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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
A caustic critique of Cheyenne’s Frontier Days laments exploitation and inflated prices. It accuses the festival of hollow spectacle, fake cowboys, and gaudy costumes while noting crowds and high costs for lodging food and transport. The piece questions why thousands attend despite duped experiences.
City businessmen charged high prices for life necessities as hundreds of residents witnessed a show described as a degraded version of past events. The piece laments the hoax and urges lasting reform to spare future generations from inflated costs and a discredited Frontier Days spectacle.
Insurance Commissioner Clay ton argues the two per cent tax on all premiums should be cut. Revenue for six months of 1909 exceeds all of 1908, tied to collection effort. He says a reduced tax can fund the department with a slight surplus while aiding policyholders. His office boosts staff efficiency and cites a strong legislative record as Weld county senator.
A local minister’s remarks on the cost of living spark discussion about rising prices. The piece argues that wage increases trigger higher costs across merchants, manufacturers, and railroads, creating an endless cycle. It notes rents are high and investors see profitable rental potential even at current rates.
The article notes that building and rental markets may not sustain gains indefinitely. It suggests 1 percent clear profit on housing could yield $500,000 for new construction within thirty days after taxes and maintenance. It compares broad business profits to high prices, noting producers benefit while costs rise for others.
B W Martin argues that retail prices in Greeley are inflated by local conditions and too many non producers rely on few producers. He suggests expanding productive industries or reducing non productive ones to relieve the community burden and raise wages.
A Greeley Colorado case recalls 1906 relief from back pain rheumatism and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained from H Reynolds Drug Co. The witness Mrs D Ballard reports lasting improvement and urges others to remember the brand Doan's and buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 60 cents.
Breeders seeking to purchase breeding ewes both Mexican and graded are invited to correspond with J M Olguin in San Luis Colorado for inquiry or purchase.
Weld County farmers received results from Forest Service experiments led by Stanley E. Piper of the Biological Survey to control ground squirrels and gophers in Southern California. Green barley heads proved most effective, with dried barley and other foods tested. raisins and dried apples attracted gophers. Strychnine with sugar and eggs was used, showing limited harm to birds and livestock. Rabbits and cats also fell to poison trials, and green alfalfa yielded good results.
City editor seeks a gold tooth story but delays after reading a magazine. A dentist locates a troubled tooth and applies a gold crown as the reporter endures discomfort while fearing the cost and future pain.
An era of dental gold in Greeley sees about 20000 dollars yearly spent on 22 karat crowns and pure gold fillings. Citizens wear wealth in molars, while dentists justify costs as valuable, durable care rather than quick riches.
The author scoffs at dentists as unappreciated, noting patients visit only in pain. Dentists seem tender yet are viewed with suspicion for causing excruciating pain during treatment. The piece argues they deserve trust and affection for relieving suffering.
Miss Harriet T. Stalmaker is appointed English teacher at Normal high school and preceptress for the high school girls to replace Miss Adisa Parker. A West Virginia graduate with an M A from Teachers College New York City she has high school teaching experience and a reputation for culture and refinement.
A Beaver Dam Kentucky resident recalls suffering intense colicky pains for years. After a friend recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a few doses relieved symptoms entirely and have not returned for four years.
A framed sample of oat heads produced by Robert Blise of Greeley is showcased at the Commercial Club. Believed to be among the finest in Weld county, the heads may outmeasure any Colorado production and will compete at the Inter-State Fair and National Corn Exposition in Omaha.
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