads visiting party amid completed survey and pending grading work.
Improvement in Island Grove High School Track Meet
The Island Grove class track meet showed notable gains by local boys under capable coaches. McKenney dominated sprints with top times in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while Gladstone and Cooper led field events, and Copeland topped middle distance races as relay results crowned Juniors ahead of Seniors and Freshmen.
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Island Grove Park
Longmont
McKenney
Balch
Atkinson
Comer
Gladstone
Cooper
Reynolds
Sawyer
Copeland
Morrison
Local Man Archie Younger Found Drowned Near Glenwood Springs
Archie Younger, missing for three months, was found by ranchmen in Mitchell Creek two miles from Glenwood Springs. He had taken steps to avoid identification before drowning himself.
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Daily Tribune
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Archie Younger
Mitchell Creek
Decoration Day Fire Companies Plans
The various fire companies appoint committees to decorate graves on Decoration Day. Hose companies will honor departed members and families. Funds come from entertainments hosted by the companies. Tribune ads yield results.
Grand Army in Trinidad Elects Officers and Holds Parade
The Grand Army of the Republic in Trinidad held a grand parade and elected officers. John W. Wingate of Durango named Colorado Wyoming department commander, with Dexter Sapp Gunnison and H Burt Colorado Springs receiving compliments. Next encampment set for Grand Junction, retiring leader H C Watson honored. Daughters of Veterans and Sons of Veterans elected officers, with delegates named for Salt Lake meeting.
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Tribune
Trinidad
John W. Wingate
Durango
Colorado-Wyoming
Dexter T. Sapp
Gunnison
H. Burt
Colorado Springs
Frank Baldwin
Boulder
Grand Junction
H. C. Watson
Greeley
Daughters of Veterans
Fannie E. Knight
Pueblo
Emma Walker
Denver
Eva Nye
Fort Collins
Hazel Reed
Eleanor Freeman
Watson
Sons of Veterans
George L. Hooker
Penver
J. L. Cheney
Canon City
M. M. St. Clair
Fort Colling
H. C. Grant
R. R. Cooper
H. L. Bowman
Kenneth A. Coon
Mary E. Anbott
Mollie Brennimen
Port Collins
Etta Kerns
Windsor
Florenece Piercem
Ella Jensen
May Gooding
Clara Burroughs
J. A. Case
Mazie McDowell
Ladies of the
Grand Army of the Republic of the
Department of Colorado
Wyoming
Luin Reed
Carolina Clancey
Clara Courtney
Sadie Fisher
Cheyenne
Mary Wertz
Rifle
Ella Galloway
Aspen
Ida J. Robers
Mattie Knox
Cripple Creek
Laura Geinder
Monte Vista
A. K. Clark
Local Bankers Back Denver Laramie Line Aims
Local bankers and commission men in Laramie discuss funding for the Denver Laramie line. They expect doubling contributions and pledges up to 250000 dollars for a route through Greeley to Severance with freight-charge benefits. Commitments hinge on early finalization and road approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver-Laramie
Commission
Greeley
Laramie
Viewing Mercury: Best Evening Moment With Young Moon
Planet Mercury is visible this evening during its greatest elongation from the sun. Look west just after eight o’clock to spot a bright reddish star-like body near the young crescent moon, with Beta Tauri nearby.
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Mercury
Catholic Church Property Sold At Prime City Corner
J M B Petrikin becomes owner of the old Catholic church corner Ninth avenue and Tenth street in a 14000 dollar deal. The structure may be kept until the new church is ready, with Father Casey traveling to Denver to finalize papers.
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J. M. B. Petrikin
Ninth Avenue
Tenth Street
Father Casey
Denver
Casey
Ault School Principal Resigns for Police Magistrate Post
Prof. E. L. Howett resigns as principal of the Ault schools to become police magistrate of Ault. He declined another year as principal, preferring to pursue law. At a town board meeting, A. L. Davis was named mayor pro tem.
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Ault
E. L. Howett
Howett
A. L. Davis
Fort Lupton Beats Kuner Team 21 to 6 in Sunday Game
The Good Team at Lupton Fort Lupton defeated the Kuner team of Denver by 21 to 6 at home. Fort Lupton had previously beaten Longmont and Co L of Denver and continues a strong run this season.
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Fort Lupton
Kuner
Denver
Longmont and Co. L
Denever
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Pure Food Commission
Clonian Entertainment
Thales
Scorchers
Omes
Neill Lumber Office
H. S
Grand Army
Department OF
Colorado and Wyoming
J. M. Ferguson
Salt Lake
Catholic Church
Price
Lupton
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