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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
4
August 4, 1904 report notes the street carnival attracted crowds and provided clean, attractive entertainment yet failed as a profit source for band organizers. Merchants gained little, while locals urged supporting the Greeley band with cash rather than outside ventures.
An editorial urges the Greeley city council to swiftly appoint a competent, unbiased water commission. It argues for expert, independent advice over costly future regrets and suggests considering multiple water sources beyond the Big Thompson if the original plan cannot be fulfilled.
Martial law has been lifted in Cripple Creek unlocking a return from the turmoil that kept the town on edge. Residents anticipate restoring normal routines and resuming small town life after months of heightened security and disruption.
The speaker criticizes Cripple Creek’s leaders and Governor Peabody, urging renewed gold production and a quiet, productive response from the district. The miners union is said to be weakened and militia withdrawn. Weld county is highlighted for its tax burden and demand to be heard amid regional tensions.
An opinion piece argues against the underdog protest against employers. It contends that employers pay fair wages based on business sense and market forces. It states skilled workers command higher wages and can migrate if underpaid, while unskilled workers who undersell themselves face failure.
The piece argues employers choose expensive sales staff over cheaper workers to maximize profit. It claims firms retain costly personnel to keep competition out and suggests workers should raise their value to command better pay. It notes a class distinction in labor while asserting increased indispensability raises wage potential.
Sunday visits by Mr Himmingsen from Mount Zion and Bert Goodan from St Vrain mark a weekend of local calls. Other residents Gordon Brown of Berthoud and Rev Gilkey of Mount Zion made business or social rounds. Farmers begin digging spuds and threshing soon while surveyors revisit the proposed electric railway and stop at Fairview.
Claus Wilson visited Johnstown last Saturday as farmers report grain cutting quanh. Cilugenpeel sold a horse last week at a good figure while Fowler bought a bay driving team. Spear builds a three room residence and Vetters raffled a phonograph. Morrison begins beet bed preparation and Sauter drills a deep well with no water yet. Hotel Anderson remains crowded as Great Western advances a spur to Hillsboro and lays steel between Johnstown and Loveland with about fifty men. Beet harvests near as beets mature in the district.
A lady from the east visits Mrs. N. R. Lee. Bud Noble of Johnstown was in the vicinity Saturday. A carnival occurred at Greeley last week. Prof. Wesson traveled through Thursday toward Windsor. Annie Wailes plans a mountain trip early next week. Mr. and Mrs. Tregoning and family spent the weekend with her sister. Miss Clorinda Boullard of Raton stayed with Alice and Jane Wailes this week.
The beet weeders working for the Wailes brothers departed Saturday for Loveland. J. L. Spear searched nearby for a stone mason to lay his house foundation. Clara Koenig planned a Friday evening surprise for her brothers. Ev eryone enjoyed a late gathering. Mabel Baugh of Loveland and her Pittsburg cousin visited Oliver Anderson Thursday evening. Mrs. T. Anderson and son Earl began a month long eastward trip for Earl’s health. Robert Hohnke, once with David Ragan, will work in Portland cement mills.
Mrs Shearers mother from Iowa visits. Mr and Mrs Shearer and family spent Sunday at James Thompsons. Mr and Mrs Adams visited Mr Krumas. Mrs Sam Robb sick but improving. Farmers harvest wheat amid rust and good yields. Beets and potatoes look well and cucumbers are selling. Mrs Waite to visit sister Mrs Mitchell in Spokane WA. Sunday school moved to 10 AM. Mr Houtchens brother to teach Hillsboro school in September after a Texas visit.
Birth announces a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bartrop. Miss Cloe Boullard visits near Johnstown. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hagar in Estes Park. Mrs. R. B. Franklin and daughters visit Charles Franklin Friday. Schoolhouse services next Sunday at the usual hour. Mrs. Della Emory and Miss Myrtle Pressier at a Greeley carnival. Robert Austin and Fort Collins family visit relatives here. Miss Callie Lincoln and Miss Zadie Pechin to teach this term. Mrs. Walter Bartrop dies at Herman Becker ranch last Wednesday. husband and baby left.
Mrs. Fuqua has been sick with tonsillitis the past week. Miss Irene Houston visited O. R. Woods. Mrs. Cash is sick but improving. Mr. Harrington and family visited Ault from Sunday to Tuesday. Services occur every two weeks at S. L. W. school house with Mr. Macey preaching.
Lars Sorenson began cutting grain while locals attended a Greeley carnival. McDermott and family camped on L. S Larson’s land and cucumbers were picked. Mr. Munce and son bought a span of mules from Larson and plan to leave Colorado. Miss M. R. Frink, former Big Bend teacher and supervisor of Lupton’s canning factory, visited the area.
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