30 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
The piece surveys Weld County Republicans planning two conventions to pick delegates for state and national contests. It notes internal rivalries, anticipated nominations for county offices, and jockeying among Sheriff candidates Ben Florance and Fritz Wattenburg, plus figures like Clerk Albert J. Luther and Sam McAfee.
On February 3 one of the swiftest teams to visit the west will meet the G F S basketball squad in the Armory. Muscatine has an elite two year record of 36 games with only three losses, all tight scores, and victories over Chicago Meteors, Chicago Crescents, Lewis Institute, Kansas University, Denver University, the Haskell Indians, and the New York basketball team.
Contractors building the new steel and cement bridge over the Poudre river at Oak street face major hurdles. Four large old timbers buried in mud and sand blocked the piers, delaying progress by weeks. Workers fight river bottom conditions and water seepage, using two steam pumps to keep the cofferdam dry so crews can proceed.
The Delta schoolhouse was broken into last Thursday night and about $50 worth of books from the school library and Sunday school were burned in the stove. Hoboes are suspected to have used the building as a overnight headquarters and emptied lamp oil into a stove before burning. The sheriff investigates with slim prospects of identifying the culprits.
This excerpt relays O B Whipple’s guidance on soil preparation for new orchards. It stresses starting right, avoiding poor trees, and emphasizes thorough preplant soil work, leveling, and careful watering to prevent overwatering and soil air loss. It notes dry arid soils require careful irrigation and suggests subsoil plowing for root access.
The article notes spring cultivation is essential for alfalfa land intended for planting young trees. It endorses using a disc barrow and smoothing barrow as suitable tools for this soil work.
The Pueblo Chieftain notes the clash of cultures as US officials warn against wife beating at the Cochiti settlement in New Mexico. The Indians ask how to deal with disobedient wives, illustrating primitive simplicity vs civilized complexity and the unknowns civilization faces in human behavior.
Colorado Y M C A delegates plan the twenty first annual convention at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Greeley. International Secretary J R Thompson opens Thursday night with an illustrated address followed by Dr Louis Albert Banks of Trinity Methodist, Denver. Open sessions invite all Greeley residents and nearby communities to attend.
The Colorado Industrial Exposition association announces the first annual Interstate Fair to be held September 7 to 12, 1908 at Overland Park Denver. The project, costing about 150000 dollars, aims to unite city and country interests and boost state industries under Mr. C. E. Stubbs leadership.
In Greeley a theater battle unfolds over control of a local moving picture business. Joe Goshert runs a clean show, saves about 2000, faces rent hikes from landlord C. W. Beer who moves to open his own venue. Beer condemns Goshert’s building, while Goshert leases another site and plans remodeling. The feud includes threats of outside shows and legal entanglements, reflecting a wider city culture clash during the era.
R G Dun & Co weekly trade review notes more manufacturing plants have resumed and money is abundant but purchasing power weak due to unemployment. Buyers arrived in large numbers in the local dry goods market placing fair orders at lower prices. Mercantile collections improve though lagging in many points. Industrial news slightly more encouraging with idle machinery and reduced coal output amid late winter.
The new city directory will be ready for delivery sooner than announced with March 1st as an expected finish. Six men have worked on compiling information this past week and the task is nearly complete. Readers who believe they were omitted are asked to call the Tribune office with their names, and lodge officers should likewise report any omissions to ensure all listings are included.
The January meeting at Camfield hotel featured Dr George Glover from Colorado State College speaking on statewide milk and meat inspection amid rising cattle tuberculosis. City officials and Weld County Medical Society backed inspection and urged a council ordinance, with a three member committee to pursue action.
Mr and Mrs P W Allen entertained guests last Friday evening with a violet decorated table and an elaborate mesa served at seven o'clock. The evening featured playing 500 and a guest list that included Asa Sterling J B Phillips Reynolds G D Statler H C Watson and C D Todd.
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