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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
6
Harvard Strauss, sociologist and economist, visiting Greeley says the beet root dispute with the Great Western Sugar Company was inevitable. He will stay several days in the area to study the conflict between farmers and the sugar firm.
A speaker warns that living costs have risen in the past two years without wage gains, citing railroad strikes and higher sugar prices. He notes some sugar company claims are invalid while others stand, and that farmers in the area feel pressure across occupations and regions as the sugar firm may take radical action.
District Attorney Carlson reports 113 criminal cases disposed in Fort Collins Greeley and Boulder with 102 convictions or guilty pleas. Six murder cases produced one death sentence and multiple penitentiary terms. several acquittals and mistrials occurred. Cash bonds forfeited totaled $3,000 in Larimer, with over $8,000 in Weld fines collected.
In a major transfer in Greeley the Arlington Land company acquires roughly 175000 dollars worth of English company land. The deal includes most English holdings and grants water rights from the Greeley Loveland canal system for the acquired property.
The Arlington Land company formed by Greeley men will incorporate for 16 000 dollars. Officers include H. Wheeler president and W. Mayher vice president with C. N. Jackson secretary treasurer. Directors are Russell Woolf Statler Allen Camfield Houston and others. The firm plans to be one of the county’s largest.
Dr. Robert H. Bird of Greeley was reelected president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical association at Denver Saturday. New officers include Dr. E. J. Foreman of Trinidad and Dr. F. W. Culver of Longmont as vice presidents and Dr. Mark J. Woodliffe as secretary treasurer. The organization adopted a new constitution and by laws to align with the recent veterinary statute. Fort Lupton notes a new Maccabees chapter and a benefit dance at Convention hall.
H W Campbell, dry farming pioneer, started in Wakota territory with little more than a mule and ox. He discovered soil packing by the mule's weight aided wheat germination, rolled seedbeds, and expanded to 1,000 acres in North Dakota plus holdings in Texas Nebraska Alberta and South Dakota.
In 1909 grasshoppers caused widespread damage with a rising trend. The article urges winter control by exposing or burying egg pods to prevent hatching, notes eggs hatch in spring, and recommends plowing under infested areas or thorough tillage to break pods. It advises timing with frost. 8. Arthur Johnson Colorado Agricultural College Fort Collins.
The Erie based estate of Joseph McAfee, who died years ago, reportedly increased in value. The widow and children inherit the property while an attorney for the sister in law plans claims recovery. John Wallace of Brighton is in Greeley on business and will return late week. he works in cattle.
Eastern Colorado farmer can secure good grain supply for work teams by growing milo. Horses and mules handle hard prairie work on milo with three feeds daily. Feeding milo in the head aids digestion and mastication. milo meal also works well. Colts and unmoving horses can eat milo fodder. irrigated kaffir corn or sorghum hay supplements aid horses fed milo. H. M. Cottrell, Collins.
Leslie F. Paull notes fruit can be grown for family use up to 8 000 feet with hardy varieties and proper protection. Shelter belts, palisade fences, and oil pot smudge aid eligibility, while sensitive fruits like peaches and apricots are discouraged unless protected.
Articles of incorporation filed with the county clerk on Monday reveal Camfield State Bank will operate with a $10,000 capital. Incorporators are W. E. Lyon N. A. Chapin J. H. Chapin and Jennie Lyon. The bank building aims to be one of the county’s best small-town structures as leaders push to move Camfield forward with modern banking.
J. T. Clough bought a Brownie Car for his children. The tiny vehicle is the only one of its kind in Weld County and the Clough children are enjoying the machine. It is simple in construction.
The Eighteenth National Irrigation congress urges careful selection of census enumerators for irrigated districts to ensure accurate data on private enterprises and crop acreage for the decade long census. The plan includes examining candidates and promoting a bill by Senator Heyburn to map private irrigation capital and project details.
The Greeley public library adds multiple new titles from November 16 1966 to January 1 1966 across categories including non fiction nature study biographies and science plus juvenile works. Notable authors include Lanier Thoreau Roosevelt Bronte and Wright among others with topics ranging from art and life works to fiction and adventure.
The Laamie-Poudre company selected the Stove Prairie reservoir site for its irrigation system to generate power for northern Colorado, choosing over Roosevelt and Elkhorn locations.
The Union Pacific files in federal court seeking an injunction to stop Greeley from using a 400 foot railroad right of way. Mayor Houston and street railway President Allen are cited as parties, with claims that tracks were laid within five feet of a snake line and enforcement actions including arrests and patrols.
Denver notes the first regular rail service on the Denver Laramie and Northwestern between Denver and Milliken a 43 mile division. Freight and passenger trains will run daily except Sunday with evening departure from Moffat depot and morning return from Milliken. Stations along the line include Utah Junction Welby Clem Poor Farm Celeryvale Wattenberg Traceyville Vollmar Moore Hodgson and Fort St Vrain. A trade ad follows.
Two men believed to be cocaine snuffers were arrested in LaSalle on suspicion of robbing W. Snyder, proprietor, of a $2-caliber revolver they reportedly planned to use. The weapon was not found, investigations continue, and the men’s records are being reviewed.
LaSalle January 17. Two men demanded cocaine from W. R. Snyder proprietor of the Platte Valley pharmacy. When refused they left and later returned threatening to shoot. Snyder drew a gun earlier and suspects the weapon was taken. police searched but found nothing. The gun is a 22-caliber brown steel six inch barrel. Snyder offered a liberal reward for its return.
Mayor Geor Houston and City Attorney Joseph Ewing traveled to Denver to refine actions against a railroad demand. Attorney Frank Greene may depart to represent President P. W. Allen before a U.S. court over a permanent junction. Summons were served last Saturday and the city vows to protect its rights.
A Williams daughter Miss Clara wards married York Bb. & Son of Eaton Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Pet Williams. The ceremony at 2 o'clock was by Rev. J. J. Lace. The pink and white decorations highlighted the event. The couple will reside in Eaton after a wedding trip to Denver.
Washington dispatch reports Gifford Pinchot, former head of the forest service, urging preservation of natural resources and a people-centered movement. He condemns profit-driven schemes and pledges support for actions advancing conservation and equal opportunity, while opposing measures that favor money over public welfare.
Study on India by the Young Ladies Missionary Society at the United Presbyterian Church home on Monday featured letters from missionaries in India. After the study, marshmallows were served and a social hour followed.
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