Standley Lake project secured funds to finish irrigation scheme
Creditor meeting at Woodman hall Denver approved delaying claims until project completion. A US$2,000,000 loan from Franco American Bank in Paris is arranged, with William Kenefick coordinating. Standley Lake Standley project aims to irrigate 190000 acres in Denver-Greeley area, 100000 of which lie in West County, with Standley, Milton, and Barr lakes forming the core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Woodman Hall
Paris
William Kenefick
Kenefick-Quigley-Russell + Construction company
Greeley
Weld County
Arthur Day
Kenefck
F. M. Taylor
J M. Quigtey
R. PB. Lewin
Milton Smith
Walt
Banaue Franco- Americaine
France
Standley
Den
Colo
Ted
Denver ‘Eservotr Irrigation Company
Denver Reservoir Irrigation Company
Furethey
State of
Colorado
Standley Lake
Henrylyn Irrigation District
Kenefick
Henrylyn
Kenefick Company
Standley Iike
Denver Reservoir Company
Kenefick-Quicley-Russell Construction Company
Trowbridge-Niver Bond House
Colorado Cement Company
Fitzgerald Company
Bowles Brothers
Joseph Osner
Bates & Boxers
Philips- McGara and
Ross-Whittaker
Barr Lake
Milton Lake
Denver-Greeley Valley
Smith
The Honey Bee A Colorado Industry History
A survey traces bees from historic and biblical roots to modern Colorado culture. It notes L L Langstroth’s movable frame hive revolutionizing beekeeping and invites readers to the Colorado State Bee Keepers’ convention at Albany Hotel Denver January 20-21 1911 with no admission fees. Wesley Foster secretary Boulder Colorado invites all interested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Palestine
Greece
Asia
Socrates
Plato
Pliny
America
Colorado State
Bee Keepers’ Association
Albany Hotel
Denver
Colorado
Wesley Foster
Boulder
Colo
Hicks rule for grasshopper control shared at farmers institute
A Lasalle man recounts Mr. Hicks advice on using bran to exterminate grasshoppers. Hicks spent $50 on bran across 160 acres with no hopper losses, spreading bran via a tub and buggy, urging wide publication and consistent effort to eradicate hoppers.
Poison Grasshopper Control Method by J A Hicks
Farmers at the institute present a mixed bran and green parts poison for grasshoppers. The method uses bran, parts green, beet syrup and water, sown evenly across alfalfa, grain, and potatoes early mornings or evenings to attract roosting hoppers. If many hoppers persist, repeat applications after several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
J. A. Hicks
LaSalle
When To Hunt Young Game Avoiding Helpers
The text warns that the subjects are least mobile when half grown, making them easier to pursue, and advises not to rely on hired help but to do the task yourself or supervise to ensure proper execution.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertising Claim
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case, backed by F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists certify Cheney's honesty and ability. Cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price one dollar per bottle, sold by all druggists. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Hhe
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Vattle
Hall
Census Will Change Greeley Election Registration Rules
Greeley politicians debate new registration rules after census shows population near 10 000. If notified of over 5 000, city must canvass for registration for spring election, rather than certify old lists. Attorneys say law exact. officials seek official census notice to avoid illegality in the city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
United States
Census Department
Houston
Shafroth
Greeley Doctors Report Cancer Vaccine Success
Greeley physicians report a local cancer patient recovering after treatment using a vaccine made from cancer tissues. A. Ruskin of Los Angeles traveled to seek guidance for his daughter, while three Greeley doctors coordinated care. The patient, formerly in serious condition, underwent surgery November 28 and has since returned to work.
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Greeley
A. Ruskin
Los Angeles
Calif
Philippines
San Francisco
Vaughn
Detroit
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Lung Healing
An ad touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for dry hacking coughs that injure lungs. It claims rapid lung and air passage repair and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Carson W. Gilbert.
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Ballard
Carson W. Gilbert
Plan Industrial Bureau to Unite Western Colorado
Representatives from every county and commercial body in Colorado are invited to a January 20 meeting at the Denver Chamber of Commerce to form The Great West Industrial Bureau. The goal is to unite leading western businessmen, create permanent cooperative associations, and federate local efforts into a central mutual interest.
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Chamber of Commerce
Denver
Great West Industrial Bureau
West
Colorado
County Names New Group of Physicians and Road Overseers
County commissioners appointed a two year slate of physicians and road overseers. W. W. Harmer becomes county physician for Greeley replacing W. H. Shields. Other doctors named include D. L. Whitaker Johnstown A. T. Monesmith Fort Lupton W. F. Spaulding Kersey B. P. Peck Eaton A. C. McCain Ault J. N. Agan Pierce T. B. Gormley Windsor C. W. Bixter Eric and Luella McCalpin was reap-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Harmer
Greeley
W. H. Shields
D. L. Whitaker
Johnstown
A. T. Mones
Changes in Greeley hospital management and road districts
The article notes a new chief nurse appointment at Greeley hospital and revisions to hospital governance. It states that the old board of surgeons managed poor patients, while the physician in charge will oversee care, effectively abolishing the surgeon board. It lists road overseers for three districts and earmarks $75,000 total for road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley Hospital
Board of Surgeons
Will Anderson
W. N. Baldridge
H. G
Pine seed shipment funds reforest burned Colorado forests
Fort Collins January 14. The Colorado national forests office received thirty one sacks of yellow pine seed gathered and threshed at Lyons at a cost about seven thousand dollars. The seed, valued at two dollars per pound, will reforest areas burned in recent years. Additional seed from Engleman spruce and Lodge Pole pine will be sowed this winter and spring. Most yellow pine seed will be sent to lower altitude forests including Nebraska, Leadville, and Arapahoe forests.
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Fort Collins
Office of the
Colorado National Forests
Lyons
Colorado Forest
Nebraska
Leadville
Arapahoe
Directors weigh plan to extend Paris promoters electric line
Denver railroad directors considered George Peck of Paris plan to bond 10 million for a 250 mile electric belt line through northern Colorado extending beyond Greeley to Denver. Most directors favored enlargement. next meeting to decide. Peck returns to Greeley to study route and reports.
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Denver, Greeley and Northwestern Railroad
Denver
George Peck
Paris
Colorado
Greeley
Peck
American Securities
Middle Western States
Mrs. Walters Returns Home After Denver Visit
Mrs. H. Walters goes back to her Denver home on Monday following a visit with her mother Mrs. L. Strohauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Walters
Denver
L. Strohauer
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West County
L. L. Langstroth
Pennsylvania
Tribune
Plan Industrial Bureau
Luella McCalpin
Rio Grande
R.R
Rocky Mountain Region
Pullman
The
Salt Lake City
Western Pacific Railway
Frank A
Wadleigh
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