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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
2
The Tribune notes the sudden downfall of Mayor Tom L. Johnson a famed Cleveland reformer once wealthy who owned utilities and street railways. It argues political life exposes risks to even celebrated figures and questions the system that makes public service financially ruinous.
During a hymn at St Peter's Church in Rickmansworth England a thrush swooped from the roof and settled on a hymn book in the congregation. The Jubilee Singers at the Congregational Church Friday evening come highly recommended and are sure to please.
A citizen labeled as the Town Buster mocks local enterprises and improvements while shopping by mail and having printing done elsewhere. The piece highlights a critical view of hometown skepticism and pursuit of outside services.
Mrs Dorothea Haaglin Hayden presents an interpretative reading of The Sunken Bell and an illustrated lecture on Modern Drama at the Normal school on Thursday and Friday evenings the 19th and 20th under Francescan and Clionian societies Tickets are 50 cents for both evenings or 36 cents for one The Modern World lauds her dramatic interpretation as richly expressive and thought provoking
The Mead town records grant Colorado Telephone a perpetual franchise to operate in the village with specified restrictions. The agreement requires no time limit be set for the franchise.
Chief Richmond of Connell Bluffs Iowa uses a boy police force to reform unruly youths without a juvenile court. The program makes boys feel valued, granting badges and duty while promoting responsibility and patriotism. The method aims to deter crime by giving each boy a chance to serve as a 'copper' and become a man through trust and a square deal.
A light quip notes that to learn a woman's age one should ask her sister in law, reflecting a humorous old time sentiment from the Atchison Globe.
An urging blurb promotes immediate personal happiness with a prompt to subscribe to the Daily Tribune. It emphasizes enjoying the present and not waiting for the future. The tone is salesmanlike and aimed at quick action.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports a record surge in sanatoria dispensaries and associations across the United States from September to October. By 1909 there are about 250 associations and 166 dispensaries, with beds scarce for the estimated 450,000 TB sufferers. President Roosevelt leads the national drive with 2,000 members and state groups totaling thousands more.
Rev Doane hails the Williams Jubilee Singers as premier in the country and urges attendance at Park Congregational church Friday night. He cites testimonials from Brooklyn church leaders praising their quality and uplifting purpose.
Real estate transfers documented by Weld County Abstract and Investment Co and various buyers and sellers. Listings include George Philip to Mary Groevener, J W Lowe to Frank Maddes, Frank Somerrille, Minnie Ketch, Leroe to Piattas, and multiple payments such as 1300 and 150 dollars. Names and parcel references appear with lot and block identifiers, dates, and partial descriptions throughout.
The Youth's Companion for 1909 showcases a Grandmother's Garden painting by Charles C Curran printed in a fine color calendar. The large calendar measures about eight by twenty four inches, with months arranged around the picture and carefully styled date figures.
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