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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
OCR shows a small, garbled line with values like ATES minus one month and varied prices such as 30c and 3.00. The readable portion suggests a fragmented price schedule or catalog entry without clear context or item names.
Weld county's display sent to the Chicago fair is expected to prove the region's soil quality and attract new residents. The exhibit aims to counter eastern views of western agriculture and bolster investment interest, with favorable notices from Chicago press including the Tribune.
Reports from Northern Colorado Power show rapid settlement in Crow Creek and Pleasant Valley with about ten families per day. The country is highly favored and arriving settlers are thrifty, spreading word to eastern and southern friends, boosting population and development.
The article urges timely Christmas shopping despite the season being a month away. It notes the prudent shopper shows logic and kindness in approach.
The text argues that shopping earlier than the 23rd or 24th eases clerk workloads and aids customers. It cites patience, kindness, and less strain on workers as benefits to buyers, clerks, and the company, encouraging citizens to shop before the final days.
Investors buy outskirt lots near the new street car line in Greeley aiming to boost property values. They expect quick commutes to business districts, quieter surroundings, and lower taxes, praising the strap hangers as an ancient honorable order.
The trip of Robert S Lovett railroad king with Union Pacific officials to Weld county marks the financiers’ interest in regional wealth. He indicated plans for additional branch roads in the western area and complimented local enterprise.
The Milliken settlement will celebrate the Denver, Laramie and Northwestern railroad arrival on the eighteenth of next month. Excursion trains will run from Denver, Milliken will be decorated, and Governor Shafroth plus other dignitaries from the capitol are expected to speak. Local businessmen from Greeley plan to attend.
Farmers' Meet lists sessions across January 2 and 4 with experts presenting on crop remedies dairy cattle horses orchard management plant growth lice bacteriology of milk hay making and water application. Key speakers include A Keyser G E Morton E R Bennett J E Newsom J C Williams B R Bennett A M Banner C PF Gillette P K Blinn W G Jackett H A Johnson U Carpenter and George W Vallery.
The document outlines a multi day agricultural program with sessions on animal care wood working and farm hygiene. Speakers include C P Gillette H Pierce A Keyser and Dr Corwin. Topics cover forage crops pasture pests sanitation and irrigation with demonstrations on machinery and crops.
A series of time blocks lists sessions for the Farmers Conference from 8:50 to 12:30 in the morning, 1:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon, and 7:30 in the evening. The notes indicate multiple daily periods for agricultural talks and meetings.
The program lists sessions on storage houses and potato storage, handling new land, drainage and al kali, laws of inheritance in plants and animals, and a tuberculosis demonstration. Presenters include EB, K Keyser, E B House, C P Gillette, and doctors Glover Kaupp Barnes Newsom and Kingman.
Greeley resident R H Snyder testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble and backache when living in Chicago. He asserts the cure was permanent and recommends the remedy to others. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Thanksgiving services were held at Eaton Baptist church Thursday morning with a sermon by Heyyre of the Methodist church. A high school football game against Ft. Russell drew a large crowd, a gun club trapshooting event attracted many at the club grounds east of town, and an Odd Fellows supper followed in the evening.
At Windsor November 26 the Methodist church held a Thanksgiving service led by Mr Dudley of the Christian church. In the evening Windsor boys played a basketball game against the Greeley Red Sox, followed by a dance.
At Evans on Thanksgiving Day Rev. Mr. Johns preached a sermon at the Methodist church and a liberal offering was taken for the poor. The Odd Fellows marked their fourteenth anniversary with an oyster supper and program, with families and friends invited.
At LaSalle on Thanksgiving Day a morning sermon at the Presbyterian church and an evening praise service filled the public observance of the national holiday.
On Thanksgiving day at the 8S. S. W. ranch the Christian church women hosted a well attended dinner. A sale held at the ranch yesterday drew attendees who then enjoyed turkey dinner there.
On November 26 at Ault the older pupils presented Miles Standish with many younger students in costume plays. Thanksgiving programs were held across surrounding districts. Ault hosted a basketball game between Company Ault and Company D Greeley, followed by a dance with strong turnout.
George Fish was appointed the first yardmaster for Greeley railroad yards, with the position effective starting Thursday. Previously conductor of the switching crew, Fish is a well known local figure in Greeley.
Mr and Mrs James McCullough hosted eighteen relatives and friends for Thanksgiving in LaGrange. Mr and Mrs T H Robinson of LaGrange district held a six o'clock dinner Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs A W Atkinson of LaGrange joined others for a turkey Thanksgiving dinner.
Stockholders of The Weld County Savings Bank will hold their annual meeting at the bank office in Greeley Colorado on January 3 1910 at 730 p m for election of seven directors and other business. C N Jackson Cashier Greeley Colo December 1669.
LaSalle surveys arrive to start the town survey in preparation for incorporation. The push for incorporation gains momentum as petition signers are noted. Large projects like the Union Pacific roundhouse and Milton reservoir in Beebe Draw are underway, with smaller buildings rising in town, including B W McKinney adding an advertisement to the post office building.
John Yates Sr. of Eaton dies at his home on Wednesday, ending a 21 year career as a farmer and noted member of the Western Order of Woodmen. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Methodist church, with survivors including a widow four daughters and two sons.
Kersey Colorado Nov 27 Jack Keppie known as the cook of the famous cowboy breakfast for ex president Roosevelt during his hunting trip in Colorado four or five years ago arrived in Kersey to visit friends. He brought the dishes Roosevelt ate and told a large crowd last night about the breakfast.
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