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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
3
The Tribune notes its 1870 foundation and that no 1905 issue was issued, with a claimed print run about 2100 copies. It states its pressroom circulation books and subscription lists are open to advertiser inspection at any time.
The author denounces Speer denomination within the Democratic Party and condemns graft by both parties. He argues Republican reform is hollow if controlled by corporations and urges Democrats to win or lose on integrity. He favors a cleansed Democratic victory over coalition with corporate interests.
The article states no more railroad passes will be issued after this month except to certain designated groups and church workers. It notes annuals and trip passes with limits beyond August 28 will expire then and argues passes distort freight traffic, urging strict enforcement of a new railroad rate bill recently passed by Congress.
A new law makes it a crime to ask for or accept a pass or rebate, punishable by jail time. The measure targets improper financial favors and outlines penalties for involved individuals under the statute.
A Rockhurst camping note dated Sunday August 19 1906 details a Poudre life festival with fishing reports and a gathering to celebrate the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brafford. Greeley visitors join the party at Willard cabin and the Red Front camp with music drinks and a late supper.
On September 7 the Tribune will host a no cost outing for its country correspondents and their families as part of the Tribune-Odd Fellows moonlight excursion to Eldorado Springs. The event acknowledges four to five years of faithful service and aims to strengthen ties between editors and reporters.
The notice urges Weld County Republicans to vote next Monday from seven to nine in all precincts, urging party reform-minded voters to participate and urging Democrats to prepare for a similar week. It emphasizes civic duty and warns that staying home will forfeit influence on the outcome.
The Eaton Herald praises Brother Wolfe of the Tribune for timely articles. They are direct and confront gangsters, noting Republican papers mock and Democratic ones snarl at his stand.
Will Berry came back Saturday after spending two weeks at Zimmerman's, marking a brief homecoming and end of the trip.
An exhortation to citizens to attend upcoming county primaries and elect unpledged delegates or those who will work for the public good. The piece warns that low turnout lets party bosses shape government and urges early voting and informed participation to curb bossism.
The Tribune argues citizens should attend primaries to curb boss control. It notes primaries in Weld county run next Monday from seven to nine pm and urges Republicans and later Democrats to participate, warning that abstention lets machine influence prevail.
A local testimonial extols Dean’s Ointment as a remedy for persistent skin itch and facial eruptions. Mrs G W Meade of Eleventh Street near Fourth Avenue cites rapid improvement in her sister’s child after two applications and plans to buy more. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price 50 cents. Dean’s and KE G Steele Eaton lumber ads accompany.
A vintage advert promotes taking laxative bromine quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises a druggist refund if it fails and features a Bew. Grove label on the box.
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