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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
1
Dry farming residents near Pierce Weld county report rapid home construction and strong yields. Wheat oats alfalfa and corn promise good harvests with several large parcels and prolific buckwheat trial plots noted. Climatic shifts and irrigation plans are discussed as water projects edge toward reality.
A dialogue features the Idiot and others lamenting widespread graft and public conscience. The Idiot recalls a dream where all men deserving punishment are jailed, leaving only himself free, prompting reflections on character and accountability.
Colorado Supreme Court Judge Gabbert visited Greeley to seek renomination with a northern Colorado tour framed as fence mending. He met with Greeley Club President Mayher and directors who supported a reception, provoking discontent from Democratic and some Republican club members due to his renegade Democrat status.
A social club discussed turning into a nursery for political booms and almost all members stayed away. The volatility stirred by the plan led President Mayher to wish he had never been born, with talk of resignation though he is viewed as an excellent leader and the affair is likely to blow over.
The upcoming issue highlights Breaking Into London’s Society Mrs Potter Palmer of Chicago leases a house of an English duke The Sugar Bowl of the Nation Eighty million acres of land susceptible to profitable sugar cane growing The Staff of Life Ninety five percent of our bread is still made by the housewife The White Company A continuation of this thrilling story Alleyne witnesses a tournament between famous knights Home Town Department A model school garden to be established Jamestown exposition Value of practical demonstration in rural improvement Agricultural Topics Alfalfa the wonder crop of the west creeping eastward and profitably grown by farmers The issue features more than a dozen half tone photographs and drawings
J W Dillon a west side fruit rancher faced the Humane Society in Judge Southard's court over killing a grosbeck. He admitted the charge but claimed a right to kill birds feeding on his fruit. Prosecution by McIntyre and Ewing. defense by ex Judge Jacobs won. State law violated though, defense arguing limited intent to protect property. Judge Garrigues previously ruled the same.
Ed House debuts vineless potatoes grown in sawdust and as large as eggs, rivaling Fort Collins station work. If successful, farmers can plant dugout beds, add a teaser and seed tubers, harvest with minimal losses and transport to market for travel funds to California.
The Weld county potato outlook is optimistic with a potential bumper crop. Prices could shift in three to four weeks due to factors in the Midwest, including droughts or floods in August. Local acreage around Greeley is slightly down, Fort Morgan plans higher beet acreage, and grain compete with potatoes for land.
Occidental lodge No 20 A F and A M welcomed Loveland lodge No 53 with a special train carrying forty three members. Two candidates C A Van Gallen of Greeley and Mr Cross of Loveland were initiated in the third degree before a social hour with light refreshments. Orla Abbott serves as Worshipful Master as Greeley lodge grows to 115 members.
A Greeley gathering united five generations led by Mrs M L Hoyt the eighty four year old great great grandmother. Also present were Mrs M E Edwards her daughter Mrs Nahtan Calvin and Mrs George Crosby with George Carey Crosby the child. Mrs Crosby lives in Loveland while the Hoyt clan resides locally. Hoyt counts eighteen grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Theodore Glazier departed last Tuesday for California to attend Berkeley University next year.
The article details preparations for a grand festival in Greeley with a parade to feature surprise floats and colorful decorations. It lists committee appointments for transportation automobiles merchants floats music decorated carriages pioneers farmers floats and prize judges. Colors white and yellow chosen with encouragement for varied colors. Secretary John S. Davis notes invitations from fraternal societies district wide and urges early participation for a smooth parade on August 23.
The district sent its first potato car to Denver last Tuesday through I Rothschild Co. Felix Parker of Peckham grew the crop earning 90 cents per hundred. Last year's first car sold July 1 for 1.25 with 25 cars by August 7. A late spring frost delayed ripening and potato bugs reduced quality of the early harvest.
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