Greeley boosters begin second northern Weld trip
The Greeley mercial club launches its second Get Acquainted tour to Weld county, with eleven autos carrying business leaders led by Frank Matthews. They tour northern towns to promote a greater Greeley, collecting and sharing information for Saturday’s Tribune report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bell
Pat Purcell
W. H. Gi
B. HB. McClenahan
Colorado
Maine
Georgia Pine
Greeley
Ason
Weld
Tribune
Frank Matthews
Tle
Growers Will Not Lose On Bad Beets
Reports from northern Colorado indicate the beet crop is mature and out of danger. The crop will yield growers around 5 million dollars with higher tonnage than last year, though sugar percentage may be lower due to heavy rains. Growers keep the same price per ton, profiting from volume while manufacturers absorb the sugar-content drop.
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Colorado
Avear
Young Women Study Alaska and Korea With Westminster Guild
The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian met at Miss Helen Searing’s home Thursday. Twenty members attended as the group planned Alaska studies for the first half of the year and Korea for the second half. Members shared news about the snowy north and a social hour followed with refreshments.
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Westminster Guild
Helen Searing
First Presbyterian
Alaska
Korea
Gold Prospecting Rumors Near Cham bers Lake Colorado
Local chatter says Greeley men consider prospecting around Cham bers Lake about sixty miles north of Greeley. John Zimmerman reports renewed volcanic activity at the sunken crater and steam from fissures while crossing the area with his son. Experts call the Denver Republican tale of rich gold deposits in the lake region a hot air story.
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Greeley
Chambers Lake
John Zimmerman
Poudre Canon
Denver
Papers At S S Convention In Weld County
The Weld County Sabbath School association opened its annual convention at United Presbyterian church with strong attendance. Delegates from out of town schools attended. The planned stereopticon lecture by Rev. B. E. Payne was cancelled due to his illness. Prof. A. G. Gordon spoke on The International Graded Course. Rev. J. M. Wylie outlined Bible history and study. Rev. F. D. Crook and Rev. Miller spoke on memorization and its value. The county missionary report was presented. Tonight Rev. Joshua Gravitt of Denver will discuss Johns a Student of Child Nature. sessions move to the Methodist church.
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Weld County Sabbath School Association
United Presbyterian Church
BE. Payne
Payne
A. G. Gordon
J. M. Wylie
F. D. Crook
Miller
Evenios
Joshua Gravitt
Denver
Johns
Methodist Church
Pittsburg Wins Opening World Series Game
Pittsburg records a historic one game crowd of over 50 000 as the Pirates topple Detroit in the first World Series contest. Bets run high with more than a million dollars changing hands while Barney Dreyfuss backs Pittsburgh to win the series. Detroit, two time defending champions, must regroup to stay in contention. The score by innings follows.
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Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Pirates
Detroit
Trinity Guild entertained at Igo home
Members of the Trinity Guild of Trinity Episcopal church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Igo's country home. Thirty three attendees enjoyed autumn decor and a pumpkin themed display with plates and finger bowls. The gathering was described as much enjoyed by all.
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Trinity Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
Henry Igo
Ticket Man and Miss Effie V. Custer Plan Eastern Trip
Ticket agent Ticket Man and his sister Miss Effie V. Custer depart in a few days for a three week vacation to the east. They will stop first at Manhattan Kansas, then visit Chicago Washington New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland and St. Louis.
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J. O. Custer
East
Manhattan
Kan
Effie V. Custer
Chicago
Washington
New York
Boston
Buffalo
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boosters Celebrate First Snowfall Marking Progress
The first snowstorm of the year hit Ault shortly after 1 pm lasting about fifteen minutes. Residents called it a smart little flurry and a sign of local progressiveness. The town prides itself on being among the first in the district with snowfall.
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Ault
Greeley Spuds Face Market Quality Crisis
The Greeley district exports report the current potato crop poor in quality with heavy scab and inferior sorting. Warnings from Denver Field and Farm editor W. Harbour urge better soil use with alfalfa and reduced acreage to protect Greeley prestige, noting even delivery men prefer western slope and mountain tubers.
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Greeley Produce Company
Colorado Produce Exchange Companies
Greeley District
Greeley
Pield
Denver
Flareo
Durango Officials Tour Greeley Water System
Durango city leaders visited Greeley to study the waterworks as they plan a local system. Mayor G. M. Houston and city officials hosted the delegation, including water and sewer superintendent Thomas Smith and A. B. Nelson, among others.
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Greeley
Durango
G. M. Houston
Phalles
Thomas Smith
A. B. Nelson
Vity
Youth fined for selling bottled goods find work in Greeley
Mer e Youth is fined 150 for selling bottled goods as farmers in Greeley seek labor. Within an hour Friday office calls from spud growers rise, with about 600 men employed in three days. Employers report labor shortage as spud pickers earn 2.50 dollars per day plus board or contract work.
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Greeley
Marsha
Willliams
Old Beet Road Cut Off For Engine House Construction
LaSalle October 8 Old road to the beet dump inaccessible due to trenches for a new engine house. The noncounty road forces teams to circle a block to reach the dump causing unloading delays. Locals expect the dump site to move before next season as LaSalle handles the county's largest beet tonnage. Ground work on the round house started days ago. Sadie Miller travels to Fort Collins to cater for Mrs. H A Edmonds party.
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Daily Tribune
LaSalle
Round House
Sadie Miller
Fort Collins
H. A. Edmonds
Greeley Farmers Expand Pea Acreage for Canning
Greeley farmers plan to plant 2,000 acres of peas for canning next season doubling this year while pea yields net as high as 85 to 95 dollars per acre for some growers. About 1,100 acres near Greeley yielded around 42,000 dollars. The tomato harvest is also reported as county’s largest ever with strong net per acre expectations.
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Greeley
LaGrange Club Hosts Reading and Library Donation Night
Mrs John Gladstone entertained LaGrange Country Club members at her home. They finished Myrtle Reed novel Flower of the Duca and donated it to the school library. Roll call noted current events. A short Halloween program is planned for next meeting.
Eaton's Eleven Set to Face Greeley in Big Grid Tilt
Greeley High hosts Eaton High at 2:30 pm in a preview of a tough schedule ahead. Eaton Coach H E B Black leads a veteran lineup as local fans expect an easy win despite Cheyenne High’s potent challenge.
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Eaton
Greeley High School
Greeley
Cheyenne High School
Drunk liquor sales prompt local crackdown in Greeley
Ben Carter an 18 year old was fined 150 dollars and costs after a county court judge found him guilty of selling liquor without a license. The city has seen a spike in intoxicated arrests and liquor sales, though freight shipments into the city have declined in the past three weeks. Police note the higher local sales despite fewer consignments, and authorities suspect Carter acted as an agent for others with potential higher penalties if pursued.
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Ben Carter
George H. Bradfield
Greeley
Carter
Youths Used to Distribute Liquor in Greeley Say Investigators
Investigators believe youths are used to run illicit liquor in Greeley. Ben Carter, 18, refused to plead but was convicted by his statements after arrest at a rooming house. Marshal Williams and Officer Brown provided strong evidence. Suspicions grow that liquor enters by routes beyond freight shipments. no clear proof yet.
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Greeley
Bradfield
Ben Carter
Carter
Marshal Williams
Brown
Sheriff's Office
Mrs L H McKinnie Guest at Phelps Home
Mrs L H McKinnie of Colorado Springs is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Phelps.
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L. H. McKinnie
Colorado Springs
Charles Phelps
Planned six room bungalow on Eleventh Ave above Eighteenth St
Wayne B Patterson plans an artistic six room frame bungalow on Eleventh Avenue above Eighteenth Street. It features rustic siding rough cast plaster a large 18 by 26 foot living room with a fireplace and built in seats. Two sleeping rooms will be upstairs and the estimated cost is about $4 000. Construction to start soon.
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Wayne B. Patterson
Eleventh Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Vaatage
Sunshine Girls Club Dwindles As Members Marry
The Sunshine Girls at Convention Hall Thursday night featured a lively ball, though only four of the original twelve remain as members wed. Prizes at the Lucky Thirteen club meeting went to Mrs. George Lambrecht and Mrs. Howard McDonald.
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Sunshine Girls
Daily Tribune
Fort Lapton
Lucky Thirteen
G. C. Bruce
George Lambbrecht
Howard McDonald
Sunshine Girls‘ Club
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H. E B. Black
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