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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1888
Page
4
In the injunction trial before Judge Robinson, the Lake canal case shows fifteen cubic feet per second suffice for domestic use of thirty seven families, yet 300000 gallons flowed where 600 barrels were needed. The court limits supply to two days weekly, one Sunday, encouraging storage in barrels or cisterns.
The paper notes Judge Robinson's Lake canal decision largely settles the water question, stating ditches were built for irrigation not domestic use. It calls out waste from domestic distribution as a general bar to wider adoption and mentions an unprinted letter from Mr Mead offering further views.
Republicans in Platteville opened their drive with a late Friday rally at Stanton's hall presided by Dr. Stradley. Hon. J. W. McCreery of Greeley spoke for 90 minutes on protection while Ed Clark and Fred Williams provided songs. The Weld County Republican Committee met to set August 14 for the county convention and to assign primaries for August 11 with delegate apportionments adjusted for several precincts. The issue also notes the Denver Journal of Commerce’s midsummer edition and Wyoming Fair premiums in Cheyenne.
Engineer Campbell critiques Judge Robinsons open ditch ruling on domestic water use. He compares Denver 1888 consumption, ditch capacities, and potential waste to argue that prior appropriation could be undermined. He urges Supreme Court review and notes issues about water commissioners. He signs as D W Campbell.
The Greevey Brick and Tite Co advertises drain tile from 3 to 12 inches and promotes tiling for wet seepage land, dykes, and culverts. A twenty percent discount is offered on all goods in store, with emphasis on large sizes for drainage projects.
Weld County Republican Central Committee calls a county convention at the Court House in Greeley on August 14 1888 at 11 am to elect 20 delegates to the State Republican Convention in Denver September 1 and to select delegates for Senatorial and Eighth Judicial District conventions. Also to elect a county chairman and precinct committeemen. Representation based on votes cast last November with five new precincts Nos 13 17 18 19 26.
The committee recommends precinct elections to elect delegates for the County Republican Convention on August 14 1888 be held in all precincts on Saturday evening August 11 at 7 at the regular precinct polling places. Unless the precinct committee directs otherwise, elections proceed as recommended. J M Freeman chairman.
The Republican State Central Committee of Colorado calls a state convention to meet in Denver on July 4, 1888 at 10 am to nominate candidates for state offices including governor, lieutenant governor, and supreme court judge. It will elect three presidential electors and a state central committee with representation by county totals. Secretary I N Stevens signs the notice.
An advertisement offers Shilohs Vitali zer as a positive cure for indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite with sale by J F Fezer. The copy uses period advertising language and presents a health remedy claim without medical endorsement.
Greeley Gun Club releases scores for the weekly shoot held Saturday in June and notes the next event will be August 10. The message also recalls the G A R excursion to St Louis via Wabash last year and promotes a Columbus trip with seats and Pullman accommodations through C M Hampson of Denver.
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