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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
4
The piece urges unity amid factional squabbles and notes public concerns in Greeley and Weld County. It mentions mayor naming, a Sunday game accusation against Greeley ball team, Denver accusing commissioners of misusing funds, Littleton's 90 day dog confinement order, and a jab about reading ability of local dogs.
A call to order a ballot sequence begins with the cooks after approving a rest for overworked mail carriers. The motion directs the first vote to be on the cooks.
A Colorado town debates rival claims over Greeley’s post office receipts with Fort Collins praising Normal girls as key prosperity drivers. The editorial notes the appeal of Normal maids and urges appreciation from the community while humorously asking them to remind locals of their value.
Down in Prowers county today nearly every able bodied man there is putting in a day's work on the roads. More than a thousand farmers volunteer to improve local roads at no county cost. Officials hope the county will have the best roads in the state after today.
A proposal suggests adopting a comprehensive plan to upgrade Weld County highways to first class status. Advocates urge public involvement to realize the improvement program and improve road standards across the county.
The Denver program giving away trees for Arbor Day shows demand far exceeding supply, signaling homeowner eagerness to beautify. Greeley should consider a similar plan to replace cottonwoods with better varieties, with modest annual costs and lasting civic impact. The city could provide trees and assist residents, boosting long term appearance.
A reflective opinion piece contrasts springlike calm with the rush of news and world events. It ponders how mood shapes writing, noting how today’s literary gems may be out of step with tomorrow and that yesterday’s fine day may not endure in readers’ memories.
A compilation of clipped quotes from state and regional papers mocks political appeals. The mused lines lampoon newspaper influence on legislation and warn of local fiscal losses from Boulder’s dry move affecting Fort Collins travel costs.
A Rocky Herald item urges readers to direct their estates to the foreign mission society to keep funds from exiting the United States after death.
Durango Democrat paints Walker as a model of what peon railroad transportation could do for Colorado's lawmakers, praising his stance and record. The remark frames Walker in optimistic terms within a broader transportation policy debate.
A Durango Democrat quote suggests certain stories circulate to be canted or constrained to control information. It reflects media ethics and the practice of shaping public discourse through selective reporting.
The Manzanola Sun notes if Governor Shafroth followed all the counsel on the senatorial matter his actions would resemble a pinwheel in constant rotation.
Florence Ex Parte voices doubt about appointing an indiscriminate reformer to city leadership arguing that a broad minded man is needed to handle major municipal prosperity.
Steamboat Pilot reports the Denver council nears passage of a law mandating bread baked in the city meet legal weight. Numerous men testify about their wives first loaves to support the measure.
A snippet from the Alamosa Empire reflects on a man who loses a jimcrow office race and borrows solace from the belief that the result will make no difference a thousand years hence.
Mrs. Riddle, the lone Republican woman member of the house, distributed red hot candy on April Fool's Day. Many members failed to recognize the intended joke amid the playful stunt.
A Missouri man has vowed not to shave until William Jennings Bryan is elected president and is reportedly keeping his pledge. If he lives long enough he may outdo Bluebeard in facial hair.
The Saguache Crescent notes the governor seeks direct primaries, predicting success given his effort in the last campaign. A Trinidad Chronicle-News quip recalls a goat as the culprit feeding on Governor Wilsons morning newspapers, remarking the animal has long been at it like a literary digest.
A Pueblo Democrat quotation notes physicians dying from germ experiments while thousands of Frenchmen lose lives in battle. It adds that several states passed drastic game laws this spring and a Nebraska man reportedly jailed for kicking a feather duster during closed season, per the Durango Democrat.
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claims to revive bald heads by destroying germ parasites at the roots and nourishing the hair. The product, lightly scented and non staining, comes in 50¢ and $1.00 bottles and is offered with a money back guarantee if it fails to relieve scalp irritation, dandruff, and hair loss.
Chester Churchill Howard died of pneumonia at his home four miles north of the city. He would have turned thirty on the tenth of the month. Son of Albert and Mrs. Howard, brother of Albert L. Howard and Mrs. Sarah Howard Johnson of New Windsor Colorado, he was a beloved neighbor and an Independent thinker and worker who loved farming and his animals. His loss is deeply felt by the community.
Sale notes list items including Chinese Ring Neck pheasant by Edw Fuqua Route 1 Greeley contact phone Red for sale Best two room tent in Greeley contact Franklin 794 for sale Second hand bug kries and rebuilt spring wagons at R L Orrs Shop 816 7th street.
Barred Rock eggs priced at $2 per 15. Booth led by first cookerel at county fair and poultry show. Additional stock eggs sold at $1.25 from same flock, with slight scoring discount. F Steele contact Red 6.
Local notice offers pasture and stock care services by F Moss with contact Locust 462. The ad mentions pasture access and ample water supply for livestock, indicating ongoing farm consultations for improved grazing.
The obituary notes Mr. Howard a Greely High School alumnus who married Miss Lennie Foster around age twenty one. He left two young sons Harold eight and Lewis four, and a large crowd attended the funeral on the third day, with many giving flower emblems. The community expresses sympathy to the widow, children, and his parents.
Mrs Carrie Petty wife of Guy Petty died Tuesday evening at 619 Tenth avenue after a brave illness. Survived by husband mother sister and two brothers with another sister in St Louis. Born in Molino Missouri 25 years ago she came from Texas three years ago seeking relief. Funeral services will be at home at 9 oclock Thursday morning and the body will be taken to Missouri for burial.
Mrs Harry Thompson entertained Fortnightly Music club ladies Monday afternoon. Schubert studied. Mises Luna Smith presented a life paper on Schubert. Members performed an excellent program of his compositions. Next meeting at Mrs Chester Scott with season’s final meeting and officer elections.
The Greeley and Northern Railway and Utility Company a corporation hereby dissolves its existence under applicable law. The dissolution action completes in accordance with corporate procedures and all debts obligations and assets will be settled as required by governing statutes.
The Greeley and Northern Railway and Utility Company dissolved by stockholders and board action. All corporate properties franchises and assets were transferred to another corporation. Dated at Greeley Colorado March 15 1911. George J. Spear president Alfred Riley secretary.
Administratrix Elizabeth Doten of Weld County Colorado announces a court hearing at the Weld County Court House in Greeley on May 1 1911 at 10 o clock to adjust claims and collect debts. All claimants and debtors must attend or pay promptly. Dated March 28 1911 in Greeley. Walter K K Biles Attorney. First publication in Greeley Tribune 1911, last publication April 20.
William James of Denver Colorado files February 25 1911 to contest Homestead Entry No 0 9978 for NW quarter Section 6 Township 6 North Range 62 West 6th Principal Meridian. Contest claims lack of residence no improvements abandonment and land in original state. Contes cant must answer within twenty days after fourth publication or entry canceled. Everett Owens attorney Denver Colorado.
In Weld County Colorado on March 27 1911 J Petrikin filed a petition in this court to determine rights title and interest in the lands of Jennie Eaton Petrikin deceased. The notice names J M B Petrikin and any potential heirs or grantees and directs all persons with a claim to appear. The petition seeks a ruling on who holds interests in the decedent's Lands Tenements and Hereditaments.
Court in Greeley Colorado set a hearing for May 25 1911 to determine the heirship and descent of the Jennie Baton Petrikin estate. The petition seeks to transfer all tenements and property derived from Jennie Eaton Petrikin to J X Petrikin, confirming sole heir status and lawful descent.
Public Trustee of Weld County announces sale of property in Grover Colorado to satisfy a promissory note of James A Beatty and Jennie M Beatty. The deed of trust dated February 28 1910 secures principal and interest on the note. Sale set for May 9 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the public location.
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