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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
4
Tribune issue prints fewer copies than year two thousand
The Tribune notes the current issue prints 2200 fewer copies than 2000. The press room circulation books and subscription lists are open to inspection by any advertiser at any time.
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the Tribune
Exposé of United States Home Company dealings in Greeley
The Tribune revisits the United States Home Company of Denver, criticizing its loan practices in Greeley. It questions governance, reports, and the company’s method of drawing in members while highlighting a February 1 1905 financial update showing limited assets and liabilities.
Colorado Officials to Join Lewis and Clark Exposition Train
Governor Jesse F. McDonald invites Coloradoans to join the official state party traveling by rail to Portland for Colorado Day on August 22 at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The message urges early commitment to ensure proper equipment for a comfortable, successful journey.
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Colorado
S. K. Hooper
Denver & Rio Grande R.R
Denver
Colo
Rio Grande
Portland
Portland Exposition
Tribune Warns Against United States Home Company
The paper accuses the United States Home Company of frauds in invention and practice and promises to expose them unless a practical, conservative business plan is shown. It notes balance figures, increased loans, and reduced gross resources since 1902.
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The
Tribune
United States
Denver insurer avoids libel suit to prevent losses
The United States Home company of Denver cautions against suing the Tribune, fearing a verdict would reveal their finances as ruinous and necessitate a receiver. They warn money paid could be lost.
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United States Home Company of
Denver
The
Tribune
Klug v Board of County Commissioners Ends Road Fight
Judge Southard heard Klug seek an injunction to stop a road across his land for lack of proper petition. The board admitted no authority and promised no further action. The road will not cross Klug's reservoir.
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Klug
The
Board of County Commissioners
Southard
Notice to Contractors for Weld County School Building
Bids will be received by the board of trustees of school district No. 66 Weld county until August 15 19065 at 6 o clock p m for furnishing material and constructing a school building according to plans and specifications on file with E G Steele at Eaton Colo Said board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Bids may be addressed to J H May secretary at New Windsor Colo rural route No 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Weld County
E. G. Steele
Eaton
Colo
J. H. May
New Windsor
Teachers Examination Notice in Greeley Courthouse
Notice states the regular examination for teaching certificates will be held at the courthouse in Greeley on Thursday and Friday August 17 and 18, 1905 beginning at 9 a.m. Candidates for admission to the bar may also take part of their examination at that time. L. H. Harrison County Superintendent.
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Greeley
To the Crest of the Continent Excursion
The Colorado and Southern offers a special Switz erland Trail excursion to Ward and back on Thursday August 17 leaving Greene at 7 45 a.m. The round trip fare is only 3.
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Colorado & Southern
Switzerland
Ward
Greeley
Four Fourths Dilemma Simplified by London Answers
A clever arithmetic puzzle asks how much greater is four fourths than three fourths. The discussion splits into two views: one says the difference is one fourth, the other claims one third. The 15 shillings example illustrates each side, with a playful note on expert accountants wrangling over the answer.
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London
Scientific farming proved by clover in Australia
A Chicago Chronicle note explains how clover failed to seed in Australia until long tongued bumblebees were introduced. The local climate and soil were fine, but native bees could not reach the pollen, so scientists imported suitable bees and the crop flourished as a result.
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Department of Agriculture
Australia
Chicago Chronicle
Goldfish Industry in Japan and Its Far-Reaching Trade
National Geographic Magazine notes that goldfish spread from China around 400 years ago and now sustain thousands of livelihoods in Japan. Wood tubs on shoulder poles carry fish through towns as Koryama near Nara hosts 350 breeding establishments with yearly output in the millions. One farm begun 140 years ago evolved from hobby to profitable business.
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Japan
China
Koriyama
Nara
National Geographic Magazine
Uintah Lands Draw Sparks Homestead Fever in Colorado
Denver Republic reports a rush of applicants to locate homesteads in the Uintah lands opening. Many entrants lack plans for other Colorado lands, believing the Uintah tract offers guaranteed access at low price. The piece argues wider opportunities exist nearer rail, with irrigation, and warns some will view the opening as a fraud once future prospects are weighed.
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Uintah Reservation
Uintah
Colorado
Greeley
Denver Republican
Social grosbecks of South Africa build grass-roofed tree nests
The social grosbecks inhabit large colonies and choose a big tree to support a grass roof that shelters 400 to 500 pairs. Their aerial nests are arranged in regular streets, resembling rows of tenement houses, serving to keep heat and rain out.
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South Africa
Talking Rock Post Office Origin Story Turns Up Stone Message
In Australia local lore explains the Talking Rock post office name after a large nearby stone bore the painted instruction Turn me over. It took effort to flip it and reveals the underside command Now turn me back and let me fool someone else.
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Australia
Talking Rock
The Lightning Cure Story
A man claims rheumatism was cured by being struck by lightning as Brother Dickey jokes about preferring such a quick remedy over a doctor. The Atlanta Constitution note captures the odd tale with local reaction.
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Brother Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Stevens in government role despite claims of inactivity
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports inquiries about Stevens reveal he still holds a government position despite public statements that he is doing nothing.
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Stevens
Milwaukee Sentinel
Encouragement after the cur hails as the sun after rain
A brief poetic line notes encouragement following a setback, comparing renewal to sunshine after a shower and implying hopeful resilience after difficulty.
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Ccisure
Goerhe
Summer Vacation Rates for Coast Expositions and California Travel
Vix Union Pacific offers round trips from Portland to Tacoma Seattle Bellingham Victoria and Vancouver for 40 dollars from May 24 to September 30 with stopovers. Some dates include 51 to Portland and return one way through California. Tickets valid 90 days not later than November 30. Descriptive literature available from J. G. Ferguson Denver agent.
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Union Pacific
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Bellingham
Victoria
Vancouver
California
J. G. Ferguson
Seventeenth Street
Denver
Colo
They Appeal to Our Sympathies in Stomach Tablet Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the cure for biliousness and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets invigorate the stomach and liver, regulate digestion and bowels, and are available at all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Farmers Scott and Kitson Dominate Threshing Coal Market
Scott and Kitson hold the two top threshing coal positions with strong showings in Industrials and Hanna coal.
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Scott & Kitson
Industrials
Hanna
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