Greeley Tribune Founded in 1870 by N C Meeker
The Greeley Tribune traces its origins to 1870 when founder N C Meeker launched “The Paper with the Big Subscription List.”
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
4
The Greeley Tribune traces its origins to 1870 when founder N C Meeker launched “The Paper with the Big Subscription List.”
Local paper notes the Lone Distance Bell Independent News Delivery service under manager H Wolfe at The Greeley Tribune Publishing Co. The brief notice lists the publisher and operating details of the service.
Local notices and want ads 10 cents a line with online option. Display advertising rates available on application. Cards of thanks and resolutions of respect also 10 cents per line. Greecity Tripunke Post Company.
Greeley officials note the city pumps 750,000 gallons daily while sprinkling is minimal and no fires have occurred for two years. With a 6,000 population, that’s about 150 gallons per person daily, far above standard domestic needs of 40 to 50 gallons, prompting concern over waste.
Two issues dominate a city and county meeting. First, two thirds of city water is wasted due to defective plumbing with many running toilets increasing summer pumping by 250 000 gallons daily. a water inspector could save coal and fund the inspection. Second, the board approved continuing plans to reroute a crooked Platte river road, likely requiring condemnation, with residents split on the change.
Notice is given that the Board of County Commissioners on January 14, 1904, ordered the sale of lots 1, 2 and 12 in section 8, township 1, range 65 W, known as County Poorhouse and grounds. The property will be sold at public auction at the east front door of the Court House in Greeley on February 1, 1904 at 2 o'clock p m to the highest bidder for cash, provided the minimum bid exceeds a sum to be announced. By Order of Board of County Commissioners.
A collection of street scenes and campus images from Greeley featuring Main Street and 6th Avenue, views of the Poudre, and scenes around Greeley High School and State Normal School. Includes agricultural work with alfalfa, sugar beet, and potato harvests reflecting local life.
A Boulder resident reports dramatic relief from severe hoarseness after two weeks of using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. W. N. Layna of Kansas City credits the medicine with a full recovery after years of illness and physicians' prescriptions. The notice states the remedy is sold by all druggists.
The firm Neill Bros is dissolved by mutual consent with J E Neill buying W M Neill's interest. J E Neill assumes all debts and will collect accounts. Dated January 2, 1904.
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