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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
4
In 1906 the smallest number of any issue printed is 184 in 1903 and 1904 and 1905 1906 shows 2204. The issue notes 2500 copies were printed with H. Wours as manager.
The Great Western Sugar company backs one third of a 300000 macadamized road program in Weld County. The plan aims for fifty to sixty miles of permanent roads reducing maintenance costs and increasing farm value, funded by a self perpetuating road fund. The editorial also critiques traveling doctors and endorses supporting trusted local physicians and specialists.
A committee plans a luncheon at the Camfield hotel to rally subscriptions for the Empson packing plant. They urge farmers and merchants to invest 100 to 200 for five to ten years, arguing the project will bring substantial local benefits and compare it to established crops and a sugar factory.
From time to time Greeley has been visited by traveling doctors who bring medical care to the town, treating residents and sharing knowledge with local practitioners.
Paris bohemian Emile Goudeau kept a faithful black spaniel and a self made woolly sheep. When the tax collector demanded payment for the spaniel he argued poets are shepherds and then bought a sheep to avoid the tax, but the scene ended with him walking the streets of Montmartre accompanied by the sheep and the dog.
The text traces the word cutler from French via late Latin cultellarius meaning knifemaker or knife armed soldier and links culter to plowshare. It notes cutlass and cutlass etymology are unrelated to cutting, while cutlet derives from cotelette meaning a small rib.
In a country town a theater fire sparked panic but lacking crowd size prevented a worse disaster. Hi Tragedy notes the fire while Low Comedy recalls the empty audience that spared more chaos. Moonshine observes the crowd’s absence saved lives.
A patient visits Dr. Soakem to settle a bill. The total is $122 after a $2 office visit fee is charged to bring the account up to date. The patient asks for clarification on the added amount.
The Mexican Herald describes Mexican beliefs as deeply rooted, detailing rituals for brides to be, shoe alignment and door protections. It notes omens from hair at the door, salt thrown in four directions, and crosses nailed to doors. It warns about bad days, omens from animals, numbers 13 and 7 13, and luck from humpbacks and dogs sensing ghosts.
A wealthy lady aims to patronize art and visits a distant picture dealer. She asks who painted a bright work and learns it is labeled a chrome piece, quickly recognizing the style when told. The London Sphere notes the encounter.
Notes describe town hopes for summer construction including a town hall addition and elevators at Lucerne Produce and United Produce. A. W. Davis resumes mobility, railroad tracks receive upgrades, Lone Tree school district boasts a strong library, John Cornell’s Deering binder, W. Gillett runs a barber shop, Herbert Bickling’s new residence nears completion, and the area’s former cactus patch quarter is now developing.
A carload of Pike's Peak rock has arrived and is being placed in the park for a fountain dedication to Greeley pioneers. Rev John Doane will speak on Tuesday afternoon July 30 with music and the inscription stone set in the fountain rim before the water is turned on. The Tribune expresses pride in honoring the pioneers and their early courage.
Mrs BE J Dawley of 714 Sixth street Greeley Colorado testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved long standing kidney trouble that disrupted sleep and daily life. She praises the invig orating effect from the first use after buying at Reynolds Drug Co. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Libby Gross nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Gross swallowed a twenty five cent coin seven months ago. After a large ice cream dish she was violently ill with vomiting and the quarter was recovered. The silver turned black from stomach acids but she and the eagle remained fine. The girl plans to keep the coin as a memento.
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