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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
4
Notice details postal rates for trans weston mail at Greeley Colorado and second class. It states copies printed in this issue and that 1905 issue figures were under 2,100 with a 350 margin. It notes the Tribune press room and circulation lists are open to advertiser inspection at any time.
The writer notes accusations that the Tribune is “bought” for its stance on decency in politics and the square deal. It says the Tribune has not denied the charge and hints at an upcoming story on the subject next week.
A reader from Greeley sends a check and praise for the Tribune’s editing. The note commends editorial courage on local politics and municipal conditions while admitting occasional disagreement. The writer expresses enduring interest in local news and satisfaction with the paper.
Examination of land values shows the government overpaid for the senate office building site. Land between Pennsylvania Avenue and the hall, now under development, could be worth far less in private hands than the government paid. Estimates suggest a private purchase price near 350000 versus a government expenditure of 748000, with potential value around five million for the riverfront parcel.
The piece argues governments pay far more than private citizens for public property and maintenance. It cites Scotland's Glasgow after six years of municipal telephone losses, where the city relinquished the venture and turned it over to the post office. It concludes that soaking the government is a universal pattern.
The Oasis, remodeled under proprietor Camfield, is touted as a public benefactor project. Greeley readers are promised a hotel far superior to any in Colorado except for one in Colorado Springs and one in Denver. The Tribune urges adopting the Camfield name and notes substantial but not profit-driven improvements.
Secretary Wilson says the new federal meat inspection law only covers interstate slaughtering and packing plants. He notes state and local facilities handling purely local business are not subject to the act and urges local authorities to clean up those establishments. He cites filth and use of diseased animals in some noncovered plants.
Mr and Mrs James Herbert and their daughter from Illinois, guests of Mrs E Rudd in Big Bend, attended the Elk convention in Denver then toured Colorado. They praised Weld county farming districts and crop riches seen during long mountain excursions and drives before returning home. Anti Trust Binding Twine Red Front.
Bids sealed and due by August 6 1906 at 10 o'clock a m for remodeling the First Congregational church in Greeley. Plans and specs are on file at Greeley city hall. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. John Doane chairman building committee J B Patton clerk
An old advertisement promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states refunds if it fails and bears B W Grove’s signature on each box.
The Windsor Poudre Valley editorial reprints praise and attack on independence in politics. It argues graft spans parties, praises Weld county democracy, and defends the Tribune’s own democratic leanings while urging balanced scrutiny of officials and voters.
Union Pacific announces Sunday excursions with Ault and intermediates to Denver. The train departs Ault at 7 15 a.m. and stops at all intermediate points. returns from Denver at 11 p.m. with service to those areas.
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