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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
4
A fragment notes a paper founded in 1870 by N. Co. with a large subscription list. It references 184 in 1908 and 1904 figures, and cites 1005 to 1906 as small print runs, mentioning 2200 as the smallest number in 1906.
The Tribune explains its Weld County focus and vows to serve local moral and commercial development. It argues national or global topics lie outside its country weekly scope and that concentrating on the chosen field better serves the community.
Long term growth for Greeley is projected to continue for centuries barring a major financial panic. The town rose from 3,000 a decade ago to about 8,000 now, spurred by the beet sugar industry, and could reach around 15,000 in five years under current trends. Calamity talk aside, the outlook remains strong.
The article argues northern Colorado irrigation will double its area, with new storage reservoirs and a central position for Greeley. Rail connections and wholesale capacity are highlighted, along with sugar and vegetable packing industries driving growth and a shift to smaller farm tracts to solve labor.
The Greeley community urges proper arrangements for next week's State Commercial Association meeting. Officials praise two years of progress by the Commercial Club and city council and call for 50 to 100 new modern houses to accommodate incoming delegates and visitors.
Some top farmers say they cannot farm less than 160 acres and succeed. Efforts to determine net income from district farms are hindered by farmers withholding figures and income variation.
Henry W. Bell claiming to represent Volivia sought options with Arbuckle and Purcell on about 20 000 acres near Greeley for a model Zion City. The plan aims to irrigate and farm the land, attract a large lace factory, and revive the Dowie era for a branch of the Zion movement amid ongoing disputes after Dowie’s death.
Eldorado Springs near Boulder attracts Tribune correspondents for an annual outing praised as the state’s most pleasant excursion. The resort offers bathing pools, cool baths, numerous benches and shady nooks, plus free bathing suits for the party, with ideal spots for picnic lunches and exploration of the South Boulder canyon.
Little Paul McKelvey son of Mr and Mrs Vernon McKelvey sustained serious injuries when children playing in a stationary auto at the Forks hotel set it in motion and the vehicle crashed into the hotel porch. Dr S A Wright responding quickly saved the boy from death and he is resting at the family cottage near Estes Park.
On August 21 the first day of the Greeley races features an Island Grove park horse exhibit. A competitive colt show offers 25 for the best Hubbut colt and 25 for Due Hal's, with additional 25 from Pleasant Valley Horse company for their stallion and 25 from George Green's. two year old colts only. Archies Camp, George Green and Charles Deffke can provide details. Prof. Carlyle of the Agricultural College will judge. Island Grove Trotting Association also adds 25 for the best colt across all classes.
The Great Western Sugar company considers running a motor car on its Great Western railroad to carry passengers. The car would resemble the Union Pacific motor car and run on a line from Windsor to Officer. Steel is being laid to complete the track for beet season, linking Haton Loveland Longmont Mead Johnstown and Hillsboro for a regional rail system with regular trips expected.
Miss Nellie Rankin and Miss Edith Rankin hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering in honor of Miss Gotha Long of Mound City Missouri. Forty young ladies attended enjoyed needlework and several musical selections by the guests including Miss Long.
J. H. Seitz of Detroit Michigan reports the Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets restored his appetite when impaired and relieved bloated feelings. He notes a pleasant and satisfactory movement of the bowels. Price is 25 cents with samples free at all druggists.
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