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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
2
The Philharmonic orchestra shapes up as a rival to Schumann-Heink in drawing capacity crowds. The piece notes public interest while joking about keeping an eye on the bridge and on Teddy’s future newspaper prominence if he runs for office.
A perceptive look at Roosevelt as the dominant political figure of the moment. The piece praises his independence and impact, noting Democratic editors’ lack of alarm and his appeal across parties. It highlights his bold stand on issues, and hints at a possible Republican nomination despite party machinery.
The Commercial Club and farmers in northern Colorado feud after a congressional sugar-industry probe. A AP story painted beet fields as scandalous, prompting censure from farmers unions while Weld County Commercial Club members argue their goals serve farmers, not business interests. The Tribune urges understanding and notes farmers’ dominance in local commercial clubs.
J W Dillon visited Denver last week. Olin Webster moved to his father's place. J W Carpenter of Peckham visited Hodges family. Strohauer moved to Spurgin place to farm this season. Motherall plans a new farm at Hodgell site. Gipson Social club met Mrs Tracy. large attendance and refreshments. Gill Literary Society held first meeting at the schoolhouse with a strong program. Potatoes shipped to New Mexico. Warren McFordon of Northwestern Railroad inspected shipping needs. W H Gill E J Decker and William Miner contributed to local business. Alex Ferguson plans a new barn. Barnesville schoolhouse work begun with a Gill contractor.
The column lists visits by Rev Knowlton to Ault for the death of his son in law s father Mrs E J Sickler and others calling on neighbors Mrs Mullin Boullard Kester and Miller Monday through Wednesday in the Smith district. Dode Wykert attended F H Elliott sale. A livery stable opened with Wykert as manager. Oscar Alkire and O C Gangnon went hunting in the mountains.
A fragmented report lists multiple attendees at an El sale last Thursday, mentions plans to move to a farm near Greley, and notes visits between families around Mount View ranch and Windsor. It also records Kersey and Plainview items, including a sore jaw, Windsor visits, and a fatal illness in Ault.
Local items report Maggie Todd returning home in East Greeley after visiting friends. Vir and Mrs Oscar Moody visited his father’s ranch. Hazelton literary society meets at pool house with good programs Tuesday Jan 30. GILLET district reports Don Matheson’s wife returning from Boulder visit. S O Nelson shopping in Greeley. About 25 friends surprised Miss Nettie Coke on her birthday. Donovan couple ordered piano and violin duets. Gale-ton Langsworth home hosts a party with dancing. Rev Lynn preaches at schoolhouse and will teach at Russell school next Sunday. Schoolhouse crowded for literary exercises. debate on organized labor ends 2 to 1 for the negative. La Salle party buys cattle from Bert Godfrey. Van Zant and Walker will drive cattle to feed pens. Herringston of Union Pacific pumping plant at Pierce visits home folks. Mrs George Briggs guests of Matt Briggs at Evans. Walter Kimsey to be released from quarantine as family recovers from scarlet fever. Plans to open new Fraternity building after. H P Brunelle travels to Sterling to discuss Sterling school appointment. George Briggs and Mrs Briggs guests of Fred Allen south of here Sunday.
The Greeley Tribune reports Governor Shafroth’s claim that all third class appropriations will be paid, but local supporters warn that $10,000 is still needed to continue Agricultural College extension work. Overdrawn funds forced a November stoppage, December and January expenses were paid, and $3,750 of a $15,000 appropriation arrived, not covering prior deficits. The Weld County Farmers Club urges donations to prevent halting the program, noting federal interest in dairy and stock feeding following silo projects and ongoing silage experiments at the college.
The Weld County Farmers' Club appeals for private loans to continue farm extension work on silage and beet top silage methods. Prof Hinman plans a March pamphlet detailing silo construction, corn growth, silage feeding results from Kansas, Iowa, and local tests at Fort Lupton. The effort relies on private subscriptions to cover salaries and expenses if state funds are delayed.
A collection of wry observations on aging in women humorously contrasts youth and middle age. It jokes about discounting ages, fashion shifts, hair and cosmetics, corsets, and the changing view of happiness as age advances. It notes aging as a friend, not foe, while poking at vanity.
Wilting Workers of the Christian Sunday school hosted a world tour style trip Saturday evening returning home by midnight. Four different stops were made at homes of class members with programs at each stop. The Sunday school at the Christian church reports strong turnout and 118 attendees at the Sunday service.
Fragmented text shows varied religious groups and fundraising mentions alongside scattered commercial lines. References to Protestant, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, and Catholic affiliations appear with garbled names, monetary figures, and local notices. The passage mixes church chatter, evangelistic fervor, and small ads about sales and rents without coherent narrative.
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