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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
2
A general rain across the county delivered varying amounts from a trace to several inches, soaking the ground and boosting crops. Cities reporting include Greeley, Gill, Ault, Windsor, Kersey, Barnesville, Milliken, Fort Lupton, Platteville, with peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes, and beets benefiting and no major damage recorded.
An estimate for linseed oil manufacturers shows about 1000 acres planted in Weld County with good yields expected per acre. About 600 acres lie northeast of Greeley in dry land, with some seed selling for over 3 per bushel and one case totaling 75 per acre. A fall meeting to secure pledges for next year’s acreage near Greeley is planned, with an expert to advise on flax growing.
Warning of silent kidney trouble and its progression to backache head pains nervous strain and urinary issues. Praises Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as effective treatment used by local resident J W Martin of Route 2 Greeley Colorado. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Remember the narmac Doan's.
Evans Aug 10. A city jail inmate, Indian Smith, was released after his hunger offset his fine. Smith had not paid a 5 dollar fine plus costs for flooding his property. The jailer planned three meals daily, but Smith’s appetite made the fines exceed his meals, so he was discharged to feed at his own expense.
Mrs. Kate B. Fox of Cheyenne, now Mrs. Preston L. Howard of Cheyenne, married in Greeley after a Cheyenne divorce. The license, issued yesterday, notes divorce from a former husband on grounds of non support. The groom from Saratoga is 22 years older.
Washington reports a dramatic nationwide crop drop due to drought and heat in the department of agriculture monthly crop report. Corn leads losses with about 15 percent below average, wheat and oats also down, hay and potatoes near record lows, though rain may bolster late-planted crops.
An ordinary case of diarrhoea can be cured by a single dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has no superior for bowel complaints. For sale by all dealers.
Wallis Link C R Hedke and J J Herring of Fort Collins filed a plat with the state engineer to build a 100 foot dam across Lagarde creek near the Larimer Jackson county line. They claim a 4.5 billion cubic foot storage with a lake four miles long and a half mile from the state road, yielding a potential summer resort. The trio saved about 975 by filing before fees rose and hurried to Denver. The project would inundate Shipman park and form a lake about four miles long and a mile and a quarter wide. The dam would cost not over 200 000 and create a lake near a state road.
The Colorado and Southern Railway offers round trip homeseekers excursion tickets to many points in New Mexico and Texas on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in 1911. Tickets include liberal stopover privileges with a 25 day final limit. For details contact a Colorado and Southern agent or T. B. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver.
Mrs Bernesti hosted about twenty ladies for a thimble party honoring visiting Mrs R Houser from Indiana. Embroidery and needlework provided amusement until refreshments were served. Mrs Randolph and Mrs Bullock performed musical selections. Mrs Houser plans to depart Monday for the eastern home.
Fort Lupton council settles a dispute with Union Pacific over a 400 foot road right of way by leasing crossing rights for $1 yearly. Water mains work starts today and should finish tomorrow with 1200 feet remaining to lay. Water is expected to flow to the tank and mains within about 20 days. In Judge Hunt's court Billy Woods and W H Davis were fined $5 and costs each for assault on Roger Parkin of Firestone.
A letter from Mrs. W. L. Clayton describes a perilous late night search in Beard's Hollow near the rocks. Dr. Paul and companions traced a body, buried it in a driftwood grave, then navigated a treacherous tide-washed route back to civilization before returning home at dawn.
H M Youngpeters editor of The Sun Lake View Ohio writes that initial doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gave surprising relief and the second bottle restored his stomach and health. Sold by all dealers.
Representative Taylor pushed through the passage in the house of a relief bill for western homesteaders facing drought. The measure allows a homesteader in designated districts to abandon land until April 15, 1912, covering eastern Colorado, Glenwood Springs district, and much of Wyoming with several neighboring states included. Opposition from Minority Leader Mann prompted extensive questioning, answered by Taylor and Mondell. After senate concurrence it goes to President Taft for signature.
Chicago resident E. M. Stewart reports great relief from hay fever during hot summers using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He notes many others with similar symptoms could benefit from his experience, in a promotional endorsement from Clark & Faulkner Drug Co.
Five residents sustained injuries in a single day in West County. Clarence Shattuck Jr. fractured his wrist after an attempted car crank. Charles Graham of an express firm cut and bruised his face and dislodged teeth. Willie Lotz, 10, broke his hip from a tree fall near Windsor. Ralph Booth, 12, badly injured foot in a sickle mishap while alfalfa work. Rudolph Rutt, 5, fractured his leg above the knee in a ground fall.
Aug 11 reports Charlea Kersig a homesteader near Nunn lost a fine team to a lightning bolt while returning home from town. The bolt killed both horses and stunned him though he was not seriously injured. Heavy rains flooded Dry Creek.
A local dispute over a fountain obstruction in schools prompted action by officials. The issue centers on observer reports and potential changes to signage and access at multiple sites. Community leaders weigh safety, aesthetics, and educational use as meetings proceed.
City officials and the mayor clash over replacing drinking fountains to curb water waste. Critics argue fountains drain funds and may be unsanitary, while supporters note collapsible cups could curb costs, with proposals for five cent cups and potential long term fixes under consideration.
Ault August 12 a Sunday school annual picnic was held in a grove near town with nearly all members attending. The day featured games contests and baskets of lunch with rain dampening some plans and a few attendees leaving early after dinner.
£100 reward offered for a cure of a chronic ailment advertised as a constitutional treatment. The ad claims Hall's Family Tarrh Cure is taken by mouth and promises positive results, urging readers to send for details to J. Chenty & fold v druggists.
Miss Eva Bartlett prepares for a week focused on email skills and outreach as she anticipates events this morning. She plans to engage with colleagues and peers to share her project updates and gather feedback.
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