Local slate lists candidates for county and state offices
Community voters are presented with a slate including School Superintendent Lafayette Ryan Evans, County Assessor T. A. Lewis Platteville, County Coroner J. M. Peterson Greeley, District Commissioner Chris Nelson Eaton District 3, State Senator W. L. Clayton Greeley, Representatives A. R. Morrison Johnstown and G. M. Houston Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Ryan
Evans
T. A. Lewis
Platteville
J. M. Peterson
Greeley
Chris Nelson
Eaton
T. L. James
Kersey
W. L. Clayton
A. R. Morrison
Johnstown
G. M. Houston
Weld County Democrats Seem Poised to Gain Ground
The outlook for Weld county and state Democratic candidates grows brighter daily with strong bids for sheriff and governor. Senator Clayton appears nearly assured of reelection, Geo M Houston’s odds are about two to one, while Taylor is expected to win congressman at large and Shafroth may help unseat McDonald. A voter education drive on marking ballots is underway to prevent GOP upsets.
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Weld County
Clayton
Geo. M. Houston
Poe
Taylor
John Shafroth
Jesse F. McDonald
Philadelphia
McGraw Priddy Contract Suit Appeals Justice Court
The case of C. E. McGraw of Ault versus L. N. Priddy of Pierce was appealed from Justice Wm. W. Hart. A September 28 trial with three jurors awarded McGraw $235.29 for a hotel project contract that allegedly failed to meet specifications.
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McGraw-Priddy
C. E. McGraw of
Ault
L. N. Priddy
Pierce
Justice of the Peace
Wm. W. Hart
Wing
McGraw
Priddy
Humor and Philosophy in Daily Life Echoes
A collection of wry aphorisms on labor reformers gossip laziness and desire. The quips compare public enthusiasm to memory and note the irony of a world where a joyous heart accompanies good digestion and a world beater wife is preferred to a working spouse.
Break in On a Bore With Your Life Story Therapy
A poem advises countering a bore’s endless chatter by interrupting with a vivid personal life tale. It urges starting from birth, detailing boyhood melodies and heroic deeds to overwhelm the listener. The tactic is harsh but framed as the cure to end the torment.
He Wants to Marry Heiress Despite Past Marriage
A man seeks to wed an heiress while facing a social snag his past creates. He already married a heiress six months prior, leaving him with an obstacle few understand. The conversation weighs social norms and personal appeal in cautious terms.
Modern Days Humourous Exchange Skits Wealth and Locals
A playful exchange mocks class and modern life with a millionaire wife and her maid, then jokes about an airship and an heirship. Another quip compares Dr Drugem’s impatience to his lack of patience, ending with a pun about a laundry opening.
Forecasts and fortunes in election predictions and birthday quips
A quixotic look at political forecasting notes crafted bets and straw polls, warning that clever predictions may mislead once votes are counted. The text contrasts pen and pad prognostications with unpredictable voter behavior and ends with a birthday joke about Mabel turning twenty one.
Food for the Tiger One Act sketch of a trader’s fall
A courtroom drama about a repentant embezzler, his widowed mother, and a just judge. The bucket shop keeper funds a luxurious life as the boy’s border line crime leads to hard labor. A stark critique of the board of trade’s temptations and moral weight.
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Board of Trade
Anona
Beiliff
Lasalle Street
Chicago
Hell
New Century Club Donates to Library Juvenile Dept
The New Century Club in the city presents $25 to the juvenile department at its regular meeting presided by Mrs J F Roche. Members discussed Washington Irving with Miss Sadie Miller hosting and Mrs Paul Challis delivering the afternoon paper. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Roche
Sadie Miller
Washington Irving
Paul Challis
8. A. Moore
Rip van Winkle
E. H. Abbott
Opposite Cures a Quip on First Impressions
A light verse exchange jokes about courting as a baldheaded man pities and pressuring romance. The dialogue mocks social misperceptions with a playful punchline about status and seating.
Cold Climb on Greenland He Enjoyed Yet Prefers Warmer
A playful verse notes a climber’s frosty ascent on Greenland’s ice and the bully time he had. It ends with a preference for a warmer climb overall.
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Greenland
Pert Paragraphs and Witty Observations
A collection of short quips about money, marriage, and love. Observations note that wealth affects wellbeing, desserts upset spouses, and constant talk tests peace. Humorous takes on vanity, infatuation, and insult contrast bluntly with the idea of timing and philosophy.
Joseph Newman Company at Greeley Opera House
Amusements feature the Joseph Newman Company presenting humorous songs and refined comedies at the Greeley opera house on Wednesday October 21. The Boulder Herald praised their previous Boulder appearance as entertaining, clean, elevating and full of wholesome fun with no objectionable content.
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Joseph Newman Company
Joseph Newman
Greeley Opera House
Boulder
Herald
Newman
Curran Opera House
Juggler Balances Books On Nose In Comic Exchange
A light humor piece shows a juggler asked to balance the books for the man who ran the shows. He balances them on the end of his nose. A boast about a baby genius ends in a punchline about colic at three months.
Misunderstood Hearts Question Husbands Love
A brief dialogue contrasts views on love and fidelity as two women discuss whether loving a husband is foolish and how the answer hinges on whose husband is involved. The exchange highlights humorous insights on marriage and affection.
Young Justice of the Peace Casts Lincoln Vote
Justice of the Peace Pressley aged twenty voted for Lincoln during his second election. He served with the fourth Iowa cavalry in Arkansas near Port Smith where a camp polling place was set up and votes sent to Iowa. The captain ruled that defeat of age by service made him eligible to vote for president.
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Lincoln
Justice of the Peace
Pressley
Fourth Iowa Cavalry
Arkansas
Port Smith
Iowa
Oberlin President Addresses State Normal Notes
President King of Oberlin University spoke at the State Normal school on The Fine Art of Living and prime conditions of living. The address urged self control and coordinated development of body intellect and emotions, stressing reverence for self and others. Guests included Dr. Bayley Dr. Herring and Mrs. McClean. Dr Hewitt presented Egyptian and Swiss artifacts from his field study. Professor Campbell named new assistant principal in the High School, joining from Cebu Philippines.
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King
Oberlin University
State Normal School
Frank Bayley
Plymouth Church
Denver
Herring
Home Mission Society
McClean
Young Woman's Christian Association
E. L. Hewitt
Archeological Department
Washington, D. C
Egypt
Hewitt
Switzerland
Geneva University
Henry A. Campbell
Campbell
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Oklahoma City
Kingfisher College
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
Povene Ga
State Normal Ool
Prohibitionists Protest Weld County Ticket Claim
Greeley Colorado October 15 1908 Prohibitionists protest a Weld county county ticket filed as nominations of the prohibition party The signatories deny authorization and oppose the use of the party name on that ticket G G Philip Henry Candilin J M Cameron Weld County Central Committee of the Prohibition Party
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Greeley
Colo
Weld County
Prohibition Party
Prohibitionists
Dony
G. G. Philip
Henry Candilin
J. M. Cameron
The
Birthday Surprise For Mrs George Smith
Mrs George Smith received a happy birthday surprise Wednesday afternoon when a group of ladies from the Bible class at Mrs C H Wolfe’s home took possession of her house. The visitors presented her with a framed watercolor by Mrs C H Wolfe, and after a social visit coffee and cakes were served. Guests included Mesdames J A Arbuckle C H Chandler B L Spurgin W J Ketley T T Wilson C H Wolfe and Miss Louise Seelbach.
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George Smith
Mrs. Smith
Mra. C. H. Wolfe
Mra. Wolfe
J. A. Arbuckle
C. H. Chandler
8. L. Spurgin
W. J. Ketley
T. T. Wilson
C. H. Wolfe
Louise Seelbach
Miss McCreery Entertains In Greeley Tea
Miss Mary McCreery hosted a pleasant afternoon for about twenty young ladies on Wednesday. They met Miss Rankin, a newcomer from the east spending winter in Greeley. Guests chose cards or fancywork while the guest of honor sang several selections. Refreshments featured a yellow and white color scheme with ices, cakes, and mint.
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Miss McCreery
Mary McCreery
Miss Rankin
East
Greeley
Fine Fall Spuds On Display In Greeley Window
The Arbuckle Purcell Land Co shows the season’s best fall potatoes raised by W C Filacher six miles east of Greeley. Forty three acres yield an average 400 bushels per acre on sandy soil with Mammoth Pearl spuds. fifty potatoes weigh 124 pounds. P A Hartung heads toward Kersey to survey lands recently sold to J F Carper of Denver for 193000. The land formerly belonged to Asa Sterling.
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Arbuckle-Purcell Land Company
W. C. Filacher
Greeley
P. A. Hartung
Kersey
J. F. Carper
Denver
Asa Sterling
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Greeley Daily Tribune
N. C. Meeker
Greeley Tribune Publishing Company
H. Wolfe
Charles Hansen Na Andrews
Seventh St
Colorado
Lore
William Jennings Bryan
John W. Kern
Supreme Bench
George W. Musser
Morton
Bailey
W. A. Hill
Harrison White
John F. Shafroth
Ss. R. F
Edward T. Taylor
J. B. Pearce
W. J. Galligan
Rhoady Kenehan
John T. Barnett
Katherine Cook
A. P. Anderson Dane
Staley
W. L. Weeley
Charles 8S
Thomas Dr
B. L. Jefferson
Sam Wheeler
Thomas Earhart
Dexter
Sapp
Regents of State University
Ralph Talbot
Ethelbert B. Adams
J. J. Downey
Windsor
By Duncan M. Smith
Mabel
Heart
Tribune
By Epwyn A. Nye
Edwin A. Nye
First National Bank
Greeley, Golo
Cannon
L. W. Hammerly
Greeley Cleaning
J. T. Miller
Phor A
Siz “Thay
Republican Justice
GEO. O. Ste
F. O. Hayne
Hackman
7Th Ave. Greele
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Union Tea
Weld
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