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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
4
A lighthearted column urges readers to endure rough times with humor. It notes two weather extremes and compares public worry to a fretful child. The piece jokes that nature and tariffs cannot please every region at once and ends with a playful admonition to stop complaining.
The text reports that major private interests celebrate a win over Gif ford Pinchot over a policy allowing entry to about one-third of the state forest area. It frames the forest preservation fight as a clash between preservationists and those eager to exploit forest lands.
The piece denounces private interests pushing to open forest lands to filing, arguing homestead talk hides land fraud aims. It accuses supporters, cites California and Oklahoma frauds, and labels opponents and critics as traitors to the country amid a presidential order to oppose Roosevelt’s forestry policy.
In Greeley a Sunday evan gelistic meeting at United Presbyterian church sparked a “Say So” practice led by Dr. Orr. Attendees praised those who helped others, creating hopeful moments as people exchanged words or warm handshakes. The piece warns the habit may fade without daily practice.
A stylistic note from the era boasts Greeley as a proud city free of saloons. The quotation ends by clarifying that Greeley is not, in fact, a city as described, revealing a paradox in local rhetoric.
A local reader laments increasing drunkenness and saloon activity in Greeley and criticizes business leaders and officials for inaction. The piece urges a moral crusade against illicit liquor sales and questions voters' commitment to supporting city officials in stopping the problem.
The Normal School art club staged a Greek style show in the studio on Friday. Living pictures, music by Kendel's orchestra, and fifty rice paper lanterns transformed the space into a fairy bower. About 150 attendees enjoyed the Parthenon stage backdrop and a Panathenaia procession led by Greek maidens. Prof Ernesti promotes summer institute work and increases in school arts departments are anticipated.
The Eaton town board meeting produced key appointments including James Gault as city attorney Roger as marshal Rev James Sheppard as police magistrate and 150 trees for the new park. Thomas Leadbetter becomes street and water commissioner. Committees were named Finance judiciary ditch and park fire and police waterworks.
Town officials confirm Windsor will build the new town hall on the lot beside the electric light office after public pressure and a late push by rival factions. Voters gathered at Woodman Hall approving the original site previously paid for with a $100 down payment. The decision follows a recent election and is chaired by Thomas Leadbetter with M. Lair and Frod.
Ray Wilson was elected and installed as second lieutenant of Company D last evening. Major Williams of Denver oversaw the proceedings and remained in Greeley overnight. Williams serves as deputy assessor in Denver County, a position he has held for several years.
A healing salve by Chamberlains relieves burns and sore nipples and chapped hands. It allays pain almost instantly and, if not severe, heals without leaving a scar. Price 25 cents. For sale by all druggists.
Fairplay schoolhouse hosted Arbor Day events with tree plantings by pupils and teachers. An evening program included a comedy Our Awful Aunt and special music by Miss Olga Dahlgren and Miss Rose Dean, drawing an appreciative audience after a paid admission.
A local shop promotes a 20 percent discount on dress goods and introduces new spring suits. The store touts unmatched tailoring and high quality materials at moderate costs, inviting early customers to view the entire line during the sale.
A season of wash dresses is highlighted with an extensive range of styles. The article notes many patterns are unique and in high demand, urging readers to visit before the choicest designs are gone.
The W. C. T. U. held a regular meeting at Mrs. Dr. Lodwick’s home on Ninth Street. Parliamentary drills were led by Mrs. A. K. Clark and Elsie Devine spoke on scientific temperance in public schools, noting great progress.
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