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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
4
Co. H Wolfe manager announces subscription rates for the Greeley office located at 722 Seventh Street Greeley Colorado TELEPHONE GREELEY 5 Subscribers are advised to renew or adjust their accounts under the new terms with prompt payments requested to support local service.
The editorial urges stronger curriculum emphasis and practical studies, with drawing and business education in the new high school. It calls for more library books, expanded playground facilities, a director of physical education, sanitary drinking fountains, proper cleaning, and screened windows. It concludes with a recommendation of class size not exceeding thirty per teacher and support for superintendent plans under prudent funding.
The new city administration began with open acts, held in view of the electorate. The council carefully weighed applicants, showing clear divides on some posts, while many picks received unanimous support for proven efficiency.
The article lauds open council sessions with public access as a businesslike approach. It argues residents may observe city officers’ work, compares city admin to a business with a superintendent, and predicts future meetings will run smoothly with little disruption from general crowds.
Nearly 100 leading Weld County residents and hundreds more business farmers and professionals met for a county wide "get together" ride. The event broadened views and aimed to knit towns closer through the Weld County Commercial Club, promoting cooperation and gentleness over bare profit.
State Press notes Lorimer will again be investigated by the U S senate and likely face consequences. It cites Bayfield Blade and Lamar Sparks on Pueblo’s enduring democracy and compares Wilson and Roosevelt to symbols. It also points to the Maine municipal elections showing a democratic wave with six mayors elected.
The Leadville Herald-Democrat reports Senator Lorimer faces questions about his path to the Senate but asserts he has no plan to resign or quit. He emphasizes commitment to serving the country and continuing in office.
Mr and Mrs Henry T West honor a testimonial from 200 old residents printed April 21 1911 in Caldwell Ida The couple aged 87 call the gift the cap sheaf of all and pledge to pass it to their descendants with pride in a letter thanking Burton D Sanborn Charles H Wheeler and Charles A White and the committee
In Grand Junction the referee ruled that the Grand river water rights for the High Line ditch date from 1908, giving power and ditch companies more water while limiting government claims. The 1,409 cubic feet awarded to power interests covers 50,000 acres, with further talks upcoming before District Judge Shackelford.
A local story recounts four Greeley girls who thwart a man described as bold and leering by pinning him with hatpins. He flees down the street as the quartet pursues shouting a vow to jab his eye. The tale closes with the man heading to a warmer clime.
Governor John Shafroth vetoed the Durfee water commissioner measure saving Colorado from $300 000 in annual expenses for salaries and deputies. He notes counties already cover costs and fear of sending the bill to the state treasury if the plan were adopted.
Edward T Briggs of Greeley Colo filed application No 9635 to lease school lands described as section 16 township 5 north range 64 west Weld County Colo The notice states no other lease applications will be considered after May 18 1911 and is signed by B L Jefferson Register State Board Land Commissioners First Plaintiff in Greeley Tribune May 1911 last publication May
Mr and Mrs C E Clark entertained with a dinner party at their home on Wednesday evening. The guests included the Congregational choir quartet and several others. Spring blossoms adorned the room and an elaborate dinner was served. Attending were Mr and Mrs D B Gray, Mr and Mrs Rea Cousens, Mr and Mrs F P Matthews, Rev John Doane, J OC Kendel, Miss Nena Hanna, and Miss Ethel Scott.
J. T. Clough filed his intention to run for the school director vacancy. He was appointed two weeks ago to fill the chair left by W. C. Thomas and agreed to stand in the spring May election. Friday was the deadline for filing intentions.
The Bayfield Blade notes some Texas real estate men may waste an unseized chance if they fail to capture solid business from soldiers stationed nearby.
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