Plan for Linn Grove mausoleum eyed by city council
A plan to lease 150 by 200 feet of Linn Grove cemetery for a life like vault mausoleum is to be considered by the city council tomorrow night. An Ohio company proposes erecting the structure with a chapel and providing vaults to preserve remains for viewing by relatives, with ventilation to maintain freshness. The firm cites success in other states and even potential use in churches and homes.
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Linn Grove
Ohio
Egypt
Plan to Make Enormous Flag by Electricity
Denver plans to display a 140 by 70 foot Colorado state flag created on electric sewing machines at the Colorado Electric club show framed by patriotic societies. The flag will feature a red C with a gold center on alternating blue and white bars and will be presented to the city of Denver.
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Denver
Colorado
Colorado Electric Club
Denver Auditorium
Colorado Patriotic Societies
Yale
Gunnison Normal Opens With Limited Furnishings
Gunnison August 1 Western slope state normal school opens with seventy five students and borrowed furniture as the state fails to furnish the school. Directors of school district No 1 loaned desks and chairs to prevent standing during sessions.
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Gunnison Normal
Gunnison
Western -Lope
Katherine Brennan Heads to Ft. Collins Institute
Miss Katherine Brennan departed this morning for Ft. Collins to attend a two week institute, staying there for the duration.
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Katherine Brennan
Ft. Collins
Institute
Large Lady Pig Sets Weld County Litter Record
A large lady pig belonging to W. M. Brown of Greeley reportedly increased her litter by fourteen beyond the usual range. The sow, west of the cemetery, defied typical litter sizes and may set a new Weld county record as the family grows toward maturity.
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Weld County
W. M. Brown
Greeley
Crop prospects along the Briggsdale to Greeley route
The editor reports strong grass in Keota with Wheat fields near Briggsdale and Feaston thriving. The Chicago ranch between Keota and Briggsdale looks lush and dry land crops hold up well despite heat while irrigated areas toward Greeley show vast grain, potatoes and sugar beets, indicating a bountiful season.
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Greeley
the News
Dr. Wells
Briggsdale
Fosston
Camfield Ranch
Keota
Feaston
Chicago Ranch
Here
Kersey Man Returns to Work After Vacation
T James of Kersey returned to work on August 1 after a three week vacation.
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Kersey
T. James
President Taft Invited to Weld County Potato Day
Weld County Fair association invites President Taft to attend Potato Day at the Weld County fair in Greeley from September 18 to 22. Secretary Kinsella sent the formal invitation noting a western trip may pass through Colorado and mentioning Greeley’s 36,000 acres of spuds and Horace Greeley’s legacy.
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Taft
Weld County
Kinsella
Colorado
The
Fair Association
Greeley
Weld County Fair Association
Weld County Fair
Horace Greeley
Denver
Pioneer
Twenty Three for the House Fly Warns Against Filth and Disease
An editorial urges keeping flies out of homes and breeding sites away from stables and garbage. It explains flies spread typhoid, cholera infantum, and tuberculosis, and outlines control measures including manure management, lime and plaster, kerosene sprays, iron sulphate solutions, and screen protection for doors windows and sick rooms.
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L. O. Howard
United States Department of Agriculture
Double Somersaults and Wonders on Greeley Circus Bill
A French woman performs the first two somersaults in an automobile act in America at the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers show. The program features Ty Bell sisters Human Butterfly acts, trained animals including three rings of elephants and a million dollar menagerie, Capt Webb and seals, and a grand parade. The big circus arrives in Greeley on Saturday August 12.
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Sells Brothers
America
Capt. Webb
Seas
Efrens
Greeley
Briggsdale On The Map Strong Despite Quiet Town Life
Mrs. E. H. Bird, Briggsdale postmistress, visits Greeley and notes Briggsdale as a busy northern town. Daily stage connections with Keota and Grover link to motor service, aiding ranchers. She adds dry farming crops around Briggsdale look promising this year.
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E. H. Bird
Briggsdale
Greeley
Keota
Grover
Local Oil Agency Opens in Greeley
Announcement reveals Owens Transfer & Storage Co has taken the Rocky Mountain Petroleum Go agency for Greeley. A full line of lubricants and fuels including gasoline and coal oil will be offered with emphasis on threshing machines and pumping plants. The firm invites orders by phone at Greeley 921 or via wagon service.
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Rocky Mountain Petroleum
Greeley Territory
Owens Transfer & Storage Co
Albion Hotel
Greeley
Guggenheim Uses Senate Courtesy to Push Colorado Bills
Washington reports how Senator Guggenheim secured quick Senate action on the Carey act land grant for Colorado and then an extra Colorado judge, highlighting Senate courtesy rules and House resistance to local measures. The piece notes Guggenheim’s rapid two minute passage and the contrasting House procedure, signaling prep for a European rest.
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Washington
United States Senate
Senate
House
Guggenheim
Committee On Public Lands
Colorado
Taylor
Uncle Sam
Public Land Committee
Cotleman
Pomerine
Yesterda
Ohio
Mr. Guggenheim
Legislative
Guggenheim Publicity Bureau
Golf Links
Europe
No relief for conditions in Greeley bachelor town
The rise of M M M clubs in Greeley signals a growing bachelor girl phenomenon. Local perception labels the movement defensive due to a student population boost and a severe male shortage, with 660 women to 18 men at the State Teachers College and dances and social events filling the gap.
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State Teachers’ College
Greeley
Davies departs for Central City after family visit
N. P. Davies left last evening for Central City following a short visit with his family here for a few days.
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N. P. Davies
Central City
Kindergarten Opener Planned by Miss Jane Brake
Miss Jane Brake, graduate of the State Teachers College kindergarten department, plans to open a downtown kindergarten for children unable to attend the training school on the hill. Her graduation and reputation reassure patrons that the new school will be of high order and benefit local families.
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Jane Brake
State Teachers’ College
Mise Brake
LaSalle Boys Start Cycling Trip to Estes Park
LaSalle riders Lloyd McKinnon and Dean Herrington left this morning for Longmont by wheel then will be guided by Glen Briggs to Estes Park for a two week camping trip.
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LaSalle
Lloyd McKinnon
Dean Herrington
Longmont
Glen Briggs
Estes Park
Mrs Elsie DeVine Visit To Spend Day With Son
Mrs Elsie DeVine traveled to Ault to spend the day with her son.
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Elsie DeVine
Colorado Day Observed by Displaying Colors
A clipped note says Colorado Day was observed in a quiet, Sunday school picnic style. Banks, post office, and yurt house closed. few businesses and residences displayed flags. The large state flag in Greeley was raised on a steel fishing pole, the first of its kind locally.
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Colorado
Gree ‘ Lew
Greeley
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