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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
4
Governor Adams signals a view on Colorado finances and state tax plans. The piece argues officials push higher revenue via full cash value assessments while critics say expenditures should shrink to match revenues. It suggests lawmakers and citizens alike will test human nature in this fiscal question.
The article discusses the open door policy as it relates to newly acquired island possessions from Spain. It explains that free trade was not the aim and clarifies to foreign nations and domestic audiences what the policy truly entails, concerning commercial restrictions and protectionist ideas in the United States.
The piece argues U S import duties apply to all nations and that Cuba, soon under U S control, will be managed as an estate for heirs. It critiques McKinley era measures, notes preferential access for U S goods and argued export taxes on tobacco. The college row in Fort Collins worsens tax and public trust concerns as Colorado citizens face mounting educational costs.
The piece bitterly rails at Chicago business interests and their shifting loyalties from Altgeld to Tanner, denouncing the city’s politicians and stockyard factions as they rail against reform, streetcar franschises, and the politics of the era.
The State Normal School at Greeley demonstrates efficient growth with 300 students from across Colorado under President Snyder. It operates on minimal funding, needs more space and higher maintenance funds, and its graduates are highly sought after in public schools statewide.
A Denver News excerpt reflects on Illinois Indiana New York Pennsylvania and Massachusetts as leading states shaping education. It characterizes these commonwealths as the mother of schools and colleges and notes their prominent role in educational development.
The December Century is out of print except for copies at dealers. No more can be supplied as the colored covers were printed in France and a new edition cannot be ready in time.
Mme Lillian Nordica will contribute a narrative for The Youths Companion for the week of December 22 titled Incidents in a Singers Life. The piece weaves advice to students with an account of her singing for the Tsar on the night before his assassination and contains anecdotes of famed singers she has known.
The Colorado Club Woman magazine, edited by Miss Mary L Strang with E F Gladwin as manager, appears as a strong candidate for public favor. It focuses on club life of Colorado women and Federation work, with a two color cover featuring a representative American woman and Colorado colt
A descriptive overview of Frank G. Carpenter's travel oriented reader for schools. The work guides readers through the North American continent including the United States and neighboring regions, highlighting life, governance, resources, and physical features. Published by the American Book Company in New York Cincinnati and Chicago.
The Rev Dr Hunter of Toronto was offered the First Avenue Presbyterian pulpit in Denver after weeks of consideration. He had come to Colorado for health reasons and has stayed in Greeley. He plans to begin duties by February pending transfer of letters from the Toronto presbytery.
A. L. Evans, local observer, reports last week’s weather showed improvement over the prior week. Tripune subscribers paying one year in advance receive the Denver Times Almanac and Year Book free.
Weather remains very cold with ice harvest planned and rails damaged by cold. Community updates include teacher exams, medical calls, visits to Fort Morgan and Denver, Christmas shopping, births, and residents traveling for holidays.
Advertises tickets at one fare for round trips on December 24 25 26 and 31 and January land return on or before January 4. Mentions Gipson John M Lutz and location Eaton with return dates and travel details for holiday season. Local items cover residents trips and moves in Eaton area including Elba and Greeley neighbors family news and social events.
Last Friday night at Seely's Lake friends enjoyed a party with a generous host and hostess, and Mrs B L La Grange received praise for hosting. Hamilton departs to teach at Colorado with a raise, while Mr Patchel delivered a sermon to an appreciative audience. Young folks skated at Nauman's lake then had supper hosted by Mrs Ham. Plans are underway for a Christmas tree and a vote on new school house projects before year end, with further notices to follow.
Dates for the winter term at the State Normal School were altered. Dec 22 becomes the last day before vacation and Jan 4 is set as the first day back. The alumni banquet is to be held Dec 29 at the Brown Palace. W R Thomas of the Rocky Mountain News visited and spoke to students.
The Vache la Poudre voir company and The New Cache la Poudre gating company hold annual meetings at 100 a.m. and 7 p.m. on January 10, 1899, in Colo. Springs, to elect five directors each and address other business. Proxies with a ten cent stamp are urged as stock must be represented by roll call. notices emphasize the importance of stockholders attending or sending representatives.
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