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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
4
A Denver reform coalition plans a mass petition in boots on the eve of the August legislative session to pressure for primary reform bank guarantee initiative referendum and recall. The move targets corporate interests and party machines while urging honest policy enactment across parties.
The editorial argues Denver influence split the Democratic Senate, with four outside counties siding with Republicans to defeat platform bills in the regular session. It notes lower house support and claims Denver bosses and big business push to thwart direct primary laws, risking party honor and voters’ will.
The special session weighs adopting direct primaries to nominate officers. It would transfer control from party fixtures to the public, preventing delegates from being bought by county powers as in 1908 when Denver's 179 votes shifted among counties for governor and railroad commissioner races.
The Digest notes an article from the Journal Record of Medicine about mad dog concerns. It discusses London police and health societies, the rising rabies cases treated in a southern hospital, and urges readers to obtain the original article for informed views on regulatory measures in the United States.
Weld County grasshoppers attract national attention as rumors of trains blocked by swarms and farmers losing livestock spread. Reports from Minneapolis Chicago and Kansas City exaggerate the pests status, while local accounts note heavy infestation around Greeley and surrounding areas.
Greeley grabbed another win as Manager Collins' squad defeated Mayher Hardware of Denver 11 to 6. Stoneking and Buckles homered four times each, delivering clutch hits throughout. The Mayher second baseman stood out but the home team controlled the game from start to finish.
The Greeley chain gang is praised as an effective cure for tramp incursion and panhandling. Marshal Williams plans to abolish street begging, and the town reports a noticeable drop in vagrants since the prospect became public.
Levin's dry goods store closed its doors this morning and is now in the hands of the Creditors' Adjustment company which will arrange the affairs of the store to the best interests of the creditors of the concern.
Frank Voria of the Vanderlip machine shop went to Denver yesterday for eye surgery following an accident Saturday when a piece of steel entered the eye. The operation is described as serious.
Johnstown and surrounding areas received a soaking rain Saturday night boosting farmers spirits. Rain fell in Eaton Wind sor and Ault with Evans and Union ditches now full for the season. Potatoes and beets gain from showers though some drought damage remains. Larimer and Fort Lupton saw intermittent rain while total weekly moisture in Greeley totaled 0.15 inches, year to date 4.98 inches.
Heavy rains around Estes Park fill the Frans town ditch from the Big Thompson river. The ditch runs west of the town and will irrigate land under it, bringing ample water for late potatoes corn and the third alfalfa cutting.
Heavy soaking rain Saturday night improves prospects in Johnstown and northern districts. In LaSalle the Union ditch fills for the first time this season and the Platte's water returns, aiding beets and crops. Sugar company inspectors Phil Dale and Ed Houston report beets and crops looking good in Godfrey Bottoms while east of town they are fair, and water from Union ditch supports late potatoes, corn, and alfalfa. Farmers grow more hopeful overall.
Ault reports a beneficial rain last Saturday night improving potato and beet crops. Water will be turned into the Laramie County ditch tomorrow, it is expected.
Prof A E Johnson of Windsor Dr S J Hubbell of Fort Lupton and Mrs James Karr with Miss Eva Karr of Eaton were in Greeley on business Friday. Prudence Roberts left for Dover to visit her sister while Mary Van Atta returned to Beloit Kansas after a stay in Greeley. Mrs D J Shrewsbury and daughter Margaret traveled to Denver Friday evening for a few days.
In Eaton on Sat night and Sun morning heavy rain brought water into the Eaton ditch and Farr lateral aiding potatoes and beets. Windsor also recorded a good rain Saturday night improving prospects for crops.
Misa Julia Hubbell leaves summer school and returns to her home on Ault Friday afternoon.
Mrs A C Thomas and her two children from Crow Creek were in Greeley on Friday while en route to Eaton to visit friends.
Fort Lupton reports steady rainfall all last week except Saturday and the Platte River now runs with a good flow for the season. Beets and garden produce benefited immeasurably from the wet conditions and plentiful water.
Telegraph operator Boone Crist of Pierce spent Friday as the guest of his cousin Miss Mollie Greenstate in Greeley.
Last Wednesday and Friday brought heavy rains to Gerry Creek raising the stream level and signaling a promising corn crop. The wheat crop was burned up and the late rain did not help it, while many potatoes are expected to be saved.
Mies Sarah Orndorff of Wausen Ohio who has been visiting in Green Ley went to Curr Friday afternoon to visit friends.
Mrs M B Nichols, who has been visiting friends at Fosston, traveled through Greeley on Friday en route to her home in Platte Canyon.
A company of youths enjoyed a lively dance at Camfield Hall Friday evening. The event provided merriment and socializing for attendees in a festive community gathering.
Threshing progresses to the south and southwest near Evans, LaSette, and Milliken with yields better than expected though many fields are badly spotted. Much wheat will not reach sixty pounds per bushel as threshers push large amounts onto the market and grain firm representatives scout for marketable grain.
Rudolph Wickham claims the honor of delivering the first pickles to the local factory this season. The event marks a notable start to production and signals potential growth for regional supply.
Mise Moiie Jreenstate will take a two week vacation visiting Denver Colorado Springs and Boulder during the trip.
Miss Ethel Butler, who has been attending the summer school, went to Pierce Friday afternoon. She will teach at Pierce next year.
Mrs Mary C Wilson of Greeley was granted a divorce from Herbert H Wilson in Boulder on desertion charges. The couple married in Denver on October 1 1993 with the desertion alleged to have occurred in December 1908.
W. A. Douglass and HB A Douglass, both linked to real estate work, depart this morning for a short stay in Cheyenne with friends.
Incorporation papers were filed on Friday morning by residents of Vane for the formation of the First Free Methodist Church of that town.
Mrs J M Bender of Longmont who has been visiting Mrs H J Schake left today for her home. Mrs Schake accompanied her for a visit in Longmont.
Miss Edna Dent and Miss Alice Gibson hosted Miss Martha Fallon and Miss Helen Love of Fort Collins at supper Thursday in Gladstone. Miss Agnes Farrell visiting Miss Lottie Bragg of Barnesville was in Greeley Friday en route to her home in Boulder.
Homer Boyd of Seattle visits his parents in Greeley with sister Miss Emma Boyd. The family plans to travel to Portland where he expects to locate. Mrs. M. A. Rogers arrived Friday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. RK. A. McGee of 1434 Eleventh Street. Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. McGlee have been friends for nearly fifty years.
Frances Wyeth of St. Joseph arrives Friday and stays with Mr and Mrs Edwis Starkey. He plans to join the Starkey family on a fishing trip in the mountains.
Prof. and Mrs. EB A Cross and their son departed for a journey across the range to visit fruit lands and orchards owned by Normal faculty. Anna Robinson, a local Republican correspondent, will go next week with her mother to Steamboat Springs for a several week stay.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Arbuckle with Mrs. Arbuckle's sisters Miss Leona Bragg and Miss Flora Bragg depart this morning for Kates Park for a several week visit. They traveled in Mr. Lawrence's automobile.
Mrs L B Stevens and her two sons Paul and Albert along with her sister Minn May Hawkes left Friday after spending weeks in Greeley. Stevens party heads to Denver with plans for Fruita while Hawkes travels to Salida.
Mrs T W Winch entertained the ladies of the 1910 club at her home on Friday afternoon. The women played the game 500 and prizes went to Mrs J A Thompson and Mrs Hareb.
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