Windsor Tornado Leaves Town Damaged and Uninjured
A cyclone struck Windsor and vicinity Monday night causing extensive damage to buildings and outbuildings. Homes and facilities suffered fallen cornices, torn roofs, and scattered timbers while no one was injured, though streets and property faced heavy losses. The storm was accompanied by a violent rain and electrical storm before passing.
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Windsor
Windsor Mercantile Company
Main
John Koch
Masonic Temple
Windsor Poudre Valley
W. G. Ammon
J. A. Morrison
al de Grote
Denver Post
Capital Increased at First National Bank of Greeley
At a special directors meeting, the First National Bank of Greeley voted unanimously to raise capital from 50000 to 100000 dollars to meet growing community needs. The bank now has 100000 dollars in surplus, becoming the largest bank in northern Colorado by capital and surplus.
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First National Bank of Greeley
First National
Colorado
Summer Vacation Rates to Pacific Northwest Exposition
Union Pacific offers round trip to the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland for $40 to travel to Tacoma Seattle Bellingham Victoria and Vancouver from May 24 to Sept 30 with some dates $51 to Portland and return one way via California. Stops allowed anywhere. Tickets limited to 90 days but not later than Navy 30. Descriptive literature and full information on application. J G Ferguson general agent 41 Seventeenth street Denver Colo.
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Union Pacific
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Bellingham
Victoria
Vancouver
California
Navy
J.G. Ferguson
Seventeenth Street
Denver
Colo
Colorado Day at the Portland Fair
Colorado Day at the Portland fair will be August 22 with many Coloradans attending led by the governor and staff. Hubert Reynolds of the Greeley Commercial club heads a permanent excursion committee as plans seek a large train from Denver via Rio Grande leaving August 19 arriving Portland August 21 for the irrigation congress event.
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Colorado
Portland
Colorado State Commercial Club
Hubert Reynolds
Greeley Commercial Club
State Club
Denver
Rio Grande
National Irrigation Congress
Mr. Reynolds
State Normal school marks fifteenth year with growth
Bulletin notes attendance projected at 1200 for the coming year and a staff of thirty instructors. Two degree tracks offered, a two year elementary program and a three year high school track. Four new fellowships bring total to eight, each with $300 half-time salary. New history and sociology department to be led by Prof. R G Miller of Binghamton. Rest rooms provided. Dr Snyder praises Roosevelt’s Ideal Citizenship address at the National Education Association meeting. Dr Snyder reelected to council of education. NEA to incorporate nationally next year.
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State Normal School
R. G. Miller
Binghampton
N. Y
Miller
Syracuse University
Mace
Binghampton Public Schools
M. J. Brown
Mary B. Reedy
Earl K. Terry
Hilman Bentson
Blanche D. Sibley
Helen Garrigues
Snyder
National Educational Association
Roosevelt
Hay
National Education Association of the United
Farr Produce Co Offers Sack Prices in Cardload Sale
Sacks Sacks. Just received a cardload of sacks. Call and get prices. Farr Produce Company.
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Farr Produce Company
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Laxative Bromine?
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee by E. W Grove on each box. The price is 25 cents.
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E. W Grove
Victoria Cataract Compared With Niagara Finds No Equal
Theodore F. Van Wagenen in Century notes Dr. David Livingstone first sighted the Victoria Falls on November 22, 1855 after a 4000 mile journey from Kuruman. The piece contrasts the Zambezi cataract with Niagara, describing its immense chasm, roaring spray, and the changing flood conditions from July to December, urging two visits for judgment.
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David Livingstone
Zambezi
Victoria Falls
Kuruman
Cape Colony
Cape Town
Kimberley
Bulawayo
Niagara
Victoria
Zambezi Valley
Theodore F. van Wagenen
Presidents Indorsement Topples Post Office Rule
A Confederate widow sought a postmistress appointment. President Grant prized her case, but the department denied him appointing power. He then clarified his role, directing delivery of her commission by the postmaster general, securing her post office post.
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Grant
Helen D. Longstreet
Lee
Longstreet
Post Office Department
Washington
White House
Street Etiquette Rules for Gentlemen and Ladies
A Victorian guide outlines walking decorum for men and women on public promenades. It prescribes sides to walk on, hat acknowledgments on greeting or passing by, and polite steps when saluting or apologizing to ladies. It also covers not detaining a lady and the order of walking in crowds.
History of Rome by Goldsmith found in old bookshop
An Atlanta booklover values a rediscovered volume The History of Rome by Oliver Goldsmith from an antiquarian shop The piece recalls Goldsmith juggling many tasks for daily bread including scolding a landlady and Johnson’s frugal meals highlighting modern authors lament.
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Atlanta
Rome
Oliver Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Dr. Johnson
Atlanta Constitution
Home Sweet Home Origin Story from Clari the Maid of Milan
The song Home Sweet Home by Payne originated as a number in the 1823 opera Clari the Maid of Milan. The opera failed, but the song became instantly popular, selling over 100000 copies in its first year and remaining in demand since. The melody is a Sicilian folk tune adapted to Payne’s lyrics.
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Payne
Clari
Milan
Hostess Aims to Spark Conversation With Musical
The hostess quotes a plan to challenge friends to a musical. Miss Cayenne confirms it as an easy way to draw out conversational abilities, per a Washington Star anecdote.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Nightcaps and Insomnia Tip Seemingly Simple
A London draper claims the secret to a good night's sleep is wearing a night cap to keep the head warm. The remark suggests one may sleep soundly by keeping the head warm in bed.
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London
Snobbs Family Questioned Over Insanity Claim
A Detroit Free Press remark mocks the idea of insanity within the Snobbs family, noting its absence would have given them a plausible reason for some actions.
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Detroit Free Press
Not That Kind of a Server in Quick Service Interlude
A humorous dialogue snippet features a patron pressuring a waiter for faster service and a waiter resistive to being treated as a sheriff. The exchange plays on roles and expectations in a restaurant setting.
Phrase from Cleveland Plain Dealer Cartoon Dialogue
A witty strip dialogue contrasts fiscal caution with financial strain, showcasing a back and forth about spending all money versus being broke. The exchange captures the era’s lighthearted take on personal finance.
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Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Bankers Meet in Greeley for Colorado Address and Banquet
About 130 of 200 bankers will gather in Greeley next Monday with J. L. Brush as president. Dr. Snyder will discuss Colorado, followed by Hon. James H. Ecksls. Wives’ reception at C. H. Wheeler home, then a bankers and wives reception at Ellis hall. An Oasis banquet tops the evening. Tuesday includes a city-and-county drive to view a northern Colorado crop.
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State Organization of Bankers
Greeley
J. L. Brush
Dr. Snyder
Colorado
James H. Ecksls
C. H. Wheeler
Ellis’ Hall
Oasis
Island Grove matinee races draw small crowd, few entries
Absent horse owners reduced turnout at Island Grove park last Thursday. Results list the winners of the events, reflecting the sparse field and quieter program than normal.
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Island Grove Park
Forty Thousand Tickets Sold in Greeley Depot Month
A Greeley paper reports Al Davis at the depot announcing the town’s ticket sales hit forty thousand in the month. That averages over 1,300 tickets daily or 225 passengers per train, with total sales just under four thousand.
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Greeley
al Davis
Dick Leit
the Sun
Greeley Depot
La Salle Woman Injured When Frisky Team Runs Away
Mrs. C. M. Baird, living near La Salle and formerly of Greeley, was thrown from a runaway horse team crossing a railroad track on Monday. She sustained a broken collar bone and a broken limb, with internal injuries, and is reported in serious condition.
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C. M. Baird
LaSalle
Greeley
Scott and Kitson Lead With Best Threshing Coals
Scott and Kitson supply the two best threshing coal brands as Industrials and Hanna coal compete for bids and market share in the regional coal industry.
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Scott & Kitson
Industrials
Hanna Coal
Water rights filed for Lake Loveland and Seven Lakes
Two eighty acre water rights are recorded, one for Lake Loveland and one for Seven Lakes, noted under owner J. FF. Neill.
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Lake Loveland
J. FF. Neill
Eminent Physician to Visit Greeley August 8
The eminent physician will visit Greeley Tuesday August 8 staying at the Oasis Hotel until 6 o'clock p.m. on a one day appearance.
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Oasis
Boston doctor tours states offering free cures nationwide
Dr Potterf, president of the staff at Boston Medical Institute, announces a promotional tour to provide free consultation and medicines for deafness, catarrh, and many other ailments. The trip warns against long cases, notes free medicines, and sets Tuesday August 8 at Oasis Hotel in Greeley, Colorado, as the appointment date.
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Boston Medical Institute
Oasis Hotel
Greeley
Colo
Denver and Return Service via Union Pacific This Sunday
A round trip to Denver is offered at 1.50 every Sunday through September 18, operated by Union Pacific. The service advertises weekly departures to Denver with a fixed fare on Sundays.
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Union Pacific
Ball and Graphite Bearing Windmills
G W Nichols and Son Well Drillers Agents offer windmills with ball and graphite bearings eliminating the need to climb towers for greasing bearings.
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G.W. Nichols & Son
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