Grover County Invests Heavily in Ditches and Dams
The July spending spree in Weld county funds extensive irrigation works. Hayden reservoirs, Derby ditch system, and Platteville High Lide project drive costs while smaller undertakings like Miller ditch at Avalon and Laing ditch add to the total. A Silk reservoir No 2 near Buckingham on the Burlington road costs over 5000 with a capacity of 120 640 800 cubic feet, signaling county-wide irrigation expansion.
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Weld County
Grover
Hayden
Derby
Platteville
West
Little Owl Creek
Avalon
Laing Ditch
Poudre Valley
Buckingham
Burlington Road
Trouble brewing over rail ties used as farm fence posts
Homesteaders around Grover reportedly used Burlington railroad ties as fence posts, thinking them cheap. The Burlington Railroad learned of the practice after many ties disappeared from the right of way, prompting potential action to stop the scheme.
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Grover
Burlington
Ties and other property losses in settler dispute
Special agent G. N. Hoag investigated a section where settlers allegedly took ties and other materials for shacks. Settlers may be charged 20 cents to 2 dollars per tie, with additional claims for grain doors and equipment. Some claims were found fenced entirely with Burlington ties.
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G. N. Hoag
Hoag
Burlington
Kansas Farmers Strike Snag Over Dirt In Potatoes
Topeka moves to limit dirt in sacks of potatoes under Kansas pure food laws. The state board of health rules that dirt cannot be counted in net weight, accusing farmers of adulteration. A grocer reported 65 pounds of earth in 5 sacks from a firm, prompting enforcement steps.
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Kansas
Colorado
Kansas City Packer
Kansas Pure Food Law
Topeka
Kansas State Board of Health
State of
Commission
Pure Food Department
Big Basin Canal Water Project Near Hartsel Colorado
More than 150 teams with scrapers and five excavators toil on the Antero dam near Hartsel owned largely by Greeley men. The dam will store over 2.25 billion cubic feet of water for Denver area use, stretching more than 4000 feet at the crest and 43 feet deep. Contracts for the work were let.
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Antero
Hartsel
Colo
Greeley Men
Denver
Reservoir project advances near Denver with large dam work
The Antero and Lost Park reservoir company hires D A Camfield and 8S H Shields and others from Empire construction to oversee concrete work by Miner and Fairchild. The site along the South Platte promises one of the country’s best reservoirs, requiring minimal rockwork. Dry conditions accelerate progress, and the lake will stretch about three and a half miles long and over half a mile wide, unlocking thousands of acres near Denver for cultivation.
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D. A. Camfield
South Platte
Denver
Concrete Homes Rise as Lumber Limits Loom
Greeley readers are told concrete houses offer a stylish affordable option as lumber supplies dwindle. A Colorado Portland Cement Co portfolio showcases 25 prize designs built entirely of concrete with floors roofs and woodwork as exceptions, aiming at costs from 2000 to 4500 dollars and near fire proofing.
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Greeley
Colorado Portland Cement Co
J. L. Bartlett
Association of American Portland Cement
Riverside District Files Map for 600000 Ditch Project
The Riverside Irrigation District backs a $600,000 canal project in Weld and Morgan counties. The Riverside Canal will run about 175 miles from South Platte headgate to the Riverside Reservoir with 75,000 acres to be irrigated. The headgate lies on the north bank of the South Platte river and the ditch carries 750 cubic feet per second. Water sources include Cottonwood Wild Cat White Antelope and Dead Horse creeks.
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Weld
Morgan
Riverside Irrigation District
M. 8
Richeson
Frank W. Smylie
Archie H. Young
Riverside
South Platte River
Cottonwood Creek
Wild Cat Creek
White Antelope Creek
Dead Horse Creek
Greeley Water Clear While Nearby Cities Struggle With Mud
Report compares Greeley water to Fort Collins Loveland and Longmont where recent heavy mountain rains sent silt into streams. Disinterested observers note those cities drink muddy yellow water as filtration plants struggle under flood conditions. Greeley relies on a large settling basin and post basin filtration to maintain constant clarity.
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Greeley
Horn
Fort Collins
Loveland
Longmont
No Damage by High Water Near Fort Collins
The Poudre river ran bank full after a Livermore cloud burst but caused no damage on this side of Fort Collins. Ditches diverted floodwater and residents were warned to move only if needed. by Thursday evening water receded and no flood danger remained unless foothill rain returns. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for indigestion by A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario. 25 cent price, samples free at druggists.
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Livermore
Fort Collins
Telephone Company
A. Robinson
Drumquin
Ontario
Chamberlain
Twelve-year-old Matrona Foster breaks collar bone at merry-go-round
Matrona Foster, daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Foster of 1001 Thirteenth Avenue, fractured her collar bone Saturday evening after being crowded against the revolving platform by a man attempting to jump off. She endures a lot of pain but is more comfortable today and progressing as expected.
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Matrona Foster
H. M. Foster
Thirteenth Avenue
Creba Case Details Surface In Local Hearing
A brief local hearing sheds light on the Creba case, with prosecutors presenting key evidence and witnesses while defense counters. Court schedules further sessions to review material and determine next steps.
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Roosevelt
United States
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Harry H. Shaw
Percales
Madras
Cose
Riverside District
Bromell’s
Systems
J.d.potter
Sanborn
Houston
Acce
Mattie Meherson
William Bigsby
C. V. Holmes
Ida Irene Bigsby
Nora Eva Campbell
Jessie Lena Campbell
Thomas Jennings Campbell
Sharity Myrtilla Campbell
Fidels Irene Bigsby
OL Mivau
Gainvada
Ov Ole
Neware
Ida Trené Bigsby
William M. Bigsby
Gresley
H. Florance
Orney
Ariel
R. L. Hall
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