Grasshopper convention set to open in Greeley
Indications point to several hundred farmers from across Colorado gathering in Greeley January 6 for the state's first grasshopper convention. Sessions will cover pest control methods and a proposed pest law. a Weld County Farmers Institute meeting accompanies the event with 400 to 500 attendees.
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Greeley
Colorado
New
Camfield Trust
Arkansas Valley
Fort Coliin
Longmont
Lars
Carleon
St le
Comeron
Weld County Farmers Institute
Pallard's Snow Liniment Advert for Pain Relief
Swelling from inflammation fractures toothache neuragna or rheumatism may be relieved by applying Pallard's Snow Liniment. It should be rubbed into the affected part. The product promises healing penetrating power, pain relief, and reduced swelling. Prices 26 cents and one dollar per bottle, sold by Carson W. Gildert.
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Pallard
Carson W. Gildert
Trial for Cruelty to Animals Heats Harmony District
In the Harmony district southeast of Fort Collins nearly all male residents attended Grover Wilson's court as directees or spectators to his trial for cruelty to animals after he killed a dog. Wilson contends the dog had been killing sheep, splitting opinion between sheep growers and other residents. The hearing resumed tomorrow.
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Trestle Brewing
Dee
Fort Collins
Harmony District
Jodee Potter
Grover Wilson
Wilson
Natural gas plans loom for Boulder and northern Colorado
Reports from Boulder claim the Boulder-Greeley company will supply natural gas to Boulder and northern Colorado towns. Thomas A. Harris says the Called Of company leads the venture with gas extraction at their wells and potential widespread use of the gas. Longmont granted a gas piping franchise and will be supplied, while United Oil and Denver Gas & Electric are in discussions or investigations of the field. Harris expects great activity early next year, but details remain undisclosed.
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Reeley
Boulderjreeley OU
Future
Rockeera
Boulder
Jtree
Harris
United Oil Company
Harria
Lberty
Longmont
Olney Newell
Boulder-Greeley
T. A. Harris
Colorado
United Oil
Denver Gas & Electric Company
Remedy Claim Fights Influenza Pneumonia Risk
Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can cure influenza and counteract pneumonia tendency, sold by all dealers.
Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank of Greeley
Holders of The First National Bank of Greeley Colorado are to meet on Tuesday January 10 1911 at the bank for election of seven directors and other business as may come before the meeting J M B Petri kin Cashier.
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First National Bank of
Dust Linked to Poor Eyesight in Colorado School Children
A biennial report by Katherine M Cook shows 29.1 percent of Colorado students have vision problems, higher than Chicago's 15.1 percent. She urges major reforms in state schooling, including appointive supervision, county boards, equalized rural and city salaries, and new training standards for teachers and rural agricultural education.
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Colorado
Katherine M Cook
Cook
Chicago
Board of Education
Kidnapping Case Ends as James Lee Brulght Is Brought In
James Lee Brulght, wanted for five weeks on a charge of kidnapping his three year old daughter, was brought to Weld County jail by Sheriff Florance after being held in Wharton Texas. The mother received custody and the case is noted as one of Weld County’s most spectacular, with legal actions centered on the father’s arrest and the child’s return.
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James Lee
Weld County
Florance
Shafroth
Lee
Wharton
Tex
Lees
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska
United States
Texas
Three Electric Plants Aimed for Greeley Poudre System
Plans for the Greeley Poudre irrigation project include three reservoirs pipelines and power plants to generate electric power for northern Colorado towns. D A Camfield announced the initiative and work is expected to start soon. The scheme intends to use water from the system for power as well as irrigation, supplementing local electricity supplied by the Shorhone plant of Central Colorado Power Company.
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Colorado
Greeley-Poudre Power
Laramie-Poudre
Laramie
Poudre Canon
Zimmerman
Canon
Denver Tramway Company
Greeley-Poudre
Tramway Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Denver
D A. Camfield
Fta
Central Colorado Power Company
New Alfalfa Seed Distribution To Farmers
Five hundred pounds of Grimm alfalfa seed will be distributed to Colorado farmers by the Agricultural College. Professor C C L Fitch, potato expert, announced in Greeley that distribution will begin soon. Grimm alfalfa is hardy, thrives in Minnesota winters, and yields superior hay compared to other Colorado varieties.
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Grimm
Agricultural College
Cc. L. Fitch
Greeley
Minnesota
Colorado
Cough Remedy Offered After Influenza Attack
Many persons suffer a persistent cough after influenza but can be quickly cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Do not let the cough run on. it should be treated promptly. Sold by all dealers.
Increase in oleomargarine production and tax data
The production of oleomargarine rose from 2 282 815 pounds in 1909 to 139 755 426 pounds in 1910. Of the 1910 total, 8 491 978 pounds were taxed at ten cents per pound, while over 97 percent of production was taxed at a quarter cent per pound. Figures issued by the federal internal revenue commissioner summarize last fiscal year activity.
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National Dairy Union
Federal Internal Revenue Commissioner
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Promoted for Children
Children take Ballard's Horehound Syrup willingly because it tastes pleasant and helps coughs hoarseness and bronchitis. A trusted remedy, it is sold by Carson W Gilbert in prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
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Ballard
Carson W. Gilbert
Bill Proctor the Trouble Hunter of Colorado Telephone
Bill Proctor, emergency man for Colorado Telephone, is famed as a thorough trouble hunter. He travels rugged terrain, once hiking sixty six miles in twenty two hours to defend a homestead and still finding time for a dance. He braves snowbound trials to reach distant lines and protect operations.
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Bill” Proctor
Colorado Telephone Company
Garcia
Bill
Denver
Continental Divide
Telephone Company
Daring trek through snow to strip line in the Rockies
Bill undertakes an arduous journey across stubborn drifts to lay a 54 pound wire line. He hires mule and horse, procures sled and harness, and pushes twelve miles through the storm with snow shoes and climbing frames. He reaches Whideley Peak, secures a guide, then travels eighteen miles over Rabbit Ears range to test and return along the line to Denver.
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Bill
Whideley’s Peak
Rabbit Ears
Denver
Charley
Tromble Hunters
Allen Tupper True
Governor Shafroth Backs 1 Cent Coal Tax for Miners
Governor Shafroth proposes a one cent per ton coal tax to fund an expanded coal mine inspection bureau and three rescue crews located in the south, north, and western slope. He calls for at least six deputy inspectors and thorough enforcement to reduce losses in disasters. He plans to present recommendations to the next legislature as the coal mine commission reports.
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Shafroth
Coal Mine Commission
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Boulder Wells
Stockholders’ Meeting
Bureau of Animal Industry
A. D. Melvin
Melvin
Federal Meat Inspection Service
Geo. H. Glover
Colorado Agricultural College
Greeley-Poudre System
Fae
Baling
Coats
Halur
Cahill Dry Goods Co
Elie
Joseph Otoupalik
Std St
Concord
Fred Mueller Saddle and Harness CO
Larimer
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