Greeley Tribune Publishing Company Notice
Publication details for The Greeley Tribune include address 722 Seventh St Greeley Colorado manager H Wolfe and rates by carrier 1 month 30 cents 1 year 1.60. Second class matter at Greeley post office under act of March 3 1879.
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Greeley Nuggets From A Mushy Madhouse
A column of satirical notes from Colorado towns recounts local quirks and daily events. Mentions include a Grand Junction man with many grandchildren, a bid for Elks opera as annual, beavers at Johnstown, a two-wives tale about a Greeley man, and political jests on Denver and Weld County. A mix of humor, local politics, and everyday incidents paints early 20th century regional life.
All Must Sing Poet Seeks Signed Submission
The Sterling Advocate announces it will publish unsigned poems only if the author signs and identifies themselves. The paper refuses anonymous material and invites writers to submit with their name for front page placement.
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Sterling Advocate
Quite Right Dear Tribune Heaven Town Noise Comforts
A reader writes that Tribune Heaven is the only place for people who cannot endure the noises of a busy town. The letter lists sounds from chickens to trains and animals, noting how cats catch birds regardless of owners.
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Profit by Prophets and the Tribune’s mixed message
A reader notes confusion over prophet and profit as the Tribune covers prophets of social righteousness. The W T K club members feel hurt by the pun and express concern that righteousness was presented as profit. The letter laments mixing Elijah with mercenary aims and urges the paper to avoid profiting from prophetic topics.
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Has Been Favored Over Might Have Been, Brown Poem
A short verse by James Roosevelt Brown contrasts tenses of existence. It favors being a has been over a hasn't been, and over the possibilities of might have been, using a playful switch of verb forms to reflect identity.
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James Roosevelt Brown
Kissing Advice From City Papers Across Years
Quotations on kissing appear as light guidance for married men and affection in early newspapers. The Birmingham Age-Herald hints a kiss can save the day for husbands, the Indianapolis News adds caution about affinity, and the Boston Globe emphasizes knowing how where when and whom to kiss.
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Boston Globe
Frame-up plan alarm for congress backs Aldrich bill
The Commoner warns that big financiers behind the Aldrich currency scheme aim to rush the bill through the short session. It argues the measure would grant asset currency and central bank control, enabling profit and power for banks, and urges postponing reform until a new democratic Congress acts.
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Banking Reform Drives Canadian Hegira of Americans
The piece notes 1911 homesteaders migrating to Canada with about 150000 Americans crossing the border and taking over 200 million dollars annually. It cites high US interest rates and unfair taxes as push factors and argues for banking law revisions to mimic branch bank advantages without creating one.
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United States
The New High School Recepsion Glows for Greeley Education
The public viewing the newly occupied building praised the school board work. Greeley leads similar towns with about thirty dollars per pupil, nearly doubling the national average. The piece argues higher education funding benefits students teachers and ministers over bartender wages.
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Factories and clubs push Greeley toward manufacturing growth
The Commercial club drives fall activity with Live Wire membership staying strong. Efforts aim to elevate Greeley as a manufacturing hub with plans for more open work and a positive outlook for the Burlington building project from Hudson into Greeley and potential extension of the Denver Laramie line.
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Greeley Aims To Become Northern Colorado's Key Industry Hub
The Commercial club plans immediate or eventual construction to position Greeley as the top distributing point in northern Colorado. Low site costs and nearby railroads promise broad access for factories. Electric power anticipated at minimal cost. Expanding year round operations from current seasonal factories would stabilize prosperity via a steady payroll.
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Colorado
Water Talk Draws Hundred At Fort Collins Meet
Fort Collins hosts a large informal irrigation discussion under the State Agricultural College, drawing reservoir ditch men state officers and reclamation experts. Participants urge more such meetings to ease water disputes and reduce costly litigation.
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State Agricultural College
Saving Water by Cooperative Reservoir Plan
The state engineer proposes a practical approach to curb yearly water waste by encouraging all reservoir owners along a stream to cooperate. Critics call the measure a trust but irrigation experts see feasibility in theory. A friendly informal agreement could save water during dry periods, avoiding waste under current storage rules. History shows wet years are rare, making the proposal worthy of serious consideration.
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Factories and Freight Rates in Greeley Efforts
The Tribune discusses Greeley Commercial Club efforts to attract factories. It notes high coal freight costs from nearby fields as a major overhead and plans to petition the railroad commission to obtain reductions. It also highlights that other cities offer factory sites and tax exemptions, urging community support.
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City Before Council Seeks Charter Change and Rates Relief
The Commercial Club president Chas Crockett urges the city to adopt a more liberal charter to compare with sister cities and to secure lower fire insurance rates. The club has achieved a city reclassification saving about 12000 dollars per year, boosting investment appeal and benefiting all residents.
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Chas. J. Crockett
Commercial Club
Greeley urged to act to attract manufacturing plants
A Tribune summary notes President C J Crockett of the Commercial Club urged sustained city effort to secure factories for Greeley. Key hurdles include coal freight rates, city inducements, and state laws. Business leaders already mobilize, with a call for broad community action to make 1913 a standout year.
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Forty Years Ago in Town and Valley Farming Notes
Forty years ago Deacon Abbott bought Mr. Holmes 240 acre farm over the river. Corn sold at retail for a cent and a half a pound or 84 cents per bushel. Aaron Abbotts wheat on 20 acres averaged 29 bushels per acre and was excellent. A Presbyterian church festival on Spruce street enjoyed a good time. Schenck and McElroy recently finished the Tribune building cornice. Rev. Mr. Hollister said Ames raised a twenty mile distant field yielding 60 bushels per acre. Rev. Mr. Mitchell returned from Southern Colorado and had helped found churches and received preaching calls. A suggestion to celebrate the Union Colony anniversary at Cooper Institute on December 21, 1869 with a public meeting and exercises one week after the following Saturday.
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Prof John J Wy away dies after illness at home
Prof. John J. Wy away died after a five hour illness at his family home at 1010 Six Friday. He was a long time Colorado resident and Bloomin gton Indiana native married to Elizabeth Cat in 1860. Survived by daughter Elma Greeley city librarian and sons S A Wilson of st Kan and O M Wilson in Canon City. Funeral at United Presbyterian church Tuesday 10 am with Rev R A McConaughn. Interment Linn Grove cemetery.
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Kersey Town Board Admits New Member December 7
At the regular meeting J. B. Merrill was formally accepted to fill the vacancy caused by W. L. Murphy’s resignation. Murphy resigned to move away from Kersey. The board also transacted a few other matters of business.
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Johnstown Official In Denver To Review Sewer Electric Plans
H J Parish father of Johnstown traveled to Denver to inspect sewer pipe and electric light poles for the upcoming municipal works. He aims to ensure proper materials and execution for the new sewer system and lighting installation in Johnstown.
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Denver
Moving Beets at Gill Gill Dump Progress
Work continues this week moving a large beet pile at the Gill Gill dump. About 7,000 tons were piled initially and it is expected to take several weeks more to remove them all.
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Eaton to Install Pump in Town Water System
Eaton to install a $3,000 electric pump to move water from seven recently bored wells, replacing the steam system. The town board approved a contract with a Denver firm during Monday’s meeting to install the electric pumping plant.
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Notice of Application to Lease State Lands in Weld County
Office announces Mar Mackey of Masters Colorado filed application A-1221 to lease indemnity school lands in Weld County. Lands include multiple sections in Townships 4N 61W and 19W 62W with various fractional parts. Deadline for consideration is January 2, 1913.
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Greeley Ordinance Appropriates City Funds for 1912
City of Greeley council approves annual appropriation from General Fund for 1912 fiscal year. Allocations include Police, Sewer, Water Works, Parks, Library, Library, Fire Department, and bond redemption. A $3 poll tax for able bodied residents over 21 funds street improvements.
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