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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
4
Senator Owen argues for a constitutional amendment to elect U S senators by direct vote, noting widespread state support and expected swift action. He insists direct election would curb legislative corruption, reduce paralysis from senatorial contests, and favor universally acceptable nominees.
The Tribune announces a new series of editorials by laymen from Greeley. Writers will be recognized men in their fields and will contribute on vital community topics. Each piece will carry the author’s name and reflect varied viewpoints to broaden understanding.
The author extols optimism as vital for individuals and communities. Cheerfulness fuels success while pessimism harms trust. Colorado’s sunshine aids a positive outlook. Newcomers are drawn by local mood, and Greeley is praised for its pervasive optimism despite current blues.
The speaker lauds Greeley’s inborn optimism as key to its steady progress, contrasting it with neighboring towns where pessimism spreads. He asserts many travelers praise the town, while noting residents know neighbors suffer indigestion and expect improvement soon.
J. T. Clough is appointed to fill the vacancy created by W. C. Thomas’s resignation as county superintendent and school board member. Edwin Starkey elected president. Clough will serve until the May election with a likely bid for a five year term, while no other candidates have emerged. He is father of nine and known for his devotion to the city schools.
Eugene Dobbs died in Greeley hospital after a recent operation. His brother had died weeks earlier. the family moved here seeking health improvements for a tuberculosis sufferer. Eugene 30, funeral at Macy's parlors Tuesday, burial Linn Grove cemetery beside his brother.
The Greeley-Poudre irrigation project will resume with a large crew at the west portal of the tunnel. The Pierce lateral extension will be rushed and western district development accelerated. A monthly cash flow from the financing party ensures continuous work until completion.
J W Dillon addresses the Weld County Poultry Association on incubation as members hear a detailed paper. The session highlights practical incubation methods and brood management advice for local producers.
Weld County Poultry association discussed egg hatching at city hall with J. W. Dillon presenting. The piece advises on using good stock, proper moisture, and incubator practices, noting weather effects and room conditions. It suggests selecting vigorous, mostly free-range flocks and following incubator directions while considering hot air versus hot water machines.
Luxuriant hair can hide unhealthy conditions. Pull a hair to inspect the root bulb: white and shrunken indicates disease, pink and full signals health. Rexall 923 Hair Tonic is offered at 50¢ or $1.00, with a risk trial at The Rexall Store, The Gilbert Drug Stores.
Mr and Mrs H H Thurlby are enjoying a visit from her parents Mr and Mrs M A Nye of Kearney Nebraska.
A catalog of alarm boxes and phone districts with locations by street and avenue. Entries include Alarm boxes 92 94 115 117 125 131 132 134 164 165 174 and 174 and phone districts 112 113 114 124 126 155 178 195 312 across Ninth to Twenty-second streets and various avenues.
A Greeley resident urges readers to consider Doan's Kidney Pills after backache signifying possible kidney trouble. Mrs Alonzo Leedom of 766 Fifteenth Street recalls four years of pain relieved quickly by the product, praising renewed strength and elimination of fatigue. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Miss Nora Rugh and Clarence Abbott married Wednesday in a private ceremony at Dr. J A Davis home in University Park. The bride, a longtime Greeley resident, and Abbott, son of Mrs Minnie Abbott, plan to live in Aurora where he works as a state bank cashier.
The Peckham Grays defeated Evans 19 to 6 in a Sunday baseball game. A sizable crowd attended the contest.
The article lists committee assignments for Finance Judiciary Water works Fire department Streets and other boards. It then recounts city positions voted on by aldermen including city marshal supervisor city attorney water works superintendent police magistrate city physician and cemetery and ditch officers with vote tallies and salaries, noting delays on some minor appointments and a special session for fire department decisions.
The council discusses the fire department special order of business next Friday and grants a license for a new pool and billiard hall in the Orpheum theatre building at Seventh Street and Els Avenue.
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