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Newspaper
Greeley Republican
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
2
Editorials note Mayor Mayher favors using No 3 ditch water to sprinkle streets while some Commercial club members back oil in part of the district. The Republican clarifies the plan, cites water costs, and endorses a practical, long term solution with public input.
The piece argues vacation time refreshes workers and boosts business, noting Eric’s Biscuit day revival growing into a permanent festival to put Eric on the map. It contrasts local pride with broader press questions about news quality outside Denver.
New York July 31 Mrs Elmer E Black of New York will depart in September for Geneva to attend the International Peace congress She is the first American woman invited in recognition of her peace work Queen Mary praised her gown presented at court this spring a artful white duchess satin gown embroidered with silver turquoise and rose diamonds
Catskill N Y July 31 Examination of the stomach of Miss Dorcas L Snodgrass Mount Vernon nurse whose body was found in Du Bois creek near here Sunday will be made to solve the mystery of her death. Coroner Dr Robert H Vandenburgh said verdict will not be rendered until contents are analyzed. Dr J F Rooney of Albany City Hospital reports first test failed to reveal cause. The fiancée Frederick Schmidt of Mount Vernon identified the body. Lieut Silverton suspects she fell overboard from the Albany night steamer near the creek mouth.
In Fort Collins on Monday Policeman J. C. Bales and his son Howard saved lives in two incidents. The father ingested drugs from a patent headache tablet and walked indoors for hours to avert danger. Later Howard rescued companion Elwood Holmes from drowning at Sheldon Lake after Holmes went under.
Washington July 31 The house passed a senate bill with minor amendments to authorize patents to entrymen on reclamation projects who meet homestead residence and cultivation requirements. Patents will carry liens to the government to secure deferred water right and construction charges, allowing patent issuance before the 10 year completion period.
Senator Burton of Ohio told the Senate that rising costs stem from broad progress and inequality across sectors, not just trusts. He warned conveniences now seen as necessities push costs higher, while luxuries rise faster than staples like cotton and sugar. He noted education and leisure drive demand, affecting the east side’s burden.
The notice from Weld county alerts readers that Paris green is priced at 17 cents a pound at Fezer's Drug Store. The Model Milling and Elevator Co announces readiness to provide their standard grinding and steam rolling service. Hobbs' Book Shop lists new sepia head studies and colored mountain views suitable for framing.
Mrs. Anna M. Mozart announces a new Los Angeles playhouse opening August 5 with a 1000 seat capacity. The manager says the rule against men is absolute and all staff including scene shifters and police will be women, claiming women can fill every theater role as efficiently as men.
A Denver period tirades warns beet growers of recurring webb worm outbreaks. Moths appear in July and webs form on leaves leading to worms feeding under leaf and stem. Early spraying advised to protect beets and prevent heavy losses per acre.
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