A Good Move A Colorado Seed and Grain Improvement Push
The Colorado Grain and Seed Growers association leads a campaign to raise yields and grain quality across Colorado by promoting improved seed adapted to different elevations from 4900 to 9000 feet. It urges careful seed selection soil management crop rotation and manure use, with a bulletin on seed testing and smut treatment. Interested farmers should contact secretary F Knorr at Fort Collins for rules and postage.
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Colorado Grain and Seed Growers’ Association
Colorado
Association
F. Knorr
The
State Association
Fort Collins
Colo
Good Bills Ahead From Representative Watson
Representative H. Watson, in Greeley last Friday, as chairman of the appropriation committee, discusses key bills advancing in the legislature. He expects local option liquor legislation to pass despite opposition, and the good roads and city improvement bills to move steadily. A state bridge bill over the Platte between Greeley and Kersey is also under consideration with Watson’s committee influence.
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Watson
Platte
Greeley
Kersey
Donahue
James W. McCreery
Case of Re Joyce Brings Baptism and Town Lot Prize
Katherine Geneva Joyce may be a future historic name in Nunn. Monday Mrs Joyce from the Nunn post office brought her daughter for baptism by Father Casey. The child is the first born on the townsite and a town lot will be awarded to her for choosing the locality. Mrs Joyce looks to Nunn’s bright future.
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Katherine Geneva Joyce
Nunn
Greeley
Joyce
Casey
Russian immigrant vows to kill the Czar if possible
District Court Clerk Frank Madden faced a language barrier while asking citizenship questions. When pressed about nihilist or anarchist beliefs the Russian candidate answered in English that he would kill the Czar but would not kill President Roosevelt, sparking questions about loyalty.
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Frank Madden
President Roosevelt
Prize Essay Contest Promotes Patriotism in Schools
The Sons of the Revolution announce the fourteenth annual prize essay contest on Colonel Eben Allen and Revolutionary sacrifices. Prizes include gold silver and bronze medals. essays must be 1776 to 1907 words. Submissions due by April 5 1907 to Clarence Valentine Kirby in Denver. Governor Buchte will award prizes on April 19 1907.
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Sons of the Revolution
Eben Allen
Katherine L. Craig
Clarence Valentine Kirby
Emerson Street
Denver
Buchte
BEETS IN PLENTY AT GREELEY SUGAR FACTORY
Greeley factory signed 7 850 acres for beets against a 6 500 acre target. Manager Grager says an extra 1 000 acres could be added if beets can be handled. Eaton and Windsor plants report little signing so far but anticipate strong freight for next season. Thousands of tons spoil due to freezing and thawing.
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Greeley
Grager
Eaton
Windsor
Dry farming debated at Denver congress amid criticisms
Experts defend irrigation and dry farming methods at a Denver congress while critics led by Senator McCreery challenge the approach. Speakers from the U S Department of Agriculture and Utah and Colorado institutions discuss water supply, soil management, and long term viability of dry farming.
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Systen
Denver
McCreery
State Commercial Association
Fort Collins
J. L. Donahue
Dry Farming Association
Colonial Securities and Trust Company of
Donahue
Ellwood Mead
United States Bureau of Irrigation and Drainage Investigation
Mr. Donahue
Mr. Mead
Stand Pat on Fifty Cents a Ton Beets and Silo Clause
The Greeley beet growers association reaffirms its stand against signing contracts with a fifty cent per ton siloing charge. Members refuse to back the silo clause while awaiting a conference with Great Western Sugar. E S Bumstead and Ben Preston attend, urging diversification of crops. Mason reelected president and Bruce Williams secretary after Howard resignation.
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Greeley
Beet Growers’ Association
Greeley Association
E.S. Bumstead
Northern
Colorado Beet Growers’ Association
Ben Preston
Fort Collins Association
Bumstead
Morey
Great Western Sugar Company
E. C. Knight
Fort Collins
Charles F. Mason
Bruce Williams
Chester C. Howard
Governor Buchtel Offers Prizes At Colorado College
Governor Henry A. Buchtel provides two Governor's Prizes for Liberal Arts at Colorado College. The May 1–10 1907 faculty vote will select two 1907 graduates to receive $25 each for general scholarship character and school loyalty. Similar awards will be offered to the class of 1908.
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Henry A. Buchtel
College of Liberal Arts
Colorado College
Gamel Lecture On The American Boy At First Presbyterian
Frank H. Gamel, described as overwhelmingly convincing and irresistibly funny, delivers a lecture titled The American Boy. A careful 18 year student of boys and youth, he presents an entertaining yet purposeful talk on February 16 as the final Tribune lecture, illustrated with colored stereopticon views.
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Frank H.”Gamel
Gamel
Times
First Presbyterian Church
Tribune
Bent and Prowers Irrigation Directors Meet Camfield
D A Camfield met in Greeley with directors Scott Dobbins Stephen Scott and Mr Wright and attorney J B Traxler to discuss a 110 mile irrigation ditch system and several storage reservoirs in the Arkansas valley The group aims to reclaim about 150000 acres of sand land and seeks experienced irrigation men The absent Camfield did not meet them but they gathered information and will meet again when he is home
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Scott Dobbins
Stephen Scott
Wright
Bent and
Prowers Counties
J. B. Traxler
Greeley
D. A. Camfield
Arkansas Valley
Estes Park Development Company Elects New Officers
The Estes Park Development Company held a meeting on January 23 and elected B. D. Sanborn as president, George M. Houston as secretary and treasurer, and Charles B. Littell as vice president. The three will also serve on the board of directors after Sanborn bought the company stock, which held Earl of Dunraven's property in Estes Park.
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Estes Park
B. D. Sanborn
George M. Houston
Charles B. Littell
Earl of Dunraven
Reception for Thomas M Welsh and bride at 1431 Eleventh Street
An Epworth League reception Friday evening at 1431 Eleventh Street celebrated the marriage of Thomas M Welsh and his bride. About eighty guests attended hosted by Mr and Mrs B F Martin who also presented two leather chairs. Dr Kila Mead spoke for the league as refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The couple plan to reside at 1418 Ninth Street.
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Eleventh Street
Good Fellowship
Thomas M. Welsh
F. Martin
Epworth League
Kila Mead
League
Mrs. Welsh
Ninth Street
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Sons of Revolution
United States Office of Experiment Stations
Office of Experiment Stations
Newcastle
Wyo
Cheyenne
Eads
Rado
M. A. Carleton
Mark A. Carleton
United States Cerealist
Washington, D. C
Mr. Carleton
William M. Jardine
Utah Agricultural College Experiment Station
Jardine
Utah
Commonwealth
America
Best Growers’ Association
Frank H. Gamel
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