Hodgson Named Weld County Commissioner by Governor Shafroth
George Hodgson of Platteville is Weld County’s new commissioner succeeding R. W. De Vinny after a shift spurred by widespread endorsements from district and Democratic leaders. A respected farmer, Hodgson is noted for his progressive crops county record and clean personal life.
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George Hodgson
Shafroth
Weld County
Democratic Party
Platteville
Weld
R. W. de Vinny
DeVinny
Hodgson
Bolander
Commissioners’ Office
Milliken appoints Miss Lossie Wheaton town treasurer
Milliken voters see progress as Miss Lossie Wheaton, bank force member, is named town treasurer. Other officers named include C. A. Kuehnle marshal J. T. Messick police magistrate J. T. R. Miller clerk Benjamin Hill attorney Dr. Fuson health officer George Lethman engineer. The board will review Lethman contracts next Monday amid bond-issue disputes over water works obligations.
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Milliken
Lossie
Begin Work on Plant Johnstown Construction
Work begins on a new pea hulling plant in Johnstown with digging of a soft water well to support operations. Ground materials for the $15,000 plant will be delivered promptly and construction started at once.
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Johnstown
Seed Shortage Hits Home Gardeners Hard This Year
Seeds of all kinds are in short supply as prices rise sharply. Grass seed jumps from $2 to $4.50 a bushel, with other seeds similarly dear. Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, and Canada, longtime seed hubs, report only about half a crop last year due to scorching heat. Gardeners will face high costs and questionable quality on radish and other seeds.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Canada
Torpid liver alert signals remedy Herbine sale
Advert describes bad breath dizziness and a general malaise as signs of a torpid liver and promotes Herbine for liver activation blood vitality bowel regulation and renewed energy. Priced at 50c and sold by Gilbert Bros across three stores.
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Gilbert Bros
Felt Hat Saves Auto Tire Breakage On Rural Trip
LaSalle April 9. Chad Huffsmith, George Briggs, and Sheriff Mea on a trip near the McAfee ranch. A tire blowout occurred. Huffsmith improvised a patch with his felt hat and a shoe string. The hat was fastened to cover the blowout, allowing the trio to reach Kersey and repair the hinges.
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LaSalle
Chad Huffsmith
George Briggs
Sheriff Mea
McAfee Ranch
Huffsmith
Miles F
Kersey
Mother of Invention
Geo Briggs
Charlie
Hsmith
Sam Afee
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Union Pacific Opens New Omaha Headquarters Building
U P Headquarters completes opening of a 12 story brick and steel building at Fifteenth and Dodge in Omaha. The modern skeleton steel structure rises 173 feet, with granite base, Bedford stone exterior, gray terra cotta trim, and quartz oak Colorado marble interior. The facility covers about eight acres of floor space, houses 22 motors, three boilers, eight elevators, and cost roughly 1.5 million dollars.
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U. P
Union Pacific Railroad
Pany
Fifteenth and
Dodge Streets
Omaha
Dodges
Fifteenth At
Maine
Colorado
Kersey Club Plans Talks by Weld County Speakers
Kersey April 9. A Kersey Commercial club directors meeting set a schedule of speakers for upcoming monthly meetings. Prof. Waplon from State Agricultural College will discuss poultry while Senator D E Carpenter and A G Madden address the Carpenter and Weld county road bills respectively. A woman instructor from the college may lecture on domestic science and space in the Weld county pamphlet will be secured to promote the district.
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Kersey
Kersey Commercial
Weld County
Waplon
State Agricultural College
D. E. Carpenter
Carpenter
A. G. Madden
Weld
First ship of Johnstown sheep sails to eastern markets
The first shipment of sheep from Johnstown went out this morning with 5000 head. They traveled over the Great Western road to Milliken, connected with Union Pacific freight from Fort Collins, and headed to eastern markets via LaSalle. The route promises significant time and cost savings for farmers.
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Johnstown
Union Pacific
Great Western
Milliken
Fort Collins
LaSalle
Wrestler Out Again Eaton April 9
George Jones, a farmer from the west, returns to town after four months, having been laid up with a bad ankle from an impromptu wrestling match. He enjoys the sport and vows to continue despite the injury, signaling a renewed interest in wrestling and social visits with friends.
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Eaton
George Jones
Here
Mr. Jones
Jones
Bank examiner inspects Platte Valley Bank in Fort Lupton
The state bank examiner is in Fort Lupton to review Platte Valley bank affairs as it prepares to open for business tomorrow. Joe Gorman will build a meat and ware room for A. G. Johns who runs a grocery in the Gorman building. City water connections rise with 26 taxpayers tying into mains in the last two weeks.
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Fort Lupton
State Bank Examiner
Platte Valley Bank
Joe Gorman
A. G. Johns
Gorman
First Election at Gilcrest April 9 at Gilcrest
Gilcrest holds its municipal election with voters casting ballots by 1 PM. The single slate supports W. K. Gilcrest for mayor and C. C. Warden F. C. Mayes J. M. Rogers M. Rogers F. J. Alexander for trustees, as parties report 18 ballots counted so far.
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Gilcrest
W. K
Windsor Names New Officers
Windsor, April 9. At the first meeting of the new town board Jesse Forbes and T. C. Smith were re elected town marshal and town attorney respectively. Dr. J. E. Bartz was appointed health officer and R. R. Kirk named town plumber. J. L. Perking is town clerk and W. E. Hickman town treasurer. George Frye serves as mayor with trustees Robert Bates Lou McCulough Dr. Nelson Co B Charles S G Fuller and Lewis Kern. The board will complete the auditorium of the town hall.
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Windsor
Jesse Forbes
T. C. Smith
J. E. Bartz
R. R. Kirk
J. L. Perking
W. E. Hickman
George Frye
Robert Bates
Lou McCulough
Dr. Nelson
Co. B
New Officers Appointed as La Salle Town Board Convenes
La Salle April 9. The new town board appointed T. W. Olson clerk R. B. Carpenter treasurer Dr J E Vance health officer and W E Keyes town attorney. Committees named Finances printing judiciary and ordinances ditches irrigation building and lights. Board voted 200 for ditch work and approved renting two shares of Union ditch water enabling lawns and trees for La Salle residents. Board members: David Stewart mayor A A Austin E J Davis James Stewart John Behrens R B Carpenter J W Cheek.
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James A. Stewart
John A. Behrens
R. B. Carpenter
J. W. Cheek
James H. Stewart
Union Ditch
la Salle
David Stewart
A. A. Austin
E. J. Davis
James Stewart
John Behrens
Kersey Elects New Town Board and Appoints Committees
At a joint meeting the retiring and incoming boards selected officials for the new year in Kersey. L B Tucker named committees on Finances and Printing, Fire Department, Streets and Alleys, Ditches, Judiciary, Sewers and Drains, and Buildings and Electric Lights. New town officer roles include E DeWolfe as town clerk and G P Williams as town treasurer. The board directed J L Ewing to open McIntyre Street and planned cement side parks and crossings soon.
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Kersey
L. B. Tucker
Truhart
Spaulding
Corsberg
Sterling
Murphy and
Murphy
Niner
Camp Ready for Work Near Severance for Northward Grade
The D L and N W grading camp remains at Severance awaiting word to resume building the grade north to Wyoming coal fields. Some crews moved to Platteville last week for line repair and will return within ten days for the planned, important work.
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Severance
Wyoming
Platteville
Daken Addresses Farmers Union Meeting in Eaton
Albert Daken of Longmont spoke to the Farmers Union in Eaton on Saturday focusing on cooperative marketing of crops. A large turnout of women attended the meeting in the W. O. W. hall. The next gathering is set for two weeks hence.
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Daken
Eaton
Albert Daken
Longmont
Farmers’ Union
Mr. Daken
W. O. W. Hall
Third Runaway at Evans Evans April 8
Fred Kinsinger nearly joined two prior runaways in Evans when his horse bolted a cart down the street. It halted in the business district with no injuries and the wagon intact.
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Evans Evans
Fred Kinsinger
Fred
Foley Kidney Pills Boost Health Says Helena Man
M D Boardman of 073 West Main Helena Mont says at almost 79 he has spent hundreds on medicines but gained more from Foley Kidney Pills than all others. Details offered on request. For sale by Gilbert Bros at three local stores Park Place Opera House Block and Sterling Building.
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M. D. Boardman
West Main Street
Helena
Mont
Foley
Gilbert Bros
Park Place
Opera House Block
Sterling
Dainty Dresses Highlighted in Artful Apparel Collection
The ad touts garments that merge beauty and utility, praising the line and quality of apparel made from artful materials. It cautions against duplicating these dresses due to high costs and encourages buyers to view the collection to save on prices.
Wash Dresses for the Child Brand of Ready to Wear Garments
Mothers are urged to find ready to wear wash dresses for their girls, with pride taken in displaying these garments. The notice emphasizes convenience and suitability for children, inviting shoppers to view the selection.
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Kersey Club
Tribune
Cullen
CoLeanse
Cahill
Denver, Laramie
Now
Janus
Denver Lupton Plattey
Lasalle Evans Greeley Eaton
Ault Cheyenn
Denver
Boulder Loveland
Collins
Greeley
Ene P.m
Denver Celery Vale
Tracey’ Ille
Hodson Milliken
Norms Greeley Union Pach
Bo & Southers
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