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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
9
Names of locals and visitors appear across events in Greeley and nearby towns. People travel to Denver Estes Park Loveland Cheyenne and Platteville for visits fishing fairs and vacations. Several residents return from trips, join guests, and announce moves and new occupations.
Chester Blunt a farmer near Greeley presents grain and grass samples at the Commercial club exhibition. His daughters helped classify and prepare the display which is expected to be among the best at Weld county and Interstate fairs. A premium win at the Interstate fair could send the exhibit to the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Other farmers are urged to follow this plan.
During recent showers residents complain of low hanging branches along residence streets. Untrimmed trees for three months hinder umbrella use. Citizens urge trimming amid weed cutting and Weld County fair preparations to improve city appearance.
The annual dispute between farmers and lamb feeders centers on hay scarcity and late last year drought losses. Government reports show light United States hay, especially in Greeley due to grasshoppers, while barley and corn stay cheap. With limited hay, few sheep will be fed and prices may rise, feeders calculating costs per head and noting potential gains from last season's profits.
The article reviews lamb feeding costs and gains, detailing truck routes to Chicago and Denver, feed and shipping costs, and profits per head. It discusses a 15.7 per head gain, contrasts winter losses with later spring prices, and evaluates beets and potatoes as feed conditioners.
Ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease and offers one hundred dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Promotes testimonials and lists of supporters. Includes address of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Airlocks in water mains blamed for low pressure in portions of the day. Valves installed and more to be added to improve pressure. Also a note inviting school children to New Camfield hotel on September 2 3 4 for free eye ear nose throat checks by Dr Sapero of Denver.
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