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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
2
Editorial urges business men in Greeley to adopt aggressive competition and better advertising to beat 1908 records. It argues new stores, improved fixtures, electric signs, and window displays signal growth and that no merchant will exceed 1908 results without stronger advertising and adherence to business rules.
The piece rails at the pressure on incoming democratic state administration from hopeful job seekers. It argues many seek offices for themselves or allies, turning down young men who want appointments into a lifelong waiting line, with rare exceptions to the rule.
The piece argues that tailed by a political job the salary shrinks beside a fair accountant's pay and time is spent fighting to keep the position under new administrations. It calls appointive office a delusion and a snare, noting few save a dollar from such plums.
The December issue of Technical World Magazine features an in depth look at the Northern Colorado Power Company's plant in Lafayette. It argues cheap electric pumping for irrigation will unlock thousands of acres for profitable small farms near Weld County towns as power lines reach more lands.
The Commercial club proposes a permanent Weld county fair at Greeley to showcase irrigation belt agriculture. If supported, the plan could be ready for a fall fair, potentially replacing Harvest Festival and Fourth of July celebrations.
Colorado Springs Terrors won the state interscholastic football title by defeating Boulder Preps but Longmont High claims the state crown after beating the Terrors. With Longmont barred from league admission, Springs officials propose awarding a special state pennant to Longmont while the northern league holds the official title. Greeley High is noted as a member of the northern league.
Denver, Larami e & Northwestern officials arrived in Greeley to discuss building a spur to Hillsboro to connect with their main line from Denver to Fort Collins. The twelve mile link would use completed grading and be ready when the main road opens.
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the only treatment used for the lines in pneumonia cases. He states the medicine controls the trouble in every case he has treated and notes personal and family use for colds and coughs. Sold by all druggists.
John W. Sanborn advertises moth proof furs including coats robes and gloves. Located at 1413 Eleventh Street with phone Red 824.
The Rev. John Doane spoke on Count Thy Blessings, describing the grouch as self blame and urging thankfulness. He illustrated with a Sunday school tale about a boy named Jack and urged Greeley men to wake up and drop grumpiness for happier, morally improving living.
A testimonial from David Freeman of Kempt, Nova Scotia, credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with easing a dull after meal heaviness. The tablets strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, regulate liver and bowels, and are superior to pills yet affordable. Free samples offered. sold by all druggists.
One hundred sixty acres with complete outfit for a man. Good terms to right party. Apply to J. W. Crone. Tribune want ad.
A promotional list encourages Tribune readers to favor Greeley manufactured products across diverse sectors from beet sugar to cigars and ice cream. The appeal stresses community support and the importance of patronizing local industries to strengthen the city’s economy.
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