A View of the Legislature by Satiricus
Satiricus apologizes for his vote last fall and criticizes the legislature for overstepping, misrepresenting pledges, and approving costly measures. He details party manipulations in Denver, reflects on voting for one Democrat and two Republicans, and doubts a governor’s call for a special session. A land deal ties to Crow Creek with Woodruff & Mumper handling.
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Satiricus
Assembly
Boss Speer
Boss Evans
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Charles J. Hughes
United States Senate
Denver
General Assembly
Falal
Colorado
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Waite
A. J. Alien
Crow Creek
Woodruff & Mumper
Poudre River Channel Cut Near Eleventh Avenue
The Poudre River has fallen about a foot and a new cut at Eleventh Avenue by Senator Crayton will straighten the bend and shorten the river by about one half mile. A 500 foot long trench at three feet depth redirects flood waters. a Denver contractor builds a bridge with cofferdams and lays sixteen foot piles for solid pier foundations beneath gravel and soggy loam.
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Senator Crayton
Eleventh Avenue
Denver
Grover Freighthouse Shines in February 1909 Report
Grover's station agent reports February 1909 freight activity with ten carloads shipped: six of potatoes, one of hay, two of live stock, and one of wool. The prior February shows two spuds, no hay, one live stock, and no wool, highlighting growing local prosperity per the Grover Exchange.
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Grover
Grover Exchange
For Good of the Cause LaSalle Special
The Hungerford W C T U women supplied two hacks for use at the Evans election. The society members viewed this as a practical show of support for the anti-saloon party in the major election clash.
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LaSalle
Hungerford W. C. T. U
Evans
Spuds Hit 1.50 Mark Marked by Growers Association
The potato market climbs to 1.50 as the grower and buyer groups influence grading and prices. A 30 cent rise in two weeks follows the Eaton committee drafting by-laws and forming inspector rules to govern shipments and quality.
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Eaton
Messrs. and Losey
Bliss
Farmers Club
Growers Association
Commission Men’s Association
Potatoes in Greeley to be graded for pricing
The report notes a shift in labeling of spuds from Greeley to a graded system. First and second grades would set prices, with a possible third grade. The change signals tiered pricing for local potato shipments.
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Greeley
Isabel Churchill Leaves Federation for Simple Farm Life
From leading the state federation of Women’s clubs to farming near Greeley, Mrs Isabel Churchill now owns a five acre Delta road property half a mile from the city. Arcady, a six room house, red barn and chicken houses, reflects her shift to country living with her daughter.
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State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Greeley
Isabel Churchill
Delta Road
Snowball in the Eye Injures La Salle Boy
Master Stephen Herrington of La Salle was struck in the eye by a snowball thrown with excessive vigor near the schoolhouse on Tuesday. The accident left the eye badly inflamed and the boy out of school. officials say the incident was purely accidental.
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Stephen Herrington
la Salle
Stephen
Greeley Youth Wins Treasury Post with Baltimore & Ohio
Former Greeley high school student and current aide Harry Strong has been appointed to the treasury department of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad in New York City. He previously served as secretary to Frank Trumbull, president of the Colorado & Southern, until Trumbull's departure a month ago.
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Harry Strong
Greeley
Gmn
Treasury Department
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New York City
Frank Trumbull
Colorado & Southern
Protecting Cabbage From Flea Beetle Pests
Growers faced cabbage losses from flea beetles that damage seed leaves and kill young plants. Beetles jump away in sun, harming turnips and radishes too. Remedies include dusting with air stacked lime or insect powder, and using cheese cloth screens over beds to deter beetles at a cost around twenty cents per thousand plants.
Jones Seeks Divorce on Desertion Charge
Frank P. Jones has filed for divorce from Rachel M. Jones citing desertion as the cause. The couple were married at Norton Kansas in 1903.
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Frank P. Jones
Rachel M. Jones
Norton, Kan
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Greeley District
Billiken
Samy
Greeley National Bank
Alta
R. L. Hall
Rippin
Will and Shop
7Th St
Henry Candlin
Notary Publix Court
First National
Morris
Ned Nells
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