Pathfinder irrigation scheme eyed for Platte valley
The Pathfinder Project aims to tame the Platte valley through a chain of dams canals and reservoirs from Alcova Wyoming to Guernsey Nebraska. The plan envisions 1000 plus miles of ditches 500000 to 600000 acres of land transformed and a massive Alcova dam 200 feet high creating a vast reservoir.
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Federal
Wyom
Nebraska
John C. Fremont
Great Plover
Platte Valley
Wyoming
Alcova, Co
Platte
Platte Canon
Guernsey
Arivate Enterprise
Alcora
Asper
Glenrock
Douglas
Orin
Lendo
Hartville
Fort Ammie
Goshen
Wyncote
Torington
Nebraska Line
Alcova
Attom
Sweetwater
Seminole Mountains
Fight Over Greeley Postmaster Appointment Heats Up
In Greeley a battle over the postmaster job intensifies after Senator Teller, Rep Bonynge, and local committees back David E. Gray. Protests from McCreery Freeman and Haynes cite GOP preference for Durkee, but Bonynge and Weld County leaders push Gray as the Republican choice.
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Congressman Bonynge
Washington
Mr. Gray
Teller
White House
Greeley
Messrs. McCreery
Freeman
Haynes
Gray
State Central Committee
Weld
Weld County
Normalites Triumph In Scrappy Armory Tilt 31 to 6
A spirited Saturday evening contest in the armory pitted Normal School against Fort Collins YU A. The Normal team control and scoring burst late, overcoming a tight start. Final score 31 to 6 with McAfee Wyatt Draper Butcher Coles and Penley Manhard Gun Adams Goodwin Potts McGinnes among the listed players. Referee Roullard and umpire Oney officiated.
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Armory
Fort Collins Yoo.a
Fort Collins
McAfee
Wyatt
Draper
Butcher
Coles
Penley
Manhard
Gun
Adams
Goodwin
Potts
McGinnes
Roullard
Oney
Surprise Birthday for A H Davis at Mrs Arthur Home
Twenty two friends of A H Davis gathered Friday evening at Mrs Minnie Arthur's home as he arrived from the depot to celebrate his birthday. They presented a cut glass wine set with decanter and six glasses and a silver tray. Progressive high five provided amusement with prizes awarded to Mr James Schriver and Mrs Schriver, and consolation prizes to Miss Mae Lipsey and George Cox. Refreshments followed.
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A. H. Davis
Minnie Arthur
James Schriver
Mae Lipsey
George Cox
Senator Clayton Attacks Colorado Legislature’s Inaction
Senator W. L. Clayton from Denver criticizes the Colorado legislature for inaction and perceived corporate capture. He notes lawmakers draw seven dollars per day while no bills pass and a probe into alleged election fraud dominates the agenda. He warns the majority answers to outside interests, not the people.
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W.L. Clayton
Denver
House
Senate
Clayton
Tribune Opens Home Relief Fund Amid Irish Aid Debate
In response to criticism of sending potatoes to Ireland, The Tribune launches a home relief fund for Colorado residents in need. Donors will be named weekly and proceeds go to P. A. Tisdel of the Sunshine society. The paper also notes Rep. Charles C. Townsends bill for a $25 000 state armory in Greeley.
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Ireland
the Tribune
Greeley
Weld
Irland
P.A. Tisdel
The
Sunshine Society
Charles C. Townsend
Colorado
Investigation aims to secure sworn testimony in fraud cases
The investigation continues to use one method to secure campaign material for the two year election cycle by obtaining sworn testimony from influenced witnesses who claim frauds existed.
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Peabody
Potato Feeding For Sheep Sparks Northern Colorado Trials
Northern Colorado conducts novel feeding trials using sliced potatoes mixed with alfalfa to improve sheep health. Albert Igo's potato slicing machine supports the method, and researchers consider combining sliced potatoes, sugar beet pulp and alfalfa, with possible bran additions, to boost results.
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Colorado
Spud
Albert Igo
Debate on Sending Potatoes to Ireland Delayed at Home First
Mrs T A Foley argues charity begins at home and urges caring for local poor before aiding Ireland. She notes unemployment after the sugar factory closure and destitution among families, insisting domestic relief takes priority before international relief efforts.
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Ireland
Associated Charities
T. A. Foley
Coyote Roundup Draws Large Crowd in Foggy Start
The coyote round-up drew an estimated 500 to 1000 riders, with ten coyotes killed and no injuries. Fog delayed the sport until about 10 a.m. as packs of hounds from Evans Roggen Johnstown and Denver area followed Durward Luper Huffsmith McCarty Claycomb and Patterson in the hunt.
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Nature
Galler
Durward Luper
Charles Huffsmith
Ed McCarty
Evans
Charles Clay
Potatoes Moving As Shipments Pick Up After Freeze
Potato shipments have risen to fifty to sixty car loads daily after a sharp cold snap that delayed orders. Prices from the Potato Growers and Dealers' association hold at thirty cents per hundred, with thirty five for extra fine potatoes. A market is opening in the north and west with ten car loads sent to Montana, the first in five years, while Utah shows interest. E W Langtry elected foreman of the Brush Hose company replacing Bert Sullivan who left for Chicago.
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Potato Growers & Dealers’ Association
Montana
Utah
Greeley
E. W. Langtry
Brush Hose Company
Bert Sullivan
Chicago
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U.S
United States
Board Control of
Casper
Ouglas
Fort Lammie
Goshen Hole
National Capital
Heart of Fight
Spudville
David E. Gray
A. W. Durkee
George S. Adams
Fort Collins Y. M. C. A
Davis
Special Fund For Home
Greeley’s New Armory
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