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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
4
The Greeley Tribune reflects on political and social happenings in Weld County. It jokes about Taft and Roosevelt, reports local color from Greeley and Windsor, notes irrigation figures, road projects, and a wobbling market scene, with references to editors, publications, and regional personalities.
The state board of immigration plans a permanent exhibit in the state capitol rotunda showing all products of Colorado. L C Paddock invites counties to contribute their best offerings. Railroads will transport the exhibit to Denver free, showcasing Weld county’s grain and grasses from this year’s yield as premier advertising for the region.
A speech asserts the American farmer, with billions invested and millions in daily output, bears higher banking costs due to an antiquated system. It claims speculators pay the lowest rates while farmers pay the highest, driving up production costs and the cost of living, and argues both farmer and buyer gain from banking reform.
Democratic hopes in Colorado tied to Woodrow Wilson’s national ticket clash with old party factions in Pueblo and state assembly. New laws force the old guard to work harder to influence primaries amid enduring machine politics. Voter mobilization and internal party pressures shape the looming election as factions contend for control.
A critic laments a newspaper’s alignment with advertisers and political figures. He argues the paper caters to payers, ignores public interest, and condemns the publication as spineless for bowing to commercial influences involving Taft, trusts, tariffs, Guggenheim, and Evans of Denver.
A reader letters critiques the Tribune editor for supporting Carlson's renomination as district attorney. The writer argues for Carlson regardless of ticket, citing party records and local politics, and asserts personal independence from office or media ownership.
J MAX CLARK declares he is no Republican and endorses Carlson for ongoing office. He argues Carlson has uncapped achievements and dismantled a gang of robbers, noting prosecutions and a Times building bombing case as context. Clark defends Carlson against detractors and emphasizes competence over party loyalty.
The Tribune endorses J. Max Clark and questions Carlson joining the progressives. It praises the progressive Republicans for repudiating the old party while expressing astonishment and bemusement at Carlson’s alignment and the evolving political stance.
A Weld County critique argues that sugar tariff scares are untenable as long as the sugar trust earns large profits and U S sugar use lags behind production. Farmers lobby for more factories while protectionist claims are dismissed. a cooperative factory option is proposed if trust exits Weld.
The piece portrays Governor Wilson as a scholarly statesman who clarifies national issues and embodies calm dignity. It contrasts his steady approach with Roosevelt’s spectacle and supports his nomination by Progressive Democracy as the public accepts him for president.
Government testimony in an inquiry into the relations of the Great Western Sugar Company and the American Sugar Refining Company raises public concerns. Colorado residents watch to understand how beet prices to farmers relate to consumer sugar prices and what data may emerge for future use.
Within a month the first primaries under the new law will be held in Weld county. Voters are urged to register to vote and participate to elect the best officers. Despite忙 farm duties, citizens are reminded citizenship duties demand sacrifice for the good of Weld county.
The congressman introduces a request seeking clarification on several items, with special attention to a named project. The Tribune notes this comes as a push for national lawmakers to evaluate large irrigation initiatives for future action.
First publicatin' in Weld County case against George Grayson at Pofandane Attest eee. Tribune notes Ausus! 15, 1912.
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