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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
4
The Tribune concedes the new water system may cost more than initial figures but asserts the project looks promising. It recalls its 2 year old forecast of about $400,000 and hints celebration if mountain water reaches 350,000 gallons, praising the mayor, city attorney, and aldermen.
The Tribune addresses rumors that it is bought and declares the current owners purchased the property from E J Carver. It argues the paper has long avoided slander about its policy and invites skeptics to ask questions about beliefs regarding newspaper ownership.
A reader essay questions the bribery of press by money and the fairness of newspapers. It argues that editors are often presumed bought when opinions clash, cites the difficulty of proving influence, and notes prejudices against both capital and favored groups in different communities.
The passage argues editors should publicly weigh massive capital investments and their community benefits rather than be swayed by corporate money. It asserts editors reveal truth when right and resist being bought, noting that buying a paper is cheaper than buying its editor.
John E. Painter of Roggen returns to the Tribune with a fair letter in response to a December twenty eighth editorial. He offers solid arguments for taxing stock on forest reserves, contrasting with other letters that mostly contain personal abuse of the editor.
The Turner art exhibit opens in the west wing of the high school for four days. Proceeds come from admissions and picture sales to fund one good painting for each school room, with donors able to select and gift pictures for specific rooms. The article urges public generosity to foster a love of beauty in children.
Last Saturday twenty one residents incurred a forty thousand dollar indebtedness for new grade school rooms in district No. 6 South ward. Although numbers of debt existed in town the voter turnout was only twenty one with no opposing votes. The school board acted legally and out of duty to the growing district.
The author argues residents should join in school funding decisions rather than stay away for business. A merchant with peanut stands is urged to set aside time to participate, as school construction could ease overcrowding and improve sanitary conditions for children. The piece calls on Mr. Merchant to engage with a larger world beyond his ledger.
Denver report states the Colorado & Southern railroad will launch motor car service linking northern Colorado towns to main lines. Greeley Fort Collins Wellington Belleview and nearby areas will gain rapid local passenger connections within a year or less. General Manager J H Young says the system will supplement steam lines and attract traffic with feasible returns and large investment.
Next Tuesday the Union Pacific runs a special Denver excursion for Ben Hur at the Broadway. Greeley night will mark the evening performance and the Denver to Ault local train will wait in Denver until 11 15 pm to ferry visitors home. Fare rates on the date include Ault 91 9 Eaton 1 75 Lucerne 1 65 Greeley 1 50 Evans 1 45 LaSalle 1 40 Platteville 1 Lupton 75 Brighton 56. Tickets via agent Charles Yonker at Greeley station at no extra charge.
Older pharmaceutical advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the prompt effective treatment for colds. It claims to loosen the cough ease the lungs and aid nature in restoring health and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Train No 107 will be held at Denver Tuesday January 9 and a special rate of 1.50 for travel on any train that date. Service from Greeley to Denver encouraged. Reserve seats now. J O Ferguson general agent.
Clayton proprietor advertises Gresley Starch and Votato products. Provides freight rate of three cents from any loading station. Listings show Weld and Greeley phone numbers, with location details and a 196 reference.
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